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Maruki’s trying to take away the sort of struggle that’s so core to their camaraderie, and the Phantom Thieves-through “I Believe”-wholly reject that worldview. These values are core to the Phantom Thieves, as they pulled each other through their shared hardships. The rest of the chorus plays out, championing teamwork and friendship. The strings flutter up to a major chord, while Inaizumi emphatically holds on the phrase, “I believe.” Her voice vibratos through the last syllable, like a powerful reflection of our heroes’ conviction. It almost sounds like something out of gospel music. Once we get to the chorus, everything opens up with a massively major-sounding vibe. “I Believe” starts with a heroic, optimistic melody led by the strings, but this is quickly followed by the opening guitar lick from “Life Will Change.” Even the lyrics in the second verse call back to that old song. “I Believe” takes motifs and thematic elements from “Life Will Change” and cranks it all up to 11, as if symbolizing how much our heroes have grown in the past year. It’s filled with hype and excitement, acting as the Phantom Thieves’ anthem. Normally, in most of the previous Palaces, the song “Life Will Change” plays during the final run to the boss. That’s where the song “I Believe” comes into play, and what a powerful track it is. A life without hardship has no meaning, and any challenge can be overcome with allies at your side. The Phantom Thieves, of course, disagree with Maruki’s vision of a perfect world. Instead, they must topple a man who’s trying to remove strife from the human experience. This time, their fight isn’t against some supernatural deity who preys on humanity’s lethargy and indifference. The Phantom Thieves, after defeating a literal god, come out of retirement to fight for humanity once more. It’s a grim plan born of good intentions, and you know what they say about the road to hell.

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He’s an earnest man who got hurt, but now he has the power to make sure other people never feel that sadness he once felt-even if it means taking away their free will and ambition. The dungeon’s theme, “Gentle Madman,” plays this haunting, sad, yet hopeful tune that embodies Maruki perfectly. When it comes to music, especially boss themes, the last Palace in Persona 5 Royal absolutely delivers. Where the music gets even more interesting, though, is when it starts coinciding with the story. It goes a long way to avoiding any song fatigue, and the variety keeps everything fresh. You’ll make your own advantage during the fight and grab victory before the enemy even notices.Īs simple as it sounds, having two battle themes play during different moments really improves the overall experience of a turn-based JRPG. You’re Joker, the leader of the Phantom Thieves. You may not have gained the upper hand before the fight, but that doesn’t matter. “Last Surprise” now only plays when a battle is initiated normally.

A swift victory involving an all-out attack is almost always guaranteed. “Take Over” plays any time you sneak up on an enemy, ensuring you go first. That’s fitting too, considering how the game uses these two battle themes. This song isn’t just about winning a fight-it’s about steamrolling some cannon fodder in style.

It’s as if these strings represent the Phantom Thieves’ spirit of rebellion. After the second chorus, you’ll also notice the strings go off and do their own thing, playing this syncopated countermelody that nearly steals the show.

The strings follow up with a countermelody that flirts with and responds to the horns. The guitar takes a backseat as the horns play a victorious phrase, coinciding with Inaizumi’s excellent vocals. Then the song blossoms into a huge chorus. These lyrics directly link to the story’s major beats, and in battle, they have this air of overwhelming confidence. We're gonna reveal the truth out to the public. Skeletons in your closet? Don't think so. You actually thought that you can get away with While also telling a story about the Phantom Thieves, this one sounds more brave and courageous, with a touch of arrogance.

In Persona 5 Royal, this song takes a cue from more typical JRPG battle themes. That all changes with “Take Over,” though. The approach differs from something like Final Fantasy VII Remake, which goes for bombastic, epic sounds to get your blood pumping. She coolly sings these lines over a groovy track with a funky bass guitar that doesn’t know when to stop. All these lyrics are brought to life by the wonderful talent of jazz and soul vocalist Lyn Inaizumi, who performs in the video above.