LOVELESS recited by Genesis [HD]

A fan video of "LOVELESS" poem, from Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, recited by the English voice actor of Genesis Rhapsodos, Oliver Quinn. I just made this video to show my admiration for this game. I don't own the rights of this game. The rights of this game are of Square-Enix.
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POEM:
Prologue:
When the war of the beasts brings about the world's end
The goddess descends from the sky
Wings of light and dark spread afar
She guides us to bliss, her gift everlasting
Act I
Infinite in mystery is the gift of the goddess
We seek it thus, and take to the sky
Ripples form on the water's surface
The wandering soul knows no rest.
Act II
There is no hate, only joy
For you are beloved by the goddess
Hero of the dawn, Healer of worlds
Dreams of the morrow hath the shattered soul
Pride is lost
Wings stripped away, the end is nigh
Act III
My friend, do you fly away now?
To a world that abhors you and I?
All that awaits you is a somber morrow
No matter where the winds may blow
My friend, your desire
Is the bringer of life, the gift of the goddess
Even if the morrow is barren of promises
Nothing shall forestall my return
Act IV
My friend, the fates are cruel
There are no dreams, no honor remains
The arrow has left the bow of the goddess
My soul, corrupted by vengeance
Hath endured torment, to find the end of the journey
In my own salvation
And your eternal slumber
Legend shall speak
Of sacrifice at world's end
The wind sails over the water's surface
Quietly, but surely
Act V
Even if the morrow is barren of promises
Nothing shall forestall my return
To become the dew that quenches the land
To spare the sands, the seas, the skies
I offer thee this silent sacrifice
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INTERPRETATION:
Prologue:
When the war of the beasts brings about the world's end
The goddess descends from the sky
Wings of light and dark spread afar
She guides us to bliss, her gift everlasting
Act I:
The infinite mystery
The gift of the goddess is what the three men seek
We are disquieted by our actions
But their fates are scattered by war
One becomes a hero, one wanders the land
And the last is taken prisoner
But the three are still bound by a solemn oath
To seek the answer, once again
Act II:
Though the prisoner escapes, he is gravely wounded
His life is saved, however
By a woman of the opposing nation
He begins a life of seclusion with her
Which seems to hold the promise of eternal bliss
But as happiness grows, so does guilt
Of not fulfilling the oath to his friends
Act III:
As the war sends the world hurtling towards destruction
The prisoner departs from his newfound love
And embarks on a new journey
He is guided by hope that the gift will bring bliss
And the oath he swore to his friends
Though no oath is shared between the lovers
In their hearts they know they will meet again
Act IV:
The prisoner meets the friend who wandered. The wanderer is dying and the world is ending. he is furious that the prisoner gave up on their quest to pursue love while he remains loveless. The wanderer knows that in order to end it one of them must die. And so he initiates a fight to the death. The prisoner is unable to kill his old friend, and allows himself to be killed.
Act V:
The prisoner's sacrifice was the gift of the goddess, and its realization saved the world. The prisoner never returned to his lover, rendering her LOVELESS, the namesake of the poem. She was not alone however for her lover died and saved the world, and she would have him as long as she lived in the world. And so the prisoner's sacrifice saved the world and his love.
P.S: I know this will be probably useless, but I gotta try:
"Square-Enix, please make a remake of Final Fantasy VII for Playstation 3. Thanks!"
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[@strawberrygoldfish]

"Loveless, act one." "Heh, you remembered." "How could I not...after you've beaten it into my head."

[@hathaway.1166]

Hard to believe Sephiroth was never bad

[@lllool8404]

@@hathaway.1166 He worked for an evil corporation though.

[@sialter]

@@lllool8404 ya mean Shinra

[@rafaelparrac7063]

“Don’t take sephiroth lightly” “Noted”

[@jovaltumbleweed8541]

@@lllool8404 then you would be saying zack and cloud are bad too. They also both worked for shinra

[@kanyakishana8158]

They really chose a good voice for Genesis. He's such a good storyteller.

[@crazydog3307]

that he is

[@night-oblivion8423]

Luxord :)

[@ruki4585]

Yeah

[@missbradicah]

Yes. Yes they did!🤭💋

[@gonerdeo7910]

@@night-oblivion8423 luxord voice is the genesis' one?

[@rohanchaudhary9612]

* Lies Down * * Tries not to cry * * Cries a lot *

[@shira2151]

No matter how down I feel... the following quote restores my hope. “Even if the morrow is barren of promises, nothing shall forestall my return.”

[@Tosh.O]

best quote to this day, and ive played this game since it was released

[@delgande]

I love it

[@averagingautism1340]

I have used it many a times

[@crazy_sheep_person]

I say it whenever i lose a fight at school

[@CountChocula-on9ix]

@@crazy_sheep_person Lmao

[@windhealingfire768]

I don't care how much time passes I will always love Final Fantasy and Crisis Core FF7. & that's a promise

[@windhealingfire768]

LOVE IT TOO. I LOVE FF7 DIRGE OF CERBERUS AND CRISIS CORE FINAL FANTASY 7 SOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!

[@noctispendragon8046]

+Verred Gold I feel you .I won't be the same once i stop loving FF VII CC .

[@ApexPredator521]

why dont you love advent children ?

[@windhealingfire768]

I do love it, I love all Final Fantasy!

[@gdadder]

Not every final fantasy is good though lol

[@marsaress]

I like the fact that this is Angeal's hand that takes Zack to the skies at the end :') very beautiful ending for a wonderful video game

[@danonecuvisine]

marsaress I finished this game 5 times. Every single time I cried like a little bitch

[@isaacfaith9369]

It is, they even mirrored the hand grab from back in Wutai. Crisis Core has some really deep storytelling...

[@virsa12]

Came back here after hearing Genesis's voice in the remake version. This version is absolutely masterpiece. They don't need to change Genesis's English VA 😭

[@Supersonicspyro]

The new genesis is way better dude, huge upgrade, the original just sounded like an angsty teenager

[@Blackrose3824]

Same my friend 😅 i think i like the old one better but I have to admit the new one is good too

[@virsa12]

@@Supersonicspyro dunno, man.. listening genesis's current voice reminded me when I took IELTS listening session

[@Hise93]

"Even if the morrow is barren of promises nothing shall forestall my return" My favorite quote The Hero: Sephiroth, The Wanderer: Angeal, & the Prisoner: Genesis.

[@Hise93]

***** WOW so true!!! Holy crap dude I never thought of it like that, that's amazing!

[@user-ko3sd9qj2h]

@Yang Gu no Hero = Zack(eternal, also champions honor and pride inherited from Angeal), Genesis(former prisoner, redeemed by the eternal hero Zack), Sephiroth(now prisoner) Wanderer: Angeal(he who champions honor and pride), most likely Zack will be a wanderer too in this remake since he's alive. Prisoner: Genesis(now hero), Sephiroth(former hero), Cloud(like Sephy a prisoner of his mind, pain, torment, eventually a hero) How did Genesis become a hero? Zack rescued him, restoring his honor and pride by fighting him vanquishing the monster inside him thus bestowing upon him the gift of the goddess(no more degradation and probably more op power). The last act refers to Genesis' eventual return, when the world needs him(the hero). Take note he also completes the last act of the poem by his own revelation and determination to take up the mantle left behind by Angeal and Sephiroth who are both gone/dead at the end of the game.

[@renren47618]

​@@user-ko3sd9qj2hThis makes me feel that the whole conflict of FF7 Remake will be solved by Genesis.

[@user-ko3sd9qj2h]

@@renren47618 if they don't bring him back in the remake it means only one thing. They're just making this shit (remake) up and lied about it connecting through all the story so far (dirge of cerberus Genesis ending)

[@neroXftw]

My friend and I memorized this is middle school. We got made fun of for quoting it all the time but it's still a pretty fond memory for me

[@bluehobpop]

lol i recited this as a poem for a competition and won :P

[@spice2110]

Nice man. Zack is proud... I can feel it...

[@alamir64]

They will know beauty in games.

[@mybloodismadeofteaitreally4080]

Yoshihiro Togashi Ikr he is not beloved by the goddess

[@Vallun]

Yoshihiro Togashi who plagiarized the original author of loveless

[@yoshihirotogashi4691]

Brian Dean Who is the original author of loveless?

[@cskarb0522]

i cried like a fuckin baby when Zack died😭 crisis core is, by far, my favorite game ever! so much beauty and just as much tragedy. "Hellllooo"

[@chaotarose3655]

+yagyudark did you mean "Kingdom Hearts is my favorite game ever!"

[@cskarb0522]

+Chris Eddie nope..crisis core is number one without a doubt. KH is top 5 tho

[@manueljrdeocampo7129]

i agree with you bruh crisis core is one of the best ff games

[@athenasowls9553]

What do you think about FFX? This is my favourite FF Game.

[@jaredmartin7040]

Julian vi Britannia FFX one of the best

[@Exxt3R]

I think this poem is actually a prophecy. Act I represents how the creator sees something in the river of time(search the words: "ripples", "water", "goddes"). Act II is about Sephiroth. The first three speak about his past and present, and the last three speak of his future. Act III is composed of two parts. The first one speaks of the inevitable outcome. The last part is Sephiroth's response to the threath, that he will return. In Act IV, Sephiroth has already fallen into madness(check the first five verses). The remaining verses of this act speak of Sephiroth being already defeated, and Zack's death approaching. The first two verses of the final act represents Sephiroth's promise, that he will return despite being dead. The last three verses speaks of Zack's sacrifice to save Cloud. The three warriors are Sephiroth, Zack and Cloud. Sephiroth is the captured one, but he isn't a prisoner of madness. He is a prisoner of his humanity. Being "captured" by his humanity, Sephiroth couldn't fullfill his part of the prophecy. So Jenova comes into play and Sephiroth discovers he is not human, that he was lied to, so he vows revenge on humanity. The hero is Zack. He sacrifices himself for his friend Cloud. And Cloud is the wanderer. After Zack's death, Cloud is consumed by survivors guilt and he becomes a wanderer, as shown in the begining of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. In the same movie, Cloud(the wanderer) battles Sephiroth(the prisoner). They fought, but Sephiroth couldn't kill Cloud because he was his friend. This I say with proof. It was confirmed that Sephiroth didn't even fought seriously against Cloud. That goes to the conclussion that, in the end, Sephiroth regains a sliver of humanity. And now you must ask yourselves what was Genesis's role in all this? He was the PROPHET. He was always reciting the poem. The divines of the world of Gaia set it in motion so that Genesis would be the prophet by setting in motion so that Genesis finds that book and becomes obsessed with it. And Angeal? He was someone that could prevent the prophecy from fullfilling, so he was removed from the equation. What do you think? Leave a reply....

[@eriksigalraven8340]

i have no idea why on earth you think cloud is his friends - cloud zack and everyone always hated him since he was infant

[@eriksigalraven8340]

but agree about that sephiroth was captured by humans and about that genesis is prophet

[@Exxt3R]

Eriksigal Raven Cloud and Zack were friends. They worked with Sephiroth since he was the Soldier-Commander. It is shown in the game that Zack spoke with Sephiroth. That makes Zack and Sephiroth acquintances. It does not matter that Cloud and Sephiroth aren't friends. Hell, even Sephiroth isn't Zack's friend, but a mere acquintance. But I think that the "3 friends who goes into battle" are really just on the same side, meaning they work for Shin-Ra.

[@supacopper4790]

I don't know, as this poem can be interpreted in a lot of ways, just depends on your point of view. For me, this poem is about Zack, Genesis, Sephiroth and Angeal. The hero: Sephiroth (before insanity), Zack (the second half of the story and his sacrifice) The prisoner: Genesis (imprisoned by his desire to get the Gift of Goddess and become a hero), Sephiroth (imprisoned by his insanity), Zack (imprisoned for years and separate from his beloved (Aerith)) Fly away: Angeal (AWOL from Shinra), Zack (being brought to Promised Land by Angeal)

[@eriksigalraven8340]

Indra no Rikudō no, three friends its angeal, sephiroth and genesis - cut the bullshit

[@dudebro765]

Oh, Genesis, why did you have to go? We will always love you, and you will always be a hero in our souls... I swear I shed a tear when I heard Genesis' voice, so sad, it sounds like he lost all hope..

[@shinraninja]

he was still alive at the end of the game :) and he gets up at the end of FF7 DOC from some deep sleep or something still waiting to see if this means another FF7 game with genesis

[@dudebro765]

Carl :o I didn't know that. So he's alive and well! I can't wait to play a future game with him. It'd be funny to see how he reacts when he finds out what happened with his dear friend, Sephiroth. More precisely, the repercussions of what he said at the reactor to Seph. Any news for a future game?

[@shinraninja]

Mary Christine they have been incredibly silent since DoC is all i know whether they will bring out a future sequel release FF7 type game no idea - i really wish they did and wish it featured or stared as the main playable character as Genesis now that would be amazing!

[@genmses]

Even if the morrow is barren of promises... nothing shall forestall my return.

[@crazydog3307]

He may have, but somehow he kept going

[@daejdeschamps7627]

Loveless *"Even if the morrow is barren of promises Nothing shall forstall my return."* I offer thee, this silent sacrifice . . .

[@Chocobo0Scribe]

Genises' final verse to Loveless was always my favorite.

[@timbrake7842]

Yea notice the only verse to repeat "Even if the marrow is barren of promises, nothing shall forstall my return." Must be important right?

[@nixybe86]

Tim Brake Meaning Sephiroth. The poem completely narrates FF7 almost to a tee.

[@mrdevilsa]

And yet.. he returns in the secret ending of ff7 dirge of cerberus. Fk square no more ff7 sequels.

[@toasty8620]

When the war of the beasts brings about the world's end The goddess descends from the sky Wings of light and dark spread afar She guides us to bliss, her gift everlasting. Infinite in mystery is the gift of the goddess We seek it thus, and take to the sky Ripples form on the water's surface The wandering soul knows no rest. There is no hate, only joy For you are beloved by the goddess Hero of the dawn, Healer of worlds. Dreams of the morrow hath the shattered soul Pride is lost Wings stripped away, the end is nigh. My friend, do you fly away now? To a world that abhors you and I? All that awaits you is a somber morrow No matter where the winds may blow. My friend, your desire Is the bringer of life, the gift of the goddess. Even if the morrow is barren of promises Nothing shall forestall my return. My friend, the fates are cruel There are no dreams, no honor remains The arrow has left the bow of the goddess My soul, corrupted by vengeance Hath endured torment, to find the end of the journey In my own salvation And your eternal slumber. Legend shall speak Of sacrifice at world's end. The wind sails over the water's surface Quietly, but surely. Even if the morrow is barren of promises Nothing shall forestall my return. To become the dew that quenches the land To spare the sands, the seas, the skies I offer thee this silent sacrifice. Loveless

[@fushimidazai874]

"Nothing shall forestall my return" me: JUST COME BACK ALREADY DAMN IT!! IT'S BEEN YEARS HUHUHU

[@JZ1]

Maybe in the remake hmmm

[@TANGER840]

I think he appears in dirge of cerberus disguised

[@takaharamaragara1392]

@@TANGER840 please no the one that appeared at the end of DoC was horrible, it was literally just a really bad cosplay and with even more terrible voice acting

[@TANGER840]

@@takaharamaragara1392 yeah that one lmao, i know its really bad but its something

[@heartbroken8105]

Zack is alive in the remake in another timeline

[@Malborrio]

Ten years later, it is still one of the most beautiful piece of writing I've ever come across

[@squallstrife4397]

that awkward moment when you find out you know the whole thing and recite it with genesis...-_-

[@scorpion5574]

Hehehehe. Me too.

[@MegaRafacruz]

me too

[@aerithgainsborough7763]

the awkward moment when you discover you know the whole thing and recite it as you walk where ever you go...

[@xlecameleonx]

Even if the morrow is barren of promises, nothing shall forestall... my return.

[@irodan1]

I know it by heart too, even now I could recite it from time to time. The lyrics are deep and beautiful.

[@supacopper4790]

For me, Genesis is not a lame character. Yeah, he may be a d**k in this game, but when he was defeated by Zack and met Minerva when the game almost end (before Zack's death), I just feel sad for him. He is among the most tragic character in FF in my opinion.

[@eriksigalraven8340]

Supa Copper and that he was treated like shit only because he is different, which wasnt his fault its nothing?

[@hedgehogsonic11]

In my opinion, while he is not a lame character, one of the best actually, he is a lame villain. Actions do speak louder than words, and, while Genesis might have some amazing character, he doesn't have any epic deeds, or any strength.

[@eriksigalraven8340]

Supa Copper its zack dick - zack always saying crap like: "wings symbolize monsters" -he is that kind of arrogant bitches who makes others suffer he reminded me these critters who killed lucys dog in elfen lied and tortured nanas sister

[@eriksigalraven8340]

hedgehogsonic11 and what?

[@hedgehogsonic11]

Eriksigal Raven The rest of the comment reads," Genesis might have some amazing characteristics, he doesn't have any epic deeds, or any strength."

[@gothmomcosplays]

it is horrible that I have listened to this, and read it so much, I have quoted it in normal conversations... I am becoming Genesis slowly but surely.. help me

[@DaviDwithD]

You're a hero! That's great... oh whait

[@gothmomcosplays]

Yeahhhh

[@tisaacs4487]

You've been reading too much "Loveless", bro! What happened to dreams and honor?

[@gothmomcosplays]

"Dreams and Honor hath the shattered soul. Pride is lost. Wings stripped away, the end is nigh"

[@chrisburgett165]

I personally like Genesis

[@caitnicole3809]

Just want to point out that this being 10 years old, at the end of the description OP asked for a FF7 remake for the ps3 (at that time) and now we legit have a Remake for PlayStation 4 (PS5 if you’re a BAMF who snagged one)

[@MarshallXeno]

I want Genesis to read me a bedtime story

[@anubisamun7475]

He did ❤

[@marenamare1362]

Same

[@AftabAlam-xh2og]

Sephiroth will be a better choice.

[@MegaJacko4]

playing crises core i got so sick of hearing that poem. but now that ive heard the whole thing i never realised how truelly beautiful it actually is. well done :)

[@gdadder]

Evelyn L. It's a cryptic poem that can be interpreted in many ways that explain the events of crisis core, it's beautiful, honestly I don't know how you can't like it, it's a great story and genesis's personality fits perfectly with him reciting it over and over.

[@RabbitConfirmed]

firecracker 91 I wish my english was better😭

[@Tosh.O]

ive never been sick of the poem, ive had it saved on my computer ever since i first played the game, even till this day i come back and re-listen to it

[@99mrdragon99]

Me too

[@nv_chino]

I never like it either but then I came back one day.

[@selfmadetjh8889]

Everytime I listen to this all I can think about is how we got to know zack as a kid that had a dream to be a hero just go grow up and die a legend. Even tho legends never die you just Cant help hut cry man. Zack is hands down the best ff7 character

[@alexandreberthault9942]

"Price of freedom is steep", "those wings, I want them too"... ones of all the beautiful quotes that make this game absolutely unique 🙏

[@kmiester3787]

10 years later and I'm still crying.

[@Yokyle4356]

And 2024 I'm still listening to this

Gonna make a remake of this. ;-)

[@ramsesmon123]

HELL YEAHH

[@WanderingNerd21]

With the new VAs no less!

[@danzen5024]

WOOO!

[@kcluna2187]

Can't wait for it!

[@vexfnc]

huge W

[@armandowillem3694]

"Nothing shall forestall my return." Much more epic then "I'll be back!"

[@oss4945]

""I will never be a memory. "

[@Malborrio]

And here I am, coming every now and then to this poem. I it gave me time to reflect over the past ten or so years. FFVII and subsequent Advent Children and Crisis Core, it's one of the most enticing, immersive experience of tragedy and pain, for while the main characters had the best ending, they did not win. No one won, they just survived and went through. But none won.

[@Canadiankiid93]

I don't know why but this poem, and genesis's story just makes me want to cry.

[@EclipseHighroller]

"The wandering soul knows no rest" my fave verse

[@SerialPingoo]

Even if the morrow is barren of promises, Nothing shall forestall my return

[@Nickmaster8811]

Hath endured torment, to find the end of the journey In my own salvation And your eternal slumber Legend shall speak Of sacrifice at world's end my favorite bit

[@lou8426]

THE THREE FRIENDS Sephiroth: captured Genesis:Fly away *as you see in dirge of cerberus* Angeal:hero *Zack gain his legacy and pass it in cloud, the true hero is his buster sword that been use until original*

[@akimevn8306]

Zackkkkkk

[@PsychoKinezis913]

The way he says “Pride is lost, Wings stripped away” sounds so tragic. It sounds like he lost all hope and succumbed to his inevitable fate.

[@Marinaguill]

2022 and still not over Crisis Core

[@vexfnc]

W

[@Murgraht]

I've hope Genesis will return one day... One day... someday...

[@michaeledwards1644]

i think we will see them all in the remake part 3

[@BlazingBoltAeris]

Nothing Will Forestall His Return

[@Vincent_hearts.u]

Yes me too! 😇😇😇

[@crazydog3307]

Even if the morrow is barren of promises, nothing shall forestall my return

[@georgehal.9661]

My friend, the fates are cruel, there are no dreams, no honor remains. My favorite. Its so true

[@imaginenate3207]

Genesis is legendary

[@williamcote4208]

Am I the only one who can't get that poem out of my head? That's what I thought

[@vugetunks]

I recite it all the time.

[@zowsoll]

+William Côté (Sephiroth's son) "How can I not...When you've beaten it into my head?" [Cit.]

[@HuttsonKill]

+William Côté (Sephiroth's son) I GOT IS STUCK IN MY HEAD!!!!!!!!!!!! KILLL MEEEEEEEEEE

[@Janyle]

How much time passed. The 1st time I played this game I really enjoyed it and love "loveless" it became my poem I recite it Everytime. Even how many decades pass nothing will ever change. "Even if the morrow is barren of promises nothing shall forestall my return." "Whatever happens let's always protect our honor. Soldiers!!."

[@talesofville769]

"There is no hate only Joy, for you are beloved by the Goddess Hero of the Dawn, Healer of worlds. Dreams of the morrow hath the shattered Soul, Pride is lost wings stripped away the end is nigh." i love that verse of Loveless it's quiet beautiful if you look beyond the words of this poem you will see the true beauty of it. nice song really sets the mood of the poem. gotta love the Price of Freedom.

[@daveyhogan5332]

I cant explain it. This idk touches my heart and soul and has so much meaning

[@ogichi32]

Most heart breaking game I've ever played. If you played FF7 first, then you know how this will end, but you keep playing because you are a fan, so you torture your soul all the way to the end.

[@spaghettiking7312]

The poem can be interpreted two-fold --- once from within Crisis Core, and another as Final Fantasy VII itself being predicted, or Crisis Core's second half after Angeal passes. #1: "When the war of the beasts brings about the world's end, the Goddess descends from the sky. Wings of light and dark spread afar; she guides us to bliss --- her gift... everlasting." The war of the beasts is Crisis Core; the beasts are Angeal, Genesis and Sephiroth --- those with wings of light and dark. The Goddess refers to Aerith and Holy saving the world; the world's end is Meteor and the prediction for its activation. In other words, Crisis Core --- and Angeal, Genesis and Sephiroth's conflict --- lay the conditions for Meteor to be cast, Aerith maturing as the savior (Goddess), casting Holy ("descending[s] from the sky"). Her gift is everlasting, because the Lifestream will repair the damage to Gaia and humanity will learn to live without abusing the planet. This is the introduction, and general explanation of Final Fantasy VII's chronology, and establishment of the relevant actors for the Black and White Materia's activation. #2: "Infinite in mystery... is the gift of the Goddess --- we seek it, thus, and take to the sky; ripples form on the water's surface; the wandering soul knows no rest." The second and third line explain Sephiroth's interpretation and perspective. This line also explains Genesis' view at the same time, because they are parallel; Sephiroth is the Hero, Genesis views himself as such. Sephiroth's Goddess is Jenovah; Genesis' is Minerva, whom he meets. Both men are established, at first, to be unable to understand these Goddesses. They seek to know, and become One-Winged Angels. The water and sky refer to the planet; the planet's affairs are altered by these mens' changed actions. These men become unshaken to find the truth behind their Goddesses. #3: "There is no hate, only joy; for you are beloved by the Goddess. Hero of the Dawn, Healer of Worlds, dreams of the 'morrow hath the shattered soul; pride is lost, wings stripped away --- the end is nigh." The intro refers to Sephiroth, as he realises who Jenova is and destroys Nibelheim. It also refers' to Genesis' death, meeting his Goddess. The end refers to Angeal, as he becomes a beast, loses his pride and wings, and his end comes. Sephiroth will also die after realising the love of his Goddess. The beasts died here, beginning the world's end --- Final Fantasy VII; but one more actor must be introduced, and detail must be provided. #4: "My friend, will you fly away now --- to a world that abhors you and I? All that awaits you is somber 'morrow... no matter where the winds may blow. My friend, your desire is the bringer of life, the gift of the Goddess; even if the 'morrow is barren of promises, nothing shall forestall... my return." This is actually a conversation between the actors: the first is between Angeal and Genesis and then Sephiroth and Zack; Angeal asks Genesis if he will leave, now that they are both winged and beasts; Sephiroth asks Zack if he will not leave, now that they both will be hated. The latter may be more of an interpretation by Zack of Sephiroth, trying to see any good remaining in him. Nonetheless, after Nibelheim, Zack and Sephiroth will be hunted, abhored by the world. The wind refers to Cloud, in the latter case. Wherever Cloud goes, whatever Zack does, somber 'morrow --- death --- awaits him. Not mentioning the Goddess (to Zack --- Aerith) makes his fate even more sad and apparent; he can't reach Aerith. The second line is a further question and then response by the characters in question in the former and latter cases: Angeal probes Genesis: his desire is the Goddess; Genesis says he will return, as the poem says; Zack questions Sephiroth looking for Jenovah, an ancient --- one Goddess of magic --- after Sephiroth seemingly being dead; Sephiroth knows he will return. #5: "My friend, the fates are cruel; there are no dreams, no honour remains; the arrow has left... the bow of the Goddess. My soul, corrupted by vengence, hath endured torment to find the end of the journey --- in my own salvation and your... eternal slumber. Legend shall speak... of sacrifice, at world's end. The wind sails over the water's surface --- quietly, but surely." This phase regards Angeal, Zack and Cloud; it may as well be the Prophecy of the Buster Sword. Angeal explains to Zack the cruelness of fate, possibly in regard to his previous hope that there may have been any good remaining in Sephiroth; the arrow (the soldier, the weapon, the son) of the Goddess (Jenovah) has left her bow to bring about the world's end, as the war of the beasts has done. Angeal admits: "My soul, corrupted by vengence, hath endured torment (fighting with Zack) to find the end of the journey (the end of the war of beasts); Zack responds: "In my own salvation and your (Cloud's)... eternal slumber," referring to his coma. Zack then concludes that his sacrifice will become a legend referred to at world's end (Meteor falling) --- which, it will, returning Cloud's memory. The wind is Cloud, as mentioned earlier; he will sail over the water's (the planet's) surface quietly, but surely. At world's end, Cloud will sail accross the planet. #6: "Even if the 'morrow is barren of promises, nothing shall forestall my return. To become the dew that quenches the land, to spur the sands, the seas, the skies... I offer thee... this silent sacrifice." Understanding that the fates are cruel, but content in his decision, Zack sacrifices himself. Jokingly and ironically, he begins this here by saying, as in the poem, "nothing shall forestall my return." This is exposited by the next line: "To become the dew that quenches the land..." Quenching the land means curing it of thirst; that would be healing the damage to the planet by Mako. To become this --- the one who saves the planet, who becomes a hero, Zack's dream --- he offers this sacrifice. Zack is stating that he will die for Cloud; he will carry on all that he must do, so even if he passes here, nothing shall forestall his return; a hero will arise and quench the land, save the planet! And thus, "When the war of the beasts brings about the world's end..." He (Cloud) will guide her (Aerith) to descend from the sky, to quench the land, and the wings of darkness will be clipped at world's end, bringing about a gift everlasting --- the world is saved.

[@pureaura4608]

Well done perfectly explained my friend. This game this story it's so deep. And each character has it's own story and tragedy. Each character is or was good willed even genesis(who was always good by heart) and sephiroth who also was used by his own parents, poor sephiroth never had a family and lost his close frnds also. Crisis core is full of sadness and a story of sacrifice(zack and angeal) but ultimately leads to positivity and good result for the planet.

[@user-ko3sd9qj2h]

The last act is something Genesis made up, if im not wrong. And I believe it exclusively refers to himself, after Zack helped him regain his pride. He, like Zack, wishes to become a hero. And he'll return when the world needs him most. Which should be in the remake.

[@CopiumCentral1027]

Bro joined the loveless study group

[@renren47618]

Yet people all around the fandom says that Loveless it's just gibberish

[@lonancavendish2172]

I don't know why, but when I see Sephiroth with Angeal and Genesis... The way he acts... Somehow makes me really sad. As if... Even though he was quite a bit arrogant about his strength, I can't see as if he would mind have been surpassed, nor he went too overboard on those moments they went "training" for fun, only got carried away with Genesis and even so, he was stopped by Angeal, which Genesis didn't really accept. I might be wrong, but I think Sephiroth's fate was undeserved, even if needed. Sometimes I wonder what if things happened differently... Would Sephiroth have been a hero to save the world instead of destroying it?

[@ryanjohnson3622]

+Lonan Cavendish I think if things had been even slightly different it would have been Sephiroth and Zack fighting a Jenova powered Genesis at the reactor.

[@eriksigalraven8340]

+Lonan Cavendish he was doomed from the start, even his parents didnt give a shit about him, he was dehuminized, abandoned, no one cared about him, everyone was cold and harsh to him, even genesis didnt liked him

[@John_Smith.]

The point about Sephiroth is that the person he was essentially dies the moment he finds out about why he is what he is.

[@47thheaven34]

Sephiroth WAS a hero, before he found out what he truly was. He was looked up to by everyone, and was basically Shinra's poster boy. Cloud, Zack, and Genesis all joined SOLDIER to be like Sephiroth, a hero.

[@stamossarris7969]

it is so ironic yet so possible sephiroth the greatest soldier inspired so many young people like zack or cloud and yet his fortold fate was already sealed the inspiration of heros the one capable destroier of the world

[@stalker-je2on]

The song that plays on my funeral.

[@profjf]

You should have someone recit this at your funeral. Because it speaks on so many levels.

[@Tosh.O]

@@elitefdc2171 if he is i will recite it for him if its not too late, nothing shall forestall my return

[@imaginenate3207]

I'm obssessed with Genesis. I love his style. Fave FF Character lol

[@carlab2626]

Imagine Nate samee

[@patineteautomata7130]

kkkkkjjjj Me too

[@Vincent_hearts.u]

His cute! 😘😘😘

[@Vincent_hearts.u]

But cloud still my best waiful~ male character of FF

[@mkw8189]

Same here, yet it's really frustrating that there is a small group of fans who hate him for stupid reasons and then they act as if everyone else has the same feeling.

[@edwardramos4591]

"So it is written."-V from the Devil May Cry series.

[@TheMarc477]

This poem made Crisis core the best FF they have ever made!

[@AnimeBallsDeep]

beautiful

[@jesus123lozano]

Shell Dude for loveless xD

[@saitamaro6969]

Crisis Core is the best story ever to exist.

[@leaguestealer6693]

Its time to go baaaallss deeep~

[@mr.wowman1155]

Woah I didn’t know he commented here😂

[@ishikawaadachi]

Have you managed to bring freedom to Palestin3 yet, you a$$hole ?

[@PerfectlyFreedom]

After watching several times, I am now obsessed with this poetry.

[@revelesoid]

Infinite in mystery is the gift of the goddess We seek it thus, and take to the sky Ripples form on the water's surface The wandering soul knows no rest Act II There is no hate, only joy For you are beloved by the goddess Hero of the dawn, Healer of worlds Dreams of the morrow hath the shattered soul Pride is lost Wings stripped away, the end is nigh Act III My friend, do you fly away now? To a world that abhors you and I? All that awaits you is a somber morrow No matter where the winds may blow My friend, your desire Is the bringer of life, the gift of the goddess Even if the morrow is barren of promises, Nothing shall forestall my return. Act IV My friend, the fates are cruel There are no dreams, no honor remains The arrow has left the bow of the goddess My soul, corrupted by vengeance Hath endured torment, to find the end of the journey In my own salvation And your eternal slumber Legend shall speak Of sacrifice at world's end The wind sails over the water's surface Quietly, but surely Act V (made by Genesis) Even if the morrow is barren of promises, Nothing shall forestall my return. To become the dew that quenches the land To spare the sands, the seas, the skies I offer thee this silent sacrifice

[@LeonKennedy.1]

Genesis is my fav he's so handsome!

[@troublesjamesakatj4784]

These 4 are truly loved

[@cj4456]

That damn poem recited by his cool voice accompanied by that relaxing background music. It's so amazingggg!😍😍

[@crazy_sheep_person]

God, I could listen to Genesis for hours.

[@ETannerity]

I want him in the remake

[@kirara2516]

same here. We may never get an answer to what he was planning at the end of DoC, but I hope we will see him again.

[@carlab2626]

Me too they better include him

[@chinesecovidanalswabs4752]

Now that the story has shifted they might start adding crisis core segments into the sequels. Expect to see genesis, Angeal and Zack.

[@EVERYWHERE_MAN]

I still think genesis is underrated

[@jurilei7591]

It's 2020 and i still have a big fat crush on Genesis. I wish Square Enix create a remake for Crisis core and give us more details about the 3 1st class Soldiers.

[@kermitwithamustache3885]

Young Gackt is indeed a cutie

[@henryavila5345]

Genesis: Roses are red, violets are blue, the cells I need is only from you. Sephiroth: 👁️👄👁️

[@kermitwithamustache3885]

Sephiroth: bro... *roll credits**

[@reigato5117]

Came back here before seeing the actual play in FF7 rebirth.

[@AnimeJR9025]

What if at the final battle of crisis core when Genesis said loveless is reenacted final fantasy remake and rebirth and the next game is the reenactment of loveless.

[@InfinityCounter]

I shall recite this at my execution.

[@carlab2626]

U still alive bruh?

[@mohit5496]

~

[@youareuglybuti342]

@@erenvioli1239 dude he just wants to recite this if he gets executed

[@elizabest4246]

Baron of Explodo Kills dude, u okay?

[@youareuglybuti342]

@@elizabest4246 ...

[@williamjagkenny5977]

Only just rediscovered this from when I first played crisis core, and only now I realise how deep and insightful loveless actually was

[@joemdilan604]

When the war of beasts brings about the worlds end The goddess descends from the sky Wings of light and dark spread afar She guides us to bliss Her gift everlasting

[@adoryanXD]

I love this poem so much that i'm already acting like Genesis and reciting it every day!

[@YasinFPSuzu]

As a 12year old kid playing this beautiful game in bed on his psp.. goddamn the nostalgia is strong this loveless poem was beautiful for me back then and is still after more then 10years :‘) my favourite final fantasy because of that and i know there are better ones nowadays but i loved the cutscenes in crisis core. The immersion was just too strong.. and the end was also epic

[@glizzygobbler7141]

Yep 😪

[@pestushmb5957]

13 years later.... still here crying

[@krishnaveersinghshaktawat8433]

this makes me cry every fuckin time

[@kaimagnus5760]

I always thought this could describe Zack's journey in Shinra. Being the hero after he defeats Wutai and becomes Soldier 1st. The wanderer when he leaves shinra and the prisoner after shinra captures him. And his silent sacrifice to Areth and Cloud when he gives his life to protect them.

[@talesofville769]

i always took this poem as the Life of Genesis, Angeal and Sephiroth their the three characters of Loveless well that's what i've always thought

[@ChaZzerizeLP]

Ville Byron Thats exactly what ive thought too.

[@XenoflareBahamut]

Genesis: memorizes Loveless Also Genesis: still reads the book

[@CS-fe5yg]

Crisis core will go down in history as the greatest game ever. I knew! I knew how it would end, yet i still fought those soldiers for as long aa the game would let me..and i cried like a baby when Zack died😿 what an incredible story!!

[@kalonriva1637]

nah try persona 3

[@FoB952]

Crisis Core is the only game to make me cry at the end. The story so well told.

[@tonyvillegas5965]

Yea I don't cry for games, but this one, this one hit a spot somewhere I didn't realize it would

[@EdoItachiAnbu]

Oh man rest in piece my hero💐🙏... "huh...The price of freedom is steep. "

[@The_Lich_King420]

I recites this poem for my English class and I passed because of it

[@yokozama9451]

am still here

[@nrvnqsrs547thbeast]

I came here for Loveless by Genesis and left looking for the price of freedom

[@davesinsanestudio8072]

His return draws near.

[@alexisgibson1291]

Genesis will always be my favorite character.

[@One_Autumn_Leaf]

still love this poem :3 4 years later

[@AXELnara22]

Pride is lost, wings stripped away

[@eldenringpvpenthusiast1710]

I truly feel like elden ring got heavy inspiration from this

[@leugrytgriffin3588]

Settle down... Zack the Puppy.

[@pakjuaan]

I remember downloading this specific video on my psp and reciting loveless with it. And now, we're getting a crisis core remaster in a few months. Oh how time flies.

[@xXOpenYourHeart759Xx]

I ripped this videos audio and had it on my ipod all those years ago lmao

[@LobsterRei]

Lol i remember i had a homework in literature and we had to creat a poem and this poem would get a grade I copy pasted this and sent this to my teacher The poem is one of the top 3 highest graded poem of the class

[@billyzacharylll]

It reads like the five stages of grief.

[@kermitwithamustache3885]

Care to explain?

[@meguo_solz]

Villains are heroes in their own story

[@jerichomoya3250]

There is no hate only joy for you are beloved by the goddess.Hero of dawn healer of worlds hath the shattered soul.PRIDE IS LOST wing stripped away the end is nigh. My favorite

[@iamPyR]

I love the way he says "everlasting". :')

[@alittlesodier]

It's so moving.

[@garoxasmoking4642]

i hope they made dirge of cerberus & Crisis Core DLC in Final Fantasy VII remake.

[@nathanlara4435]

At world's end R.I.P Eric Smith my best friend ull always be my Zach

[@topi2209]

even if the morrow is barren with promises, nothin, shall forestall, my return - zack, in the ff7 remakke

[@Kira22558]

Alt title :Genesis read some Shakespeare fanfic and proceed to commit unforgivable acts

[@soraiko53]

"Hath endured torment, to find the end of the journey in my own salvation and your eternal slumber" Does it mean Genesis knew from the beginning that Zack is going to die?

[@eriksigalraven8340]

yes it means

[@eriksigalraven8340]

but most likely that he ment Angeal

[@soraiko53]

... i still don't like him >.

[@DakiSama]

Old voice >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> new voice

[@cstrife5305]

Indeed

[@kingbellmont9735]

So many memories. Even to this day.. this was my whole high school. This game brought joy, sorrow and even taught me a few things that I hold dear to me still. Honor. Even in the end. There's living legacies.

[@quack_a_doodle5922]

2:42 "To become the Dude that quenches the land" xD

[@nalec1]

"The three Friend" One is captured and fall in love with an ennemy. One flies away. The last one becomes a hero. The hero is Sephiroth. The one flying away is Angeal. The one captured is Genesis. (According to me) Zack Fair's destiny is a complicated puzzle of each destiny. For so much reasons although I can't find a place for Cloud. I still can't believe he gave up love and life to defend his friend Cloud.

[@unclefiend2138]

Angeal = hero. Sephiroth = captured bro. Genesis = da flying bro.

[@eriksigalraven8340]

cloud is love of zack

[@schnatzer486]

thats real friendship dude stronger than love..... stronger than everything that is what a friend let become a hero..... he is always there for you even if he have to die

[@cazamisteriosgta]

Grammar Nazi 1st Reichsleiter Nop

[@noctispendragon8046]

Ichida Suetsugu He is right i think , for Sephiroth at least .

[@joefloggg3257]

I have an idea In the next part of the Remake. You find pages of Loveless, and once you have all the pages you unlock a Genesis Boss fight

[@VoxAsteri]

I miss this so much, I miss Genesis, and the story of Crisis Core, so nostalgic

[@BigBear9157]

I don't mean to to be that person but 2021 and this still has me in tears every time! My favorite piece of music and a poem most beautiful!

[@Daniel_0115]

pure gold... I love this😍😍