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The "'''Ballad of the Goddess'''" is a song featured in {{SS}}. The melody and lyrics of this song have been passed down for generations in [[Skyloft]].<ref>{{Cite|You learned the Ballad of the Goddess! It's a mysterious melody that has been passed down from ancient times.|N/A|SS}}</ref> The Ballad is heard many times throughout the game.  
The "'''Ballad of the Goddess'''" is a recurring song in {{LZS|Series}}.


==Location and Uses==
==Appearances==
===''Skyward Sword''===
===''Skyward Sword''===
The "Ballad of the Goddess" is first heard sung by [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]] on the day of the [[Wing Ceremony]], performed on the Goddess Harp as well as sung with Hylian lyrics.<ref>{{Cite|The "Ballad of the Goddess." Based on my projections, this is likely the song Zelda sang on the day of the Wing Ceremony.|Fi|SS}}</ref>
In {{SS}}, the "Ballad of the Goddess" has been passed down from ancient times.<ref>{{Cite|You learned the Ballad of the Goddess! It's a mysterious melody that has been passed down from ancient times.|N/A|SS}}</ref> The song is first heard sung by [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]] on the day of the [[Wing Ceremony]], performed on the [[Goddess]] Harp as well as sung with Hylian lyrics.<ref>{{Cite|The "Ballad of the Goddess." Based on my projections, this is likely the song Zelda sang on the day of the Wing Ceremony.|Fi|SS}}</ref>


[[Link]] learns the song from the [[Impa|old woman]] in the [[Sealed Temple]] after obtaining the [[Goddess's Harp]]. The woman tells him that the lyrics of the song can be used to locate the [[Sacred Flames]], which Link must find to strengthen his blade.<ref>{{Cite|Clues to finding the sacred flames have been woven into the lyrics of a song precious to your people, the Ballad of the Goddess. These clues are your best hope of finding your way to the flames.|Old Woman|SS}}</ref> Link can learn the lyrics from [[Gaepora]], which reveal that the two large windmills in [[Skyloft]] must face the [[Light Tower]]. Link must then search for the remaining sail to activate the windmills. Once that is done, Link must play the Ballad on top of the tower to reveal a path into the [[Thunderhead]] and the [[Isle of Songs]] contained inside it.
[[Link]] learns the song from the [[Impa|old woman]] in the [[Sealed Temple]] after obtaining the Goddess's Harp. The woman tells him that the lyrics of the song can be used to locate the [[Sacred Flames]], which Link must find to strengthen his blade.<ref>{{Cite|Clues to finding the sacred flames have been woven into the lyrics of a song precious to your people, the Ballad of the Goddess. These clues are your best hope of finding your way to the flames.|Old Woman|SS}}</ref> Link can learn the lyrics from [[Gaepora]], which reveals that the two large windmills in [[Skyloft]] must face the [[Light Tower]]. Link must then search for the remaining sail to activate the windmills. Once done, Link must play the ballad on top of the tower to reveal a path into the [[Thunderhead]] and the [[Isle of Songs]] contained inside.


After the end credits, Link plays the "Ballad of the Goddess" atop the [[Statue of the Goddess]] with the Goddess's Harp.
After the end credits, Link plays the "Ballad of the Goddess" atop the [[Statue of the Goddess]] with the Goddess's Harp.


===''A Link Between Worlds''===
===''A Link Between Worlds''===
In {{ALBW}}, the "Ballad of the Goddess" makes a cameo appearance as one of the songs that can be played by the musicians in the [[Milk Bar]] in [[Kakariko Village]]. The "Ballad of the Goddess" can only be heard while playing [[Hero Mode]].
In {{ALBW}}, the "Ballad of the Goddess" is one of the songs that can be played by the musicians in the [[Milk Bar]] in [[Kakariko Village]].


===''Tri Force Heroes''===
===''Tri Force Heroes''===
"Ballad of the Goddess" is one of the many tunes the [[Lucky Lobby Ball]] will play when hit with the sword.
In {{TFH}}, the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" from ''Link's Awakening'' is one of the many tunes the [[Lucky Lobby Ball]] plays when hit with the [[Sword]].
 
==Non-Canon Appearances==
{{Noncanon|Start}}
===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''===
In {{SSB4|Wii U}}, the "Ballad of the Goddess" appears as one of several tracks played in the Skyloft and [[Tetra's Ship#Super Smash Bros. Series|Pirate Ship]] stages.
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Lyrics==
==Lyrics==
===English Lyrics===
===English===
Oh youth, guided by the servant of the goddess, unite [[Hyrule|earth]] and [[The Sky|sky]], and bring light to the land.
Oh youth, guided by the servant of the goddess, unite [[Hyrule|earth]] and [[The Sky|sky]], and bring light to the land.<br>
 
Oh youth, show the two whirling sails the way to the Light Tower...and before you a path shall open, and a heavenly song you shall hear.
Oh youth, show the two whirling sails the way to the Light Tower...and before you a path shall open, and a heavenly song you shall hear.


===Hylian Lyrics (phonetic)===
===Hylian (Phonetic)===
:{{IPA|en daʃeʋu nobe̞ ʃʊndu}}
{{IPA|en daʃeʋu nobe̞ ʃʊndu}}<br>
:{{IPA|tye̞ ʃʊtu ke̞wɛnu sale̞}}
{{IPA|tye̞ ʃʊtu ke̞wɛnu sale̞}}<br>
:{{IPA|en daʃeʋu nobe̞ dʊʃu}}
{{IPA|en daʃeʋu nobe̞ dʊʃu}}<br>
:{{IPA|tye̞ ʃʊtu nobe̞ dezu dotʃe̞}}
{{IPA|tye̞ ʃʊtu nobe̞ dezu dotʃe̞}}<br>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*"[[Zelda's Lullaby]]" can be heard by playing the Ballad of the Goddess backwards, and vice versa, although the latter case is somewhat less obvious.
*The "Ballad of the Goddess" is actually "[[Zelda's Lullaby]]" backwards.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= |author= Vidvandre|published= May 4, 2011|retrieved= September 9, 2016|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZwbchA4Hw4|title= Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword Trailer Played Backwards - Hidden theme|site= YouTube|type=}}</ref>
*The "Ballad of the Goddess" was also featured as the 8th track on [[The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Special Orchestra CD]].
 
==Gallery==
===Video Gallery===
{{Youtube|rZwbchA4Hw4|200|The "Ballad of the Goddess" is "Zelda's Lullaby" in reverse}}
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{{Ref}}


==Etymology==
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{{Youtube|ibfMFnZPeKE|200|"Ballad of the Goddess" recording from the 25th Anniversary Orchestra CD}}
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Revision as of 19:58, 9 September 2016

Template:Song The "Ballad of the Goddess" is a recurring song in Template:LZS.

Appearances

Skyward Sword

In Skyward Sword, the "Ballad of the Goddess" has been passed down from ancient times.[1] The song is first heard sung by Zelda on the day of the Wing Ceremony, performed on the Goddess Harp as well as sung with Hylian lyrics.[2]

Link learns the song from the old woman in the Sealed Temple after obtaining the Goddess's Harp. The woman tells him that the lyrics of the song can be used to locate the Sacred Flames, which Link must find to strengthen his blade.[3] Link can learn the lyrics from Gaepora, which reveals that the two large windmills in Skyloft must face the Light Tower. Link must then search for the remaining sail to activate the windmills. Once done, Link must play the ballad on top of the tower to reveal a path into the Thunderhead and the Isle of Songs contained inside.

After the end credits, Link plays the "Ballad of the Goddess" atop the Statue of the Goddess with the Goddess's Harp.

A Link Between Worlds

In A Link Between Worlds, the "Ballad of the Goddess" is one of the songs that can be played by the musicians in the Milk Bar in Kakariko Village.

Tri Force Heroes

In Tri Force Heroes, the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" from Link's Awakening is one of the many tunes the Lucky Lobby Ball plays when hit with the Sword.

Non-Canon Appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, the "Ballad of the Goddess" appears as one of several tracks played in the Skyloft and Pirate Ship stages.

Lyrics

English

Oh youth, guided by the servant of the goddess, unite earth and sky, and bring light to the land.
Oh youth, show the two whirling sails the way to the Light Tower...and before you a path shall open, and a heavenly song you shall hear.

Hylian (Phonetic)

/en daʃeʋu nobe̞ ʃʊndu/
/tye̞ ʃʊtu ke̞wɛnu sale̞/
/en daʃeʋu nobe̞ dʊʃu/
/tye̞ ʃʊtu nobe̞ dezu dotʃe̞/

Trivia

Etymology

TMC Forest Minish Artwork.png Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite.png
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese 女神の詩 (Megami no Uta) Song of the Goddess
French-speaking countries French Chant de la Déesse Song of the Goddess
Germany German Hymne der Göttin Hymn of the Goddess
Italy Italian Melodia della Dea Melody of the Goddess
Spanish-speaking countries Spanish Cántico de la Diosa Canticle of the Goddess

Gallery

Video Gallery

"Ballad of the Goddess" recording from the 25th Anniversary Orchestra CD

References

  1. "You learned the Ballad of the Goddess! It's a mysterious melody that has been passed down from ancient times." — N/A (Skyward Sword)
  2. "The "Ballad of the Goddess." Based on my projections, this is likely the song Zelda sang on the day of the Wing Ceremony." — Fi (Skyward Sword)
  3. "Clues to finding the sacred flames have been woven into the lyrics of a song precious to your people, the Ballad of the Goddess. These clues are your best hope of finding your way to the flames." — Old Woman (Skyward Sword)
  4. Template:Cite web

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