The cheesiest videogame songs EVER

Cheesy lyrics!

“Captain Falcon” from F-Zero GX

In this world you've got to be strong,
You got to fight to keep your spirit alive.
And you might feel like there is nothing left to go forward and fight for.
But it's the fight that keeps us ready and on guard.

Even I can feel the power
When I think of him, I see no fear... feel no pain.

(Chorus)
Forever he will be my hero
(Better believe he knows the way)
And not just only for tonight
And now that I'm not just a dreamer
(And I know I've got what he's got)
And not just only for tonight

(Breakdown)

I’ve got power
I’m gonna fight to win
I’m gonna fight... to the end

Even I can feel the power
When I think of him, I see no fear... feel no pain

(Chorus)

Forever he will be my hero
And now that I’m not just a dreamer

“Dreams Dreams” from NiGHTS: Into Dreams...

In a dream I could see
You are not far away
Anytime, anyplace
I can see your face
You're that special one
That I have been waiting for
And I hope you're looking for
Someone like me

In my dreams
I can hear you calling me
In the night
Everything's so sweet
In your eyes
I feel there's so much inside.

In the nights, dream delight
I want to see you standing there
In the nights, dream delight
I've found someone who really cares
In the nights, dream delight
I want to see your smile again
In the nights, dream delight
You're the one I waited for

In a dream we can do
Everything we want to
There's no where I'd rather be
But here with you
The stars above light the way
Only for you and I.
I'm so glad I've found the one
I've been looking for.

Keep the dream
Of the one you're hoping for
Love can come through an open door.
Just be strong
And you're sure to find the one
The one, the one, the one

“Fighting Through the Darkness” from Lunar: The Silver Star

When all the land is peaceful
And there is no real threat to us at last
There comes the time for love
Two hearts colliding into one great hymn

But there are winds foreboding
And there is a dark storm that soon will pass
Kiss me my love, then go
The time for valor has returned again

On through the night
Keep marching on...

Fighting through the darkness
All is evil, still we must press on
Friendship forged in battle
Watch your backs now, take heed!

Hey! Hey!
Hey! Hey!

Come back to me

Fighting through the darkness
All is evil, still we must press on
Flying toward the power
That enslaves us, yet we are not done

Racing toward the climax
Of the battle, to return to love
Valiant 'gainst the power
Evil forces, take heed

“Fugitive Hunnna” from Fugitive Hunter

Fugitizin’ capturizin’
where's Abudulah, he's been hidin’
Hijackin’, straight surprises
Flyin down blowin’ up high rises
Five hundred soldiers in disguises
Hope I can make it out with my life
Fugitive Hunter, Fugitive Hunter

With your weapon make that kill
Straight up war, that’s for real
Possess for the quest, bulletproof vest
Shot to the chest, arrest

Aaaand then it gets too fast for us to piece it together. If you want to try it yourself,go nuts.

“Girl in the Tower” from King’s Quest VI

You seem so far away
And I just need to hear your voice
I just need to hear you say
If you would have me go or stay.

(Chorus)
Girl in the tower
I'm reaching out
Please tell me what to do
Girl in the tower
I'm calling out
My heart cries out for you

I saw your face
And I felt our souls embrace

If it's not meant to be this way
Why do you haunt me night and day?

(Chorus)
Girl in the tower
I'm reaching out
Please tell me what to do
Here in the tower
I'm calling out
My heart cries out for you

Girl in the tower

I'm calling out, calling out
(Second Chorus repeats. A lot.)
“Night Trap” from Night Trap
Love is easy by the light of day
You get the boys to play away
Thoughts are down when darkness falls
Passion burns and danger calls
So girls go out if you dare
You better be good
You better beware
Night Trap
That boy will find you
Night Trap
Watch out behind you
Night Trap
Girls if you’re driving a ride(?)
You'll be caught in the night
Night Trap
“I Am the Wind” from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Just like the wind,
I’ve always been
Drifting high up in the sky that never ends
Through thick and thin
I always win
‘Cause I would fight both life and death to save a friend

I face my destiny every day I live
And the best in me is all I have to give

Just like the sun
When my day's done
Sometimes I don't like the person I've become
Is the enemy within a thousand men?
Should I walk the path if my world's so dead ahead?

Is someone testing me every day I live?
Well, the best in me is all I have to give

I can pretend
I am the wind
And I don't know if I will pass this way again
All things must end, goodbye, my friend
Think of me when you see the sun or feel the wind

I am the wind
I am the sun
And one day we'll all be one

“Johnny No More” from Rising Zan

Johnny had a dream of being the biggest hero ‘round
There wouldn’t be an enemy that he could not put down
With a gun

Then one day Johnny met his match and turned his world around
He changed his name and learned the Shogun way
Of the land of the rising sun

Rising Zan
Samurai Gunman
Rising Zan
Johnny no more

“Swing Time” from The Amazing Spider-Man vs The Kingpin

Save this city
Save it from the hands of destruction
Innocent or guilty, it ain’t always easy to see
Hangin’ tough, just enough
Slippin’ in and out of the shadows
Every man’s hero, driven by the sound of the street

(Chorus)
Now it’s swing time
Flying for justice
Swing time
Take no prisoners
Swing time
Bring on the big guns
Swing time
Knocking trouble out

Stop! This nightmare
Caught up in a web of deception
I’m hangin’ by a thread
Looks who’s still alive and kickin’

(Chorus)

Woke up a victim of circumstance
Stung by a force to protect the common man

(Guitar Solo)

Save this city
Save it from the hands of destruction
Innocent or guilty, it ain’t always easy to see

(Chorus)

(Shredding-ass-hell-cuss guitar solo)

“Title Screen” from Clay Fighter

Clay Fighter ! Clay Clay Fighter!
Come on fight them if you dare (hoo)
Clay Fighter! Clay Clay Fighter!
Hit ‘em smack ‘em they don’t care!

(“Guitar” solo)

Clay Fighter ! Clay Clay Fighter!
Come on fight them if you dare (hoo)
Clay Fighter! Clay Clay Fighter!
Hit ‘em smack ‘em they don’t care!

Oh....oh whooooooaaaa....

(Another solo)

Clay Fighter ! Clay Clay Fighter!
Come on fight them if you dare (hoo)
Clay Fighter! Clay Clay Fighter!
Hit ‘em smack ‘em they don’t care!

Brett Elston

A fomer Executive Editor at GamesRadar, Brett also contributed content to many other Future gaming publications including Nintendo Power, PC Gamer and Official Xbox Magazine. Brett has worked at Capcom in several senior roles, is an experienced podcaster, and now works as a Senior Manager of Content Communications at PlayStation SIE. 

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