Persona 5 - "Rivers in the Desert" (Cover by Sapphire & Master Andross)

Here’s my cover of Rivers in the Desert from Persona 5!
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Original Artist(s): Shoji Meguro ▫ Lyn ▫ Benjamin Franklin
Vocalist: Sapphire
Music: Master Andross (bit.ly/2rBCD3I)
t's now or it's never, and I've got to
Make my decision
This time it could be my moment
Is this a mirage or a chance to fulfill my mission?
A river in a dry land
The last ace in a lost hand
A heartbeat for a tin man
Oasis in a singed land
I'm keeping the balance, but I'm standing
On razor's edge now
Move quick or my life is over
One strike, just a feint, then ...
I'm outa his field of vision
Don't ask why I'm ready but I'm ready to
Strike him down now
A chance at a new start
There's no time for indecision
A river in a dry land
The last ace in a lost hand
When the hope of new beginnings burned our feet
Now we need it:
A heartbeat for a tin man
An oasis in a singed land
Remind us what we're here for:
Creating new life
Creating rivers in the desert
My heart is a furnace,
(It's) Hot as hell in my world of conflict
One goal is what keeps me going
Take back what I lost to ...
The bosses of greed and fear, yeah
Don't ask why I'm ready but I'm ready to take
Them down now
The time for a new start
Is constantly drawing nearer
A river in a dry land
The last ace in a lost hand
When the hope of new beginnings burned our feet
Now we need it:
A heartbeat for a tin man
An oasis in a singed land
Remind us what we're here for:
Creating new life
Creating rivers in the desert
When a cool drop of water's all I need
Gotta clear my head of anger and greed
A place to refresh heart and mind,
Can I find
Some time in
Rivers in a dry land
The last ace in a lost hand
When the hope of new beginnings burned our feet
Now we need it:
A heartbeat for a tin man
An oasis in a singed land
Remind us what we're here for:
Creating new life
Creating rivers in the desert
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[@Sapphberry]

Okay folks, Rivers in the Desert and Break in to Break out have been added to my persona album, The Velvet Lounge! Check the video description for links to music stores and streaming sites!

[@Somnus_FES]

cool

[@thexenosaiyan]

Looking cool Sapphire!

[@victorbanner7443]

FAAAAAANTASTIC!! I'll check it out!!

[@alexkuhn5188]

Sapphire personally I feel like this is probably the best cover of Rivers In The Desert for people who prefer a woman singing, I like Tsuko G’s cover just as much as yours, while yours is more relaxing his cover gets me more, awake is the best way to describe it.

[@ChrisWDow]

Best version on spotify hands down.

[@ProjectKaelan]

A RIVER IN A DRY LANDDDDDD

[@cuddlebug9699]

THE LAST ACE IN A LOST HAAAND

[@SmuggyLeaf]

DO THE MARIO SWING YOUR ARMS FROM SIDE TO SIDE

[@foxthor0528]

WHEN THE HOPE OF NEW BEGINNINGS BURNED OUR FEET

[@ammoniteg]

A HEARTBEAT FOR A TIIIIIIIIIIN MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN

[@foxthor0528]

Ammonite Gaming Duh you missed “NOW WE NEEED IT....”

[@pixelwanderer1962]

"Don't ask why I'm ready," *Proceeds to explain why they're ready*

[@Sentuyashi]

Every teacher ever

[@ShadowdaHedgie11]

Don't need to ask if they're ready if they're going to explain it themselves.

[@YoshizawaABC1180]

For real~ XD

[@nash42069]

Galaxy brain comment 🧠

[@Dumbsourplum]

Nah they just said they're ready, didn't say why

[@tobequitefranco]

*vivid flashback of having my ass handed to me by sassy twin children*

[@jester8851]

God, that fight was hell. I had to spend countless hours just to get the perfect counter Personas against them.

[@nicholasalmonte7691]

Yoshitsune

[@haydenbriggs4812]

Ikr I beat them on my 100000000000000th try

[@KikuraKun]

@@nicholasalmonte7691 But there is someone not using Yoshitsune as long as you know their pattern and able to reflect their attacks.

[@nicholasalmonte7691]

@@KikuraKun Good point! It just makes the fight way easier and I find it funny how they take so much damage from a few Hassou Tobis

[@TonyRedgrave]

"This isn't even my final form!" - Shido, apparently.

[@nabeelnitro6447]

Transforms into Yaldabaoth and a worse boss theme plays

[@aviantheassassin9103]

Eh, more "Nanomachines, son!"

[@RoxasRikuFusion]

Shido > Yaldabitch change my mind

[@tobiaslopez788]

@@RoxasRikuFusion cant disagree

[@affandi99]

"Cognitive Pscience, Son!" -Masayoshi Samael Shido

[@PercivalTime]

In the words of Akihiko Sanada: I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@ThineWenis]

Alysia McDade or as count Dooku would say, I’ve been looking forward to this

[@GexWoz07]

@@ThineWenis in the words of Goro Akechi: “This is what I’ve been waiting for!”

[@ThineWenis]

@@GexWoz07 ho ho.. so you’re approaching me?

[@rjplayz7490]

Sapphire why didn't you tell us you were a phantom theif, because you just stole our hearts with this cover.

[@ChiefMedicPururu]

LOL

[@mugensamurai]

Smooth dm slide.

[@aegisbyte4507]

i bet she thought ryuji told us with his megaphones

[@Justadude6784]

That cheese 🧀 dough

[@Agamer99]

@@Justadude6784 Yeah, that was extremely cheesy.

[@thebodaciouscobra3017]

*I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS*

[@finnsweeney406]

*YA SEE THAT SHINJI?!*

[@SquidSystem]

Shit, I literally can’t relent

[@connorbell7301]

*WAITING IS PART OF MY STRATEGY*

[@DavidMartinez-nu8ky]

*WOOF WOOF*

[@zooterscooter28]

*GET BACK HERE YOU SON OF A-*

[@saberwulf]

I never knew that I needed an english cover of a song already sung in english.

[@Sapphberry]

Hey everyone! The song was supposed to be up in music stores and streaming sites today but lol licensing delays 🤷🏾‍♀️ Hoping the song goes up by Tuesday at the latest or we gonna have some problems

[@JustShin11]

I hope so to. By the way,you rock.

[@otakudaikun]

So you buy the license to distribute the song? How do you go about that?

[@thecrimsonsorcerer]

Will you make covers for more persona 5 songs?

[@123luff]

Hi, is this going to be part of the velvet lounge or just a separate cover? Any updates on release now that Tuesday has passed?

[@henrychen310]

Your voice sounds almost exactly like the singer in persona 5

[@manwithlongnose2810]

This came out minutes after I beat Shido, impeccable timing!

[@komoz4616]

Oh I remember when I thought that was the last boss lol

[@gahdamn630]

I can’t believe Igor clapped shido

[@SFDeltaGaming]

This is the first time I've heard a cover so close to the original while also having its own flare. Great work!

[@derrickemerine1040]

Possibly the best sound track of all Persona games. I just really enjoyed P5s sound track.

[@Sapphberry]

Not really sure whats going on with solo licensing for this song so I think I’m gonna go ahead and just add this to The Velvet Lounge. Sorry folks, but you may not hear this song on music sites for at least a week!

[@BluJay13]

Dang, I've been checkin in daily. But nada. I respect the effort though. Hope its up eventually 😅👌

[@thekillergopher8755]

Thanks for creating such a good cover. I'm always excited when you release new covers or songs.

[@mekhisuniverse8986]

Can u do signs of love p4

[@123luff]

Is this still in licensing limbo, or are links just not available on youtube?

[@Sapphberry]

Andrew Luff still in licensing limbo... not sure why. i’ve decided to go through another distributor and add it to my persona album, The Velvet Lounge, so i should have an updated link by end of next week... supposedly.

[@reignknight6504]

I've been waiting for this ever since you posted it yesterday

[@anti-roxas850]

Is.... is that a P3 reference? 😂

[@reignknight6504]

@@anti-roxas850 maybe

[@xander2530]

*Did Ya See That Shinji!*

[@rodrigoriveraxd9954]

Yes

[@pro2firez]

I am thou, thou art I...Thou who art willing to perform all sacrilegious acts for thine own justice! Call upon my name, and release thy rage! Show the strength of thy will to ascertain all on thine own, though thou be chained to Hell itself!

[@PercivalTime]

You had be me mouthing along from "Sacrilegious acts"

[@7grandmac]

I am the pillager of twilight: Arsene!

[@yzgamer3147]

ok

[@christopherbravo1813]

okay, i didn't realize we were summoning demons in this game.

[@EurydiceGaming]

Indeed we are. We are calling demons now-

[@uncreative398]

Clicked to see if you'd sing the "desert" as "deasert or as "desert", stayed because it's a great cover

[@plasticlance9418]

This game? Amazing This cover? Perfect My heart? Stolen Hotel? Trivago

[@crowthewicked8344]

God... Damn it.

[@darkspiro6467]

AAAHHHHHH!!!!!

[@duoxy2903]

That meme never gets old lmao

[@refkirby3878]

Life? Will Change Rivers? In the desert

[@JordanII.]

Dead meme that was only funny the first 3 times i read it

[@HappyPotat]

*F O R R E A L ? !*

[@acgearsandarms1343]

I’m surprised how well your range fits with the song. It’s nearly a perfect match to the original.

[@angelicgalaxy4534]

Yep.

[@deanor8454]

This came up on my auto playlist in KZbin Music and I thought it was the original until I looked at my phone lol

[@hawksenpai120]

A year ago today (as I write), I made the toughest decision of my life in leaving an abusive and controling home, after so many years of just deaing with it. Ive playedP5 so many times and listenes to this song even more, but its never resonated more then it does now. Bless you, and im so happy to have heard this version.

[@louise8676]

This is... definitely the best Rivers in the Desert cover I've seen anywhere

[@DarthCasus]

I love this version so much more because I can actually understand it. 11/10 job, favorite by far.

[@StrangeCoincidence]

i've been on this song for like 3 days lmao

[@Bblade317]

汝は我、我は汝、汝はこのカバーを完ぺきに熟し、永久の力を得たり。 Very well done!

[@Vospader21]

Your voice is perfect for persona 5 songs.

[@xionnaoto7685]

I knew that the moment you started doing P5 song covers this song was going to bring out the best in your voice and my god I was right! You go Sapphire!!!

[@godot3652]

You stole my heart, that’s for sure. I hadn’t even realized you didn’t do a cover on this yet. This was something I didn’t know I needed.

[@koinokakeras]

I love your covers, especially the Persona ones, and this one's awesome as well, your voice really fits the song!! 💖

[@UltimateTS64]

So glad this song made it into Smash Ultimate, this is what I usually have playing in my battle arenas. The lyrics in all the Persona 5 songs are so smooth, they fit the aesthetic so well.

[@auria5018]

Same here hehehe

[@RaidenSnake17]

You are my favorite cover artist on KZbin! I get so happy when I see a notification saying you uploaded a new video! I’ve been pretty down lately but this puts a big smile on my face ❤️ Looking cool, Sapphire! 😼

[@Rustyhound-Cartoons]

Yeah, me too man. I get what you mean. I'm heartbroken over all the bad news going on recently. These great covers really eases that pain a great deal though

[@n543576]

Persona and Sapphire is NEVER going to get old, I can listen to these covers all day.

[@Shiverwar]

The SOUL in this is simply divine! Your voice carries each note so gracefully, Sapphire, and as said before, you have so much soul in your voice. Consider me a fan!

[@GalanOfTruth]

Every time I hear any music from persona 5 my current favorite music suddenly takes a back seat again. Some of the best music in gaming history and these covers are top tier amazing.

[@TheMornal]

Listening to this gave me some of the same feelings I had when I listened to the original for the first time. Really outstanding.

[@prescibee2478]

Your covers are so amazing. You manage to stay faithful to the originals, while adding your own style and your great voice!

[@viviana1738]

Your covers are always great. I can’t wait for more persona covers.

[@Montegoraon]

Best cover of this song I've heard yet. It seems like it's a really hard song too, requiring a wide vocal range.

[@legendaryzeno6977]

your voice is so well suited for this song oh my god this is amazing

[@coolKevinator2]

Been waiting on this one. Did not disappoint.

[@-Panna-]

Honestly, your voice fits this whole soundtrack so well. Just yes. 👌

[@RandomDuude]

Sapphire do you realize you just made the official version sound like a cover? 😳

[@drhaxan]

You're amazing and I love you. You're everything I ever asked for when looking for a cover of this song and honestly as much as I love the original versions of all the persona songs you have covered, but yours are so much better than all of them and I'm not even exaggerating. You need to sing for the future persona games!

[@angellara373]

This sounds amazing sapphire I'm very happy and glad your doing persona 5 music keep up the good work and looking forward for more song like this and many more!!!

[@Thecomedian1243]

As always awesome cover. I know this may sound weird but I love how your covers have a wide range of variety in terms of staying true to the original. Some covers feel more faithful while others seem to be new takes on the music. Keep up the awesome work Sapph!

[@kentamidorin]

I've definitely been waiting for this!

[@GrimReaper2516]

I've been waiting for this! [X] Attack [O] Relent

[@jphoenix9670]

X

[@chaosyeshua1137]

Okay! NOW! >:O

[@yukarii_11037]

Okay...everything's going according to plan.

[@Benjamin-hk6ir]

X IKUZO MINNA

[@avalzon4497]

[X] Break formation [O] All-Out-Attack I like where this is going

[@BeeDub57]

Wow, I can actually understand the lyrics in this version.

[@MovieMan1710]

I've been waiting for this cover since I first played P5. Can safely say my expectations were blown away.

[@rezahydra]

Thank Mr. Atma for why I’m here, and thank you for making such amazing covers, as well as your friends!

[@GalanOfTruth]

100% favorite cover I've heard, you're incredible.

[@Len-jk4zi]

Absolutely incredible. I got goose bumps listening.

[@anti-roxas850]

Getting into the Persona series, I always love coming to KZbin and hearing your covers of all my favorite songs. *KING CRAZY!!!!* 😁

[@lolzman999]

ANTI- ROXAS so glad more and more people are getting into this series especially now that royal is coming out

[@JayAreAitch]

Retendo most SMT fans play Persona anyway. The issue they have is with P5babbies who refuse to stop being P5babbies.

[@JayAreAitch]

Retendo That doesn't fit with what I said at all. I also don't think you know what "babbies" means here. Very few people have only played mainline.

[@JayAreAitch]

Retendo what? you're barely coherent.

[@JayAreAitch]

Retendo ?

[@guzhenn]

Loving the new channel/end card and the graphics are very pretty! Your voice is amazing, as always.

[@GO-dj4nd]

This cover is amazing. Thank you for sharing this with us ❤️

[@NanoGear]

YOU'VE COVERED THIS TOO!? I am beyond myself right now, I feel blessed with your content.

[@skullsmitten]

I'm so ready for this to be on Spotify, dude. you hit those chorus notes like nobody's business good luck with licensing delays! it's Tuesday now, so... hopefully...!

[@azrieldreamer]

This is the best and most hype song in Persona5! Your cover is amazing!

[@mugensamurai]

Your stuff just gets better and better over time. WHY ARE YOU NOT MORE FAMOUS?!!

[@kuukuusings9641]

Oh i needed this like rivers in the desert.

[@flowervagabond1101]

Sapphire thank you for answering my prayers!! it's every bit as good as I thought it would be!

[@SquidSystem]

These covers just make me wish I could hear these in game, they’re so incredible, I prefer them far over the originals, it’s nuts

[@mlwarrior9112]

*YEEEESSSSSS! THE BEST SONG IN P5 FOR ME!*

[@EXstormDragon]

I was waiting for this cover sense I heard the Beneath the Mask cover. Now I'm patiently waiting for the Life Will Change cover. Amazing job as always.

[@fogsmog9325]

The lyrics are always so epic, I’m always impressed with games music, great job!

[@flewis02]

I feel like persona and the world ends with you should fuse music so we can have more babies like this!

[@mgeezyosrs1817]

absolutely fantastic cover of an absolutely fantastic song thank you!

[@CarolineMakesMusic]

Splendid cover!!! I just can’t get enough of your voice!!!! 🎶💖🎶

[@Dr_Hill_726]

I dont know when or how I found your channel, but I'm glad I did. You're one of the few singers on KZbin who I think has a voice covers like this.

[@The_Gohan_of_Crunch]

This cover is outstanding!!!!! I love your voice!! You nailed it!

[@bestosensei]

this song stole my heart

[@TheCreepypro]

still one of sapphire's best to this day what a banger!

[@Yulises]

Great job on the P5 cover! Anyone else miss the P4 covers, the "Your Affection" cover stood out to me in particular and I'd like to see more like Signs of Love or Heartbeat, Heartbreak.

[@gwenedwards5109]

That and when the moon reaches to the sky (think that's the title) are my favourites, as I prefer the calmer songs from sapphire, but this one sounds very good too

[@MyLittlePaky]

@@gwenedwards5109 the title is When the moon's reaching out starts

[@asrafkhalid1231]

sapphire's cover memories of you (p3) n whims of fate's are insanely amazing too.

[@kbreezy2025]

When she sings Your Affection I imagine rise actually singing anyone else?

[@ArcRay20]

wished i found this cover when it first went up its so good!

[@SirStayingClassy]

My eyes shot open when I saw this in my sub box! Amazing! Great song and even better cover.

[@thegaminggod9826]

I just found your channel and I love your covers keep up the nice work.

[@alexkuhn5188]

I was watching a stream on Twitch that had song requests turned on and this cover came on. You impressed me so much that I came and checked out your channel and liked what I found!

[@Sapphberry]

thank you!

[@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial]

Had to come back to this one just to say this cover, among all her Persona covers, is the reason why Sapphire needs to be in the next official Persona 5 soundtrack (or Persona 6?)

[@StradShow]

Damn, your voice suits this song sooo well. Love it!

[@lionrence]

The vocals this amazing song deserves!!

[@cazumadvr2873]

I love this cover, sounds awesome! ❤️

[@Byakurenfan]

You have the right voice some covers that I've heard dont have same power needed for this song.

[@purple-sj2bt]

This is the best cover I’ve heard

[@shinonitta3455]

Your voice fits so well with this! Great cover! 👍

[@otenko28]

I love this too much. Thank you

[@randyanderson6923]

This is.. The Best Cover of "Rivers In The Desert" EVER... OF ALL TIME :) Like a Phantom Thief, Sapphire, you stole our hearts! :3

[@michaela.pempleton1128]

First cover on this channel I've heard, instant fan❤

[@ElusivePandaMan]

Simply amazing; splendid work yet again. You can really work those heart strings miss Sapphire

[@axcolleen]

Awesome cover! My favorite!

[@FrediTheGamer]

Oh its awesome

[@Grima-Fallen]

Looking good joker. Once again, another amazing cover was given to us.

[@tonaru7527]

fantastic!!!

[@metalmilitia89]

Found Scream ten minutes ago. Now I found this one! Holy smokes! This cover is amazing.

[@serenityskyeVT]

*”I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!”*

[@GenocidalOracle]

My favorite Persona5 song. This sounds great

[@juangabrielguzmanmonserrat4631]

I love that song

[@danielramos3586]

Your voice fits so well the music, I dare say your cover is even better than the original!!!

[@georgecalibur4172]

GOOD LOOKING SAPPHIRE! For real,good job!

[@finnsweeney406]

LOOKING COOL SAPPHIRE

[@KrisPawz]

Yes!

[@tenaciouscreator5787]

Not even a minute in and I love it!