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Let's discuss the Super Mario Odyssey main theme!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qgOeXbFQ9U

Like? Love?

There's some crazy love back story there with Pauline possibly singing on Peach's wedding.

Also, I see what you did there Nintendo on the second line (Don't you know it's time to raise our "sales")

Lyrics:

Here we go, off the rails,
Don't you know it's time to raise our sails?
It's freedom like you never knew!

Don't need bags, or a pass,
Say the word I'll be there in a flash!
You could say my hat is off to you!

Oh, we can zoom all the way to the moon, From this great wide wacky world!
Jump with me, grab coins with me, Oh yeah!

It's time to jump up in the air!
Jump up, don't be scared!
Just jump up and your cares will soar away!

And if the dark clouds start to swirl, Don't fear, don't shed a tear 'cuz, I'll be your One-Up Girl!

So let's all jump up super high!
High up in the sky!
There's no power-up like dancing!

You know that you're my Super Star,
No one else can take me this far!
I'm flipping the switch,
Get ready for this, Oh, let's do The Odyssey!

Odyssey, yes see (x7)
Odyssey, Odyssey!

Spin the wheel, take a chance,
Every journey starts a new romance,
A new world's calling out to you!

Take a turn, off the path,
Find a new addition to the cast,
You know that any captain needs a crew!
Take it in stride,
as you move side-to-side,
They're just different points of view!

Jump with me,
grab coins with me,
Oh yeah!
Come on and jump up in the air!
Jump without a care!
Jump up 'cuz you know that I'll be there!

And if you find you're short on joy,
Don't fret, just don't forget that,
You're still our One-Up Boy!

So go on, straighten out your cap,
Let your toes begin to tap,
This rhythm is a Power Shroom!

Don't forget, you're the Super Star,
No one else could make it this far!
Put a comb through that 'stache,
Now you've got panache!
Oh, oh, let's do The Odyssey!

It's time to jump up in the air!
Jump up, don't be scared!
Just jump up and your cares will soar away!
And if the dark clouds start to swirl,
Don't fear, don't shed a tear 'cuz,
I'll be your One-Up Girl!

Now listen all you boys and girls,
All around the world,
Don't be afraid to get up and move!
You know that we're all Super Stars,
We're the ones that made it this far!

Put a smile on that face,
There's no time to waste,
Oh, let's do The Odyssey!
 

Nickle

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When I heard the opening notes I thought it would be animu J-Pop, so it could be worse. Can't say that I'd want the game's soundtrack to have any more vocal songs like this.
 

Danny Dudekisser

I paid good money for this Dynex!
It's fucking amazing. Like, 3D World kinda started the push into more varied music for the series, and this just takes that to the next level in every way.
 

jwk94

Member
This reminds me of a song from the 20s (I think I got the right era). It's so playful and uplifting. I need a clearer version!
 

jb1234

Member
I thought it was absolutely awful lol

Ditto. Just completely out of place. Lines like "I'll be your One-Up Girl" make me cringe. I also wanted a different musical direction after 3D World already played around with this particular genre.
 

GSR

Member
It's fantastic. This sort of bombastic, joyful - almost like a tune from a musical - theme is just such a breath of fresh air musically and it fits what we've seen of Odyssey like a glove. I dearly wish more games would push their music like this.
 

Nicko

Member
Song is great! Wonder if it's hinting at some sort of love triangle between Mario, Peach, and Paulina...
 

jb1234

Member
I like everything else I've heard so far though, especially that main theme (from the reveal trailer).

https://youtu.be/sxqt_giPu6E

It sounds like they haven't recorded the music live yet (this is clearly synth) so it's going to be really awesome once that's done!
 

DylanEno

Member
First thought: cringey af. Can't believe they added lyrics to a Mario theme. Every subsequent listen: ...ok this is actually kind of amazing.

I love that Pauline is the one singing it. Cool way to bring the character back.
 

Nepenthe

Member
Old school swing/big band music is such a great fit for Mario's themes. This song is nothing but pure, unbridled joy and optimism. Love it. <3
 

Gaspard

Member
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