MLP Music Demos
My Past Is Not Today (Studio Instrumental)
updated
Subtitle: Studio Instrumental
Original Name: TrueOriginal5.1_Instrumental.wav
Key: A major
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Lyrics:
Always first place, never second best
Only high stakes, we aim to impress
And there's no room for mistakes
Yeah, we're flawless everyday, 'cause
We're all about perfection
Projecting that pure reflection
Exceeding your expectations
(Yeah)
Be the true, true, true original
Dare to be what you are meant to be
Working hard, that's our thing
All this way, we're perfect, perfectly true
True, true original
True, true original
True, true original
We're perfect, perfectly true
Oh-oh, true original
Oh, oh, hey, hey
(We're perfect, perfectly true)
True original
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
But it's not about perfection
Set off in your own direction
Shake off the expectations
You're the true, true, true original
Dare to be who you are meant to be
Free yourself, do your thing
All your way, you're perfect, imperfectly you
True, true original
True, true original
True, true original
You're perfect, imperfectly you!
Subtitle: Demo 1
Original Name: True Original Post Crush - Lyric Changes
Key: A major
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Differences with the final song:
- Same as original, except with some differences in the "Oh-oh, true original" section (where it mirrors Demo 1).
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Lyrics:
Always first place, never second best
Only high stakes, we aim to impress
And there's no room for mistakes
Yeah, we're flawless everyday, 'cause
We're all about perfection
Projecting that pure reflection
Exceeding your expectations
(Yeah)
Be the true, true, true original
Dare to be what you are meant to be
Working hard, that's our thing
All this way, we're perfect, perfectly true
True, true original
True, true original
True, true original
We're perfect, perfectly true
Oh-oh, true original
Oh, oh, hey, hey
(We're perfect, perfectly true)
True original
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
But it's not about perfection
Set off in your own direction
Shake off the expectations
You're the true, true, true original
Dare to be who you are meant to be
Free yourself, do your thing
All your way, you're perfect, imperfectly you
True, true original
True, true original
True, true original
You're perfect, imperfectly you!
Subtitle: Demo 1
Original Name: True Original - Post Crush
Key: A major
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Differences with the final song:
- Lyrics are quite different (especially in the first couple of verses), as is the instrumental.
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Lyrics:
[Only] first place, never second best
[So much pressure, trying] to impress
And there's no room for mistakes
[Is gotta be another way, but]?
[It's not] about perfection
[Set off in your own direction]
[Shake off the] expectations
(Yeah)
[You're] the true, true, true original
Dare to be [who] you are meant to be
[Free yourself], [do your] thing
All [your] way, [you're] perfect, [imperfectly you]
True, true original
True, true original
True, true original
[You're] perfect, [imperfectly you]
Oh-oh, true original
Oh, oh, hey, hey
(You're perfect, imperfectly you)
True original
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
[Hey-ey-ey]
But it's not about perfection
Set off in your own direction
Shake off the expectations
You're the true, true, true original
Dare to be who you are meant to be
Free yourself, do your thing
All your way, you're perfect, imperfectly you
True, true original
True, true original
True, true original
You're perfect, imperfectly you!
Subtitle: Stdio Instrumental / Extended
Original Name: AllGood_5.1_Instrumental.wav
Key: A flat major
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Lyrics:
Get in the groove
You bring your dancing shoes
I'll bring the attitude
You bring the crew so we can move
Light up the floor
Turn up the bass
Yeah, let me see that smile on your face
Come on and go with the flow
Gonna steal the show, yeah
Let me show you how it goes
Sunset Shimmer: Repeat after me!
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
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(Hey!)
Throw your hands up higher
Turn up the amplifier
Watch me, I'm on fire, fire
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
(guitar solo)
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
(Hey!)
Throw your hands up higher
Turn up the amplifier
Watch me, I'm on fire, fire
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
Subtitle: Demo 2 / Extended
Original Name: All Good - Intro Change - Approved Jan 24, 2018
Key: A flat major
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Differences with the final song:
- Same as original, but with a different intro (hence the file name).
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Lyrics:
Get in the groove
You bring your dancing shoes
I'll bring the attitude
You bring the crew so we can move
Light up the floor
Turn up the bass
Yeah, let me see that smile on your face
Come on and go with the flow
Gonna steal the show, yeah
Let me show you how it goes
Sunset Shimmer: Repeat after me!
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
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(Hey!)
Throw your hands up higher
Turn up the amplifier
Watch me, I'm on fire, fire
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
(guitar solo)
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
(Hey!)
Throw your hands up higher
Turn up the amplifier
Watch me, I'm on fire, fire
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
Subtitle: Demo 1 / Extended
Original Name: AllGood_soundREV_V1
Key: A flat major
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Differences with the final song:
- Minor lyrical changes.
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Lyrics:
Get in the groove
You bring your dancing shoes
I'll bring [that] attitude
You bring the crew so we can move
Light up the floor
Turn up the bass
Yeah, let me see that smile on your face
Come on and go with the flow
Gonna steal the show, yeah
Let me show you how it goes
Sunset Shimmer: Repeat after me!
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
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(Hey!)
Throw your hands up higher
Turn up the amplifier
Watch me, I'm on fire, fire
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
(guitar solo)
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
(Hey!)
Throw your hands up higher
Turn up the amplifier
Watch me, I'm on fire, fire
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
Subtitle: Studio Instrumental
Original Name: AllGood_Cutdown_5.1_Instrumental.wav.wav
Key: A flat major
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Studio instrumental for the shortened version of the song that was released.
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Lyrics:
Get in the groove
You bring your dancing shoes
I'll bring the attitude
You bring the crew so we can move
Light up the floor
Turn up the bass
Yeah, let me see that smile on your face
Come on and go with the flow
Gonna steal the show, yeah
Let me show you how it goes
Sunset Shimmer: Repeat after me!
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
Subtitle: Shortened Demo 2
Original Name: AllGood_Cutdown_soundREV_V2
Key: A flat major
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Differences with the final song:
- Same as original, but with a different intro.
Lyrics:
Get in the groove
You bring your dancing shoes
I'll bring the attitude
You bring the crew so we can move
Light up the floor
Turn up the bass
Yeah, let me see that smile on your face
Come on and go with the flow
Gonna steal the show, yeah
Let me show you how it goes
Sunset Shimmer: Repeat after me!
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
Subtitle: Shortened Demo 1
Original Name: All Good (Rainbooms song) Mix1 - APPROVED
Key: A flat major
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META: Life's been busy - scheduled uploads for a bit, to avoid another content drought.
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Differences with the final song:
- A different part of the song is used.
Lyrics:
Sunset Shimmer: Repeat after me!
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
(Hey!)
Throw your hands up higher
Turn up the amplifier
Watch me, I'm on fire, fire
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
(guitar solo)
Subtitle: Extended
Original Name: All Good (Rainbooms song) Mix1 - APPROVED
Key: A flat major
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Lyrics:
Get in the groove
You bring your dancing shoes
I'll bring the attitude
You bring the crew so we can move
Light up the floor
Turn up the bass
Yeah, let me see that smile on your face
Come on and go with the flow
Gonna steal the show, yeah
Let me show you how it goes
Sunset Shimmer: Repeat after me!
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
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(Hey!)
Throw your hands up higher
Turn up the amplifier
Watch me, I'm on fire, fire
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
(guitar solo)
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
(Hey!)
Throw your hands up higher
Turn up the amplifier
Watch me, I'm on fire, fire
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good
I feel abso-absolutely amazing
Subtitle: Demo 3
Original Name: MLPEG Photobooth v03 Pony Mix v01 - Instrumental.wav
Key: A major
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Subtitle: Demo 3
Original Name: MLPEG Photobooth v03 - 2MIX.wav
Key: A major
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Differences with the final song:
- None.
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Lyrics:
Same as original.
Subtitle: Demo 2
Original Name: MLPEG Photobooth v02 WIP - 2MIX.wav
Key: A major
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Differences with the final song:
- The same as Demo 1, but using the new/final chorus instead of the "selfies with friends" thing.
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Lyrics:
[You see us, think you know us]
[Our] perfect happy [pics]
[I bet you, could show us]
[You know the same old tricks
[Don't lose sight of what's important]
# The people who you love
[When emotions get confusing]
[It's] because of
[Not hanging out together]
[Those feelings of whatever]
[No we can't ever let this
Break us up forever]
Side by side on this adventure
Our friendship will never, ever end
Side by side, besties forever
We know that it's more than just a trend
'Cause it's you
And me
This is how it should be
The whole world stands before you
Full of things to see
Pay attention or you'll miss it
Life's best is always free
Don't lose sight of what's important
Give more than you can take
There's so much to strive for
So many friendships you can make
All those likes can't measure
The fun we have together
When we're in the moment
Everything is better
Side by side on this adventure
Our friendship will never, ever end
Side by side, besties forever
We know that it's more than just a trend
#
Subtitle: Demo 1
Original Name: MLPEG Photobooth v01 - 2MIX.wav
Key: A major
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The lyrics to this one are definitely... interesting.
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Differences with the final song:
- The lyrics are entirely different in the majority of the song.
- The melody of the chorus is different.
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Lyrics:
[You see us, think you know us]
[Our] perfect happy [pics]
[I bet you, could show us]
[You know the same old tricks
[Don't lose sight of what's important]
# The people who you love
[When your filter gets too blurry]
[It's] because of
[Not hanging out together]
[Those feelings of whatever]
[No we can't ever let this
Break us up forever]
[Selfies with friends
That happy feeling you feel
When you know that it's real
Selfies with friends
All the pictures we take
There's so much more at stake]
'Cause it's you
And me
This is how it should be
The whole world stands before you
Full of things to see
[Unplug or] you [might] miss it
Life's best is always free
Don't lose sight of what's important
Give more than you can take
There's so much to strive for
So many friendships you can make
All those likes can't measure
The fun we have together
When we're in the moment
Everything is better
[Selfies with friends
That happy feeling you feel
When you know that it's real
Selfies with friends
All the pictures we take
There's so much more at stake]
#
Subtitle: Extended
Original Name: MLPEG Invisible v03.2 - IINSTRUMENTAL.wav
Key: A minor
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META: Whoops. Built a backlog this time, so hopefully no more unannounced hiatus.
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Subtitle: Extended
Original Name: MLPEG Invisible v03.2 Stereo Ref Mix
Key: A minor
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META: Sorry for the radio silence - life's been busy.
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Lyrics:
You don't see me fitting in
I'm sitting here alone
Right beside my shadow
Always on my own
If I could share my wildest dreams
Maybe they would see
I'm more than just a wallflower
There's so much more to me
I'm invisible, invisible
A droplet in the mist
Invisible, invisible
It's like I don't exist
Right beneath my picture
This is what you'll read (Oh-oh)
A laundry list of nothings
Not likely to succeed (Oh-oh)
A yearbook with blank pages
That no one wants to sign
A memory forgotten
Until the end of time
(Extended portion begins here)
I'm invisible, invisible
A star fading at dawn
Invisible, invisible
Won't be long before I'm gone
Won't be long before I'm gone
Subtitle: Demo 2 / Extended
Original Name: MLPEG Invisible v03.1 - 2MIX - Full Demo Revised
Key: A minor
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Differences with the final song:
- Same lyrical changes as Demo 1. Different instrumental.
- Lyrics are almost the same, except for the omission of some echos and a couple of single-word changes.
- Like the piano demo, this is the full version of the song (with the last repeat of the chorus being cut for time in the final version).
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Lyrics:
You don't see me fitting in
I'm sitting here alone
Right beside my shadow
Always on my own
If I could share my wildest dreams
Maybe they would see
I'm more than just a wallflower
There's so much more to me
[But] I'm invisible, invisible
A droplet in the mist
Invisible, invisible
It's like I don't exist
Right beneath my picture
This is what you'll read (#)
A laundry list of nothings
Not likely to succeed (#)
A yearbook with blank pages
That no one wants to sign
A memory forgotten
Until the end of time
['Cause] I'm invisible, invisible
A star fading at dawn
Invisible, invisible
Won't be long before I'm gone
Won't be long before I'm gone
Subtitle: Demo 1 / Extended
Original Name: MLPEG Invisible v03 - 2MIX - Full Demo.wav
Key: A minor
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No comments on this track.
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Differences with the final song:
- Lyrics are almost the same, except for the omission of some echos and a couple of single-word changes.
- Like the piano demo, this is the full version of the song (with the last repeat of the chorus being cut for time in the final version).
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Lyrics:
You don't see me fitting in
I'm sitting here alone
Right beside my shadow
Always on my own
If I could share my wildest dreams
Maybe they would see
I'm more than just a wallflower
There's so much more to me
[But] I'm invisible, invisible
A droplet in the mist
Invisible, invisible
It's like I don't exist
Right beneath my picture
This is what you'll read (#)
A laundry list of nothings
Not likely to succeed (#)
A yearbook with blank pages
That no one wants to sign
A memory forgotten
Until the end of time
['Cause] I'm invisible, invisible
A star fading at dawn
Invisible, invisible
Won't be long before I'm gone
Won't be long before I'm gone
Subtitle: Piano Demo / Extended
Original Name: MLPEG Invisible v01 PIANO DEMO - Main Out.wav
Key: C major / A minor
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One of the more interesting demos! The genre of the song is pretty much entirely different, despite the lyrics being pretty much the same.
A short "beep" sound that was in the first second of the original audio has been edited out.
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Differences with the final song:
- There are a lot more parts where a major key is used. The melody is generally the same, but the background music changes the context of the song.
- Longer outro.
- Lyrics are almost the same, except for the omission of some echos and a couple of single-word changes.
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Lyrics:
You don't see me fitting in
I'm sitting here alone
Right beside my shadow
Always on my own
If I could share my wildest dreams
Maybe they would see
I'm more than just a wallflower
There's so much more to me
[But] I'm invisible, invisible
A droplet in the mist
Invisible, invisible
It's like I don't exist
Right beneath my picture
This is what you'll read (#)
A laundry list of nothings
Not likely to succeed (#)
A yearbook with blank pages
That no one wants to sign
A memory forgotten
Until the end of time
['Cause] I'm invisible, invisible
A star fading at dawn
Invisible, invisible
Won't be long before I'm gone
[Invisible, invisible]
Won't be long before I'm gone
Subtitle: Studio Instrumental
Original Name: MLPEG_045_We've_Come_So_Far_STEREO INST.wav
Key: D major
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Subtitle: Demo
Original Name: EG403 We've Come So Far FULL DEMO R7
Key: D major
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Differences with the final song:
- None?
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Lyrics: Same as original.
Subtitle: Piano Demo
Original Name: EG403 We've Come So Far PIANO DEMO R3
Key: D major
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Differences with the final song:
- Minimal. Lyrics are the same as final, except with omission of "ah-ah-ah" from the beginning of the song.
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Lyrics:
#
Back in the day, I used to walk these halls
Acting tough, but all alone
I needed a friend to lend me a helping hand
I couldn't do it on my own
We've come so far together
Got memories to treasure
I look at you, stories come back to life
And if I need reminding
I know where I can find you
In these pages, you'll last forever
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Ah, ah-ah
Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ahhhh
Remember when I, I lost the crown
You didn't leave me out in the rain
We still had songs to sing, magic transforming
Special in every way
The gems chose us by name
We've come so far together
Got memories to treasure
I look at you, stories come back to life
And if I need reminding
I know where I can find you
In these pages, you'll last forever
Forever, forever
Subtitle: Studio Instrumental
Original Name: 15 EGTV 1 Dance Magic INST STEM R2.wav
Key: B flat major
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Subtitle: Demo
Original Name: EQG SPE Dance Magic_full demo
Key: B flat major
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Differences with the final song:
- A few lyrical changes, most notably in the second-last verse ("'til you drop" instead of "nonstop", "your" instead of "our").
- The additional "Hey!" voices are in this version of the song - in fact, there are more of them than in the final version of the song (in the second-last verse).
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Lyrics:
I feel it stirrin' deep down inside my soul
The rhythm's taking hold, and it's about to roll
A million sparkles falling across the floor
So, DJ, give it more, it's what we're looking for
Dance the night away
All our friends right by our side
It doesn't matter what style you bring
We're about to go on that ride (Hey!)
It's dance magic, once you have it
Let your body move, step into the music
It's dance magic, and it's electric
Let your body move to the music
(rap)
Doesn't matter what style you got
Just keep dancin' on that spot
Your friends like you for who you are
Dance queen, on the scene, superstar!
Crystal Prep, you got the moves
Rainboom bringin' [in] all the grooves
Put it together and make it fit
Crystal Rainbooms, dance magic
(rap end)
Dance the night away
All our friends right by our side
It doesn't matter what style you bring
We're about to go on that ride (Hey!)
It's dance magic, once you have it
Let your body move, step into the music
It's dance magic, and it's electric
Let your body move to the music
Crystal Rainbooms got a style that's all [your] own [(Hey!)]
Dancin' ['til you drop], body movin' in the zone [(Hey!)]
Bring whatever style you got
'Cause the party is goin' off [(Hey!)]
It's dance magic, and it's electric
Let your body move to the music
Subtitle: Piano Demo
Original Name: EQG SPE Dance Magic_piano demo
Key: B flat major
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And we're back! Next up will be the songs from the various Equestria Girls television specials (Dance Magic, Forgotten Friendship, Spring Breakdown, Sunset's Backstage Pass), followed by those from Season 2 of the digital series.
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Differences with the final song:
- Some small changes with additional voices during the song (no ("Hey!") after "about to go on that ride").
- A few lyrical changes, most notably in the second-last verse ("'til you drop" instead of "nonstop", "your" instead of "our").
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Lyrics:
I feel it stirrin' deep down inside my soul
The rhythm's taking hold, and it's about to roll
A million sparkles falling across the floor
So, DJ, give it more, it's what we're looking for
Dance the night away
All our friends right by our side
It doesn't matter what style you bring
We're about to go on that ride (#)
It's dance magic, once you have it
Let your body move, step into the music
It's dance magic, and it's electric
Let your body move to the music
(rap)
Doesn't matter what style you got
Just keep dancin' on that spot
Your friends like you for who you are
Dance queen, on the scene, superstar!
Crystal Prep, you got the moves
Rainboom bringin' [in] all the grooves
Put it together and make it fit
Crystal Rainbooms, dance magic
(rap end)
Dance the night away
All our friends right by our side
It doesn't matter what style you bring
We're about to go on that ride (#)
It's dance magic, once you have it
Let your body move, step into the music
It's dance magic, and it's electric
Let your body move to the music
Crystal Rainbooms got a style that's all [your] own [(Hey!)]
Dancin' ['til you drop], body movin' in the zone [(Hey!)]
Bring whatever style you got
'Cause the party is goin' off
It's dance magic, and it's electric
Let your body move to the music
Subtitle: Studio Instrumental
Original Name: MLP824 Can't Be a Dragon Here_STEREO INST.wav
Episode: S08E24 "Father Knows Beast"
Key: A flat major
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That's about it for Season 8! Next tracks will be from the Equestria Girls animated specials, followed by Season 2 of its digital shorts.
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Subtitle: Demo
Original Name: MLP824 Can't Be a Dragon Here_FULL DEMO
Episode: S08E24 "Father Knows Beast"
Key: A flat major
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Differences with the final song:
Same changes as piano demo.
- Very slight dialogue changes, most notably with the exchange at the end between Spike and Sludge.
- Slight lyrical changes, such as with "to de-ponify you" instead of "deponifying".
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Lyrics:
Sludge: Spike, I'm gonna teach you a thing or two about being a dragon. So, listen up # boy, because I'm only gonna say this once.
Look at this castle where you live
Spike: It's pretty sweet, right?
You can't be a dragon here
Spike: Uh, I can't?
Look at these books up on the wall
Spike: Hey, I just finished organizing those!
This treasure pile's not right, I fear
Sludge: Trust me, I got you covered here. You see all this soft pony stuff you're surrounded with? This has got to be the first thing to go.
Nothin' 'bout this place says "dragon den", there's too much fluff
All these fancy robes, tossed in a pile
Take those goblets, dishes, is that gold? Still not enough!
[To de-ponify you] might just take a while
Sure, this place is grandiose
But to a dragon, it's just gross
Time we make the lot all disappear
Reality you need a dose
To all these ponies, you're too close
You just can't be a dragon here
Sludge: Good job, my boy! But this is still just the beginning!
Each and every dragon has a swagger all [its] own
Watch and I'll show you what I mean
You can't move like this with so much stuff to weigh you down
A dragon always keeps it lean
Sludge: Lose this! This! Oh, this is nice!
Your life['s too] soft, your scales are coiffed
These pillows, beds, and sheets are washed
A delight, but it's just not right what's underneath
Every dragon must be free
Look at you, then look at me
Since when do dragons brush their teeth?
Sludge: Ha! Please!
Sure, this place is grandiose
But to a dragon, it's just gross
Time we make the lot all disappear
#
Just grab it all and give to me
After that, then you'll be free
You just can't be a dragon heeeeere!
Spike: Ha! You're right! I feel better already!
Sludge: See? What did I tell you? You're very lucky that [you('ve) got me]. Now, go [find] some more.
Spike: You got it! I'm gonna go get you all the cushy pony [things you've ever seen!]... Dad.
Sludge: Great! [Now] go get 'em... son!
'Cause this dragon just can't wait to live here
(sinister laughter)
Subtitle: Piano Demo
Original Name: MLP824 Just Can't Be a Dragon Here PIANO DEMO
Episode: S08E24 "Father Knows Beast"
Key: A flat major
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No comments on this track.
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Differences with the final song:
- Very slight dialogue changes, most notably with the exchange at the end between Spike and Sludge.
- Slight lyrical changes, such as with "to de-ponify you" instead of "deponifying".
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Lyrics:
Sludge: Spike, I'm gonna teach you a thing or two about being a dragon. So, listen up # boy, because I'm only gonna say this once.
Look at this castle where you live
Spike: It's pretty sweet, right?
You can't be a dragon here
Spike: Uh, I can't?
Look at these books up on the wall
Spike: Hey, I just finished organizing those!
This treasure pile's not right, I fear
Sludge: Trust me, I got you covered here. You see all this soft pony stuff you're surrounded with? This has got to be the first thing to go.
Nothin' 'bout this place says "dragon den", there's too much fluff
All these fancy robes, tossed in a pile
Take those goblets, dishes, is that gold? Still not enough!
[To de-ponify you] might just take a while
Sure, this place is grandiose
But to a dragon, it's just gross
Time we make the lot all disappear
Reality you need a dose
To all these ponies, you're too close
You just can't be a dragon here
Sludge: Good job, my boy! But this is still just the beginning!
Each and every dragon has a swagger all [its] own
Watch and I'll show you what I mean
You can't move like this with so much stuff to weigh you down
A dragon always keeps it lean
Sludge: Lose this! This! Oh, this is nice!
Your life['s too] soft, your scales are coiffed
These pillows, beds, and sheets are washed
A delight, but it's just not right what's underneath
Every dragon must be free
Look at you, then look at me
Since when do dragons brush their teeth?
Sludge: Ha! Please!
Sure, this place is grandiose
But to a dragon, it's just gross
Time we make the lot all disappear
#
Just grab it all and give to me
After that, then you'll be free
You just can't be a dragon heeeeere!
Spike: Ha! You're right! I feel better already!
Sludge: See? What did I tell you? You're very lucky that [you('ve) got me]. Now, go [find] some more.
Spike: You got it! I'm gonna go get you all the cushy pony [things you've ever seen!]... Dad.
Sludge: Great! [Now] go get 'em... son!
'Cause this dragon just can't wait to live here
(sinister laughter)
Subtitle: Studio Instrumental
Original Name: MLP823 A Kirin Tale Reprise_STEREO INST.wav
Episode: S08E23 "Sounds of Silence"
Key: F major, G major
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Final track for this song.
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Subtitle: Studio Instrumental
Original Name: MLP823 A Kirin Tale V2_INST R2.wav
Episode: S08E23 "Sounds of Silence"
Key: F major
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Unfortunately, the 'deliverable' versions of this track (which are normally where the instrumental is from) does not omit Autumn Blaze's Phantom of the Opera dialogue, so the version in the recording session is the next best thing (and would likely not be here had this song/character not been guest-voiced, so it's also kind of fortunate). I'm pretty sure this is the final version of the song, but if you're able to discern a difference, let me know and I'll upload the deliverable version too.
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Subtitle: Demo Instrumental
Original Name: Four files combined -
MLP823 A Kirin Tale V2 LEAD PIANO.wav
MLP823 A Kirin Tale V2 HARM 1 PIANO.wav
MLP823 A Kirin Tale V2 HARM 2 PIANO.wav
MLP823 A Kirin Tale V2_INST R2
Episode: S08E23 "Sounds of Silence"
Key: F major
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A reconstruction of a 'piano guide' track based on files from the song recording session.
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Subtitle: Temporary Final
Original Name: MLP823 V2 A Kirin Tale_TEMP FINAL VOCAL.wav and MLP823 A Kirin Tale V2_INST R2.wav
Episode: S08E23 "Sounds of Silence"
Key: F major
---
A bit of a weird track: The "temp final vocal" file was found in the files presumably used for the recording session of the song (which is normally not preserved / found in the files).
META: A backlog has been built, so uploads should be a bit less sporadic for a bit.
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Differences with the final song:
Some changes are shared with Demo 2.
- This version is a lot closer to the final, only keeping the small dialogue change during Autumn Blaze's line about rhyming.
- For whatever reason, the final instance of the chorus says "light up your sky" instead of "light up the sky".
- The opening lines (I'd rather sing / La-la-la-la-la) are omitted.
- Most lines of dialogue within the song are sung slightly differently, so they must have been re-recorded for the final version.
- Some lines are sung slightly differently, though this can partially be attributed to the harmonies being missing from this track.
- Some lines are slightly out of time, though this was a quick combination of two tracks and it could probably be perfected with a bit more effort.
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Lyrics:
#
The Kirin used to speak and sing
We weren't always quiet
We told stories and funny jokes
My stand-up was a riot
But then one day, a fight broke out
And hurtful words were said
Flaring tempers were inflamed
Destruction quickly spread
And flaming bred from head to head
It even burnt our... bread
Sorry, I forgot how much I love rhyming. Where was I? Oh! #
My happy village lay in ruins
Relationships got worse
Spoiler alert: we quickly learned
That words could be a curse
"No more talking," yelled our leader
The last thing said aloud
Into the Stream of Silence
We stepped as a crowd
The water cooled emotions
And peace was soon restored
But with no way to speak my thoughts
I got super... bored
Seriously, there [is] only so long that Sudoku can keep you entertained!*
'Cause rainbows won't light up the sky
Unless you let it rain
And shiny apples sometimes come with worms
No, you can't give up your laughter
'Cause you're scared of a little pain
It's a lesson that the Kirin never learned
I was stuck in silent prison
With the voices in my head
'Til I tripped over my salvation
In a helpful flowerbed
I found a cure to clear my pipes
And I became quite chatty
With years and years of stored-up words
I drove my village batty
They didn't like my jokes and songs
And daily dose of news
The plays I wrote, the speeches spoke
Variety revues
Or the story about the Kirin who hid below an opera stage
And fell in love with this opera singer, and he wore a freaky half-mask thing, and he played the organ a lot and got all broody [because] the singer was in love with another dude, so he took her away on this underground gondola- I mean, who doesn't love musical theater?!*
The village leader made it clear
I had to make my choice
I could stay and live with them
Or I could keep my voice
So I came here, but left the couch alone
They're hard to move
With just the view for company
Until ya heard me groove
Take it away, boys!
'Cause rainbows won't light [your] sky
Unless you let it rain
And candles just won't glow until they're burned
[And] you can't give up your laughter
'Cause you're scared of a little pain
It's a lesson that my village never learned
No matter how hard I schooled them
Fear of hurt is still what ruled them
Sometimes you gotta let it raaaaaaaain!
Yeah, sometimes you've gotta let it rain
Subtitle: Demo Instrumental
Original Name: MLP823 A Kirin Tale V2 FULL DEMO PU R2 INSTRUMENTAL
Episode: S08E23 "Sounds of Silence"
Key: F major
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No comments on this track.
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Differences with the final song:
- Trumpet is a bit different in the intro.
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Subtitle: Demo 2
Original Name: MLP823 A Kirin Tale V2 FULL DEMO with PU R3
Episode: S08E23 "Sounds of Silence"
Key: F major
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No comments on this track.
---
Differences with the final song:
- This version is a lot closer to the final, only keeping the small dialogue change during Autumn Blaze's line about rhyming.
- Slight dialogue changes in the line referencing Phantom of the Opera, with a small omission of a word and the addition of "and" after "underground gondola" (potentially suggesting that Autumn Blaze had more thoughts but cut herself off).
- For whatever reason, the final instance of the chorus says "light up your sky" instead of "light up the sky".
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Lyrics:
I'd rather sing!
La, la-la-la, la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la
The Kirin used to speak and sing
We weren't always quiet
We told stories and funny jokes
My stand-up was a riot
But then one day, a fight broke out
And hurtful words were said
Flaring tempers were inflamed
Destruction quickly spread
And flaming bred from head to head
It even burnt our... bread
Sorry, I forgot how much I love rhyming. [Ooh,] where was I? Oh[!] #
My happy village lay in ruins
Relationships got worse
Spoiler alert: we quickly learned
That words could be a curse
"No more talking," yelled our leader
The last thing said aloud
Into the Stream of Silence
We stepped as a crowd
The water cooled emotions
And peace was soon restored
But with no way to speak my thoughts
I got super... bored
Seriously, there's only so long that Sudoku can keep you entertained!
'Cause rainbows won't light up the sky
Unless you let it rain
And shiny apples sometimes come with worms
No, you can't give up your laughter
'Cause you're scared of a little pain
It's a lesson that the Kirin never learned
I was stuck in silent prison
With the voices in my head
'Til I tripped over my salvation
In a helpful flowerbed
I found a cure to clear my pipes
And I became quite chatty
With years and years of stored-up words
I drove my village batty
They didn't like my jokes and songs
And daily dose of news
The plays I wrote, the speeches spoke
Variety revues
Or the story about the Kirin who hid below an opera stage
And fell in love with this opera singer, and he wore a freaky half-mask thing, and # played the organ a lot and got all broody 'cause the singer was in love with another dude, so he took her away on this underground gondola [and-] I mean, who doesn't love musical theater?!
The village leader made it clear
I had to make my choice
I could stay and live with them
Or I could keep my voice
So I came here, but left the couch alone
They're hard to move
With just the view for company
Until ya heard me groove
Take it away, boys!
'Cause rainbows won't light [your] sky
Unless you let it rain
And candles just won't glow until they're burned
No, you can't give up your laughter
'Cause you're scared of a little pain
It's a lesson that my village never learned
No matter how hard I schooled them
Fear of hurt is still what ruled them
Sometimes you gotta let it raaaaaaaain!
Yeah, sometimes you've gotta let it rain
Subtitle: Demo 1
Original Name: MLP823 A Kirin Tale V2_Temp Full Demo R2
Episode: S08E23 "Sounds of Silence"
Key: F major
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No comments on this track.
META: Apologies for the delay! Backlog has been empty for awhile, so it's been a bit difficult to upload consistently. There's only about (18 - thanks, Tadashi) songs left to go (not including the rest of this one), so rest assured that (barring extenuating circumstances) everything will be uploaded eventually. :)
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Differences with the final song:
Same changes as the piano demo.
- Some lines are sung slightly differently, but that can be attributed to the difference between the demo singer and the final singer.
- The most significant changes come in the dialogue parts of the song, which are generally shorter than in the final.
---
Lyrics:
I'd rather sing!
La, la-la-la, la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la
The Kirin used to speak and sing
We weren't always quiet
We told stories and funny jokes
My stand-up was a riot
But then one day, a fight broke out
And hurtful words were said
Flaring tempers were inflamed
Destruction quickly spread*
And flaming [ran?] from head to head
It even burnt our... bread
Sorry, I forgot how much I love rhyming. [Ooh,] where was I? Oh[!] #
My happy village lay in ruins
Relationships got worse
Spoiler alert: we quickly learned
That words could be a curse
"No more talking," yelled our leader
The last thing said aloud
Into the Stream of Silence
We stepped as a crowd
The water cooled emotions
And peace was soon restored
But with no way to speak my thoughts
I got super... bored
Seriously, there's only so long that Sudoku can keep you entertained!
'Cause rainbows won't light up the sky
Unless you let it rain
And shiny apples sometimes come with worms
No, you can't give up your laughter
'Cause you're scared of a little pain
It's a lesson that the Kirin never learned
I was stuck in silent prison
With the voices in my head
'Til I tripped over my salvation
In a helpful flowerbed
I found a cure to clear my pipes
And I became quite chatty
With years and years of stored-up words
I drove my village batty
They didn't like my jokes and songs
And [broadcasts] of [the] news
The plays I wrote, the speeches spoke
Variety revues
Or the story about the Kirin who hid below an opera stage
And fell in love with [the] singer, [then took her away because she loved another dude.] #
I mean, [COME ON,] who doesn't love musical theater?!
The village leader made it clear
I had to make my choice
I could stay and live with them
Or I could keep my voice
So I came here, but left the couch alone
They're hard to move
With just the view for company
Until [you] heard me groove
Take it away, boys!
'Cause rainbows won't light up the sky
Unless you let it rain
And candles just won't glow until they're burned
[And] you can't give up your laughter
'Cause you're scared of a little pain
It's a lesson that my village never learned
No matter how hard I schooled them
Fear of hurt is still what ruled them
Sometimes you gotta let it raaaaaaaain!
Yeah, sometimes you've gotta let it rain
Subtitle: Piano Demo
Original Name: MLP823 A Kirin Tale V2_piano demo
Episode: S08E23 "Sounds of Silence"
Key: F major
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No comments on this track.
---
Differences with the final song:
- Some lines are sung slightly differently, but that can be attributed to the difference between the demo singer and the final singer.
- The most significant changes come in the dialogue parts of the song, which are generally shorter than in the final.
---
Lyrics:
I'd rather sing!
La, la-la-la, la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la
The Kirin used to speak and sing
We weren't always quiet
We told stories and funny jokes
My stand-up was a riot
But then one day, a fight broke out
And hurtful words were said
Flaring tempers were inflamed
Destruction quickly spread*
And flaming [ran?] from head to head
It even burnt our... bread
Sorry, I forgot how much I love rhyming. [Ooh,] where was I? Oh[!] #
My happy village lay in ruins
Relationships got worse
Spoiler alert: we quickly learned
That words could be a curse
"No more talking," yelled our leader
The last thing said aloud
Into the Stream of Silence
We stepped as a crowd
The water cooled emotions
And peace was soon restored
But with no way to speak my thoughts
I got super... bored
Seriously, there's only so long that Sudoku can keep you entertained!
'Cause rainbows won't light up the sky
Unless you let it rain
And shiny apples sometimes come with worms
No, you can't give up your laughter
'Cause you're scared of a little pain
It's a lesson that the Kirin never learned
I was stuck in silent prison
With the voices in my head
'Til I tripped over my salvation
In a helpful flowerbed
I found a cure to clear my pipes
And I became quite chatty
With years and years of stored-up words
I drove my village batty
They didn't like my jokes and songs
And [broadcasts] of [the] news
The plays I wrote, the speeches spoke
Variety revues
Or the story about the Kirin who hid below an opera stage
And fell in love with [the] singer, [then took her away because she loved another dude.] #
I mean, [COME ON,] who doesn't love musical theater?!
The village leader made it clear
I had to make my choice
I could stay and live with them
Or I could keep my voice
So I came here, but left the couch alone
They're hard to move
With just the view for company
Until [you] heard me groove
Take it away, boys!
'Cause rainbows won't light up the sky
Unless you let it rain
And candles just won't glow until they're burned
[And] you can't give up your laughter
'Cause you're scared of a little pain
It's a lesson that my village never learned
No matter how hard I schooled them
Fear of hurt is still what ruled them
Sometimes you gotta let it raaaaaaaain!
Yeah, sometimes you've gotta let it rain
Subtitle: Early Version
Original Name: MLP823 A Kirin Tale V1_piano demo
Episode: S08E23 "Sounds of Silence"
Key: C major, D major
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Likely one of my favorite things to come out of the demos. It's a great song, but probably doesn't fit too well thematically with Autumn Blaze's personality. Similar to So Much More to Me, many lyrics (e.g. the entire chorus) are shared, despite the song being otherwise entirely different.
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Lyrics:
Yes, long ago, when our village was talky
Came a sticky situation where things got rocky
One Kirin said something hurtful, what a shame
And a friendship, was tested
Anger ignited through the town
No kind words fould shut it down
And that village was almost destroyed, but the flames
Then to keep things safe
And feelings unhurt
The director of the village called a meeting, kept it curt
"To the stream of silence" she called
Told us all, "Y'all swim"
From the first hoof in the water
These trotters all rejoiced
Glad to gain a little peace
But they'd gone and lost their voice
And with it all emotions good n' bad went dim
Well you can't have a rainbow without a little rain
And candles won't glow until they're burned
And you can't give up your laughter 'cause you're scared of pain
It's a lesson that the Kirins never learned
So with no songs or poems life was nothing but pain
Keeping silent all day just chewin' on my mane
'Til I found a forest flower that brought back my voice
And I finally got to talk, tell some jokes and even sing
But the lead steed of our breed went and ruined everything (gasp)
Claimed I could either talk or live with them, my choice
Well you can't have a rainbow without a little rain
And candles won't glow until they're burned
And you can't give up your laughter 'cause you're scared of pain
It's a lesson that the Kirins never learned
No you can't have a rainbow, without a little rain
And candles, just won't glow, until they're burned
And you can't give up your laughter 'cause you're scared of pain
Even when it seems it's all you can do
It's a lesson that the Kirins never knew
Subtitle: Studio Instrumental
Original Name: MLP819 We're Friendship Bound_STEREO INST.wav
Episode: S08E19 "Road to Friendship"
Key: Various
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No comments on this track.
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Subtitle: Starlight Guide
Original Name: MLP819 We're Friendship Bound STARLIGHT GUIDE R3
Episode: S08E19 "Road to Friendship"
Key: Various
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This is presumably a track used by singers so that they can follow along more easily.
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Subtitle: Trixie Guide
Original Name: MLP819 We're Friendship Bound TRIXIE GUIDE R3
Episode: S08E19 "Road to Friendship"
Key: Various
---
This is presumably a track used by singers so that they can follow along more easily.
---
Subtitle: Demo
Original Name: MLP819 We're Friendship Bound_Full Demo R1
Episode: S08E19 "Road to Friendship"
Key: Various
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No comments on this track.
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Differences with the final song:
- Like the piano demo, nearly all differences with the final song are with the dialogue within the song. The differences from the piano demo are that the lines "Like a race where you have to..." and "Or like a buddy movie where..." are spoken alone rather than together.
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Lyrics:
We're off on the road to friendship
Our ride might be tiny and small
Starlight Glimmer: Beats walking though, eh, Trix?
Trixie: I am walking.
But road trips are a great way, we've been told, to get along
I'm glad we're sticking to it, we've already got a song
We're off on the road to friendship
Side by side, just like peas in a pod
Our bond of friendship is stronger than this tour's demands
Hoo'Far: [I'll remind you that] my offer [for that caravan] still stands!
Starlight Glimmer: Wait, what did he say?
Trixie: Nothing!
We're so tight, we can't move around
I guess we're stuck together 'cause we're friendship bound
Trixie: Sure is great traveling with you, buddy!
Starlight Glimmer: You too, buddy!* (said apprehensively)
We're off on the road to friendship
Trixie: [Yup?], we are!
We've each got the other to blame
Any trip can be exhausting if you make a fuss
But we get on so well that's there no way that could be us
We're off on the road to friendship
And there's nowhere that we'd rather be
#
In summer, winter, spring, and fall, we're friends throughout the year
[And] for untold seasons yet to come, our friendship will be here
Starlight Glimmer: [Well,] for nine, at least!
We're so tight, we can't move around
???: (quickly) Like a race where you tie your hooves together and you have to move in perfect synchronization to win!
We're friendship boooooound
???: (quickly) Or like a buddy movie where the two protagonists can't get away from each other because they're wearing hoof-cuffs!
We're friendship boooooound!
Subtitle: Piano Demo
Original Name: MLP819 We're Friendship Bound_piano demo R2
Episode: S08E19 "Road to Friendship"
Key: Various
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No comments on this track.
---
Differences with the final song:
- Nearly all differences with the final song are with the dialogue within the song.
---
Lyrics:
We're off on the road to friendship
Our ride might be tiny and small
Starlight Glimmer: Beats walking though, eh, Trix?
Trixie: I am walking.
But road trips are a great way, we've been told, to get along
I'm glad we're sticking to it, we've already got a song
We're off on the road to friendship
Side by side, just like peas in a pod
Our bond of friendship is stronger than this tour's demands
Hoo'Far: [I'll remind you that] my offer [for that caravan] still stands!
Starlight Glimmer: Wait, what did he say?
Trixie: Nothing!
We're so tight, we can't move around
I guess we're stuck together 'cause we're friendship bound
Trixie: Sure is great traveling with you, buddy!
Starlight Glimmer: You too, buddy!* (said apprehensively)
We're off on the road to friendship
Trixie: [Yup?], we are!
We've each got the other to blame
Any trip can be exhausting if you make a fuss
But we get on so well that's there no way that could be us
We're off on the road to friendship
And there's nowhere that we'd rather be
#
In summer, winter, spring, and fall, we're friends throughout the year
[And] for untold seasons yet to come, our friendship will be here
Starlight Glimmer: [Well,] for nine, at least!
We're so tight, we can't move around
[Together]: (quickly) Like a race where you tie your hooves together and you have to move in perfect synchronization to win!
We're friendship boooooound
[Together]: (quickly) Or like a buddy movie where the two protagonists can't get away from each other because they're wearing hoof-cuffs!
We're friendship boooooound!
Subtitle: Studio Instrumental
Original Name: MLP816 Friendship U_STEREO INST.wav
Episode: S08E16 "Friendship University"
Key: F minor, B flat major, B major
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No comments on this track.
---
Subtitle: Demo 2
Original Name: MLP816 Friendship U V2_Full Demo R3
Episode: S08E16 "Friendship University"
Key: F minor, B flat major, B major
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No comments on this track.
---
Differences with the final song:
- Instrumental sounds closer to final.
- "We're so honored" dialogue is removed.
---
Lyrics:
Flim: [echoing] Welcome, friends! You are about to embark on a journey of amazing magnitude! One that will change your lives forever!
Flam: [echoing] Prepare yourselves to embrace a new path and become students of...
Flim and Flam: Friendship U!
Twilight Sparkle: Flim and Flam. Of course.
If you're alone and you can't make friends
We understand your plight
Until now, there was just one way
Your friendships could take flight
There is a school real far away
That'll teach you what to know
But if you live here, you couldn't stay
You'd learn you have to go-o-o-o (Awww...)
Now, there is an alternative to all of that adversity
Not just a school, I'll have you know
But a whole university
At Friendship U, our aim is true
In a city, not some backwater
You'll learn the things you need to know
At our new alma mater
Flim: That's it, everypony, you heard correct!
Flam: Friendship U, the one and only university of friendship!
As you can see, we're a success
By any kind of stat
That may be so, for all I know
But I still smell a rat
Everypony, lookie here
That other school's headmare
Her presence is a testament
To the mutual respect we sha-a-a-are
Twilight Sparkle: What?! No, it isn't!
It really is the final piece
To make our work complete
To have the Friendship Princess
Bless our school is such a treat
#
At Friendship U, we teach to you (and you!)
All of our friendship knowledge
You'll learn it all in half the time
At the one and only friendship college
Twilight Sparkle: How can anypony learn friendship in half the time?
Flam: Our coursework is so accelerated, to take longer would be a crime!
The lessons that we teach have been
Reviewed and checked and edited
Which might explain why our new school's
About to be accredited
At Friendship U, oh, yes, it's true
Even the Princess of Friendship agrees
The only place in Equestria
To give out friendship degrees
Yeah!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Flim: That's it, everypony! Let's hear it! Tell us again why it's the best!
It's the only university of Friendship U!*
Yeah!
Subtitle: Demo 1
Original Name: MLP816 Friendship U V2_Full Demo R2
Episode: S08E16 "Friendship University"
Key: F minor, B flat major, B major
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No comments on this track.
---
Differences with the final song:
- Intro differs from final.
- "We're so honored" dialogue is removed.
---
Lyrics:
Flim: [echoing] Welcome, friends! You are about to embark on a journey of amazing magnitude! One that will change your lives forever!
Flam: [echoing] Prepare yourselves to embrace a new path and become students of...
Flim and Flam: Friendship U!
Twilight Sparkle: Flim and Flam. Of course.
If you're alone and you can't make friends
We understand your plight
Until now, there was just one way
Your friendships could take flight
There is a school real far away
That'll teach you what to know
But if you live here, you couldn't stay
You'd learn you have to go-o-o-o (Awww...)
Now, there is an alternative to all of that adversity
Not just a school, I'll have you know
But a whole university
At Friendship U, our aim is true
In a city, not some backwater
You'll learn the things you need to know
At our new alma mater
Flim: That's it, everypony, you heard correct!
Flam: Friendship U, the one and only university of friendship!
As you can see, we're a success
By any kind of stat
That may be so, for all I know
But I still smell a rat
Everypony, lookie here
That other school's headmare
Her presence is a testament
To the mutual respect we sha-a-a-are
Twilight Sparkle: What?! No, it isn't!
It really is the final piece
To make our work complete
To have the Friendship Princess
Bless our school is such a treat
#
At Friendship U, we teach to you (and you!)
All of our friendship knowledge
You'll learn it all in half the time
At the one and only friendship college
Twilight Sparkle: How can anypony learn friendship in half the time?
Flam: Our coursework is so accelerated, to take longer would be a crime!
The lessons that we teach have been
Reviewed and checked and edited
Which might explain why our new school's
About to be accredited
At Friendship U, oh, yes, it's true
Even the Princess of Friendship agrees
The only place in Equestria
To give out friendship degrees
Yeah!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Flim: That's it, everypony! Let's hear it! Tell us again why it's the best!
It's the only university of Friendship U!*
Yeah!
Subtitle: Piano Demo
Original Name: MLP816 Friendship U_piano demo R2
Episode: S08E16 "Friendship University"
Key: G minor, C major, B major
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No comments on this track.
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Differences with the final song:
- It's in a slightly different key. Specifically, most of the song seems to be a tone higher than the final (G minor instead of F minor, C major instead of B flat major)
- A few small lyrical changes. At least one rhyme was changed - "worthwhile / style" instead of "complete / treat" in the final.
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Lyrics:
Flim: [echoing] Welcome, friends! You are about to embark on a journey of amazing magnitude! One that will change your lives forever!
Flam: [echoing] Prepare yourselves to embrace a new path and become students of...
Flim and Flam: Friendship U!
Twilight Sparkle: Flim and Flam. Of course.
If you're alone and you can't make friends
We understand your plight
Until now, there was just one way
Your friendships could take flight
There is a school real far away
That'll teach you what to know
But if you live here, you couldn't stay
You'd learn you have to go-o-o-o (Awww...)
Now, there is an alternative to all of that adversity
Not just a school, I'll have you know
But a whole university*
At Friendship U, our aim is true
In a city, not some backwater
You'll learn the things you need to know
At our new alma mater
Flim: That's it, everypony, you heard [correctly]!
Flam: Friendship U, the one and only university of friendship!
As you can see, we're a success
By any kind of stat
That may be so, for all I know
But I still smell a rat
Everypony, lookie here
That other school's headmare
Her presence is a testament
To the mutual respect we sha-a-a-are
Twilight Sparkle: What?! No, it isn't!
It really is the final piece
To make our work [worthwhile]
To have the Friendship Princess
[Come and kick things off in style]
#
At Friendship U, we teach to you (and you!)
All of our friendship knowledge
You'll learn it all in half the time
At the one and only friendship college
Twilight Sparkle: How can anypony learn friendship in half the time?
Flam: Our coursework is so accelerated, to take longer would be a crime!
The lessons that we teach have been
Reviewed and checked and edited
Which might explain why our new school's
About to be accredited
At Friendship U, oh, yes, it's true
Even the Princess of Friendship agrees
The only place in Equestria
To give out friendship degrees
Yeah!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Flim: That's it, everypony! Let's hear it! Tell us again why it's the best!
It's the only university of Friendship U!
Yeah!
Subtitle: Demos?
Original Name:
- MLP 815 Carol Guide V1.wav
- MLP 815 Carol Guide V2.wav
- MLP 815 Yak Song V1 mix.wav
- MLP 815 Yak Song V1 Faster!.wav
- MLP 815 Yak Song V1 Fastest.wav
Episode: S08E15 "The Hearth's Warming Club"
Key: G major (Carols), C minor? (Yak Song)
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Yes, these technically also count as songs.
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Differences with the final song:
- Carol Guide V1 is the same as the final (but in piano form.)
- Carol Guide V2 is entirely different.
- All versions of Yak Song are C minor instead of E minor or E major.
- The "Fastest" version of Yak Song seems to be the closest in terms of speed to the final version.
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Lyrics...
- MLP 815 Carol Guide V1.wav: "Carols carols carols carols carols"
- MLP 815 Carol Guide V2.wav: "Carols carols carols"
- All versions of Yak Song: "Yak song, yak song, not very long, sing again" x3
Subtitle: Studio Instrumental
Original Name: MLP806 Your Heart is in Two Places_STEREO INST.wav
Episode: S08E06 "Surf and/or Turf"
Key: Various
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No comments on this track.
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Subtitle: Demo
Original Name: MLP806 Your Heart is in Two Places_piano demo R2
Episode: S08E06 "Surf and/or Turf"
Key: Various
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No comments on this track.
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Differences with the final song:
Same changes as piano demo?
- A reasonable number of lines are sung differently.
- "Caws" (the sounds a birds make) rather than "claws" are so awesome. Not sure why that was changed. The bird even caws in the animation...
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Lyrics:
Apple Bloom: Me? Well, both places have a lot of good things about them. I can understand why it's hard for you to decide.
Your heart is in two places, you can only live in one
You're torn between the hilltops and the tide
Thank goodness that the Cutie Mark Crusaders have begun*
To give you hope and help you to decide*
These hills, they call to you, they say "Harmonizing Heights"
This is your home, simple and serene
The sun-dappled leaves* are a mountain terrace
You can see twenty-three different shades of green
To dare to compare anywhere to there
Is unfair and just plain wrong
Colt or mare or you wear feathers, fins, or hair
This is where you belong
Scootaloo: Well, on the other hoof, I can think of a place that's way more exciting and cool, not to mention more you! Come on, you know # where I mean!
Seaquestria's the most, you're supposed to be there
Underneath the sea where you can feel at home
Swimmin' with your friends, you can spend all day here
Playin' in the bay here, splashin' in the foam
Sailin' through the wavy blue
You'll view a slew of tortoises
Forget the rest, the sea's the best
For all intents and "porpoises"
Build your nest here [in] Harmonizing Heights
Live it up here in Seaquestria
Nothing compares to* Harmonizing Heights
The eagles are regal
But the schools are cooler
Their [caws] are so awesome
With their sweet maneuvers
Star wishes every night
Starfish by eel light
Better
Wetter
Shinier
Brinier
Seaquestria!
Harmonizing Heights!
Seaquestria!
Harmonizing Heights!
That's it!* This is the end!
Don't ever talk to me again!*
Subtitle: Piano Demo
Original Name: MLP806 Your Heart is in Two Places_piano demo R2
Episode: S08E06 "Surf and/or Turf"
Key: Various
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No comments on this track.
---
Differences with the final song:
- A reasonable number of lines are sung differently.
- "Caws" (the sounds a birds make) rather than "claws" are so awesome. Not sure why that was changed. The bird even caws in the animation...
---
Lyrics:
Apple Bloom: Me? Well, both places have a lot of good things about them. I can understand why it's hard for you to decide.
Your heart is in two places, you can only live in one
You're torn between the hilltops and the tide
Thank goodness that the Cutie Mark Crusaders have begun*
To give you hope and help you to decide*
These hills, they call to you, they say "Harmonizing Heights"
This is your home, simple and serene
The sun-dappled leaves* are a mountain terrace
You can see twenty-three different shades of green
To dare to compare anywhere to there
Is unfair and just plain wrong
Colt or mare or you wear feathers, fins, or hair
This is where you belong
Scootaloo: Well, on the other hoof, I can think of a place that's way more exciting and cool, not to mention more you! Come on, you know # where I mean!
Seaquestria's the most, you're supposed to be there
Underneath the sea where you can feel at home
Swimmin' with your friends, you can spend all day here
Playin' in the bay here, splashin' in the foam
Sailin' through the wavy blue
You'll view a slew of tortoises
Forget the rest, the sea's the best
For all intents and "porpoises"
Build your nest here [in] Harmonizing Heights
Live it up here in Seaquestria
Nothing compares to* Harmonizing Heights
The eagles are regal
But the schools are cooler
Their [caws] are so awesome
With their sweet maneuvers
Star wishes every night
Starfish by eel light
Better
Wetter
Shinier
Brinier
Seaquestria!
Harmonizing Heights!
Seaquestria!
Harmonizing Heights!
That's it!* This is the end!
Don't ever talk to me again!*


