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The Price of Freedom​/​I Want to See You Smile (from Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII)

by Lauren the flute

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A collaboration with my friend Chris Chirico (of Geeks and Guitars), since we both share an obsessive love of both Zack Fair and the Goo Goo Dolls; The Price of Freedom is the perfect intersection of amazing guitars and lots of feelings, so when I found out there were official lyrics, I had to make sure this cover happened.

I know I haven't updated my bandcamp in years, but I just really want this song to be out in the world in case people enjoy it. This was my first time mixing an entire rock band complete with a full drum kit. Chris and I created this with our whole hearts and I hope you will listen to it and smile.

lyrics

Lying next to you, I'm holding your hand
Your gentle eyes of beauty bringing peace to me now
The silent breeze so soft it passes right through my arms
I'm wishing that this moment lasts a little bit more

You saved me through the rocky roads
You gave me half of your precious soul
I want to hear you laugh some more
Don't want to see you go

All the times we fought were together as one
Even when we part, you will never be gone
Look into the sky and see the dream we never lost
Can't you see it coming true?
We made it through
I share this time with you
I want to see you smile

Close your eyes, you've gone through so much my love
All the past is now a cloud of floating memories
The sunlight shining through the long and dark nights we've walked
All that's left to do is rest and heal our hearts

Every step along the way
You gave me strength to stand my ground
There's so much to say to you
But now it's time to go

All the times we fought were together as one
Even when we part, you will never be gone
As the times go by, there's something that I realize:
There was not a single thing
That I could do
If I didn't have you

The price to pay to be right where we wanted to be
It wasn't so easy to achieve
What we needed to find the way to freedom

I've lost so much through it all
But you're the reason I stand tall
Together we embraced one dream
Protected our honor

All the times we fought were together as one
Even when we part, you will never be gone
Look into the sky and see the dream we never lost
Can't you see it coming true?
We made it through
I want to share this time with you

All the times we fought

Now I give you all my heart, take it all it's just for you
Never forget the love you gave us all
In my eternal memories
I want to see you smile

credits

released September 6, 2021
Vocals, flute, arrangement, mixing - Lauren the Flute
Guitars, arrangement - Chris Chirico (Geeks and Guitars)
Bass - Ian Martyn
Drums - Kevin Ragone

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Lauren the flute Austin, Texas

Lauren loves video games, particularly old-school RPGs. She's played flute off and on since she was 12 years old, taking an extended hiatus before entering the VGM scene. She was formerly a member of Descendants of Erdrick and has played with Those Who Fight and The World Is Square, and she contributes to fun albums by other awesome VGM people. Now she's fronting a new band, The Returners. ... more

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