Should Zelda Songs Have Lyrics?

[Yoda's LSD Dealer]

A similar argument to voice-overs, should Zelda songs have lyrics? As in, a singer? I think that the orchestrated songs are great, but lyrics would add a whole new dimension to the series. A lot of you probably wondering how this would work, so I'm going to give you a quick example:

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This is a song from a game called Bastion, in which some of the songs had lyrics. They were amazing. This song, Zia's theme (Build a wall), portrayed the character, Zia, very well. It was also nominated for Spike's Video Game Song of the Year, along with another song from the same game, which had lyrics.

What do you guys have to say about this?

 

[guapo2003]

You know that's something I've really thought on as well. I believe that some or certain Zelda songs should have lyrics to them, and like you said to bring a whole new dimension to the series. I still don't think there should be voice acting, but definitely in songs would be a good idea.

 

[Trio the Punch]

Personally, I hate when video games have lyrics in their soundtracks. You know, beyond chanting in Latin. I also think it would sound especially out of place in a Zelda game considering there are no other speaking voices. Also, if I ever have to bear through another Crush 40 type situation I may just play all video games on mute forever.

 

[Karskjee]

i dont think it needs that. i mean music has always been a HUGE part of zelda and its more than good enough on its own, without lyrics. but i guess it wouldn't be a bad thing ether :/

 

[Yoda's LSD Dealer]

Personally, I hate when video games have lyrics in their soundtracks. You know, beyond chanting in Latin. I also think it would sound especially out of place in a Zelda game considering there are no other speaking voices. Also, if I ever have to bear through another Crush 40 type situation I may just play all video games on mute forever.

Thing is, Nintendo has the budget to get great songs with lyrics. Sure, it would take a while to get used to, but it would be well worth it. The songs from Bastion were fun and unique, and I'd love to see this in the Zelda series.

 

[MAZZ0Murder]

A few of them have sounded good with what sounded like lyrics, like the title screen of TP, or the E3 Zelda orchestra song. Not all of them would work though...

 

[Mivfs]

Sure a couple of songs with lyrics in them would be fine. I like that idea and it would be a nice thing to add.

 

[Groose]

I don't think they would really fit for Zelda.

 

[SHUGENABOUF]

IMO i dont think it would fit the franchise seen as you dont hear any other voices in the game and i think the addition of vocals in the music would cause the music to be less simplistic and it wont really be as nice of background to hear as you play the game compared to just instrumental.

 

[SuperMetroid]

Thing is, Nintendo has the budget to get great songs with lyrics. Sure, it would take a while to get used to, but it would be well worth it. The songs from Bastion were fun and unique, and I'd love to see this in the Zelda series.

Nintendo also has the budget for great voice acting. Yet Zelda stays without it for 25+ years.

Bastion is also not Zelda. In fact, the format of the game is completely different to anything Zelda has seen. The game's highpoint is the narration, which includes a spoken language, which Zelda doesn't have.

 

[Clananik]

I dont think they should add lyrics simply because i dont think it will work. I like to listen to just the orchestra without lyrics. I liked it when Zelda sang in SS and i'd be up for a full version of that but no more :3

 

[Dragonfly]

The songs in Zelda games are such a huge part of the atmosphere, if there were lyrics people would start to concentrate on them and some of that special/epic/mystical atmosphere would get lost, I guess.
Maybe a few minor songs would be nice with lyrics, but in my opinion the main themes should always be without them. :nod:

 

[Yoda's LSD Dealer]

The songs in Zelda games are such a huge part of the atmosphere, if there were lyrics people would start to concentrate on them and some of that special/epic/mystical atmosphere would get lost, I guess.
Maybe a few minor songs would be nice with lyrics, but in my opinion the main themes should always be without them. :nod:

I agree, I can't imagine the Song of Storms with lyrics, but I was thinking more of the themes of the characters and such.

 

[VikzeLink]

Just no.... NO NO NO NO!!!!!! Lyrics in Zelda are not good! It should be as it is, lyrics would just make it complicated!

 

[jbkarate9]

Yeah lyrics are a very very bad idea...