Kingdom Hearts - "Riku's Theme" | ORIGINAL LYRICS | Lizz Robinett

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
  • Original Lyrics to Riku's Theme from Kingdom Hearts 2! Part of my Kingdom Hearts album "Hearts Intertwined" ( • Kingdom Hearts - Heart... ).
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    Lyrics:
    Whispers of who I was, who I’m meant to be
    They’re constantly echoing
    And beckoning
    Cast my home aside, lead me into the sky
    Just realize what our destiny holds
    Our stories untold
    Just waiting to rise
    Guided blindly by shadows within the dark
    Is this what’s become of me?
    An enemy?
    Cast my sight away, lead me into the night
    Can’t fight away what has taken control
    Of all that I know
    And stolen my light
    With this burden I bear, I’m alone
    There’s so many mistakes to atone
    You deserve so much better than this broken soul
    I must fight this battle on my own
    But I’ll prove to you how I have grown
    Cast the past into the darkness that still lies
    To be with you, I will do what I must
    I’ll hold tight your trust
    I’ll be by your side
    Don’t be afraid, what was lost can be found
    Hear what I say, don’t let go of my hand
    Our futures unplanned
    Our destinies bound
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    Song: Riku's Theme (Originally from Kingdom Hearts 2)
    Riku art: owlforkh.tumblr.com
    Thumbnail Art: / mim029
    Mix: Dysergy / / dysergysound
    Original Lyrics, Vocals & Video: Lizz Robinett
    Based on Arrangement by: HypochondriacPiano / / hypochondriacpiano

Комментарии • 1 тыс.

  • @mariapazgonzalezlesme
    @mariapazgonzalezlesme 5 лет назад +1988

    Riku is more complex than he let's on. This song perfectly catch his past experiences and lingering thoughts about the people he care about, his inner dilemma in-between the light and dark. From unwintting pawn of darkness, envolving to Keyblade Master.

    • @nobody-jp3hc
      @nobody-jp3hc 5 лет назад +11

      relax

    • @aidanyoshida1840
      @aidanyoshida1840 5 лет назад +42

      Maria Paz G. Lesme Riku as KH4 protagonist pls

    • @ladyphoenix22
      @ladyphoenix22 5 лет назад +35

      I couldn't have said it better myself.... this song is absolutely astonishing... it's perfect *clapping* *applause* *someone whistles in the crowd* *more applause* "BEAUTIFUL!!!"

    • @DioBrando-gx6lj
      @DioBrando-gx6lj 5 лет назад +8

      Yes thats really true 😭💓

    • @DZlegend
      @DZlegend 5 лет назад +41

      He is possibly the most developed character in the series

  • @MasterJunior93
    @MasterJunior93 4 года назад +1786

    Terra, the Lingering Will.
    Aqua, the Lost Light.
    Ventus, the Sleeping Heart.
    Kairi, the Promised Light.
    Riku, the Redeemed Guardian.
    Sora, the Guiding Hero.
    Roxas, the Resentful Shadow.
    Xion, the Forgotten Memory.
    Namine, the Chain of Memories.

    • @DraceEmpressa
      @DraceEmpressa 4 года назад +66

      Well, Namine will have to share that title with Strelitzia.

    • @phantomroxas2002
      @phantomroxas2002 4 года назад +137

      I really like these, but only one complaint.
      It seems you didn't get it memorized.

    • @phantomroxas2002
      @phantomroxas2002 4 года назад +29

      @Hiranyareta Shiva Perfect.

    • @thesilverblader6714
      @thesilverblader6714 4 года назад +66

      @Hiranyareta Shiva Ephemer: Light of ages long past

    • @MonkeyDLuffy2020
      @MonkeyDLuffy2020 4 года назад +44

      Mickey, the king.

  • @orangexlightning
    @orangexlightning 5 лет назад +1381

    Riku's theme has always been a gem.

    • @IJustWantAMocha
      @IJustWantAMocha 5 лет назад +7

      LSSJOrangeLightning ikr...

    • @evc8145
      @evc8145 4 года назад +3

      ( ´◡‿ゝ◡`)

    • @Shirokaze-hc2fx
      @Shirokaze-hc2fx 4 года назад +5

      Agreed

    • @thesilverblader6714
      @thesilverblader6714 4 года назад +15

      Facts, his and Roxas are my favorites, Sora, Kairi, and Namine are a close second, then Xion and Terra, and Ven are 3rd, and lastly Aqua. I want to hear Axel, Eraqus, and Xehanorts themes.

    • @GlitchPitbunny
      @GlitchPitbunny 4 года назад +1

      A Crystal gem.

  • @phantomroxas2002
    @phantomroxas2002 4 года назад +637

    Someone give this man a hug.

    • @jeanic6167
      @jeanic6167 3 года назад +77

      Yes
      I will give both Riku AND you a hug, Roxas
      And Axel, and Xion, and Ven and--
      Just- Everyone. GROUP HUG! AAAAAAA

    • @onaxclii5554
      @onaxclii5554 3 года назад +36

      Why stop at one when you can hug all the homies?

    • @phantomroxas2002
      @phantomroxas2002 3 года назад +19

      @@onaxclii5554 I'm not hugging Vanitas

    • @onaxclii5554
      @onaxclii5554 3 года назад +16

      @@phantomroxas2002 Not a homie[Vanitas]

    • @phantomroxas2002
      @phantomroxas2002 3 года назад +3

      @Naruto Gaming and music Very well

  • @UNOwen-gs9km
    @UNOwen-gs9km 5 лет назад +991

    I remember when I was 1st introduced to KH I, I didn't like Riku b/c he was such a jerk to Sora and was a bad guy for the time being, but throughout the game's journey, he ended up having the most fleshed out, developed character arc. He became someone who got lost in the wrong path, found redemption, and overall grew into a respected, admirable character. Every experience he hurdled through made him humble and strong. I really like Riku.
    He's my 3rd favorite character in the series.

    • @alex_croft5935
      @alex_croft5935 5 лет назад +46

      Am i srsly the only one in this world who liked him from the start 😐 like srsly i liked him in kh1 but nvm i agree with u hes a really good character

    • @MrSuperTeenGohan
      @MrSuperTeenGohan 5 лет назад +104

      I also really like how his redemption wasn't just "ok, I realize I was wrong let me just throw away my past and start over". Instead it was a struggle of him accepting himself and his flaws while still fighting through those flaws. Not fighting to get rid of them, but fighting to adapt them into strengths

    • @loregasmic
      @loregasmic 5 лет назад +51

      I actually became fond of Riku because of Chain of Memories.

    • @alex_croft5935
      @alex_croft5935 5 лет назад +15

      @@loregasmic such an awesome mode

    • @justxe7686
      @justxe7686 5 лет назад +21

      Riku is my favorite character

  • @Lauren-zx3gx
    @Lauren-zx3gx 5 лет назад +390

    One of the most beautifully developed characters in any media. His character arc is something special.

    • @punisher00109
      @punisher00109 5 лет назад +2

      LG its basically just griffith but ok

    • @Lauren-zx3gx
      @Lauren-zx3gx 5 лет назад +9

      Guard Passer ok

    • @saul94923
      @saul94923 5 лет назад +29

      @@punisher00109 lmao wtf? How is Riku anything like Griffith? Griffith has no remorse for his actions and embraced his fate as a God hand. Riku rejected the darkness and tries to move past it. Dont get me wrong I love berserk but these guys aren't anything alike.

    • @joshd1071
      @joshd1071 5 лет назад +2

      Vlad Varela they are so the same, theyre both cute white haired guys 😩

    • @joshd1071
      @joshd1071 5 лет назад +1

      even tho rikus technically silver haired

  • @faishalh.g.3476
    @faishalh.g.3476 5 лет назад +1010

    This song is really hit the Riku's story. Riku sure really care for Sora
    "Cast my home aside..." He do that for gain power to protect Sora.
    Gain a power, but his light is faded.
    "Stolen my light.."
    "You deserve so much better than this broken soul,... "
    Yet still Sora accepts Riku tho'.
    In the KH3, Riku does that again...
    In the fight where everyone is cast away by the shadows.
    I love this song.

    • @RosegoIdFox
      @RosegoIdFox 5 лет назад +47

      Muhammad Faishal Habil I’ve always shipped soriku because of there relationship

    • @faishalh.g.3476
      @faishalh.g.3476 5 лет назад +44

      @@RosegoIdFox well, Idk if I shipped them or not, but I feels like in 3D, Riku was so into Sora. 😂

    • @notavailable8201
      @notavailable8201 5 лет назад +12

      @@faishalh.g.3476 Well he's with Namine now.

    • @faishalh.g.3476
      @faishalh.g.3476 5 лет назад +35

      @@notavailable8201 nah, do not be like that,
      Wait for KH4, the ships will come back. 😂

    • @Jamestopboy
      @Jamestopboy 5 лет назад +12

      Note, Riku did *not* cast his home away to gain power to protect Sora. He did it because he was full of evil and wanted so desperately to see the outside world that he decided to think "fuck everyone. I am the best." and ripped his world apart.

  • @richardtello1233
    @richardtello1233 4 года назад +89

    It's weird how we all have a Riku in our hearts.
    The boy was tempted by the shadows, casted away, unable to see Light again, and was swallowed by Darkness. He lost his identity, and instead, was filled with wrath, anger, and negativity. But after many falls, he found his way back to who he's meant to be.
    And you can't tell me that you don't feel that way. If you say you didn't feel what he felt, you'd be the biggest liar.
    No one really knows who they are, once they surrendered to Darkness, judgement, and think of themselves as an outcast, different.
    But it is by fighting off this Darkness that we make it into ourselves.
    It..gets better. It got better for Riku, then..it must get better for us, right..?

    • @Jaden_Games
      @Jaden_Games Год назад +7

      This is a wonderful summary of life itself- maybe we're all just Riku in the shadows, all trying to find redemption, all trying to find **our** Sora.

  • @Aurasoul.
    @Aurasoul. 5 лет назад +451

    Stop making me love Riku more than I already do!!! This was gorgeous!!!!

    • @Guidelli_art
      @Guidelli_art 5 лет назад +4

      sora is best

    • @jaehaalexander1172
      @jaehaalexander1172 5 лет назад +9

      Riku is one of the best! He had such growth over the course of the games and I just 😍😍😍😍

    • @platinumvoid1648
      @platinumvoid1648 5 лет назад +1

      @@Guidelli_art Get that poorly written Gary stu of a character out of here.

    • @evc8145
      @evc8145 4 года назад

      ಠ◡ಠ

    • @platinumvoid1648
      @platinumvoid1648 4 года назад +1

      My bad, i may have been a bit harsh.

  • @kamiddani
    @kamiddani 5 лет назад +470

    I've always loved Riku's theme and this just makes it even better

  • @25shadow11
    @25shadow11 4 года назад +274

    Riku: Fair enough. You could say, l am the biggest nobody of them all...
    Xion: *unholy screeching*

    • @simonhanna3679
      @simonhanna3679 3 года назад +30

      Honestly, Xion's scream really got to me. Sometimes I forget how serious Kingdom Hearts can be.

    • @Fannintendociccio1
      @Fannintendociccio1 3 года назад +24

      Fun fact, that dumb pun is all just in the English translation.
      The original line is "maybe it's me the one that shouldn't exist"

    • @celineosthaus8032
      @celineosthaus8032 3 года назад +8

      @@Fannintendociccio1 That is even worse. Why would you say such a thing? That is definetely not a fun fact, but a sad fact.

    • @Fannintendociccio1
      @Fannintendociccio1 3 года назад +3

      @@celineosthaus8032 you know what, you're right, I'm sorry, I should have put a content warning 😭😢

    • @celineosthaus8032
      @celineosthaus8032 3 года назад +4

      @@Fannintendociccio1 Don't worry. It just hurt hearing that.

  • @hyliajustice1753
    @hyliajustice1753 5 лет назад +256

    You’ve absolutely nailed Riku’s character arc throughout the series with these lyrics. I adore this so much!!

  • @allisonsmith9132
    @allisonsmith9132 5 лет назад +101

    This song really sums up Riku. As you play the game you can still see that ge still doubts himself because he let himself be taken over by darkness, he us constantly trying to regain control and fight for the light even though he made mistakes he still tries to make up for it by using his experiences and the power that he gained from them to protect his friends which is at his core his most important responsibility

  • @MrGoateeMusic
    @MrGoateeMusic 5 лет назад +363

    Just gorgeous. This is one of my favorites of yours.

  • @SapphireLibra3
    @SapphireLibra3 5 лет назад +387

    When I first saw Kingdom Hearts, I knew that Riku resonated with me for some reason. As I got older and learned more about myself, I began to see that my path mirrored Riku's in a very terrifying manner. This song proves what I knew once and for all. In a way... I am Riku.
    Thank you for this. You have no idea how much this song helps me.
    *a message from one outside of the simulation*

    • @spiro3182
      @spiro3182 5 лет назад +8

      do you look like Noctis from final fantasy 15? xD

    • @Yukon_83
      @Yukon_83 5 лет назад +7

      Sapphire Valley hug's you're not alone 😋😊🙏🏾 welcome to The light you don't half to be afraid of the darkness anymore take my hand sweet person everyone has the darkness within them it's how we choose to over come the power that lies within us all that makes us into the person we or today are tomorrow stay humble be true to yourself only can't anyone else fight this but you don't let it destroy you like the past has rise above the pain you've hold within you and let it go I'm sorry you were alone before I'm glad rikus character development helped you discover your true self and who you where meant to be as one whole person -i don't have a character or there developments that I can relate to as a person I am myself to my own- character that's to reality it's self I wish you well my dear I can only hope your life and pure struggles of evil may disappear into the the wind and your future is always filled with brightness never give up hope sweetie good luck to you and many successes enjoy life as it comes don't come afraid of the darkness anymore try to fight ok ~😌😌😌😌😇

    • @SapphireLibra3
      @SapphireLibra3 5 лет назад +10

      @@Yukon_83 Somehow, this message came right when I needed it. Thank you for your kind words. I won't let the darkness win over my heart. I promise that I'll never give up.

    • @Yukon_83
      @Yukon_83 5 лет назад +3

      @@SapphireLibra3 you welcome dude everyone needs a little light more in there lives don't ever give up remember who you are ✨😇

    • @trigg3r305
      @trigg3r305 4 года назад +2

      Riku story reminds me of myself as well. '' to protect the things that matter'' just like Terra and Riku.

  • @zhenbinlam8467
    @zhenbinlam8467 5 лет назад +63

    "What are you making me choose now?"
    "Between the road to light, and the road to darkness."
    "Neither suits me. I'm taking the middle road."
    "Do you mean the twilight road to nightfall?"
    " No. Its the road to dawn."

  • @theheavenlyfb4071
    @theheavenlyfb4071 4 года назад +34

    Riku is probably my favourite character in KH, just from the fact of what this poor guy has to go through and what he's done. He's made mistakes that he feels he can't take back, despite having friends that forgive him for what he did because they understood the situation. He went through a year of being in the shadows just to help one friend have a somewhat normal life, not even knowing if his own would be capable of being normal. He's one of the few characters to use darkness willingly while still being on the side of light.

  • @bylm85
    @bylm85 5 лет назад +82

    Just want to say the harmony you have is really great, and the lyrics “Guided blindly by shadows within the dark, is this what’s become of me? An enemy?” has really struck a chord with me. Keep up the great work!

  • @Cxoxoxo
    @Cxoxoxo 5 лет назад +181

    This and Terra’s theme are my favourites in the album. It’s beautiful, and the lyrics are so amazing. I love how you structured each verse!!

    • @Roxas2099ZX
      @Roxas2099ZX 5 лет назад +2

      wait...has she done Terra's theme yet?

    • @isabelle5329
      @isabelle5329 5 лет назад +2

      Same. I love them the most.

  • @TheTiredPotato
    @TheTiredPotato 5 лет назад +82

    Your voice is always so sweet, I really love this lullaby-voice of yours. The lyrics are fantastic. Riku is such a nice character, in KH3 every smile he made, every sweet glance, all melted my heart!

  • @amy4hip
    @amy4hip 5 лет назад +231

    So glad Riku’s theme was voted since there really isn’t any songs like this for Riku thx so much for singing this song it’s really beautiful

  • @zer0w0lf94
    @zer0w0lf94 5 лет назад +37

    Keyblade Master Riku - the Hero of Twilight. He found light by following the darkness, and now both are under his control. As long as Riku’s around, Sora knows everything will be okay. He’s free to *sleep like nothing is wrong.*

    • @familytablet6453
      @familytablet6453 2 месяца назад +2

      ugh painful flashbacks yet also so many more flashbacks that heal the pain
      help i think you broke me

  • @Captain_Reaper
    @Captain_Reaper 5 лет назад +90

    Yes! My favorite theme from Hearts Intertwined! Everything about this song is beautiful, and your lyrics threaten to bring me to tears every time I listen to it. Thank you for sharing this gorgeous work with us all, Lizz!

  • @DarkusFireBlaze3582
    @DarkusFireBlaze3582 5 лет назад +821

    "Why are you dressed like one of us?!"
    "So that my best friend can sleep in peace."
    I don't know why, but that line from Days really hit me hard. It symbolizes how despite everything that happened on KH1, Riku still considers Sora to be his best friend and he knew he shouldn't have let their mutual love for Kairi to tear them apart.

    • @mauroalvarenga7002
      @mauroalvarenga7002 5 лет назад +99

      mutual love? i dont know what was wrong with riku in kh 1, but i can tell he never loved kairi, but the rivalry with sora made he thinks that he loved her... in kh2 he treat her like a friend, and after that, he didnt even cry for her death in kh 3.

    • @LouchanArt
      @LouchanArt 5 лет назад +78

      He doesn't love Kairi, she's a friend to him

    • @mauroalvarenga7002
      @mauroalvarenga7002 5 лет назад +13

      @@LouchanArt not even a friend after kh 2

    • @LouchanArt
      @LouchanArt 5 лет назад +57

      @@mauroalvarenga7002 Yeah they don't really interact anymore, but in my opinion still friends. I myself have some people in my life that I don't talk to but still consider friends

    • @LouchanArt
      @LouchanArt 5 лет назад +3

      That I don't talk to anymore*

  • @Roxas2099ZX
    @Roxas2099ZX 5 лет назад +24

    "Is this what's become of me? An enemy?"
    My favorite lyric in the song...

  • @smartzelda1597
    @smartzelda1597 5 лет назад +39

    I've listened to the whole destiny trio I think now, and I can just feel through the lyrics how both Riku and Kairi really care for Sora. It's just my interpretation, but honestly this song just screams to my Soriku loving heart because I feel like the lyrics like "you deserve so much more than this broken soul" and "to be with you I will do what I must" refer to Riku's dedication and love to Sora, as well as the guilt he feels over what he did to Sora and everyone else in the past when he fell to darkness

    • @familytablet6453
      @familytablet6453 7 дней назад +1

      I know, right?? And, is it just me, or does 3:06 "To be with you I will do what I must/I'll hold tight your trust/I'll be by your side" sound like the line Riku says in DDD, "I'm going back to the real world, *and to Sora's side.* " Like, it can't be just me, right? Also "Our destinies bound" had my brain screeching about the paopu keychain on the Gayblade/Combined Keyblade

  • @onix9906
    @onix9906 5 лет назад +266

    Isn't Dearly Beloved the combination of Sora's and Riku's theme?
    (Remember from DDD)
    Edit: It would be interesting to see them dueting to Dearly Beloved, using the lyrics that Lizz made (because I adore the lyrics that are in both of their songs)

    • @lightpollution442
      @lightpollution442 5 лет назад +64

      Onix Guadalupe Don’t remember if it’s a combination of their themes, but we know from KH3 that their heartbeats match the beat of Dearly Beloved.

    • @justafatuiharbinger
      @justafatuiharbinger 5 лет назад +10

      @@lightpollution442 holy shit I didn't know that! I just tested it out

    • @critterwhisperer5821
      @critterwhisperer5821 5 лет назад +36

      Onix Guadalupe well they are polar opposites.
      Riku = 🌎 earth/land/ground
      Sora = 🌌 sky

    • @onix9906
      @onix9906 5 лет назад +15

      @@critterwhisperer5821 and they say that opposites attract

    • @onix9906
      @onix9906 5 лет назад +5

      @@lightpollution442 Really? That's so cool! I didn't know that.

  • @craxnor
    @craxnor 5 лет назад +95

    “Is this what’s become of me? An enemy?”
    Idk why but that line hits me the most. Maybe it’s the realization that he became the bad guy. Like looking into a mirror and seeing a monsters face instead of your own, and knowing the monster is you.

    • @Trueinstincts_
      @Trueinstincts_ 3 года назад +8

      Probably everytime he saw his face as ansem

    • @assiaelmabrouki5552
      @assiaelmabrouki5552 3 года назад +6

      It's also the line that hits me the most. But I rather interpret it as Riku never wanted to become a foe of his friends, and when he realised all his mistakes, it only affected him more.

  • @zenakarma32
    @zenakarma32 5 лет назад +50

    Dammit Lizz. Back at it again, striking right to the heart... How dare you do this to my feelings.

  • @NuniPikachu
    @NuniPikachu 5 лет назад +49

    Wow.. The lyrics just described Riku perfectly.. :'0 Wonderful

  • @flipnoteSquarePuP
    @flipnoteSquarePuP 5 лет назад +26

    Now Aqua’s theme AND Riku’s themes are my favorite, the lyrics describes them so well!!

  • @sakilynn
    @sakilynn 4 года назад +22

    So many SoRiku vibes and tears from how utterly beautiful this is. Riku my baby! 😍😭😍😭😍😭😍😭

  • @Shadowhero43
    @Shadowhero43 5 лет назад +49

    Beautiful!
    *Realizes something wrong but feels right*
    I cant stop hitting replay

  • @Dawn_Epiphany
    @Dawn_Epiphany 2 года назад +5

    The lyrics you wrote for Riku are perfect. They capture his entire character journey and the melancholy of his original theme, but at the end they show his desire to atone and protect his precious person. Lovely work! As someone who relates to Riku, this song means a lot for me too.

  • @Katie-uwu
    @Katie-uwu 5 лет назад +46

    I couldn't click when I first got the notification, but I'm so happy I got to now! The lyrics are spot on to whaf Riku feels. He has so many past regrets and he just wants to be someone worthy of Sora's friendship. T.T

  • @Keithixix
    @Keithixix 5 лет назад +101

    *Has never played kingdom hearts, and doesn't really wanna listen to this song.*
    But it's Lizz tho...
    *listens to the song*
    YAS LIZZ QUEEN SLAY YOU SING YOUR HEART OUT GURL YAAAAAASSSSS

  • @aquaknight3198
    @aquaknight3198 5 лет назад +13

    Wow this cover gave me SOOO many chills. You perfectly captured all the hardships Riku went through. Thank you so much for doing this!

  • @TheMCJULIUS2001
    @TheMCJULIUS2001 5 лет назад +3

    Riku is the Best character in the KH series, a true example of redemption and understanding himself and also combined with the voice of Lizz it makes this theme a masterpiece ❤

  • @LizzRobinett
    @LizzRobinett  5 лет назад +62

    Friends, if you would like to support my Channel in future please consider pledging on Patreon or purchasing Merchandise from my Storenvy!
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    • @Nikita_Akashya
      @Nikita_Akashya 5 лет назад

      The Google Play Link dosn't work. And I don't have Amazon or the other stores.

  • @blessednights6051
    @blessednights6051 5 лет назад +66

    Beautiful voice as always ❤️

  • @DaKotaArielCristally
    @DaKotaArielCristally 5 лет назад +36

    playing kingdom hearts 2 and i got this notification.. happy ❤️

  • @Gemjades
    @Gemjades 5 лет назад +19

    Can I just say, beautiful song for who I believe had the most character development in all the games.

  • @clairelepagnol2162
    @clairelepagnol2162 5 лет назад +178

    Am I the only one to get a strong SoRiku™ vibe from this song ? I mean the lyrics: "You deserves so much than this broken soul", "To be with you, I will do what I must", "I'll hold thigh tout trust", "I'll be by your side", "Don't let go of my hand", "Our destinies bound" are adressed to Sora right ? And they don't have a platonic™ vibe to me...
    Anyway, the song is great and paints Riku in a total accurate way (and his feelings for Sora too 😉).

    • @jinh3976
      @jinh3976 4 года назад +10

      yessssss

    • @juliewinchester1488
      @juliewinchester1488 4 года назад +37

      "Lead me into the Sky" could be interpreted as "Lead me to Sora" because of the meaning of Sora's name, "Sky".

    • @doodlingcat4800
      @doodlingcat4800 4 года назад +11

      So I’m not the only one who got that vibe

    • @kimuires
      @kimuires 4 года назад +16

      Soriku vibe gang gang

    • @togucvinw7
      @togucvinw7 3 года назад +11

      Japanese people made this game guys , japanese anime/video game culture is all about extreme level of friendship, that would be perceive for romantic love here in Occident . Zack And Cloud from FF7 Crisis Core were the same .
      Riku was in love with Kairi in KH1 but kept his feelings aside for his bro Sora.

  • @SHARKTANKK
    @SHARKTANKK 5 лет назад +18

    WHY DO MAKE THESE LYRICS VERSIONS SO GOOD!?!?

  • @camou6294
    @camou6294 5 лет назад +14

    SO BEAUTIFUL !! 😍 Riku is my favourite videogame character and you sing is theme so well 💕 There's not enough cover on Riku's theme

  • @theguardianoflight2.0
    @theguardianoflight2.0 Год назад +2

    Oh Riku how much you've grown from a pawn of the darkness to master over it by walking the road to dawn a worthy path of a keyblade master.

    • @JabamiLain
      @JabamiLain 7 месяцев назад

      In the words of Morticia Addams:
      "Oh no. He lives".
      I was SO hopeful "KH 3" would finally give me the closure I needed regarding what he and Ansem did to Roxas and Xion ! Instead, I am forced to see what happened as something fair or inconsequential from the past ! Newsflash ! Gaslighting people into suicide is wrong ! Especially when there may be alternatives you need to look for !

  • @ajizel13
    @ajizel13 4 года назад +4

    Among all of the covers...this still stands to be my favorite one...hands down

  • @ghostanderson2400
    @ghostanderson2400 5 лет назад +6

    Idk why but this made me cry so much just listening to i started crying without realizing it. When my life took a dark path i played kingdom hearts and seeing riku life go from dark to light help me though it all and when i find your music it woke up someting deep insde of me and that saved me from a very dark place so thank you so much for the wonderful music i can not wait for more lovely songs just like this one thank you lizz

  • @matthewriddle2698
    @matthewriddle2698 3 года назад +10

    This song truly helps me relate to Riku on a deep level, as I see myself as a guardian at heart for those I love and care for first and foremost. "Cast the past into the darkness that still lies. To be with you, I will do what I must. I'll hold tight your trust. I'll be by your side. Don't be afraid, what was lost can be found. Hear what I say, don't let go of my hand. Our future unplanned. Our destinies bound." This speaks true to my eternal love and devotion that exists in my heart for those closest to my heart.
    May Your Heart be Your Guiding Key.
    Riku truly has made mistakes, something else I can relate to as I too was blinded in the past. It left me bigoted without realizing it and took time to be the good man I always wanted to be, but couldn't see in myself at the time. Thankfully I had help from those close to me who never gave up on me, even when I felt they would have been justified to do so. Yet, Riku never gave up on righting his wrongs however he could and most importantly doing everything he could for his friends. Something I can also relate to. Riku has earned his redemption as a Redeemed Guardian, who has grown from his mistakes into wielding both light and darkness to protect those precious to him.
    I hope to be like him in that regard...Always. To always be worthy of those precious to me, despite my mistakes and failings.

  • @caseyboudoin1948
    @caseyboudoin1948 3 года назад +3

    "Is this whats become of me? An enemy."
    That line more than any other hits me. Just the realization of whats happened.

  • @reirei5902
    @reirei5902 5 лет назад +12

    still watching past play throughs of Kingdom Hearts and im midway, this captures Riku's hardships and im in love with iitttt!! 😍
    looking forward to nore covers Lizz, keep up the good work!! :DDDD

  • @guardianlaxel1289
    @guardianlaxel1289 3 года назад +7

    I like Riku's outfit & keyblade in KH3!! This is the first time I listen to Riku theme with lyrics. He's a worthy Key Blade master and he doesn't let his past affect him in the present. I like the fact you get to play as him in KH3 even though it's only for a couple of boss fight's. If Square Enix makes a KH4 I know Riku would be in it!

  • @zevryx2110
    @zevryx2110 5 лет назад +3

    Why does this song leave me feeling empty and full of sorrow loneliness and despair, it’s like it connects with me on a whole other level

  • @bananaduck567
    @bananaduck567 4 года назад +4

    I'm literally crying right now! You did the greatest job here! This song catches Riku perfectly. Thanks for singing this touching song about my fav character!

  • @miragemirai8402
    @miragemirai8402 5 лет назад +36

    Can you do Vanitas's Theme? Gosh, I wish there was better end for him. Vani was darkness, he was bad, but srl he was not evil. He just wanted to be whole.
    Anyway, thanks for this amazing work. I love your voice so much

    • @tylermiller7183
      @tylermiller7183 5 лет назад +10

      And based off the Japanese version of Kingdom Hearts 3, it reveals that he never truly wanted to be bad. He tells Sora and Ventus that he accepted and took on the darkness of both Sora and Ventus so they could be the Light. There's a theory going on that Vanitas only went along with Master Xehanort in KH3 to help Ventus wake up

  • @writethosefeels
    @writethosefeels 5 лет назад +10

    I’m excited to get my album 👌🏻 Riku is one of my favourite characters-I love this!

  • @melanieobregon13
    @melanieobregon13 5 лет назад +6

    It was just beautiful 💜 Riku is my favorite character 😍 I feel that you captured everything that he is and what he felt

  • @folcra
    @folcra Год назад +4

    Still great 4 years later

  • @rikbanerjee7342
    @rikbanerjee7342 9 месяцев назад +5

    By coincidence, Riku is my homely nickname, given by my parents_ 💟

  • @sharadaarun6222
    @sharadaarun6222 2 года назад +1

    'just waiting to rise'
    Just sums up Riku's feelings perfectly

  • @magicianjester5811
    @magicianjester5811 5 лет назад +54

    Even if it takes forever, i will wait for you...

  • @TheHeartlessFallen
    @TheHeartlessFallen 3 года назад +2

    These lyrics always give me chills. Perfectly chosen, elegantly sung, and somberly true...

  • @dragondreamer3640
    @dragondreamer3640 5 лет назад +10

    I’ve been listening to your other kingdom hearts songs nonstop! Great job ❤️

  • @edwardramos4591
    @edwardramos4591 5 месяцев назад +2

    I like how how the lyrics call to specific moments in Riku's arc over the series.
    0:22-1:06 Riku's growing desire to see the Worlds beyond and subsequent causing of the Destiny Islands apocalypse.
    1:26-1:47 Becoming Riku-Ansem, the practical opposite of what he wanted to be in regards to his relationships with Sora and Kairi.
    1:49-2:40 All of Riku's acts of penance, from blindfolding himself to desperately taking Ansem SOD's form to keeping himself as far away from Sora and Destiny Islands as possible.
    3:00 Riku truly redeeming himself, genuinely establishing his role in the Destiny Trio as their guardian, and finally becoming the Keyblade Master he was always meant to be.

  • @kae_viche6036
    @kae_viche6036 5 лет назад +4

    This song is just... so beautiful gah. It perfectly gives off all the guilt and doubt that Riku still experiences. I love this so much!!

  • @RemyKaiRoseCosplay
    @RemyKaiRoseCosplay 4 года назад +4

    Riku is my favorite character, besides my girl, Xion. This song is so beautiful and does such justice to him. I applaud you!

  • @rixku3358
    @rixku3358 5 лет назад +9

    The theme is just like Riku. Beautiful.

  • @jaevoningram
    @jaevoningram 2 года назад +3

    How can someone not like riku? definitely my favorite character.

  • @ELIGNACIO354
    @ELIGNACIO354 3 года назад +3

    I....I’m crying....I can’t stop....this song truly resembles Riku’s hardships. From his turnover to darkness to his atonement to return to light...the fact he was meant to be a keyblade master is now clear....and the more I play this song, the more it reminds me: “Our darkhorse has grown into such a gallantly stallion.” 😭😭😭

  • @denisew.130
    @denisew.130 5 лет назад +8

    My favourite KH character and this is now my favourite song of yours. You are indeed very talented 💕💋

  • @LoonaTheMamagen
    @LoonaTheMamagen 5 лет назад +6

    Riku is a complex character and with lyrics to Riku's Theme is a nice touch and feel what Riku has been feeling within his heart and the darkness being cast into the light and with the feeling of being handed down with a Keyblade and losing it and then regaining the power and becoming a Keyblade Master. Your voice and the complex style of Riku clashing is simple and clean 😋. Please make more music and continue to The Way to Dawn.

  • @JGood007
    @JGood007 4 года назад +2

    I know I'm a total stranger...but this song...my favorite character...thanks so much...it's literally saved my sanity and probably my life. You're great.

  • @NatamiLuna
    @NatamiLuna 5 лет назад +8

    I'm so in love with this theme, the melody is so beautiful, youre voice is beautiful as always and your lyrics are a perfect fitting 💕
    Since the first time hearing it at "Hearts Interwined" I was totally fallen in love with this song and now it's one of my favorites at the entire album 😊

  • @thunders2393
    @thunders2393 10 месяцев назад +1

    What a wonderful song, I researched Rikku's Theme, and I ended up putting Riku and RUclips recommended this song to me lol.

  • @DragosteLennon1997
    @DragosteLennon1997 4 года назад +3

    I always loved the Kingdom Hearts games. Since the game introduced Riku, I already knew somehow I resonate him in some ways. As the games kept on continuing I saw things that related to me as well. Riku have Sora as his best friend, his light to say it like this. And Sora forgives Riku for what he's done and helped him to the path of light. I have someone like Sora as well, and I'm still greatful to have a friend like that.
    The Kingdom Hearts games did open me up for some reason to understand myself, and I will always love the games

  • @roxasuchiha6276
    @roxasuchiha6276 5 лет назад +5

    If you listen to the lyrics they perfectly describe Riku and his experiences throughout the series
    Like when it says “cast my sight away” its talking about when he wore that blindfold

  • @Renny_2123
    @Renny_2123 5 лет назад +18

    I love your voice and songs, thank you ♥

  • @stargazer2407
    @stargazer2407 5 лет назад +2

    These lyrics are so perfect and shows his character so well it’s amazing I love it so much!

  • @soraqua7596
    @soraqua7596 5 лет назад +4

    I wanted to hear Riku's theme vocalized (from you) for so long! I heard the other songs from your album and they're all so beautiful as well💞

  • @fadaela
    @fadaela Год назад +2

    Should be the official theme. Was freaking amazing. Lyrics capture Riku’s whole character and the voice captures his vulnerability to the T.

  • @SaleenSundria
    @SaleenSundria 5 лет назад +43

    You know, something I don't think many people realize: Riku shared a Paopu fruit with Sora in the first game. Yeah, he was joking that Sora should share it with Kairi, but he still technically "shared" it. So according to the legend of the Paopu fruit, Riku and Sora's destinies are forever intertwined.
    Sosoraplsdon'tbegoneiloveyouandwassuperupsetwheyoudidn'tcomeback

    • @malak-4348
      @malak-4348 4 года назад +2

      Not really,he only gave it to him after getting,they didn't really split it so it wasn't considered sharing

    • @SuguruGetotheMonkeyHater
      @SuguruGetotheMonkeyHater 4 года назад +6

      @@malak-4348 same thing can be said with Sora and kairi though 😂😂😂 they didn't "share one" they had two. Long story short, no one shared them correctly so no one's destiny is intertwined with anyone else's

    • @malak-4348
      @malak-4348 4 года назад +3

      @@SuguruGetotheMonkeyHater i- I can't argue with that

    • @SuguruGetotheMonkeyHater
      @SuguruGetotheMonkeyHater 4 года назад +4

      @@malak-4348 wow for once someone didn't get pissy about me saying that LMAO normally I get responses like " lemme guess, you're a dumbass SoRiku stan who's mad that SoKai is canon." Thanks for not being THAT person

    • @malak-4348
      @malak-4348 4 года назад +4

      @@SuguruGetotheMonkeyHater I mean I didn't really have any argument so it's better than just getting pissed off for no reason
      Plus in your last argument you never really took any sides it was more of a “both are possible” argument. And I shouldn't just started yelling for no reason I'm really sorry you have to deal with people like that

  • @littleg5664
    @littleg5664 5 лет назад +33

    You're an A+ human.

  • @strawhatsonicrx7609
    @strawhatsonicrx7609 4 года назад +4

    This is so beautiful I couldn't stop crying to this song 😢

  • @neroheart34
    @neroheart34 2 года назад +2

    I just recently found this, and immediately love it when I hear many references to Riku's journey, from a person who wants adventure, to a enemy, to lone wolf who feels shamed, to one who learns to control darkness and light, and to a keyblade master. If you want a theme to a really developed character, this is one.

  • @CHR0ME98D0KUR0
    @CHR0ME98D0KUR0 5 лет назад +26

    I don't know if you wrote the song with soriku in mind but I love how it fits Riku's character and especially cause it sounds like he is singing about his feelings for Sora and the regret about his mistakes and the hope he feels through Sora.

  • @animal8006
    @animal8006 5 лет назад +2

    This song is actually what made me go and look up 'what is Kingdom Hearts.' Thanks to that I'm now a huge fan and this song is sooooo true to Riku (My second favorite character). Thanks Lizz!

    • @animal8006
      @animal8006 4 года назад

      @Miranda Musgraves This is late lol but it's Lea

  • @olivias.8595
    @olivias.8595 5 лет назад +4

    This is my absolute favorite on your album, I probably listened to it more than 10 times first time I heard it ❤️

  • @burntbeansart
    @burntbeansart 5 лет назад +1

    Riku as a character will always have a special place in my heart. His story is an absolutely beautiful one, a character that is relatable to. He has a amazing personality and he carries such strength. This theme really is perfect for his theme Lizz. Amazing job- You've melted my heart once again. 💗

  • @Shiro-iz8zx
    @Shiro-iz8zx 5 лет назад +112

    As much as i want to hear the new lyrics for Roxas's theme, next upload should definitely be Kairi's theme😊

    • @LizzRobinett
      @LizzRobinett  5 лет назад +32

      Don’t worry, Roxas will be coming up pretty soon!

    • @Shiro-iz8zx
      @Shiro-iz8zx 5 лет назад +10

      Lizz Robinett Oh my GOSH, I didn't think you'd reply to my comment. THIS IS SO COOL!!😍😍
      In all honesty though, you are just the best person ever. I've never seen a youtuber who was able to make KH fans appreciate the franchise and the characters who we all know and love, by adding lyrics to their themes. You're just an amazing person and i love you soooo much😍😘🤗🤗

  • @cameronsmiljan9374
    @cameronsmiljan9374 3 года назад +1

    Through my years of playing KH, I never really cared for Riku (especially after he got Sasuke Uchiha hair in KH3), but this song honestly makes me see him in a whole new light... Lizz, your gorgeous voice and amazing talent helped me see who this character was supposed to be and I have a newfound respect for him because of it. Thank you and please keep singing gorgeous songs like this

  • @tyrian522
    @tyrian522 5 лет назад +3

    I’ve been listening to this song since it came out and never really had anything to comment that hadn’t already been said. Yes, this song deserves all the praise thrown this way. It’s beautifully written, and your musical talent is as unique as it is impressive. But while I was listening to this (for the second time this morning), I realized what an understanding of Riku you must have while still making the song so interpretable for people who might have a different opinion than you do. I’m sure most of us, Including me, will think of Riku singing this to Sora (probably from afar like the tsundere boi he is) but if someone thought of another character other than Sora they can still feel how deeply Riku wants to atone, and how deeply he cares for the person mentioned whoever you decide that is *cough* Sora *cough*
    I don’t know I just found that so beautiful. You have talent all your own that I haven’t and will never see anywhere else. Thank you for putting your lyrics in our fandom.

  • @edoardocrasta1995
    @edoardocrasta1995 4 года назад

    I'm a Kingdom Hearts addicted from Italy and I found out about your music by chance. I think you're a great lyricist and your voice suits perfectly what you sing. I hope you'll keep on following this path. You have my blessing.

  • @yoshimitsui2
    @yoshimitsui2 5 лет назад +6

    Yay, I've been waiting for this. You have a beautiful voice.

  • @lodestarting
    @lodestarting 5 лет назад +1

    I can’t express how much I love this oh my goodness, the progression of the lyrics, the vocalizations, it’s all perfect.

  • @kiraelric2685
    @kiraelric2685 5 лет назад +5

    Thank you for giving riku beautiful lyrics to his song. Hes always been my favorite and is a lot deeper and more interesting than sora by far. He has flaws that are more realistic and i can relate to with mistakes that ive made myself.

  • @wretchedcats4909
    @wretchedcats4909 5 лет назад +1

    This theme is one of my personal favorites. These lyrics are very beautiful and fit perfectly with the melancholic tone of the theme. Great job!

  • @luciaperezolivares5607
    @luciaperezolivares5607 5 лет назад +33

    This song is so beautiful!! I love it!!
    Im from Spain and this is the lyrics in spanish in case someone is interested💕
    Susurros de quién era yo, de quién debo ser
    Están haciendo eco constantemente
    Y haciendo señas
    Eché mi casa a un lado, guíame al cielo Solo date cuenta de lo que nuestro destino tiene
    Nuestras historias no contadas
    A la espera de levantarse
    Guiado a ciegas por las sombras en la oscuridad.
    ¿Es esto lo que me he convertido?
    ¿Un enemigo?
    Aleja mi vista, guíame a la noche
    No se puede deshacer lo que ha tomado el control
    De todo lo que se
    Y robo mi luz
    Con esta carga que llevo, estoy solo
    Hay tantos errores para expiar
    Te mereces mucho mejor que esta alma rota
    Debo pelear esta batalla por mi cuenta
    Pero te demostraré cómo he crecido
    Arroja el pasado a la oscuridad que aún miente
    Para estar contigo, haré lo que debo
    Mantendré firme tu confianza
    Estaré de tu lado
    No tengas miedo, lo que se perdió se puede encontrar
    Escucha lo que digo, no me sueltes la mano
    Nuestros futuros no planificados
    Nuestros destinos atados
    I'm sorry I'm a bit bad with English but I did what I could😅

    • @jordiruskO
      @jordiruskO 5 лет назад +2

      Gracias !!!!

    • @Sheik-yo9fj
      @Sheik-yo9fj 5 лет назад +3

      ¡Gracias! Que bueno encontrar una fan de Kingdom Hearts que habla español por aquí!

  • @troypreston1998
    @troypreston1998 4 года назад +2

    You really need a million subscribers cause you make wonderful lyrics and you have a beautiful voice and when I listen to you sing it makes me see you signing to the characters like you're cheering them up.

  • @Guidelli_art
    @Guidelli_art 5 лет назад +14

    absolutely nobody:a
    sora:RIIIKUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

  • @waytooemily9417
    @waytooemily9417 5 лет назад +1

    This is so beautiful. I've been looping this song for hours and I still don't have the words to describe it!
    I really feel that sense of guilt intertwined with a quiet strength and wisdom he earned the hard way.