The Other Evangelion Experience
The songs to Neon Genesis Evangelion are central to it's profound impact. With one of the most soul stirring soundtracks in anime history, EVA has shown it has covered all the bases. In the TV series only two songs are vocal: "Cruel Angel's Thesis" (The Opening Song) and "Fly Me to The Moon" (The Closing Song). The latter was a Frank Sinatra song used in James Bond movies. Cruel Angel's Thesis is, in my opinion, one of the best anime songs of all time. Even though its in Japanese, the song stirs something deep inside of the listener and perfectly conveys the feelings of the EVA characters.
Fly Me to The Moon
Fly me to the moon, and let me play among the stars... Let me see what Spring is like On Jupiter and Mars... In other words, hold my hand... In other words, darling, kiss me... Fill my heart with song, and let me sing forevermore... You are all I long for All I worship, and adore... In other words, please be true! In other words... I love you!
"The Cruel Angel's Thesis"
Like an angel that has no sense of mercy
Rise, young boy, to the heavens like a legend...
Cold winds as blue as the sea
Tear open the door to your heart, I see...
But unknowing you seem, just staring at me
Standing there smiling serenely.
Desperate, for something to touch
A moment of kindness like that in a dream
Your innocent eyes have yet no idea...
Of the path your destiny will follow
But someday you'll become aware of...
Everything that you have got behind you
Your wings are seeking out a new...
Future that only you can search for
The cruel angel's thesis bleeds through a portal like your pulsing blood
If you shall betray the chapel of your memories
Cruel angel's thesis enters..
...through the window of your soul
So, boy, stand tall and embrace the fire of the legend
Embracing the universe like a blazing star!
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