Finding Paradise - Wish My Life Away (Laura Shigihara) (Lyrics below)

[@supershigi]

🌻Hi everyone, Laura here! Thank-u for listening to my music :) If you're looking for more story-driven games like this, I hope you'll check out my new game, Mr. Saitou: store.steampowered.com/app/628740/Mr_Saitou/

[@Romano52997]

Ouvindo

[@padraigg7147]

Gorgeous story about a not so non existent after all "imagination companion" ahem. I well up every time. Thank you so much for this piece. .its true peace along the way.

[@Jervis-JehanYvesLaurent]

:ooo epicness! :D 👍🏽👍🏽

[@aprendajogando4519]

Your songs are amazing! I've listened some from game soundtracks!

[@gc6096]

Thank you!

[@rileycraig5810]

“Sometimes, stepping out of this little world we’ve made... is the only way to notice and appreciate all the beautiful things around you.”

[@astrisperspecto4130]

Aardvolt my eyes! ! what did you do to me, nasty Feay!? (faey? gnaaa)

[@Pakkens_Backyard]

"I was rowing, and then I lost my oar. That was when I finally looked around the vast waters. "

[@ryoichinoegrawan829]

I learned to fly because of you So if you left, I could go too me: (Start crying)

[@masterofroses777]

S.A.D Anime I always start crying in that part as well

[@ryoichinoegrawan829]

If you play the game, It's mean literally that. It's mean goodbye

[@jeconiahjoelmichaelsiregar7917]

And it references the line "I'll ask you to fly away with me" from the chorus of Everything's Alright

[@everythingsalright1121]

dont ask what it means...play the game yourself and youll realize..

[@captasticts8419]

@Unused Account so, did you ever play the game?? :^)

[@aieuforia]

I recently donated part of liver to my father who suffered from liver cancer for years. Though the surgery itself was successful, but internal bleeding from other parts of his body was too severe and he unfortunately passed away. He was a famous C-pop lyricist and had taught creative writing to many in the university. Though I hadn’t learned all the things he could offer, I remember he always said that songs are meant to be listened instead of just reading the lyrics, because emotions and meanings emerge from the combination of language and melody. I feel that every single words, when they are sung by your beautiful voice, are reflecting my very situation and my heart; though I finished Finding Paradise the day it came out, this song stuns me once more. Too few words can I use to thank you, because this song as well as Gao’s game make me brave. With or without regrets, I will live on. Thank you so much.

[@survive0000]

I've just finished the game, and as a person who grew up with imaginary friends, this really hits different.

[@elizabethluther6559]

:(

[@svecccc]

I wish I could play this game, I share the same feeling of having grown up with imaginary friends :(

[@humanhoodie1554]

@@svecccc awh :( why cant you play the game? ooh maybe you could watch a playthrough instead!

[@svecccc]

@@humanhoodie1554 I don't have enough money to afford it, and I'm not much into watching gameplays, I get bored since I'm not the one who plays them and it doesn't feel the same :(

[@humanhoodie1554]

@@svecccc awh, i can understand that lol... well I didnt pay for it, i may or may not have downloaded it from steam unlocked. Last time I remember tho, that site has some pop ups so be careful! if those things are not ur cup of tea tho, thats fine too!! I just hope you're able to play it someday

[@everythingsalright1121]

I wonder if Laura gets emotional hearing her own songs.

[@EpsilonBiatch]

“Finding Paradise” but the Paradise was there the entire time... The feels... Also people, please play the game first before listening this, it will be a much better experience for you. ❤️

[@ShoutmonXW]

It was a full on smack in my face when the only thing they changed was meeting Sigmund Corp, Because Colin's life was already perfect.

[@EpsilonBiatch]

ShoutmonXW And Faye being the embodiment of the bird that left him all these years ago, when he said “You don’t have to ever leave again now I can fly.” it literally destroyed me.

[@ShoutmonXW]

That part was the third time I cried. So emotional...

[@Heavyrocker2727]

Colin's life wasn't perfect, and that's the best thing about this game, it just shows that you don't need a perfect life to be happy...

[@weppew882]

Epsilon That is not the first time I cried because of a game, but damn this thing hits me hard :(

[@linksey]

"I learned to fly because of you So if you left, I could go too And everything you saw in me That's what I wanted to be Did I make it after all? " My heart broke. And now I'm crying

[@benjaminliu2693]

linksey Link ;-;

[@hectorantoniodejesusibarra7431]

XD

[@everythingsalright1121]

I had a chance to show Finding Paradise to an old couple that I met up with at an old folks home (long family friends, the sweetest people youd ever meet, the husband, when they first went on a honeymoon actually ran out of money that he saved up for their month long honeymoon, and the wife just told him to not worry about it...thats just a snippet of their life) Anyways, the husband passed away a few weeks ago...and this song played at the funeral as everyone was paying their respects before we went off to bury him. I dont think a single person made didnt tear up by the second verse. Music and games can have a real lasting impression on people, can't they?

[@sinharakshit]

That's such a beautiful story :') And yes, for me games and anime music have always had a great impact. I surely don't think anything else touches me so much as a well composed melodic music coming out of an incredible game or anime.

[@Creeperboy099]

I kind of started using to the moon and this game as role models for my life- It showed me that love is unbeatable and your dreams will come true if you push hard enough This and to the moon really spoke to my soul, having fallen in love with a friend I have known for over half my life- we eventually got separated by school and I ended up on the shelf in the friend zone, but I will not stop waiting for my dreams to come true

[@184garage2]

of course they can. thanks for your thoughts

[@Pakkens_Backyard]

This is so sweet and heartwarming ;n;

[@lukep.5957]

Wow....that makes my heart shudder. Life is beautiful, difficult and sad. Life is the only thing we know..don't take it for granted

[@teacher-kim]

to the moon -> For River finding paradise -> For Faye

[@seangarcia1806]

For me it was: to the moon -> everything's alright finding paradise -> wish my life away

[@DBT1007]

to the moon -> (real) wife finding paradise -> (fake) waifu

[@davinhartono259]

faye literally meaning fairy

[@DBT1007]

Nyerguds well.. the point is.. *real and fake* that's what i meant to the moon is about real woman that he (male protagonist) love. finding paradise is about fictional woman that also he (male protagonist) love. but like.. important person... not romantically love

[@whosaprettykitty5076]

The difference between Colin and Johnny though is Johnny wasn't lonely. He asked out River because he wanted to try "something different". River was a real thing Sigmund had to rearrange in order for Johnny to get his final wish. Colin was lonely(an outsider like river). In a Bird's Story, he found that bird and nursed it back to health only to have his only friend taken away. He then later made that bird into a "real" person(Faye). Johnny's wish was just to go to the moon, but his love for River got in the way of that. Colin just wanted his friend back to tell her "thank you for being my only friend". THE THING IS, BOTH STORIES MADE ME CRY MY EYES OUT AND HAS LEFT A GAPING HOLE IN MY HEART

[@Ninja_de_fogo]

I've just finished To The Moon and Finding Paradise, and this song in particular makes me cry more than all the others. Finding Paradise makes me remember all the friends I could never exactly interact with: all the way to high school, I've always been the very shy kid, who never talks to anyone. Every friendship I've made that time would disappear on the next year (they changed classes, schedules, schools or even cities), and I weren't allowed to have pets, so I've never actually had a real friend. All I had was my plush toys and my imagination, and even being a kid, people looked down to me when they caught me talking alone. I cryed a lot because I feared someone would see me talking to my imagination... To the point that most of my imaginary friends has gone away to protect me of those judgements. I'm still very lonely, but at least I can play this game and hope that one day I'll be able to reunite with them. I'm sorry for any mistakes. I'm not very good writing in english ^^'

[@frankyboi4488]

Hey, a little late to be replying to this. Know that you are not, in fact, alone, and that you are much stronger than you probably give yourself credit for. Posting your story in the comment section is already a big step and you need to know that you are not alone, even if it may seem that way. Millions of people around the world feel the way you do, and have probably gone through similar things, so know that, out there, there is someone that always understands you. I for one can really relate to the "talking to yourself" and such, since when I was younger, I was bullied quite a lot and noone ever wanted to play with me or talk to me in any way. When I grew up, however, I met the group of people that wound up changing my life forever, and as such, I became more sociable and talkative, so much as to become outgoing. Know that somewhere out there there is, and there always will be people that deeply care about you.

[@Ninja_de_fogo]

@@frankyboi4488 Thank you. I also found some amazing people. I've never seen someone so supportive; I'm so lucky to have them as friends! Unfortunately, I'm still living a very dark moment in my life, but if my friends believe in me, I know I'll be able to get through

[@IllusionQueen4Eva]

Good thing I always have my phone with me. People will just think I'm talking to someone on the phone.

[@hrcd21]

Honestly, Finding Paradise hit me harder than To The Moon because I can relate with the loneliness Colin's felt. I had many friends when I was a kid, but now as an adult I feel like I don't have any close friends to talk to about my problems, even my parents. It's been years I became a shut in and rarely leave my house, because I'm working remotely and don't have any close friends.

[@frankyboi4488]

@@hrcd21 Here's something you could try doing. A few days ago, I installed VRChat, since I'm not able to leave my house due to the quarantine and I was feeling really lonely. When I started looking around and talking to people, I met this wonderful group of individuals that I fell in love with. For the past few days, we've been hanging out and playing games on VRChat, and it's been a blast. Hell, now they've become the reason I'm gonna get myself a VR Headset. Try downloading the game and talking to some people. The people you can meet there can really make a difference

[@damnfr233]

Why can't this be learning material, in school? In my English class, we're currently examining a story about a girl who likes birds, but doesn't really have social relations, when we were comparing the story to other stories I said Finding Paradise, but my teacher said video games aren't "learning material". Please, I've learned more from this game than from my teachers class. P.S I saved a starling when I was little and had no friends, I named her Anya (I just realized I named my bird after a lighthouse) and she helped me break out of my shell. When I had to let her go, it was one of the worst things I've ever done, letting your only friend go is very difficult. Anya made me to who I am today, slightly more sociable. Thanks Anya.

[@jaredchong4070]

The problem with school is that its an industrial age system. Its main teaching method is to create obedient factory workers, not to make an effective person at their skills.

[@kyoriosity9811]

No offense, but I read this and then looked at ur profile picture, but nontheless, very true.

[@SergioPerez-vm8zw]

"Not learning material" A video game script should be treated like a book or movie, tell your teacher to take a look at The Last Of Us

[@sebastianerivesmejia4474]

So, educative video games are not learning material.

[@Tran1193]

I accidentally let out a very audible gasp while reading this.

[@3001jl]

"Looking for something, old timer?" - Faye

[@katherineree6684]

Damn the flashbacks hit me out of nowhere

[@alfinahidayati9993]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@zefanyalt5944]

😢😭

[@kcthedreamerr]

🍅🍅🍅🍅 you! I just got over crying and now I'm back in tears.

[@3001jl]

still hunting me..

[@calypso6200]

Its been 6 Years.. :( Its still super beautiful, efen after all this time! Thank you, for everything!

[@junkoenoshima]

This game has been such a big inspiration to me. I have extreme anxiety and agoraphobia, so it's very hard for me to do a lot of simple things (going to the grocery store, going on walks, etc). Watching Colin's courage to follow his big dream from a young age, and all on his own (with the push of Faye in his mind), made me feel like I could do so much if I just keep trying, no matter how hard it might get. To the Moon and Finding Paradise hold such a dear place in my heart, and just like Colin said, they were there for me when no one else was. Thank you to Kan for these amazing games, and to Laura for such beautiful music.

[@foxmp1585]

What would it be if we were in another dimension in this universe where we could allow our imaginative friends to step in our life as real persons ? ^^

[@simplyfrog9556]

:D

[@simplyfrog9556]

@@foxmp1585 :D

[@CrossfacePanda]

Why is it suddenly raining? I’m positive I’m indoors, in my bed, listening to Laura’s lovely voice, yet there’s all this water running down my face TT__TT.

[@Neltu13]

CrossfacePanda ok

[@cr0ssley]

Onion cutting ninjas

[@Earthzooka]

It's a terrible day for rain.

[@gnsfreaky3251]

he means he is crying...

[@LemonMann]

dont be shy.... its called "Man's Tears"

[@lylertat2135]

I feel like I grow up spiritually with Gao's games. I sent "Everything's Aright" to my ex-boyfriend. I have depression from my dad's death and my mum's verbal abuse for years, but I suppressed and hid it from everyone. Not even my family and high-schoolmates know cause I thought nobody would understand and know how to comfort me. I worked hard and got good grades in school and got into uni. My classmates used to compliment me as a smart girl and have it all, but I was absolutely broken inside -- I had no one.... Made friends in uni but I've isolated myself for so long that I don't know how to really connect to people anymore. He was the first one who sees the pain in me. However, I guess his family was too happy to really relate to my story. So I sent him that song hoping he'll be with me even he doesn't understand. He left because we're too distant from each other. I was devastated for a long time, losing my direction for life. Until Finding Paradise came out and this song, making me realise, he wasn't really the one who saw me or be there for me. I WANTED someone to see me and be there for me so I imagined him to be that special. He was my Faye..... Thank you for your masterpiece Kan Gao and Laura in this much needed timing. "To The Moon" and "Everything is alright" was for my ex. "Wish My Life Away" is for me myself. "Thank you for having been there, even when nobody else was...." I need to to let my past go now... Need to thank my ex, letting me know how alone I made myself when I never needed to be like that.

[@razvantutuianu6192]

Lyler Tat213 If you ever want to talk with someone about this kind of problems, you could contact me. I have experienced all the pain and I will share my knowledge with you. More than that, I like to listen to people. I am glad that this game gave you a nice experience and you are more wise now. Don't forget that the world is not that bad. There are a lot of good people out there. Trustworthy people worth spending your time. I don't say that I am but.. You understand what I wanted to say. Have a good day and I hope good things will happen in your life.

[@toaonua523]

Sounds like once you learn how to be vulnerable again, you'll form great relationships :) good luck! Everyone is broken in this directionless world. No one knows what they're doing. But the fleeting moments when we're all there for each other somehow makes it worth it. My exes were all that kept me afloat for years, but after looking back, I realized how selfish I was to let my life be defined by my love for them.

[@madeinedmundston]

Your words touched me here,i just want to share a bit of my story with you guys too... unlike you,i'm a bit older,where normally your life is settled,i missed so much thing in my young life because of sexual and physical abuse as a young child,at 35 i feel my life is lost and already finished,i'd always feel like an old man even at 20 ,and that i didn't realise the dream i had back then.I ask myself where are those dream had go? Where is that little boy who had so much potential? Now i've been declared disable because of chronic severe depression,TPSD ,Eating and Anxiety disorder.Sometimes i ask myself :"what if?" What if i could have a chance to go back to try to do differently certain things. No need to say that i fucking cried like a girl on to the moon...(no insult intended :) ) "Cedrik,do you want to go back and realise your dearest dream,before taking a breath for the very last time..."that game...It just busted the abcess" Now Finding Paradise was like an antiseptic for my wound,i'm still loss,i keep lose what's left in my life to keep thinking of the past and what would i have been without all this shit.But maybe all of this was actuallt meant to be,and there something in from me around the corner.Kan Gao(and Laura's music) keep my cold heart alive,it hurt,but at least i feel something. Well i dont know why i'm writing you this....maybe i needed to express myself.Internet can be cruel,but unlike,can also be so helpfull.A KZbinr in the name of Boogie2988 helped me a lot. I hope you had better time in from of you Lyler,i just have a little advice for you... Do not wait to long for the thing you dream of,because someday you'll wake up as a bitter and frustrated human being like me...Regrets are the worst of all things. Best wishes to you,or anyone reading this

[@Gudility]

I guess theres always a little faye in all of us :')

[@TheCaptain904]

😢😢😢😢

[@Bri_Kulz]

Once again Laura has brought us to tears with another beautiful song. To The Moon was actually the game that I found her music and I've supported her ever since. Thank you for all your hard work Laura and keep making us these beautiful songs.

[@DBT1007]

Brianna Kulz i think almost all of her fans know her because to the moon.

[@dragonraizen]

Bought the To The Moon soundtrack on her name alone (Plants vs. Zombies and Zombie on Your Lawn was great), bought the game a while later. Deeply in love since.

[@redzgaming6880]

@@DBT1007 Or, more recently, Deltarune chapter 1.

[@sfeng73]

Spoiler ahead: I wrote a review for this game, which I very much extolled, but listening to this song reminds me of what this game taught me. The lesson of this game reminded me that I tend to adopt a very negative outlook towards life. My friends have pointed it out, my family has pointed it out, even an ex of mine pointed it out to me. I never seemed to be able to cross the threshold of seeing things from a different perspective and have spent my entire life so deeply entrenched in that which was bad. When I played through this game, I may not have shed as many tears, but it hit me harder than even "To the Moon", which I didn't think would be possible. It hit me personally where I'd argue is my greatest weakness and Achilles heel. Colin spent so much of his life focused on his regrets, when all that Faye had to do in the end was nudge his memories in a different direction to focus on the good that came out of his life despite the mistakes he supposedly made. Now that I revisit the lyrics to this song, it makes all the more sense to me now. Perhaps the grass isn't greener on the other side, because it has always been that way for me. Rather, perhaps the grass is just as green on my side as it is elsewhere and I just haven't been able to open my eyes to it yet. A former mentor of mine once gave me a bracelet with elephants on it. She told me that perspective is like trying to eat an entire elephant (bear with me for this unusual metaphor, it'll make some sort of sense). You can either choose to start from the side, which you can therefore see the entire elephant and be daunted by the sheer size and task of it. Or, you can choose to start from the back, which given the odds, you'll probably get feces on you. Alternatively, you could start from the front, where you can see the elephant for what it is and yet not be daunted in the face of the task ahead. Perhaps I should start looking at the elephant from the front because it's going to be there, no matter how I see it, so maybe I should look at it in a way that won't tear me down before I even begin. Thank you for helping make this soundtrack yet again Laura, as well as thanks and applause for Kan Gao and FreeBird games for giving us yet another masterpiece of a game. I look forward to the next work of art you will all be producing!

[@a7xguitar666]

your comment is beautiful

[@hm6134]

This song reminds me of my dad. He taught me to find my voice to rawr like a lioness, to fight and never let nobody beat me and get away with it. And to be strong and fear nothing or anyone. I cry harder now after he passed away with this song. This goes to you dad. I love and miss you. July 9th, 1939- March 28th, 2019.

[@_Shapeshifter_]

i'm so sorry for your loss

[@hm6134]

@@_Shapeshifter_ thank you for your kind words. May God bless you and always guide you towards the right path

[@_Shapeshifter_]

@@hm6134 thanks and im Muslim god=Allah and realy thank you

[@JalimRabei2dias]

He must be really proud of you

[@pepe1011lol]

hughs

[@VuVHO]

Just finished this game with fond memories of the first game and Rakuen. When the music started, my first thought was "If it's Shigihara and she starts singing, I won't be able to hold it" vocals starts along with my tears.

[@TheQain]

Thank you Faye...

[@Derasght]

...Thank you for having been there, even when nobody else was.

[@PocoPro5898]

So..faye is only imaginary friend of colin?

[@TheQain]

short answer yeah..

[@lazarm6967]

LastSkyFall It's the bird from a Bird Story

[@Reaper1722]

LastSkyFall it’s Colin’s personification of the bird from A Bird Story.

[@nathanalves3038]

The whole song is beautiful, but the "I learned to fly because of you" part hits me in a special way. What a beautiful game. Thanks for the music, Laura!

[@thekeithclan3041]

This really got me. Her song "Everything's Alright" was the first song I ever heard my true love sing. When she would sing it, all of the pain from my life would melt away. She is gone now. The world around us was determined to rip us apart, and it succeeded. About a month after I lost her, I found this song. Upon listening to it, I cried the hardest and longest I ever had. Because for that month I had been numb of all feeling, but Laura brought it back with this one. Not only did it remind me of my true love, but it reminded me of the person she loved, someone I can still choose to be. The person I have chosen to be. In a way, this song saved him, saved me, and it gave me hope. Because the person she loved was a great person, someone who does his best atleast. It gave me hope that I can help people through pain like what I felt before I met her as she helped me, and perhaps, I can always remain as the man she loved and one day reunite with her. Either way, I want to make sure the world always knows that love wins. Because love is always worth it. Thanks Laura for your beautiful and inspirational writing.

[@ashura354]

I still feel that Finding Paradise has more emotional impact than To The Moon. Everyone says that it’s not as good but the game has improved a lot in comparison to its predecessor, the pace is slow and calming, it’s not as whacky as some scenes in To The Moon, and while not corporating a beautiful love story, the emotions felt real for a person who had to struggle just to face reality. I didn’t cry, but goddamn do I wish I had any tears left. This song, similarly to Everything’s Alright in the previous game, hit me like a truck in the cutscene in which it acts as the expression of the character’s heart. The lyrics are beautiful, the music can only be described as extraordinary , and delivers its message well enough. Lovely song, miss Laura. Hope you’re still making a song for the next sequel.

[@bainbonic]

While To The Moon definitely left a bigger impression on me and while I do think it's the better of the two, I really don't want to downplay Finding Paradise. I'll admit it took me a bit longer to really appreciate Finding Paradise, but it's definitely a worthy sequel. I don't think it needs to be quite as good as To The Moon for me because it's incredibly beautiful and candid in its own right, and when you're judging art on this high a level, differences in impact will be negligible anyway. I love both as I'm sure everybody here does, and rightly so!

[@Kate-qu2rw]

I, myself, love both episodes equally. I've found something common with River and with Colin, and in both ends I've been crying so hard I couldn't breathe eventually. But oh God, I'm a masochist and I'm gonna play again soon.

[@TheRantae]

I haven't even played Finding Paradise yet, but I feel like someone went into my head and decided to write this song. A lot of the lyrics are generally how I think, so seeing it in a song like this is unreal. It made me all teary-eyed... I can't wait to play the game!

[@TheRantae]

Welp, I just finished playing the game, and well... The game actually hit a lot closer than I could ever expect it to. And not in a way that a normal person can relate to either, I'd imagine. The fact that the developer was able to explore this idea makes me oh so happy. Props to Kan Gao! I'm not going to say what it is, since it's a big spoiler, but it should be obvious once you see some of the last memories.

[@aquaken00]

Nice we do too.

[@wheatfat]

Totally agree. I relate to Colin a lot, this game definitely hit home to me.

[@icantthinkofaname7293]

TheRantae Have you played To the Moon yet? It's just as good, possibly better, and if you haven't, you certainly should.

[@gamersinger5118]

TheRantae Did you play A Bird Story first? I felt like you really had to to get the maximum emotional effect especially since it is a bit more difficult to find out what exactly "you know who" really was.

[@mugensamurai]

It's been a while Laura, glad to see you back on youtube. Awesome song!

[@sebastianerivesmejia4474]

Check Don’t Forget from DeltaRune OST =)

[@IIC7]

I'm simply in love with the chorus. Even if you embellish or fantasize a memory or an ideal, there's no shame in trying to attain it anyway. As someone who lost a dear friend and grandpa, there has not been a day where I don't wish they were here a bit longer. It took me years to finally understand that even though I can't change what already occurred, I can still honor what was through memories and living in their stead. There is absolutely no shame in wishing your life away as long as you're willing to move forward wholeheartedly.

[@Verociel]

I just finished the game and I just wanted to say thank you to you & Kan Gao for a beautiful experience. :') For reminding me to see the beauty in the world amongst the everyday grind & struggle of life. Thank you.

[@goldenbean2497]

Verociel Is it really that good of a game? I haven't played it, but if it's good, I'd love to check it out

[@marcomarco7374]

Golden Bean yes it really is, but even if it's standalone, I highly recommend to play to the moon (with the two little dlc) and a bird story first, it will be much better

[@pekitka19]

[@Gudility]

Golden Bean if you never cried to a game, this will.

[@SAKTHITech]

Just finished the game. Knowing the story gives a whole new meaning to this song.. :( It's worth every single penny. I would go as far as to saying that it is better than To The Moon.

[@maxinetumarao2005]

Although I didn't have an imaginary friend, I did (and still technically do) live in a world of my own and I think a lot of people who live up in their heads know they have to get out of it one day and experience reality along with all the beauty and ugliness we so desperately wanna avoid because we know we're bound to go through hardships so for Colin to just willingly let go of it must have taken a lot of courage just for others' sake and it hit me so hard. I honestly just watched Finding Paradise to find out what happened to Neil but this story really hit way too deep for me I love this and the song so much...

[@fatihafatika7222]

I listen to this song because for me, its all about a relationship that fading. I experienced it and some of relationships may through up and down, lost interest, unintentionally hurt your partner and made mistakes. As long as you fight together it doesn’t matter how hard the situation is, it will work. Every mistakes, every problems, every misunderstanding. It will work when you communicate. Careful on what your partner like or dislike should be the most important things, it called respect. Mutual desires, effort, energy and being loyal to your partner. Well, for those reading my comment, i will pray for you to have a blessed and great relationship. (Never leave someone who is really love you unconditionally)❤ For those who is being left alone, you deserve better ❤ sending love n hug 🤗

[@naniiwst]

Me: I'll not cry, I'll not cry Song: "I learned to fly because of you" Me: shit T - T

[@reddieweeb]

Same that line got me teared up

[@particalman1016]

My depression has been hitting me hard lately and I lack people in my life that I can just talk to at anytime and would just listen. So I turn to music to "talk to" and get emotionally attached to songs, whether It's the lyrics that speak to me or if it's just an instrumental it's the tones that speak. I came back here because this song (especially the first verse) pretty much describes how my depression effects me, I feel small compared to everyone and my voice is rarely heard and I struggle to get words out when I try to talk. Then I stumble and fall deeper down, then part of the next verse I have to learn to let things go, that's something I struggle to do, I dwell too much on the past but no matter how hard I try, for some reason my brain just wants to hold on to those bad and uncomfortable memories. This song has something I wish I had, that person to "teach me to fly". Your piano playing as well as your voice, are just so beautiful. And because of all that, the tears just automatically came rolling down my face, a few songs recently, have made me feel better little by little and made me a bit misty eyed, but been too long since I've had a nice cry like I had listening to this. Sorry for the super long post, I just thought you'd like to know how positive your music has effected me. Thank you so much for this Shigi! Stay amazing and never change ok!?

[@daverwilfred4202]

Music can really reach and connect many of us in very soul-warming ways

[@guidofedeli851]

When I thought my hype couldn't possibly go higher, this happens.

[@FlynnFromTaiga]

This game and this song really helped me to understand life better.

[@erwinkruger9988]

same брат

[@kirka512]

Supershigi, какая же ты молодец, надеюсь ты вернёшься в новую и последнюю часть серии "To the moon", что бы завершить сериал на высочайшей ноте)

[@LLawliett]

this photo is breaking my heart. colin is not the only one there...

[@auliayuniar1288]

L. Lawliet yes he is actually alone, faye just his imagination friend

[@LLawliett]

Aulia Yuniar she was more real than others.....

[@auliayuniar1288]

If you talk about that, i think that's true, 😢

[@DBT1007]

Aulia Yuniar he meant that colin is beside faye in his mind.. from others perspective, he is alone.. we can't see faye. but from his mind, there is faye beside him that scene is scene when he and faye going to top of mountain/hill but in the middle of trip, he tired and then laying around on the ground..

[@BillSwen]

Actually, it's when they're on the top of the mountain.

[@kittywolf8081]

Laura...❤❤❤ your words and singing always touch my soul. Smile, gorgeous as you light up this world. Your music will forever be in my heart. These are my absolute favorites. It's like your heart connects with ours 🥰🥰 I don't know how you do it, but it's amazing. I'm not a big gamer like most your fans but I'm so glad our paths crossed, these songs have helped me through some hard moments over the last year, and I know there are many like me. Thank you. ❤

[@frescopino7866]

It's hard to think so much time has passed... I still remember this game like it was yesterday, as if the hype was at its peak and I was playing it for the first time... As if I was playing it right now, in this instant. I thought Finding Paradise could never be as iconic and timeless as To The Moon... I thought wrong.

[@supershigi]

Hi everyone! Wanna see me perform this song live? At www.twitch.tv/supershigi I perform this song as well as Everything's Alright, Cube Land, and music from Plants vs. Zombies, Deltarune and many other video game/animation tunes! Hope to see you there! Thank-u for all the kind comments over the years. I'm so thankful to be able to still be making video game music and original songs. I'll try to keep everyone updated on my new projects over at twitter.com/supershigi

[@conniver21]

ah the nostalgia

[@akaiiusagi]

Omg, am I too late?

[@nemurerumori3485]

Of course we do. Been with you since the beginning.

[@supershigi]

@@akaiiusagi You're not too late! I usually perform music twice a week!

[@supershigi]

@@nemurerumori3485 😊😊

[@mistertibbs472]

What a special sorrow it is to miss someone who never existed.

[@HayeHikaru]

thankyou for this beautiful music. really. from the bottom of my heart. it really makes me realize how precious the time u spent with your precious one. thankyou finding paradise. thankyou Laura Shigihara

[@XG417]

The moment I realized what Faye represents, right as she hugs Colin for the last time, wings wrapping around him, I broke down completely. Never even held it in, I just let it all out. It was a bittersweet feeling x"}

[@deathwitheponine]

The tears haven’t dried from hearing this song in game. Thank you so much for writing such a poignant song....

[@sebaynovuelve]

Laura Shigihara is the reason I've cried rivers (no pun intended), but I'll always be grateful, for those tears have been of pure joy after experimenting some of the most heart touching games ever. I'll never be able to show enough gratitude.

[@Ardhamon5000]

This song seriously makes a lot of sense with more context of Colin... I think that the lyrics to this makes the song more sad. It’s almost very bittersweet when you think of it. That’s why I think this song comes off more uplifting than “Everything’s Alright”. I still cried though because I seriously felt bad for Colin and relate to a lot of his struggles.

[@TheAuthorOfLegend]

One of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. Thank you so much for writing this song.

[@viktorberggren9221]

And it was at the moment were this amazingly beautiful song started playing that I really started bawling my eyes out in Finding Paradise, and my tears did not stop until the credits had finished rolling. I loved the game, and this song so very much. I honestly had not cried that much in a long, long while.

[@moneera44]

Viktor Berggren same my friend. Exactly the same...

[@MangaManifaction]

Pure art. When this started playing, all my emotions started to flow. Finding Paradise and this song together also has a strong message.

[@nurzhan5746]

Absolute masterpiece! The song and game itself made me cry. After finishing the game this song hits more harder. Thanks for releasing this song!

[@ihaveme]

I thought I made it through Finding Paradise without tearing, then the last part comes and this song hits and it just describes the whole story so beautifully that I lost it. Well done again Laura and Ken.

[@sugarcoder]

Such a beautifully written song, Laura! Very soothing music too. Love it!

[@mushu5263]

Ya van 3 años de esta joyita. Todavía me acuerdo cuando salió. Verano 2017 (Soy de Argentina). Me lo compré en preventa. Salió, tuve que esperar a la traducción en español que tardó 1 mes. En 2 días pum, me lo terminé. Como lloré con el final, y con esta canción. Es muy hermoso. 💜💜💜💜💜 ¡Muchas felicidades a Kan Gao, a su equipo y a Laura! Espero con ansias la película de To The Moon. 💙

[@picanazo420]

Buenarda la cancion

[@favioaxl]

2021, Soy De Argentina pero vivo en Canarias actualmente, me tome algunas copas y me acorde de este tema, esperando la parte Nº3

[@mushu5263]

@@favioaxl Ya salió la parte 3 che. Impostor Factory. En Septiembre 30.

[@favioaxl]

@@mushu5263 uh no lo puedo creer, mañana mismo lo compro y lo juego! Gracias! espero que este en Español, el destino hizo que llegue hasta acá je

[@kaileyallen727]

Ok I just drove by a playground with fresh snow on the ground right as the lyrics started, and the memories came flooding back. Such an emotional masterpiece. Finding Paradise has an extremely similar story layout as that of To The Moon, however, it twists the story differently to hit you emotionally in an entirely different way

[@Aceedius]

Finding Paradise, like its' predecessor, left a huge impression on me when it first came out. Two years later, I'm just coming to terms with having Attention-Deficit Disorder and reexperiencing the game with my SO (who struggles with the same issues and helped me recognize it) was, as they say, A Fucking Lot. Whether or not that was the intention (and given how the first game tackled neurodivergence, it might be), Colin's idiosynchrasies are uncomfortably relatable to me in ways I've always known but only recently started to learn the words for, and this song refreshes that experience every time. What I'm trying to say is this song makes me cry a lot whenever I even start to recall the lyrics, and I'm deeply grateful for the part you've played in a work (as well as others) that means more to me than I can properly put into words. Thank you.

[@ZeFluffyKnight]

The saddest part is that Faye got a chance to feel like a real person due to the Sigmund machine. However this was only moments before Colin's death and the real Faye was erased forever.

[@TheWildmanden]

It didn't really matter. Faye lived an breathed for and because of Colin. Her only purpose was to make the world more tolerable for Colin and with his death her role ended as did her reaosn to exist. I doubt she would have wanted it any other way

[@VanuLegend]

Having just finished the game about 15 minutes ago, hearing this song, makes it hard to write as i can't see very well through the tears. My point is that this song and the game was a truly amazing experience. And i just wish i could experience it all again for the first time.

[@AIrfan-cz2kt]

What I find fascinating for this whole series is that it never have a bad side in it's fandom. Let's just keep it that way.

[@ZeroFreak1]

Its been a couple years since I've played the game, but today while I was outside sitting with my dogs, I thought about this song and found myself here.

[@tomaswonderson3330]

π.π

[@matteofaccin6636]

I've never played this game, the song randomly popped up in my Spotify recommended. Came here to say I fell in love with both the song and your angelic voice, and I wish nothing but the best for you and your loved ones, Laura. Genuinely, you bring me to tears everytime I listen to this, yet the feeling is oddly soothing. You created something truly beautiful

[@kakaonka2098]

I discovered this game too late. You are the voice of my childhood and, REALLY this is a masterpiece. All the best for you, Laura.

[@nanamigoldeneye581]

Finished Finding Paradise yesterday...and wow...the Moment I heard this Song at the end somebody Must have started to cut onions beside me 😢 Thank you Laura for this amazing und beautiful Song!! ❤️

[@lemony0506]

laura never fails to make such beautiful music it makes you cry

[@eito9044]

i have no words to thank you, freebird games changed my life

[@nabitoplays7935]

“Did I make it after all?” It’s an internal struggle. Only you can answer that question. Laura, thank you so much. What you do is incredible. I try to make sense of these games, their meaning, but it’s so hard. They are masterpieces, that tell such a unique story. I retell myself what they mean over and over. They are so beautiful and emotional it’s honestly hard to explain

[@shaggyjon985]

Holy Moly I just finished the game and you better BELIEVE this part made me cry!

[@DBT1007]

Jonathan Ramirez pewdiepie also cried. everyone who watch/play this game also cry

[@aitishkumar6574]

Yeah, this part was really emotionally heavy. The time Colin died was not very powerful. Then this song came. I barely controlled myself with just a few tears. And then that last meeting with Faye broke me. Cried for the rest of the ending.

[@JkyLi]

I finished the game a few days ago. I saw this video but I did not click in at the first time, because I thought I would cry when the music begins. Waited a few days for the emotions to fade out, clicked in, still cried so hard.

[@Adnan-si9wq]

"Go on... they are waiting for you.... It's time to go home."

[@manfai265]

It has been ten years I listen to Laura's song from to the moon began.

[@SkyShen]

I love the innocence and purity in this song. I didn't know To The Moon was coming up with a sequel!! I just got To The Moon the other day, and still haven't gotten the chance to play it xD! Your voice is always so genuine and emotive, and the piano was really magical. The lyrics are amazing as well.

[@conniver21]

Faye: hey Collin Collin: ... Faye: I'm sorry for leaving back then... Collin: thank you for being there even when nobody was there. me: why does this hit me so hard even after all the years

[@wissarutsingeam3354]

Thank you for having been there, even when nobody else was. This made me cry a lot.

[@GregJonson]

Very few things make me cry when I just _think_ about them. This song and the whole game are two of those.

[@dafrogeron]

I love your voice! Amazing job!

[@brutrevisan]

I still go back to this song frequently, absolute masterpiece, thank you so much Laura

[@ChelseaKimMNon]

She composed song that are underrated, this should be known, her pieces are beautiful

[@TelikiMouse]

This song/game resonated within me. Like colin I use imagination as an escape. To fight the boredom I use imagination. Flash forward to me being 17 I by them built a multiverse within my head that continues each day. After also finding out I was autistic I realised that the fictional world a made in my head was a copeing mechanism. This meant that letting go of everything I created and love is impossible. This is the reason why everytime I see this game plot twist and ending it gets me cry everytime. I know that one day I need to let go of everything I ever created. For me leaving my creations behind is the same as abandoning family. But in the I guess I dont have to let them go at all I just need to learn the proper time to use them.

[@rizkyandiputra]

Just finished the game, cried a lot. Kan Gao really did a great job on writing the scenario on finding paradise and to the moon, and you also fill the soundtrack that really fits the story. Thanks for the feelings!

[@RodrigoPiruletex]

Their songs make a lot of difference in the scenes of the games, they help convey the feeling of the moment very well. The most incredible thing is that it does not matter if you understand English or not, just by the melody of your beautiful voice you can understand very well. I hope I can hear you singing in future games of FreeBird Games *You're very talented Laura, congratulations*

[@millicentwood549]

I never got “all the grass on the other side, is it only greener in my mind?” until recently. It’s amazing how much it just sums up the past few days.

[@NAGxxOUT]

You know what I hate? That I can hardly remember the last time I cried. When I play these games, and listen to the music, I reflect on so much of my life and feel like crying. Sometimes I just wish it would finally happen, I need the release.

[@wheatfat]

It's incredible how well this song summarizes the message of the game. This is beautiful work.

[@JujYFru1T]

I listened to this halfway through before i finished the game and it still broke my heart (just like Everything's Alright), and just like in TTM, context makes it even more emotional. also, after TTM i thought FP would never speak to me as personally (twin stuff) but wow was I wrong.

[@JustADankRaven]

Opening 2018 with Wish My Life Away and Everything's Alright just brings me so much emotions. Thank you as always and forever for such beautiful songs Laura. 😭

[@Samps76]

The balcony scene destroys me everytime. I can't even function. "Looking for something old timer?"

[@rigsrm]

No, Laura. I never asked you to make us cry.

[@keviouk]

I loved Finding Paradise so much. It brought totally different emotions but shined as brightly as its predecessor. I was so glad when I learned you were part of the soundtrack again :) You're so talented Laura, keep up the amazing work !

[@Ace_Tails]

Sunflower's voice is so calming.

[@Antonetor97]

finding paradise is awesome, the theme of these games, i have lived in real life (specially finding paradise), these game are so real, thanks Kan Gao and the others who have worked on these masterpieces, thanks from the bottom of my heart. PS: Laura, you have an angelic voice,this song (and also the other songs, of course) are so calming and gentle but very powerful

[@Shreper]

Happy someone is watching this with me in 2019s end

[@kluas948]

Sounds like an anime ending. Wonderful work. I'm excited to play the game and hear your song in-game.

[@frescopino7866]

Finding Paradise best anime?

[@poojanpradhan3753]

better than most of the animes.

[@dedisuryoutomo3138]

cough Ano Hana 10 Years After having same impact as Finding Paradise Ending

[@Ulve124]

thought that one was about a loli ghost

[@weirdreportt]

Colin has doubts. He is afraid that small mistakes and regrets plays a big role in failing his entire life. Yet, he already had. Colin had already had a perfect life, but doubting himself cause him to change his perspective by turning to Sigismund Corp. Mistakes, failure, and loss were not a strong implication of having a useless life. After all when we think about the best things ever happen in our lives we can say we are happy, we don't actually need a perfect one to be happy. Fae is just an imaginary friend, a figment of one's consciousness, a reminder of how our lives were perfect in our own ways.

[@Dante2831]

I’ve never had so many tears run down my face before in my life. This game. This game is truly amazing. Good on Colin I hope you found paradise

[@rainond.cooper2971]

She's way too good at making me cry, freakin... it's so beautifully sad...

[@rinduademikaafrilia384]

Thanks, Kam for showing me this and played all the games with me. I love em so much. I had a good time.

[@BearMinimals]

Songs like this have me terrified because I love them but I always have such an emotional response. I love your work!

[@joshnelson1279]

"All the grass on the other side. Is it only greener in my mind?" - Best Line

[@Mysticsage19]

This song is pretty universal in its message, so that makes itvery beautiful! Great job, as usual, Miss Laura! It’s a keeper!

[@sorcikator993]

I'll be honest, I did not expected Finding Paradise to reach me as deep as To The Moon. Simple reason, I deeply and personaly connected with River's struggles as an Asperger, and comparing the two games is unfair. However. Finding Paradise is great, and this song is absolutly wonderful. Even if in my heart, Everything's alright have an unfair place, this one is objectively on par with the previous one. Perfect capture of the characters.

[@teavo3808]

Same tbh. I was like "Nah this game ain't gonna make me cry" then this song started playing and suddenly I was crying in the club

[@LeoAngle105]

Wow such a beautiful song. It gives me such a feeling of loss and sorrow. But also this feeling of growing up and being strong alone and brave. I think everyone can rebate to this beautiful number. Besides you have such a wonderful voice. I hope more companies and people realize how talented you are. Good luck with everything and thank you for another amazing song! :)

[@songbirdrebel5895]

Once again, you've outdone yourself. Good to have you back on KZbin