Donna Burke - Heavens Divide

Donna Burke performing "Heavens Divide" at Akasaka Kumin Hall on April 13, 2013 in Tokyo.
Heavens Divide, from Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker
Composer: 本田晃弘
Lyrics: 戸田信子

[@ReadingAid]

I would love to know how Donna Burke got involved with MGS it gave the franchise such an injection of passion.

[@LesterRamos]

+Adam Wilkinson Kojima knows women. :D

[@DonnaBurkeOfficial]

+Adam Wilkinson I don't know how I was chosen for Heaven's Divide but for Sins of the Father and all the cover songs, it was Kojima San who decided. He also wanted to make all the fans happy who kept asking me to do a remake of Snake Eater..funny thing both of us had the same idea for Snake Eater- but all the other cover songs was his idea as a gift to fans. I'm eternally grateful

[@ReadingAid]

+Donna Burke well thank you Donna for all your work on the series. It's a unique and meaningful franchise that was really the baby of a creative genius and your voice has punctuated many a memory for a passionate fan Base. Thanks for your reply and fingers crossed you get to work with him again.

[@somechinesedude5466]

+Adam Wilkinson she's an australian born japanese citizen en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_Burke she also work on anime & game industry

[@tomislavtomic7184]

+Donna Burke I gotta say thank you a and Hideo Kojima for you work. I just keep listening to your songs especially Sins of the father. It is masterpiece just like any MGS game. You have incredible voice.

[@They_are_Arthur]

This is my favorite vocal MGS theme because of the pure passion and soul in Donna's voice. This feels like the perfect song to represent Big Boss's separation from The Boss.

[@DonnaBurkeOfficial]

Thanks- I'm glad you got the feels!

[@MGSDude01]

"For us, there is no victory."

[@Snottle1]

Goosebumps every time, seven years later. Donna Burke is an artist of the highest caliber.

[@avpman150]

Metal gear solid always has the best music :)

[@Cliff-Racer]

Half of my favorite songs come from MGS

[@saiyomaru]

Martin Eriksson and who could forget snake eater theme

[@opvcky]

MGS1 - "The Best Is Yet To Come" MGS2- "Can't Say Goodbye To Yesterday" MGS3- "Snake Eater", "Way To Fall" MGS4- "Here's To You" MGS:PW- "Heavens Divine"

[@nicholsjoshua15]

Metal Gear Solid; BioShock; and Fall Out have awesome music.

[@johnasbreuer4123]

@@nicholsjoshua15 shadow of the colossus

[@scottgabriel7093]

"Loyalty to your country or loyalty to me"

[@scottgabriel7093]

@@foxhound4917 its otacon hahaha

[@ericcruz6396]

I'm tearing up here :( stop

[@chepelele3]

Donna Burkes face looks a little like The Boss

[@PivotMasterD2]

+delSol85 he could write the screen play

[@sajjawatlaorhasontichai5630]

+jose david Or even big mama?

[@mrerasmo1985ms]

in my opinion she looks SNIPER WOLF

[@JacobMrox]

omg

[@TheMrzucker21]

Looks like EVA

[@PimpythePurple]

As great as 'Sins of the Father' is, this is still my favorite one ever. This song dislocated my jaw and sent me into an irrecoverable emotional crisis with its beauty the first time I heard it.

[@ジョナサン-p4v]

from Japan Really beautiful voice . ABSOLUTELY NO.1 !!! glad to meet this song in my life

[@DonnaBurkeOfficial]

thank you!!!

[@otool8918]

Donnaさんの歌声は何回聞いても初めて聞いた時のように感情が揺さぶられます

[@Gabriel_Santos2001]

The voice of the iDroid.

[@prince-solomon]

what? interesting!

[@archdornan5311]

are you serious? Didn't know that. I'm so happy now

[@johnasbreuer4123]

Heading to Afghanistan the map has beeing updated

[@pavise6333]

*bang* "Staff member has died" *bang* "Staff member has died" *bang* "Staff member has died" *bang* "Staff member has died" *bang* "Staff member has died" NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@jackal-se9hr]

i wonder if donna will ever know that i litterally grew up with all her mgs songs, thank you for being a part of my childhood donna! met you with heavens divide in PW, and fell in love with the passion in your voice ever since!

[@kennyblack2915]

This is good isn't it

[@muizkhan8063]

Stop it guys you're gonna make me cry

[@Misterwhiters]

+Muiz Khan you're not the only one

[@neoshenlong]

+Muiz Khan Dammit too late for me :'(

[@1LuvMLPFiM]

Pretty... good...

[@turtlemotoR]

(+_+)> boss

[@rotschimmel]

thank you Maestra Donna for this amazing performance. This song always makes me cry and your voice resonates in my soul. We need peace now more than ever. All crazy politicians in the world should listen to You, Boss! Love from Italy!!!

[@DonnaBurkeOfficial]

Thank you Italy! I met with some cool fans in Milan way back.

[@rotschimmel]

@@DonnaBurkeOfficial Italy really loves you, Boss! All the best from here! I'm from Napoli anyway, so you're sure you've got fans in Italy from North to South 🙂

[@jacosteyn7361]

Thank you Donna for giving this world a song like this...

[@GoogIe878]

もっと高く評価されるべき歌手だとおもう

[@mrdabrow]

I don't know what you said, but i'm gonna like your comment anyways

[@GameBoyyearsago]

@@mrdabrow Use translation

[@mrdabrow]

@@GameBoyyearsago it was available at the time

[@GameBoyyearsago]

@@mrdabrow Thanks

[@БогданКрименюк]

@@mrdabrow Wasn't ?

[@phuongluong7057]

MASTERPIECE!!!

[@DonnaBurkeOfficial]

I agree!!

[@knighthood3k4]

Ms Donna Burke....If you ever read this comment: I love you....That is all. #SinsOfTheFather

[@SolidRayan17]

I can't see why she's not as famous as adele.

[@exolego]

ikr?

[@gabrieltsiry]

maybe she does not want to. not everyone wants to be (that) famous.

[@delvinfransisco3114]

agreed

[@michalbukvai7548]

Because she has more talent. Adele has more support.

[@roleemack1535]

@@reonxi exactly its better this way fans like us who appreciate her Kojima works and mgs will always treasure her talents beautiful self and voice

[@cifz]

Lyric Petals of white Cover fields Flowing in grieving tears And all the hearts Once new, Old and shattered now Love can kill, Love will die Give me wings to fly Fleeing this world so cold I just wonder why Cold as the dark Now my words, Are frosted with every breath Still the heat Burns wild, Growing inside this heart When the wind Changes course When the stars align I will reach out To you and leave this all behind When heavens divide When heavens divide I will see The choices within my hands How can we ever protect And fight with our tiny souls Let me shine Like the sun Through the doubts and fear Do you feel the storm Approach as the end draws near When heavens divide Time will come To softly lay me down Then I can see a face That I long to see And for you, Only you I would give anything Leaving a trace For love To find a way When heavens divide I will dive into The fire Spilling the blood of My desire The very last time My name Scorched into The sky When heavens divide I will see The choices within my hands How can we ever protect And fight with our tiny souls Let me shine Like the sun Through the doubts and fear Do you feel the storm Approach as the end draws near When heavens divide Time will come To softly lay me down Then I can see a face That I long to see And for you, Only you I would give anything Leaving a trace For love To find a way When heavens divide And for you, Only you I would give anything Leaving a trace For love To find a way When heavens divide Fuente: Musixmatch Autores de la canción: 戸田 信子 / 本田 晃弘

[@JessTheLionHeart]

Beautiful song. Thanks for the lyrics. Hermosa cancion! Gracia por la letra!

[@jmelmcgee3580]

I love this song so much.... such a beautiful ballet..... I find myself singing this song without any warning..... I'm a super huge fan....Thank you donna burke...

[@davidsnakedoe7322]

One of the best songs I've ever listened to in my whole life

[@GT6TF]

Heavens Divide Petals of white Cover fields flowing in grieving tears And all the hearts once new, old and shattered now Love can kill, love will die Give me wings to fly Fleeing this world so cold I just wonder why Cold as the dark Now my words are frosted with every breath Still the heat burns wild, growing inside this heart When the wind changes course, when the stars align I will reach out to you and leave this all behind When heavens divide When heavens divide I will see the choices within my hands How can we ever protect and fight with our tiny souls? Let me shine like the sun through the doubts and fear Do you feel the storm approach as the end draws near? When heavens divide Time will come to softly lay me down Then I can see a face that I long to see And for you, only you I would give anything Leaving a trace for love to find a way When heavens divide I will dive into the fire Spilling the blood of my desire The very last time My name scorched into the sky When heavens divide I will see the choices within my hands How can we ever protect and fight with our tiny souls? Let me shine like the sun through the doubts and fear Do you feel the storm approach as the end draws near? When heavens divide Time will come to softly lay me down Then I can see a face that I long to see And for you, only you I would give anything Leaving a trace for love to find a way When heavens divide And for you, only you I would give anything Leaving a trace for love to find a way When heavens divide

[@mariusdmeridius6712]

Incredible talent and gorgeous voice!

[@auraiya9574]

Why hasn't she made the song for a James Bond movie yet?

[@AusRaiden888]

***** so performing an opening song for the most iconic long running movie franchises spawning some of the greatest theme songs and hit artists is a step down.... stop trying to troll man you're like jon snow, you know nothing.

[@JGPliskin0502]

Simon Anderson Doesn't matter, the James Bond movies are fucking crap :D Golden Eye was ok but let's be real, storywise they are just very dumb action movies.

[@Pr0JeKt10]

Auraiya Cause even Sunny shits on James Bond any day.

[@soknheith3259]

Auraiya cause she already made it for MGS:) play it, james bond fan, be sure, you like it ;)

[@AyaKaori]

Auraiya lul.

[@abrahamkemal1377]

Donna a perfect voice and performance with passion and strength !!! MGS the best saga with the best music, a perfect song that I will listen to again and again! ... Greetings from Paraguay Donna !!!

[@DonnaBurkeOfficial]

hello!

[@Jakub1471SS]

"You are preety good" ~ Big Boss, Virtuos Misson

[@FiveFingerOutfit]

"...pretty...good?"

[@connorketcham3728]

this is good...right?

[@gomes1258]

Everything Anything *isn't it?

[@reviewrustyitalianasscrack9996]

gomes1258 Now credits start

[@lucascesar029]

+Olox Hossono but the first one to say it was big boss

[@justinrycaj6564]

If this song doesn't get you choked up for even a milisecond, you're probably a monster.

[@haguiiyadh6093]

Honestly, this is one of my all time favourite songs from the mgs franchise. I have listened to this countless times over the years, and everytime I listen to this I still feel the same nostalgic feeling i felt when I first listened to it. Beautiful! Thank you Donna and kojima for this timeless classic

[@DonnaBurkeOfficial]

Same here!

[@peter.t.]

2019 and it is one of the most beautiful songs.... ! beautiful voice

[@Thorax7x686]

I never played the other games Got only MGSV tpp, gz, MGRR MGSurvive The original I only emulated Peace Walker, and when i reached the act where the song began, it was a paradise, really brings vibes

[@Starclassgaming614]

Love this song, Sins of the Father and all of the covers you've done of the other Metal Gear vocal tracks Donna. Especially Snake Eater, you reworked that song into something completely different to the original. Normally people struggle getting songs like that right but every one you covered you changed in some way and it worked really well.

[@jedixd3]

she did the original snake eater too

[@Starclassgaming614]

+jedixd3 I think you're thinking of Cynthia Harrell. She did the original.

[@jedixd3]

+Avatarman614 you right

[@DonnaBurkeOfficial]

+Avatarman614 thanks for that- I think Can't say Goodbye to Yesterday is the closest to the original. but it was such a wonderful creative exercise to just do a cover of such iconic songs

[@forebodingsenseofhappiness]

Donna Burke will you sing for the new MGS songs?

[@sebastiamp]

This song is very important to me, I dedicated this song to that person that I came to love so much, she saw it as a beautiful detail but she still rejected me. I really do not regret having dedicated this special song to her. Loved this version of the song great work Donna, Greetings from Mexico.

[@sebastiamp]

Her favorite parts of the song are "When heavens divide time to come to softly lay me down then i can see a face that i long to see and for you only you i would give anything leaving a trace for love to find a way" and "i will dive into the fire spilling the blood of my desire the very last time my name scorched into the sky"

[@sebastiamp]

The lyrics of this song are poetry and your voice is wonderful, this is the best song in all of Metal Gear solid Thanks Donna. ❣️

[@Cobalt_027]

@@sebastiamp You fight so hard for her, and even at your last rest, you still seek her face, and long. I love this song too

[@sebastiamp]

@@Cobalt_027 Yes, I suppose that is not quite right, but now she is my inspiration to be a better person.

[@Cobalt_027]

​@@sebastiamp right on man!

[@siddharthckiller3047]

This song is like old wine.. The older it gets, the better it sounds. Thank you donna for this lovely song

[@vicjake8730]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@JJShalashaska]

This song is so emotional, and Donna is so gifted that even my beard started crying when I listened to this.

[@DonnaBurkeOfficial]

thankyou!

[@JJShalashaska]

You're welcome, Donna! It is just the truth ;) Hope you come to perform in Italy some day!

[@5xTreme3]

Beautiful Voice at all. It makes me sad that kojima wont give us another mgs again with such fantastic songs like this...

[@SlimeyCraft]

i know right

[@TheProxy2]

you made me cry...

[@崖の上のパッチ]

高校生の時、初めてゲームの曲で泣いたのがこの曲だった。 素晴らしい歌声

[@WolfiePL]

love her in Silent Hill 2 :) love this song too, beautiful

[@Skeletonpack]

She's in Silent Hill 2?! AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@WolfiePL]

Skeletonpack yes she voiced Angela, she also voiced Claudia in Silent Hill 3 :)

[@DaShonuff]

***** She is also the voice of the idroid In Ground Zeroes/Phantom Pain

[@pablohenri7416]

***** WOW , WhAT THE .. SHe's Angela voice? Wow Thats new to me D:

[@Anakin_Youngling_Slayer]

I judt finished Peace Walker recently, which is also my first MGS game. It is too good and i love it... So many emotions placed into gameplay and i couldn't stop myself from sobbing when i finally finished the game and then heard this song

[@DonnaBurkeOfficial]

I love that I made you cry!

[@Anakin_Youngling_Slayer]

@@DonnaBurkeOfficial I loved hearing this song again in the end credits! And I also loved your Phantom Pain song, Sins of the Father! Thank you so much for making masterpieces!

[@DaiYoSesshomaru]

when this song started playing during a massive firefight in the game it was such a surreal and memorable moment that I really connected with on a personal level. It's moments such as this that make the Metal Gear series one of my all time favorites.

[@FireAcidofficial]

Thank you donna, for giving me unforgettable music for a game franchise I hold so dear to my heart

[@117husky]

Thank you, Kojima! For introducing us miss Burke. #peacewalker

[@EnforcerX71]

Technically Silent Hill introduced most of us to her.

[@godslim]

I see donna burke I hit like, what a talent.

[@meph1570]

i still remember that damn "Control Tower Infiltration" mission. i still remember how this very song made me feel invincible to accomplish that mission. i still listen to this song to keep my spirit up. thanks to both Mrs. Burke and Mr. Kojima.

[@PANZERSARECOOL]

I haven’t finished Peacewalker, but it’s still my favorite, after playing MGSV and MGRR. The music and story really gives a feeling of how lost Big Boss is. This song fits the game perfectly.

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

Out of every song Donna has sung in conjunction with the Metal Gear series, this remains my absolute favorite. Maybe I'm biased by (unlike many of the other songs) I actually experienced for the first time in game, but I digress.

[@god47398]

nothing less than a masterpiece of writing, composition and singing.

[@TheKogunEnjou]

I love watching Donna Burke live. She gets so into it. You have this beautiful lady there, dressed in the finest dress, and she's swaying and crouching with the music, grimacing, even improvising a little bit. I love it! It's a rare thing to see.

[@EverAfterKent]

2022... IM STILL LISTENING

[@Eddiethenotsogreat]

Big Boss...

[@tomasbar1101]

kept you waiting huh?

[@johnasbreuer4123]

@@tomasbar1101 gotcha

[@KATinBLACK]

That dress is just so beautiful, it fits this song

[@miniclip7951]

I know MGS-PW came out 10 years ago, & this performance is 7-ish years old, but god damn... this song has always gave me chills and made me tear up, especially from 2:32 and onwards... great job, Donna

[@DonnaBurkeOfficial]

yay glad to hear that!

[@LordErmac2000]

Without a doubt, this is my favorite MGS song ever, The feeling that Donna transmits with her voice is just amazing. This song breaks me down in tears every time I listen to. Thanks, Donna.

[@DonnaBurkeOfficial]

Thanks Mario!

[@UmbraStellarTV]

Wow.. unusual feelings. This is the first song that I'm listening after 10 year thinking that Angela gone away up the blazing stairway. It's like Angela Orosco discovered alive, unexpectedly and she is talented and happy :D I love all SH voices in original edition.

[@かなえけいご]

歌詞が泣けるよなぁ〜

[@adustih]

such a superb voice! KONAMI is honored having you singing the original soundtrack for MGS. Thank you Donna

[@空栗フタハ]

いつも応援しています。 ドナさんの歌声大好きです。

[@WelcomeToTwinklePark]

WORDS THAT KILL

[@johnasbreuer4123]

Would you speak them to me?

[@eno8314]

Phew, still listening to this. Goosebumps all over! Excellent composition and performance! 👏

[@aboboramendes6590]

amo muito esta canção. Na voz da Donna fica ainda melhor ❤️

[@faisalamalo3695]

Happy 11th anniversary to this upload 🎉

[@DonnaBurkeOfficial]

Thanks! 😄

[@mattpullen4126]

21 people didn't feel the storm approach as the end drew near.

[@danarellanos6775]

Everytime I hear you singing this song, my heart races in joy. It is amazing how your voice can transmit such emotion. You're amazing Donna, simply amazing.

[@cedaelictwoo6514]

This song makes me want to just find a tiny hobo and like take him on an adventure, running through fields and killing game for survival, with our bare hands

[@Lethargical]

Charles C Isn't that everyone's goal in life...?

[@arsnakehert]

Charles C Why not recruit a whole army of them and take them to live in an offshore plant off the Caribbean coast?

[@snashjaykeyboardist]

+arsnakeheart yes a brand new mother base

[@seigisstilldreaming]

You're my hero.

[@RobertSilvaMuralha]

A beautiful and powerful Voice, and one of the best game franchises. I get creepy every time I listen to this song. Congratulations Donna Burke.

[@ああ-y3x2k]

素晴らしい

[@Maxi_KOF]

You are so cute Donna,thanks for all,blessings from Argentina 🇦🇷♥️

[@SlimeyCraft]

i finished Peace Walker today. wow, such a happy-sad ending. And this song nailed the game. The game and this song is a perfect combination, amazing work, Donna.

[@alexblazegallegos]

This is a beautiful song to the 15 people that don't like this at this moment have no taste in music.

[@rafaelnobrega9574]

i may end up regretting the pun but When heavens divide, I'm not a demon yet. When I'm nuclear, I'm already a demon.

[@jeanmacedo5919]

This video is from 9 of July, 2013... And tonight... 03 of July, 2018, I'm watching and discovering... Your voice is amazing, I really cried listening... Thank you Donna... Became your fan!

[@Thittyfull]

This song is so exciting. :3

[@Owl90]

Many years later, this song still enhances my life. Thank you so much!

[@Karmaleon666]

Donna, you represent the spirit of The Joy from Mgs. I hope the franchise elevates your career more than ever. You are a great musician and im also a Bass player and I love your songs . Cheers from your fan from Brazil.

[@arminraidenovitchraikov7151]

+Vilmar Neto Respresentado o país, cara. One of the best music in the MGS franchise.

[@Karmaleon666]

+Felipe Arellano Brasil, um país de cultura oculta.

[@arminraidenovitchraikov7151]

+Vilmar Neto Fazemos o possível pra sobreviver a essa "cultura" alienadora, tão parecida aos Patriots.

[@Karmaleon666]

+Felipe Arellano Metal Gear Solid é uma grande metáfora do mundo

[@arminraidenovitchraikov7151]

+Vilmar Neto é por isso q esse jogo é foda. Tem tantas informações que geralmente não tem conexão uma com a outra, como a vida real. A maioria de série,jogos,etc. tem conexão, Metal Gear é tudo muita coincidência.

[@ByrneFaraday]

Recently I remembered this song and I started crying, like the first time I heard it in MGS. Thank you for nostalgia for the game and inspiration (yes, I'm also a musician to some extent)

[@spartacus778]

Donna you're the actual best. Much love from the USA

[@DonnaBurkeOfficial]

Thanks Kosaku!!

[@michaelaldan945]

sometimes you must not question perfection, it's just there...plain for all to see... sometimes you must just accept defeat... it's hard for most, and harder for the rest.. this is...and always will be a great song..

[@Gofaw]

motherfucking chills all over

[@naustodark]

Yeah. It's beautiful sing.

[@sms1bum]

Not gonna lie. the first time I heard this song, I may have teared up a bit

[@the1log]

Aw, kudos for admitting that in such a hostile environment as the youtube comments section. The power of music never ceases to amaze me.

[@Tsuzukix]

I don't know why but the way Donna sings the words "how can we ever protect..." always fills me with a very strange feeling of joy and sadness. I love everything about this performance ♥️

[@leonkeneydy2480]

Wow you’re voice is awesome 👏

[@Burgnut]

I remember I recently played peace walker for the first time, this song gave me chills when it played in the middle of an intense mission. That mission was so difficult, but the song playing made me feel invincible. Beautiful song

[@GamingtheOtter]

Donna is so beautiful. I wish she could whisper into my ear. ❤

[@user-hi3wn8dd2t]

Every time I hear this song I see the face of every loved one I have lost. "When heavens divide I will see the choices within my hands How can we ever protect and fight with our tiny souls Let me shine like the sun through the doubts and fear Do you feel the storm approach as the end draws near" I've yet to figure out how to protect and fight with my own tiny soul. All I know to do is honor the memories and never give up, even as I walk into the storm swirling with grief.

[@prfz-17-]

So beautiful!

[@Fredwilson45]

You've got the gift sister.

[@joaopedrooliveira1718]

Love this live version. Donna is so passionate in her work, it's amazing.

[@EnforcerX71]

She's a good voice actress as well, listen to her work as Angela in Silent Hill 2, or Claudia in Silent Hill 3 for evidence of that.

[@Beerlover2007]

She is also the voice of the iDroid as well!

[@oimickey6110]

I love this live version better than the studio version. When my morale is down, watching Donna's delivery of "let me shine, like the sun, through the doubts and fear" is reinvigorating! Every time!

[@peter.t.]

BIG BOSS... SNAKE... FOREVER.... MGSV...!

[@Garry_Combine]

Well, this helped with lockdown. Still my second favourite MGS song, I still like Can't say goodbye to Yesterday. Amazing live perfomance.

[@jimmyjon6349]

Donna Burke, you are awesome. withoutyou it wouldnt be metal gear

[@Venom_asmr66]

This and snake eater really pays tribute to war and soldiers. It’s amazing.

[@danielflorezfranco2928]

I love Metal Gear and have to say it… it isn’t my favorite music genre but dawn this girl put my goosebumps ❤… This is one of my favorite songs of the Mg saga

[@damnbro8005]

This wonderful song slows down the stress that hit my soul, I'm glad it exists.

[@Peanutbutterman-ny3yb]

Sounds close to the edited final product, most singers cant do that, 10/10

[@neoblueseven24]

日本の新幹線の案内人🚄🇯🇵

[@ที่ปรึกษาไทยบริษัท]

Favorite singer of game songs💕