The original encapsulated the sadness of the ending with Sora fading away. This captures a different element of the song that is equally important - Determination, to bring him back.
The best way I can describe this version is anguish. The original was bittersweet knowing it was the end but still having the memories. This one is like trying desperately to not allow this story to end.
@@seang7578 My first time crying was the end of MGS3. THEN the end of 358 made me tear up a little. THEN the end of Ghost Of Tsushima had me balling my ass off.
Those emojis together are given off some Think Tank vibes, and it makes me very uncomfortable... (Guess I should mention that's a Fallout New Vegas thing.)
@@seang7578 Bro same i never cried in any game of Kingdom Hearts, but when i see the Xion death that make me cried for 2 hours because Xion is my favorite character in Kingdom Hearts!
I can't wait for 3021 so Kingdom Hearts 4 can finally come out! I'm going to be freezing myself to keep my body intact in the meantime. Anyone joining me? Edit: Trailer has been announced, so go check it out! I hope production goes well.
Putting Xion's death and the War was powerful and hurtful in the "Kiss me once" part as was putting all the characters together like that stunning as ever
Hikaru utada herself sings the whole thing and wrote it.... I would suggest you listen to her English version of it. Utada is fluent in three languages, and sings in two of them. Of all the Japanese singers who became popular, I would say utada is one of the few that had genuine musical talent. She plays multiple instruments, rights music, sings multiple styles, has shifted from r&b and rap all the way into classical music with harps.
@@kingofmonsters14 She does incredible violin covers of video game, anime and movie music as well as her own original stuff too. She's the violin you're hearing in this
Amalee keeps surprising me and oh my god the art is giving me so much feelings because the violin makes it sound soooo goood. Like legit, this video is one of my favorites from Amalee now. MAY YOU HEART BE YOUR GUIDING KEY
Oh that line they tried too shoehorn into kh3. Seriously I like the line " may your heart be your guiding key" but the game being like oh yen sid said it every time sora went on an adventure under his breath is stupid and I dont like it.
I just love how any non-Kingdom Hearts would be so confused considering this song sounds so romantic, yet the gorgeous movie is full of sad scenes and fighting 😂
This sound and the picture you picked just made me remember how in the not everyone gets the happy ending even though they would but though hell and back. So know I’m the tears 😭 over that
Who didn't get a happy ending? I mean, Kairi and Sora got separated but we're gonna be trying to fix that in the next game, clearly. The wayfinder trio get back together, the sea salt trio are back together, even NAMINE has her own body. I thought Nomura would just forget about Namine like everyone forgot about Xion (except Sora, somehow). TBH the best part of KH3 for me was seeing the Guardian confirmed as Terra's Heartless, a long-standing fan theory.
@@KenjiShiratsuki let me fix it, its not kairi & sora that got separated , its sora with "everyone" , for me the saddest part was when master eraqus heart meet master xehanort, it looks like he want to say " its over my old friends, just follow me"
The best part of this song is that no other Kingdom Hearts theme has ever resonated so much with what was happening on screen while it was playing. Because Sora didn't think twice.
I've probably listened to this song the most on the album, it's easily one of my favorites, never even played KH, it's just an amazing cover, great one to end the year off with.
Everything about this is just so well made dude, the composition, animation and of course vocals. I'm always so baffled by your videos, you can't even imagine. This being a Kingdom Hearts song makes it only better ^^
As someone who is presently learning what love is for the first time in their life, this song rips at my heartstrings. Because I want to love it. I want to sing it to the heavens. But every time I want to, I keep thinking about the one I'm developing feelings for. And I get stuck at the crossroads. Do I back off? Do I keep going? Pursue the feelings however small they may be, or go back to a life without this? Chase a far off dream, or keep hanging on to scattered memories? I'd keep going with the reference, but I don't know where our pieces line up. I don't know if this person is meant to be my friend, or meant to be the Kairi to my Sora. I don't know. Given right now I'm still figuring things out... We'll find out soon.
@@richardcory6267 To put things simply... I was very bluntly told that they do not see me the way I see them. We're still friends, at least, but I'll forever wish that I could hold them like I want to. That I could cherish them as a Kairi, not as a Jasmine. If that makes sense.
I love that everyone gets different vibes from this song! Some get a sense of anguish, for others it's somber. For me? I vibe with one comment i saw that said something among the lines of this. "This song radiates an angry determination, a determination that that we WILL get him (sora) back"
In the KH fanbase you either hate it or love it, there is no middle ground. Don't think twice about your loyalty, having passion for games is maddening enough as it is.
Am I the only one that teared up when the silhouette of Twilight Tower was shown, and then cried a little at the Sea Salt trio? God, I love that trio so much. I bawled when they showed up in 3, cried so hard I had to rewatch the ending twice 'cause I couldn't see the first time after they were all on the tower together. And then when I got them in Melody of Memory?? I teared up when I saw their main menu screen, and it is now my "background" for my PS4 profile. Ugh, I love them.
_Me, a few hours after cooing over Melody of Memory's ending again:_ *I HAVE BEEN SUMMONED-* (Not that I'm completely happy with it, but just Seeing Kairi and Riku talking is important to me)
This is a great companion piece to the face my fears cover you did. It’s visuals are strikingly similar but instead of radiating hope and excitement like the opening this radiates a somber tone almost one of grief. You truly captured the essence of both opening and ending without being direct copies of the original. TLDR GREAT WORK
ah you caught the similarities between this and face my fears! yeah that was actually my intention when making this video all about the parallels but different feelings o/ this comment really made me happy to see ;u;
After catching up on the series for a long time, I've finally gotten around to KH3 this month in 2022. This cover hits so much harder now that I've heard the original!
oh my god this is *amazing8, holy cow. I was convinced i didnt like the english lyrics to this song as much but you polished them so beautifully! It's a completely different vibe than the original, well done!
Holy crap I didn't realize it until watching it again after beating 3, but the silhouette characters represent different parts of different games through the series, mostly BBS and 358/2 days, but also some other bits. Edit: I also like the little detail of Terranort vs Lingering Will you see a glow in LW's chest area representing his Heart(I think)
Well the song might be there. But the people that are actually here for the music aspect.. this is beautiful you can't find this anywhere.. which is pure bliss
Were it not for Black Rover this exquisite musical piece would of been my favorite song from your Unity album. Truly amazing. Great work by you and Taylor on this collaboration!
That u for reminding me of my first adventure with sora riku ect and magical adventure it was it was one if the greatest most emtional and deeply beutful experiences in my life....the day I wandered into the dream world became sora and started my journey as a keyblade master.....
I legit got chills watching this. As a lover of the Kingdom Hearts series and your channel, this is amazing. The singing, the mixing, the art, the animation, and the editing. They're all stunning. Thank you for the eye and eargasm, keep up the good work. :D
saw this when i started rewatching stuff in the wake of Fourth. i continue to really, really enjoy your storytelling composition. also omg taylor davis ft.!! i loved her roxas theme all those years ago
I don’t want to think twice to stop listening to this song, cause this song helped me face my fears. I had these weird thoughts lately...like is this song a dream? Or not? (I love this song, great work!)
Everything about this is amazing. The vocals, as always, including your spin on how it's performed. The violin is fantastic. And the visuals are gorgeous. Great work from all involved!
As a LeeandLie and Kingdom Hearts fan, I am obligated to listen to this many times.
Same
Same
I 1000% agree
Yes !
Same you magnificent person!
The original encapsulated the sadness of the ending with Sora fading away. This captures a different element of the song that is equally important - Determination, to bring him back.
Agreed, this is Kairi determined that she wants Sora for a lifetime and she WILL get him back.
The best way I can describe this version is anguish. The original was bittersweet knowing it was the end but still having the memories. This one is like trying desperately to not allow this story to end.
Yeah it’s not over it just beginning.
Story is far from over.
@@Sol-Kage The first act just ended haha
Bro
Your comment gave me +10 more feel points to this song
Don't be sad. Even if the journey seems over and we are far apart, our hearts are still connected. All worlds share the same sky!
People who made the movie: How many emotional moments do you want in the video?
Amalee: Yes.
And on that note, the movie was amazing!
What movie?
Påñtšü Mäśtęr I meant the video.
The “kiss me once, kiss me twice, kiss me three times” on Xion’s death scene makes me 👁💧👄💧👁
Xion dying was the first time I ever cried for a video game (little me played 352/2 days for my first KH game .-.)
RokuShi FTW! 😍
@@seang7578 My first time crying was the end of MGS3. THEN the end of 358 made me tear up a little. THEN the end of Ghost Of Tsushima had me balling my ass off.
Those emojis together are given off some Think Tank vibes, and it makes me very uncomfortable... (Guess I should mention that's a Fallout New Vegas thing.)
@@seang7578 Bro same i never cried in any game of Kingdom Hearts, but when i see the Xion death that make me cried for 2 hours because Xion is my favorite character in Kingdom Hearts!
Now we just need a cover on Sanctuary and the Holy Trinity will finally be complete!
I think she has a really old cover of sanctuary x simple and clean, but I might be thinking about someone else.
@@lostinacatsmouth8389 No you´re actually right about that.
i want a standalone cover of sanctuary, but that's something I'll have to listen to
She did a cover for that years ago
@@grimsongreen3217 There's actually a series said to be in production with Disney+
I can't wait for 3021 so Kingdom Hearts 4 can finally come out!
I'm going to be freezing myself to keep my body intact in the meantime. Anyone joining me?
Edit: Trailer has been announced, so go check it out! I hope production goes well.
I'll get cursed with Immortality so I can unfreeze everyone when it comes out lol
Nah. I’ll just go sleep in Sora’s heart until then.
I am Sora's other nobody so I'll be around for it.
@@kokoro7996 Sounds like a plan!
@@kaimagnus5760 Thanks dude. Make sure you buy kingdom hearts 4 before hand though
Putting Xion's death and the War was powerful and hurtful in the "Kiss me once" part as was putting all the characters together like that stunning as ever
I really thought Don't Think Twice couldn't get any better---
THEN AMALEE AND TAYLOR DAVIS SHOW UP WITH THIS MASTERPIECE
Hikaru utada herself sings the whole thing and wrote it.... I would suggest you listen to her English version of it. Utada is fluent in three languages, and sings in two of them.
Of all the Japanese singers who became popular, I would say utada is one of the few that had genuine musical talent. She plays multiple instruments, rights music, sings multiple styles, has shifted from r&b and rap all the way into classical music with harps.
LeeandLee + Taylor Davis + Kingdom Hearts? There’s literally no way I could dislike this
who's Taylor Davis?
@@kingofmonsters14 She does incredible violin covers of video game, anime and movie music as well as her own original stuff too. She's the violin you're hearing in this
@@zeroattentiongaming820 huh
"I'm only crying cuz I never dreamed it’d take this long"
So it finally makes sense… #SORA4SMASH
LETSGOOOO
Let's go lmao someone else immediately thought of it.
Exactly! #SORA4SMASH
Amalee keeps surprising me and oh my god the art is giving me so much feelings because the violin makes it sound soooo goood. Like legit, this video is one of my favorites from Amalee now. MAY YOU HEART BE YOUR GUIDING KEY
Oh that line they tried too shoehorn into kh3. Seriously I like the line " may your heart be your guiding key" but the game being like oh yen sid said it every time sora went on an adventure under his breath is stupid and I dont like it.
Fun fact, the song Don't Think Twice was intended to be a warning to players about over thinking the plot of Kingdom Hearts.
0:41
Hikaru utada is a legendary artist for a reason.
Lol
The caucacity....the story is so convoluted so that's its impossible not to
@@m0ckyzo185 so many rectons
I just love how any non-Kingdom Hearts would be so confused considering this song sounds so romantic, yet the gorgeous movie is full of sad scenes and fighting 😂
Hiiiii my little fairy tail Lucy is so dream of you I lost mind for you you😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤
God the growl in your voice when you hit some of those notes gives me life.
This sound and the picture you picked just made me remember how in the not everyone gets the happy ending even though they would but though hell and back. So know I’m the tears 😭 over that
Who didn't get a happy ending? I mean, Kairi and Sora got separated but we're gonna be trying to fix that in the next game, clearly. The wayfinder trio get back together, the sea salt trio are back together, even NAMINE has her own body. I thought Nomura would just forget about Namine like everyone forgot about Xion (except Sora, somehow). TBH the best part of KH3 for me was seeing the Guardian confirmed as Terra's Heartless, a long-standing fan theory.
@@KenjiShiratsuki let me fix it, its not kairi & sora that got separated , its sora with "everyone" , for me the saddest part was when master eraqus heart meet master xehanort, it looks like he want to say " its over my old friends, just follow me"
Wow a collaboration with Taylor Davis! It's a match made in heaven. Well done!
Amalee and Taylor Davis? How did I miss this one for this long...
Damn whoever worked on this video are all insanely talented. This imagery was such a treat for KH fans.
I’d normally say this is just one of those songs you don’t cover, but this is amazing!
Was just listening to "Face My Fears," and was wondering why Lee didnt cover "Don't Think Twice" yet when I saw my alert go off.
She did cover of one with a animation i believe
Kingdom Hearts was my childhood so thank you for this
As a kingdom hearts fan, I was obligated to click on this
2 years later and this song is still very much loop worthy. And with kh4 being announced this is just incredible amounts of nostalgia
This will forever put me in my feels.
The best part of this song is that no other Kingdom Hearts theme has ever resonated so much with what was happening on screen while it was playing. Because Sora didn't think twice.
The movie is phenomenal.
On another note, I'm just waiting for Amalee to make everyone cry by singing Homura.
"May Your Hearts Be Your Guiding Key."
I've probably listened to this song the most on the album, it's easily one of my favorites, never even played KH, it's just an amazing cover, great one to end the year off with.
would recommend playing the games makes the song better
The only game I've played in full being KH Dream Drop Distance and yet this still has me tearing up says something lol
“Babe wake up LeeandLie posted”
Beautiful! Feels like walking through Disney world
Everything about this is just so well made dude, the composition, animation and of course vocals. I'm always so baffled by your videos, you can't even imagine. This being a Kingdom Hearts song makes it only better ^^
the *'kiss me once, kiss me twice'* part hits so fucking hard i got really emotional-
Eh, I think this version isn't that good. Its too aggressive instead of bittersweet.
@@xshelwynx you know you can just not listen to it instead of being rude right
@@xshelwynxThis version showcase that the story is just beginning, not ending anytime soon.
The absolute force when she says the third DONT think twice is shaking me to my core 🥰😍
As someone who is presently learning what love is for the first time in their life, this song rips at my heartstrings. Because I want to love it. I want to sing it to the heavens. But every time I want to, I keep thinking about the one I'm developing feelings for. And I get stuck at the crossroads. Do I back off? Do I keep going? Pursue the feelings however small they may be, or go back to a life without this? Chase a far off dream, or keep hanging on to scattered memories?
I'd keep going with the reference, but I don't know where our pieces line up. I don't know if this person is meant to be my friend, or meant to be the Kairi to my Sora. I don't know. Given right now I'm still figuring things out... We'll find out soon.
don't mean to pry, but how'd things go??
@@richardcory6267 To put things simply... I was very bluntly told that they do not see me the way I see them. We're still friends, at least, but I'll forever wish that I could hold them like I want to. That I could cherish them as a Kairi, not as a Jasmine. If that makes sense.
I love that everyone gets different vibes from this song! Some get a sense of anguish, for others it's somber.
For me? I vibe with one comment i saw that said something among the lines of this.
"This song radiates an angry determination, a determination that that we WILL get him (sora) back"
I hope Sora and Kairi have a happy ending in KH4 ):
In the KH fanbase you either hate it or love it, there is no middle ground. Don't think twice about your loyalty, having passion for games is maddening enough as it is.
What it makes this song so beautiful is Amalee's voice and Taylor Davis's violin
And don't forget the animation!
Say it loud say it proud. “Oath to Return to Kingdom Hearts!” ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Am I the only one that teared up when the silhouette of Twilight Tower was shown, and then cried a little at the Sea Salt trio? God, I love that trio so much. I bawled when they showed up in 3, cried so hard I had to rewatch the ending twice 'cause I couldn't see the first time after they were all on the tower together. And then when I got them in Melody of Memory?? I teared up when I saw their main menu screen, and it is now my "background" for my PS4 profile. Ugh, I love them.
2:47 onward 3:18 is my favorite part if I absolutely had to pick. the composition is so good (the visual and sound choices)
_Me, a few hours after cooing over Melody of Memory's ending again:_
*I HAVE BEEN SUMMONED-*
(Not that I'm completely happy with it, but just
Seeing Kairi and Riku talking is important to me)
If only they can talk more than once :/
I’ve really gotta get around to playing KHIII sometime.
Holy hell. The violin. This is so good.
Love it both Taylor Davis and lee did amazing they both are amazing with the violin and with their voices
Find myself coming back to this one and DAMN, its still so freaking good!
Freaking excellent. Taylor did amazing on the violin parts. That instrument just goes too good with an emotional song like this.
Ohhh mein Gott, endlich das Video dazu. Das Lied hab ich einfach sooo oft auf Dauerschleife und volle Lautstärke gehört. Ich liebe es!!
This is a great companion piece to the face my fears cover you did. It’s visuals are strikingly similar but instead of radiating hope and excitement like the opening this radiates a somber tone almost one of grief. You truly captured the essence of both opening and ending without being direct copies of the original. TLDR GREAT WORK
ah you caught the similarities between this and face my fears! yeah that was actually my intention when making this video all about the parallels but different feelings o/ this comment really made me happy to see ;u;
I have begun a journey which involves listening to this specific cover at least one time per day.
Day two.
Love this version, it brings back pleasant memories as a kid.
This... this is what I call a true masterpiece from the song to the melody to the visuals... just wow 😔✨❤️
This is an amazing cover. THE best cover I've heard. The violin adds so much intensity that it gives me chills. 10/10
Wow!! This was phenomenal! Fantastic job that gave such a fresh spin on this song :)
After catching up on the series for a long time, I've finally gotten around to KH3 this month in 2022. This cover hits so much harder now that I've heard the original!
This is probably my favorite version of this song. Thank you so much for this art!
oh my god this is *amazing8, holy cow. I was convinced i didnt like the english lyrics to this song as much but you polished them so beautifully! It's a completely different vibe than the original, well done!
Love the twist and direction you went for this one.
the scuffqueens voice is so amazing
Such a wonderful duo
The ending scene of Eraqus' grave??? The didn't need to hurt me like that!
Yaaassssss! I have been waiting for the video for so long! It was well worth the wait.
Holy crap I didn't realize it until watching it again after beating 3, but the silhouette characters represent different parts of different games through the series, mostly BBS and 358/2 days, but also some other bits.
Edit: I also like the little detail of Terranort vs Lingering Will you see a glow in LW's chest area representing his Heart(I think)
I have been waiting for this for two years now. Thank you.
Well the song might be there. But the people that are actually here for the music aspect.. this is beautiful you can't find this anywhere.. which is pure bliss
No way! I just finished my KH chronology yesterday to finally play the game! Your voice is amazing, as always :)
The sound whit Violin is very emotional 🎻🎵🎶
Were it not for Black Rover this exquisite musical piece would of been my favorite song from your Unity album. Truly amazing. Great work by you and Taylor on this collaboration!
And here we sit with another awesome kingdom hearts song and waiting for 4 to come ohhhh I can't wait for 4
I won't lie, I kinda fallen in love with AmaLee's voice right now
This is a song that gets better every time I listen to it. Its musically genius.
.....ok why am I just NOW FINDING THIS?!?!?!?!?
Beautiful. You really did an amazing job on that song, Amalee
Omg you sung don’t think twice?! As a kingdom hearts fan I’m very happy
I would love to see more kingdom hearts covers! They're so good!!
This is basically a christmas present.
Thank you so much.
It’s like a completely different song and I LOVE IT
That u for reminding me of my first adventure with sora riku ect and magical adventure it was it was one if the greatest most emtional and deeply beutful experiences in my life....the day I wandered into the dream world became sora and started my journey as a keyblade master.....
This version really captures the desperation in everyone (especially Kairi) not stopping till Sora is found.
Just found this for the first time. Lotsa goose bumps :D
Came up again on the YT feed. Watching again 😁
I legit got chills watching this. As a lover of the Kingdom Hearts series and your channel, this is amazing. The singing, the mixing, the art, the animation, and the editing. They're all stunning. Thank you for the eye and eargasm, keep up the good work. :D
This is incredible. I didn’t think Don’t Think Twice could get any better, but you did it. Amazing! Amazing vocals and amazing mix!
Whoever did this, ma'am you have a really beautiful voice
This has given me the much needed serotonin ive been lacking from this year. Absolute phenomenonal video.
Kingdom hearts is always going to be one of the closest series to my heart, this cover was so beautiful.
Really love it.
saw this when i started rewatching stuff in the wake of Fourth. i continue to really, really enjoy your storytelling composition. also omg taylor davis ft.!! i loved her roxas theme all those years ago
I don’t want to think twice to stop listening to this song, cause this song helped me face my fears. I had these weird thoughts lately...like is this song a dream? Or not?
(I love this song, great work!)
I'm a huge KH's and Utada fan. This cover was just what I needed this week
This is such a beautiful song cover I'm crying tears of joy T^T Everyone who worked on this, you did an amazing job !!
Everything about this is amazing. The vocals, as always, including your spin on how it's performed. The violin is fantastic. And the visuals are gorgeous. Great work from all involved!
The transitions of The trios were impactful holy hell
Best remix I've heard! And I love this animation in the background...so many tears...
WOAH!!!!
Kingdom hearts will always be in my heart thank you leeandlie
This song is So freaking beautiful 😭
2:20 for sure the best part
I can only say one word about what I have just watched and listened: BEAUTIFUL!!!♥️♥️♥️🥰🥰😍😍😍 I REALLY LOVE IT!!!
I love this version omg, the rework is so good!!!
Going to love it
*chef's kiss*