What great timing! To coincide with today’s North American launch of Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, the first Brawl update features Yuka Tsujiyoko’s theme song from Fire Emblem! The theme, which actually has lyrics for Japanese commercials, was rerecorded when the choir was brought in for Uematsu’s Super Smash Bros. Brawl “Main Theme.” Of course, since Brawl is being rereleased worldwide, the Brawl version is recorded in Latin instead of Japanese. Here’s the rough English translation:
Fire Emblem, companions walk
The endless path together.In the wavering shadow of spite,
Our home is faced by the oncoming spear,
Engulfed in flames.I keep that unforgettable day in my heart
And now rise up together with my companions.Fire Emblem, our bond shall be never broken.
We hold fast to protect tomorrow
And the one who awaits our return.Fire Emblem, light gathers on the flag we unfurl.
Fire Emblem, we gaze upon the multitude of stars,
Gripping our blades.If we do not bring light to the darkness in these lands,
The shooting stars will soar over a wasteland.Fire Emblem, on whom does the morning sun shine
As she climbs over the edge of battle?
Ahh, so majestic.
