"Heaven" - Persona 4 (Cover by Sapphire feat. AshestoAshesJC)

Here’s my cover of the “Heaven” from Persona 4 ft. AshestoAshesJC!
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Original Artist(s): Reiko Tanaka ▫ Shoji Meguro
Vocalist(s): Sapphire ft. AshestoAshesJC
Lyrics: Sapphire
Music: The Consouls Band (bit.ly/consoulsSC)
Album Art: Robaato ( / robaatox )
Album Design: Emily Fajardo (bit.ly/emilyfSC)
Lyrics:
I can’t get my mind off those sweet memories
I'm begging you, please, don't take my dreams
Your music brings my soul to life and dries up all my tears
You make the pain disappear
Times flies but it’s oh so hard to let go
Like summertime, it slowly comes and it goes
I ease the blues with my favorite tunes
I play all day with my eyes closed
Times flies but it’s oh so hard to let go
Like summertime, it slowly comes and it goes
I ease the blues with my favorite tunes
Raise me up with those heavenly sounds
I can’t remember your smile or your gentle embrace
I have no way to tell you ‘don’t walk away’
My sorrow keeps holding me down when my soul wants to be free
Come save me from this misery
Time flies but it’s oh so hard to let go
Each moment so precious and frail like the snow
I close my eyes for a peace of mind
Let me live in this heavenly bliss
Time flies but it’s oh so hard to let go
Each moment so precious and frail like the snow
The pain ends when I’m with my friends
You warm my heart with your embrace
Times flies but it’s oh so hard to let go
Like the summertime it slowly comes and it goes
I ease the blues with my favorite tunes
I play all day with my eyes closed
Times flies but it’s oh so hard to let go
Like summertime it slowly comes and it goes
I ease the blues with my favorite tunes
You raise me up with those heavenly sounds

[@mep15067]

*akihiko voice* I've been waiting for this

[@trustinid6721]

indicted ya saw that shinji?

[@blanc3118]

I’ve been patiently anticipating this moment

[@dokkanbattleplayer2921]

Cringe

[@cqstlupin6074]

More like a certified edgelords voice

[@trepidationc5846]

@@dokkanbattleplayer2921 nahhh don’t be like that

[@shura7644]

I dont wanna die without hearing an english with the stars and us cover from you. Please.

[@ParanormalCacti]

this ^

[@tonymars3767]

this^

[@Errorcutive]

How about my testimony from p3 movie ?

[@adriancolloes7591]

She Doesn't Take Sound Requests ,Only If Your A Patron

[@finwol]

she did *now perish*

[@RainbowEssence-c3w]

This song is a perfect medley of Nanako's and Namatame's feelings and it represents their Heaven dungeon well. The dungeon is a combination of both their perceptions of heaven, their grief, and their desires to see their loved ones again (Nanako's mother and Namatame's lover, respectively). It also makes Nanako's innocent question early on in the game about where people go when they die all the more painful in retrospect (one of the options is to tell her that dead people go to heaven). It's interesting, too, to see the different relationship dynamics and their juxtaposed experiences of grief. For Namatame, he lost his lover and is experiencing grief as an adult. He misses her dearly, blames himself for what happened, and had to witness her brutal murder. For Nanako, she lost her mother very young and is experiencing grief as a child. She barely remembers her, but she remembers enough to miss her. Children don't really understand death, either, so in some ways it is even more difficult for Nanako to deal with. Besides that, even if Nanako doesn't really remember her mother, she can still see how her loss affects others. She sees how it affects her father, and gets scared that he's going to forget about her like how he "forgot" about Nanako's mother. She doesn't understand that Dojima has most definitely forgotten her, in fact he's kinda hung up on her death. She doesn't understand that Dojima doesn't keep pictures around of Nanako's mother because it's too painful for him, or that the reason he's often so busy is because he's trying to find her mother's killer. Nanako can also look around and see other children and their mothers, and feels the loss of her mother in that way, too. They say you can't miss what you never had, but that just isn't true. You CAN miss what you never had, as evidenced by Nanako and other children who have lost a parent or family member. You can look around and see other people with their parents/relatives and regret not having that too. I am fortunate in that I have both my parents and haven't experienced such terrible loss in that way, but I can say that I envy people who still have their grandfathers. Heck, even if they don't still have them I envy people who at least got to know their grandfathers. I never knew either of mine, both of them died kinda young. One of my grandfathers died in his sixties, before I was born, which might not sound young but nowadays sixty is pretty young. The other grandfather died when I was very young, and I don't remember him. He dies in his seventies, which is a bit better but still a tad on the young side considering the average lifespan today. But of course, I don't mean to turn this into a pity party or sound like I'm saying "poor me". I am very fortunate, all things considered, and I at least knew my grandmothers. Well... one of them, the other I only knew through greeting cards but she was kind of a bitch anyway lol.

[@questionsayer]

Lyrics *Calm cocktail jazz intro* I can't get my mind off those sweet memories. I'm begging you please, don't take my dreams. Your music brings my soul to life and dries up all my tears. You make the pain disappear. Time flies but it's oh so hard to let go. Like summertime, it slowly comes and it goes. I ease the blues with my favorite tunes. I play all day, with my eyes closed. Time flies but it's oh so hard to let go. Like summertime, it slowly comes and it goes. I ease the blues with my favorite tunes. Raise me up, with those heavenly sounds. I can't remember your smile or your gentle embrace. I have no way to tell you "don't walk away"! My sorrow keeps holding me down, but my soul wants to be free. Come save me from this misery. Time flies but it's oh so hard to let go. Each moment so precious and frail like the snow. I close my eyes for a piece of mind. Let me live in this heavenly bliss. Time flies but it's oh so hard to let go. Each moment so precious and frail like the snow. The pain ends when I'm with my friends. You warm my heart, with your gentle embrace. Time flies but it's oh so hard to let go. Like summertime, it slowly comes and it goes. I ease the blues with my favorite tunes. I play all day with my eyes closed. TIme flies but it's oh so hard to let go. Like summertime it slowly comes and it goes. I ease the blues with my favorite tunes. You raise me up, with those heavenly sounds. WIth those heavenly sounds~ I really love this song. It has all the elements that I needed in my life right now. Thank you, truly, for making this cover Sapphire. Sorry for being so late to the party.

[@ribbbit572]

Bruh lyrics are already in the description

[@Damsel_In_Distress_528]

@@ribbbit572 Perhaps they didn't know, I didn't, and so I came to the comment section first because that's where lyrics can usually be found; Even if they were in the description, it might not cross people's minds to search there. Think

[@spicymint437]

jeez man, this brings back memories. I don't wanna get all sappy or whatever, but in all honesty persona 4 is a game that brings me nostalgia. Its my favorite game of all time, the music was beautiful. The characters were well written, they didn't feel like card board cut outs of people, they felt real. Which is why me, and likely many others cried at the end of the game. It changed my life for the better, it helped me cope with the fact "nothing will last forever, so you gotta make the most of it" I never played NG+, nor do I plan on playing the game again period. I love this cover, thanks for reading. GO TO BED -Morgana persona 5

[@Mojo1356]

For the feel real comment, I honestly thought Yukiko was the most cardboard cutout party member in Persona ever. As for feeling real, I thought the Investigation Team did this trait the weakest of the 3 teams. They still felt real mind you, but not as much as the Thieves (they just barely lose to the Thieves though) and especially SEES. I’ll admit they have the best friendly interactions though.

[@CereDulce37]

@@Mojo1356 Well Yukiko was a person who had her decisions done by other people so it kinda seems like she is just really polite or didnt interact with people that much. Like she didnt feel like an independent person all the time. I feel like that's why she feels robotic or something

[@elijahwinograd5851]

I just hate Rise, i hated her so much, but everyone else is amazing

[@spicymint437]

@@elijahwinograd5851 She sucks doo doo water

[@m3ccado]

can just imagine myself hearing this in a pub while drinking a whiskey and feeling so at peace listening to this and just looking back on fond memories while doing so, such a beautiful cover of heaven, one of my favorite tracks in the game :)

[@Jacked_Dude_Loves_Wheyfus]

Definitely a jazz club or lounge

[@Jeffyfolife]

I see Chie, I click. I hear good music, I stay.

[@heynavi8368]

*applause*

[@nevzky5850]

Guy Remex damn straight

[@jcs3146]

For Real??!

[@victorbergstein3764]

I see your a man of culture as well

[@ghoxtlyrose4724]

Chie is best girl

[@jessicayu1417]

A lot of people have been asking for Last Surprise and I get why, but I would also give up my right arm for a cover of Beneath the Mask

[@pebbles214]

AGREED

[@coffeeris]

How's life without that arm?

[@spinerflame7922]

@@coffeeris He's using his Persona/ Stand powers to compensate.

[@grim_56]

Sacrifice your right arm? Who are you, Edward Elric?

[@Scantronacon]

@@grim_56 Alchemy: cost an arm and a leg

[@Shin_Blackmetal]

Bruh... Bruh... That... Was as golden as the Persona 4 Remake

[@XXXERO]

Bars

[@rokkfel4999]

So corny hahaha...buh i love it

[@unknownguy8687]

Remake? You mean golden? I wouldn't call it a remake

[@akirakomaeda8781]

Nice

[@JayAreAitch]

@@unknownguy8687 Yeah, I'd call it a downgrade B^)

[@noahwaldner5170]

SHE'S BACK!!

[@RainbowEssence-c3w]

I swear my heart skips a beat and I melt at 1:58 every time when Ashe starts singing, his voice is so soft and so smooth, reminds me of those old timey "crooners" from the 40s and 50s. I can't stop listening lol. Seriously, Ashe, you have an amazing voice for jazz! Please do more jazz covers! Of course, you do an amazing job too, Sapphire! You also have a great voice for jazz!

[@christianmerrill5242]

When I saw this my heart skipped a beat. This cover is so great. Persona is one of my favorite series and hearing you sing some of my favorite tracks is awesome. Thank you so much

[@chocolatecake6588]

This is so beautiful. I played this game all summer back in 2013 and it's one of the fondest memories I have in my entire life. Nanako's dungeon was always my favourite and this song is so beautiful. I needed to hear this to remind of better times. Thanks for brightening up my week!

[@BlazingAzureTheta]

ChocolateCake Want the dungeon to be even better? Imagine that both the dungeon and the song are talking about the Namatame. It fits his little story as well.

[@demi-fiendoftime3825]

ChocolateCake You too 0_0 that's when I first played Persona!

[@itsjflash]

it feels like 2013 was just universally a good year for everyone, everywhere. I too had an amazing summer that year, playing ac: new leaf and p4g. Life was simpler.

[@animethotpatrol8828]

This song helped me get through a rough time in my life, living in nyc hundreds of miles away from family being close to broke. Your voice is really great and I'd love to hear more

[@mattg-h6781]

Hope your doing better.

[@arito1014]

Your voice sounds like Heaven, Great cover!!

[@fhaithful]

Holy shit. Thats her voice? It sounds just like the real thing

[@AzuraRaijin]

@@fhaithful What... did you expect? It says its a cover.

[@user-kx2zv7tg3u]

@@AzuraRaijin shhhh

[@SageOfTheEastBlue]

Holy shit can't believe you're singing with Ashestoashes that's so awesome

[@xenasorceress7486]

Woah, this is honestly such a unique take on Heaven! It's got that jazzy but sad feeling to it, and I love that kind of emotion it gives off! An absolute masterpiece, I'll be listening to this for the next few weeks on repeat, if you don't mind!

[@JasonSmith-cu7xw]

I wont lie, your so good at singing this song it made me cry. The message of the song makes me miss my late father. 10/10 you did an amazing job.

[@hibye201]

I've been waiting for this song for the longest time. Whenever I was sad, happy or anything really this song's WIP clips always play on repeat. I could not tell you how much this song helped me, thank you for releasing the full version. I think life will be slightly more palatable now.

[@Phasmania]

“I can’t remember your smiiiile” the way he came on that line gave me chills first time I heard it. The vocals are so smooth

[@beedrillfanatic5933]

This voice...so RICH...so DEEP (in both meaning and tone)... May you ever keep performing with these "heavenly sounds", Sapphire. Your singing is truly a gem in all of the videos on here. Keep up the good work!

[@Hikari486]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@bahlders]

I am crying! This is a beauty of a cover!

[@edwinnaidu]

This song makes my heart so happy and so sad at the same time. It just makes me want to sing.

[@NCRANGERRED]

It's been like three months since your last cover but it feels like ages ago

[@NCRANGERRED]

Ps I'm liking it so far too

[@Sapphberry]

lock me up and throw away the keys

[@Dio____Brando]

this song is slower than i expected, but then again i've always listened to remix of it so idk how it originally sounds like xD

[@Wreck1990]

+Dio Brando LORD DIO LIKING SOMETHING?!?! EVEN SPEEDWAGON IS AFRAID!

[@mattyhowls]

look up persona 4 "heaven" the original should be there

[@papijr408]

Straight up eargasm. I have had this on repeat since I heard it like 4 days ago! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@metalarms345]

O-oh dear.. I was not ready for this!

[@DocCoolness]

What i love about your covers, is that they never sound the same, your ability to adapt your voice to each song you do is amazing. Most cover artists usually all have the same sound to them.

[@olgacardenas2019]

I'm just obsessed with this song, I never hear anything better, even the original version. I love your voice, Sapphire!!!!!!!

[@metroid3802]

My most vivid memory of persona 4 was playing through the dungeon with this song. I was on the edge of panic and desperation trying to get through as quickly as possible. The stakes never felt higher in that moment, and the song was burned into my brain. You did an amazing job with this cover, thank you ❤

[@PossiblyIrregardless]

That lounge duet is phenomenal. Keep doing you, Sapphire.

[@VIISoldiers]

I really can't even process how there are dislikes on this cover.

[@finallife87]

there are some extremely bitter cold and lonely assholes in this world.

[@TheMetalHeadbangger]

@@finallife87 well said.

[@StarvingAngel4583]

James Silver or maybe some people just don’t like the song not everyone likes the same thing

[@avioracrown6967]

its adachi

[@Nozid2613]

Probably because they’re not using the right lyrics :/

[@drhaxan]

When I searched up a cover version of this song, this was exactly what I wanted to hear as a cover. Thank you so much for doing this and you're very talented! Good luck with all your future projects and covers

[@shichiro76sv]

Sapphire, your wonderful voice and singing, with this beautiful jazz cover of the song, it feels heavenly. So glad I discovered you! ❤️

[@GaijinZX]

One of the best covers I ever heard! Thank you, this song is pure masterpiece.

[@Tvmasterj]

This is everything I could've wanted and more. Thank you so much!

[@TeGuDuDe45]

Sappire, you just kill it every time. Worth the wait!!

[@TheCreepypro]

you both are killing it on this song simply divine!

[@Overly_Hydrated]

Wow, just wow. This was amazing.

[@Tilond]

I have listened to this song repeatedly. I keep finding myself returning to this song. I have to say, you really did something special with this song. This was such a minor song in the game. But your voice has added something truly beautiful to this song, and the lyrical changes really captured Nanako's story. The increasing strength of the song from slow to fast also gives this feeling like her friendship with the main cast leads her on the path of recovery from the loss of her mom. This song moved me so much, and is truly one of the greatest covers I have seen on youtube. It touched a deep part of my soul, and I love it.

[@Tilond]

I have actually caught myself singing this some days. It's brilliant. Please more Persona covers!

[@blackshake444]

Love that you breathe new life into some of my favorite songs.

[@elizabeth4689]

I loved the changes to the lyrics, adds so much depth

[@trumpeter811]

This sounds like it belongs in a jazz club.. .So good. Whoever did your instrumentals did an insane job!

[@blackjack0202]

Really great lyric rewrite. I didn't even notice until the second chorus! Really captures the feel of the original while offering subtle improvements. Love it!

[@Roy-mt5ju]

it almost made me cry fsr. it gives me a vibe of a nostalgic warm saturday after-noon

[@raylopez3453]

Amazing, just like all your other covers! love the jazz

[@emeraldchild97]

Your voice is just so amazing!! My heart!

[@trikuc]

Well worth the wait just for this one cover!

[@DemiAngel75]

heaven is one of my favorite songs... thank you for this.

[@therahay6849]

Your covers always inspire me to write sad stories for some reason so thank you

[@julias01]

I was just thinking about this song for the first time in months yesterday, coincidentally while watching your other persona 4 cover. Good work guys!

[@coolguyj8858]

Simply Amazing

[@TheSuperNyx]

As usual, gorgeous singing voice. Love your stuff, keep it coming

[@alexlopez477]

I loved it, great work

[@Saiyef96]

THANK YOU SO MUCH SINGING THIS! Seriously, Heaven is my favourite song from Persona 4 so this just awesome.

[@BattleManiac7]

Oh jesus. One of the best Persona covers out there, wouldn't be out place in the game it's that good. Well done.

[@alexvera5229]

wow your voices are amazing for some reason i just started crying this is amazing

[@marilagi]

Keep coming back to this its fr so great

[@bigjimxlr7360]

Wow... this is incredible

[@Cesand18]

The voice.... the arrangements. U guys are geniuses.

[@reimeir3267]

Such a great take on it.

[@plague9818]

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Great job!

[@alpha_ita5022]

Fantastic! Like always

[@MrT--]

i"d like thank you. This cover is what brought me to P4. and within persona 4 and this song. i learned many lessons. so thanks Sapphire, your voice is amazing, and thanks

[@CeloExsilium3]

I love this Velvet album soo much! I hope to god there's more!

[@_Koyomi_]

Never clicked on a video so fast.

[@MilodicMellodi]

Never SEE IT COMIIIIIIING! YOU'LL SEE THAT MY MIND IS TOO FAST FOR EYES!

[@aster8076]

FruitsLookingForConcupiscentMouths dear*

[@erinyssantana8955]

hey mom look an unoriginal comment

[@Mari_OTPs]

Wow... WOW! This was so beautiful it sent chills down my spine!!!

[@DstileSK8]

Congratulations! This is amazing!

[@kurtmill9080]

This is such a gorgeously sad song. You did such a great job creating a lovely blues rendition of it.

[@SoraLover1994]

God, I got absolute CHILLS when Ashe kicked in. 0///0

[@neptuniabreaker9889]

Another well done cover....just fantastic.

[@MrAnonymous878]

This is sooo good

[@frozensaber7630]

Wow, such a wonderfully soothing and calm cover can't wait for someone to Nightcore it

[@GREPAPA1]

OMG I LOVE IT I've Been Waiting For This

[@gregg_rulz0k824]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THISSSSSS

[@McFlarglesburger]

One of my favorite songs to listen to in general, specifically this cover.

[@velvetteabunny]

I love it!!! You two sound amazing! ❤

[@mcfrickinglosingit5810]

Yutt man yutt man yutt man🙌🙌 I've been waiting so long for this piece of Heaven🙏🙏

[@LevelOneWretch]

This is just incredible.

[@MlMZY630]

This is so beautiful that I'm actually tearing up... Great job.

[@boaringday3121]

I love that you added original lyrics to this amazing song and made it more amazing and unique. :D

[@antoinewilliams290]

So lovely

[@joezombie4]

I'm speechless this is amazing

[@SuperHexer123]

This song plus rainy mood on light setting is just pure bliss and i can just imagine sitting in a cafe watching the rain reading a book with this in the background...such a beautiful cover (I still need to get to p4...ive been to caught up in p5)

[@LuckeEvans]

You never know who much i love your cover of Persona

[@dfo490]

Gold, bought this the moment it came out im do happy for this

[@gerolstar5411]

Im in heaven now... This is beautiful. Just WOW...

[@justinbacc]

I can't stop listening to this music.

[@projectpitt8590]

This is fantastic

[@tungle9565]

beautiful !!

[@jcxda4136]

Beautiful

[@Lekyii]

Oh wow this is amazing!

[@TheHenriGame]

I could listen to her voice all day. It's like a peace of heaven right there!

[@silvergalaxy2446]

Yay a new song that I love!!

[@Alizardwithdaftideas]

This gave me all the good chills. 10/10

[@rambo4916]

i know nobody will read this but I must say it. I played a lot of games, heard a lot of different music and watched all kind of anime and shows. That being said, the persona games are some of the most beautiful things I ever experienced in my short life (maybe just neon genesis evangelion made me feel something as intense) They are so different from everything else, the combat system is stellar, the stories and characters feel so alive and real. And every time i hear a musical piece from P3,4,5 soundtracks they just send chill down my spine. Atlus, thank you for these masterpieces.

[@gentlekef8653]

Currently I'm playing p5, (no spoilers please) can you then still enjoy p3 and p4 or are they a little outdated

[@JayAreAitch]

@@gentlekef8653 IMO, the only thing P5 does better than 4 and 5 is visuals. P3 and 4 are mmm delicious, and are actually well-written, especially 3. If you have a PC you can emulate them both on PS2 for free.

[@gentlekef8653]

@@JayAreAitch I see, thank you for responding!

[@JayAreAitch]

GentleKef btw for P3, you're gonna want P3FES. It's an enhanced re-release which includes an epilogue which I won't spoil. Also there's no direct control of party members, so use tactics lol.

[@gentlekef8653]

@@JayAreAitch Do you recommend the same for p4 playing p4 golden?

[@sukkush2927]

This cover gives me chills omg

[@frogheadflan7416]

All the memories and emotions are coming back....Thank you very much for this cover. Please do more Persona cover

[@KimiGR5]

i'm obsessed with this thank you

[@ekanugrahapratama8266]

love it!