Greetings, to all. Welcome to Biography, I am Alan Smithee. Tonight 's subject: The life of Rinoa Heartilly, the "goddess of the underground" in the movements to liberate Timber.
We recently got a chance to speak with Ms.Heartilly about whatever. Here is a transcript of that interview.
A.S: Greetings, Rinoa. So, what's been going on?
R.H:Not much, Alan.
A.S: Let's get right to business.
R.H: That's so forward! Honestly, I have a boyfriend...
A.S: I didn't mean in that manner. You've been well known to be outspoken about your various beliefs....
R.H: Well, Alan...(Note for AR music buffs: Track 1.)
I don't mean to piss you off with things I might say
But when I try to shut my mouth they come out anyway
When I speak my mind, that's when we connect
But that's not politically correct
A.S.: Granted. I don't like that stuff either.
R.H:Our heads are so filled with thought, we can't use our imagination
Like a sky so filled with stars, you can't find a constellation
And everyone's so sensitive to every bad vibration
We're so impressing while we're regressing
A.S. I agree. I mean,
There's nothing I believe in more than my own insignificance
So why does everybody think that my words can make a difference
I just don't have time to think up every social consequence
I'll just keep on talking you keep applauding
I don't mean to piss you off with things I might say
But when I try to shut my mouth they come out anyway
If you spoke your mind you might feel more connected
Until you get politically corrected
R.H: I mean,
You lean a little to the left or the right but
You can only see what's on your side.
Look a little like a deer in the headlights
A little blind a little hypnotized.
So you conform with the best of intention
Change comes from inside.
After all that's what this country was founded on
Do nothing different just fall in line.
A.S. Exactly, I mean,
What happened to make us so afraid
You couldn't make a Mel Brooks movie today
I saw Blazing Saddles yesterday
Heartilly apparently went towards becoming a revolutionary after a meeting with former boyfriend Seifer Almasy, the "bad seed" of the Balamb Garden. We caught up with Almasy and asked about this.
A.S: So, what's been going on?
S.A: When do I get paid?
A.S: You aren't getting paid. We would just like to know what you thought about Rinoa Heartilly.
S.A. You want to know what I thought about her? Here's my exact thoughts, mirrored every day we were together.(T2.)
A.S: Go with it...
S.A:She clings to me like cellophane
Fake plastic submarine
Slowly driving me insane
But now that's over
So what if the sex was great
Just a temporary escape
Another thing I grew to hate
But now that's over
A.S: Honestly, that's a little harsh...
S.A: SHUT THE FUCK UP!Why you always kick me when I'm high
Knock me down till we see eye to eye
Figured her out I know she
May not be Miss Right but she'll do right now
I used to hang on every word
Each lie was more absurd
Kept me so insecure
But now that's over
She taught me how to trust
And to believe in us
And then she taught me how to cuss ... that bitch!
It's over
I used to be such a nice boy
A.S: Your instructors would say otherwise on that last part...
S.A: (draws gunblade) THIS INTERVIEW IS OVER!
Heartilly had obviously lived completely under her father, a high-ranking general in the Galbadian Army's, belief structure until she met Almasy. Once she did, she began to see the cracks in his beliefs, calling him on many of them. Eventually, she started using her mother's maiden name instead of her father's name. That was the last straw. They started fighting, first verbally, then physically. Caraway was nearly arrested a few times, but his musician wife always paid for bail in the hopes that they could make amends. However, one day, it wasn't enough. We have checked with Ms.Heartilly, and she's agreed to reenact what went through her head when she left.(T7)
All she's asking is for a little more time,
INT. Rinoa's room. She's packing some bags.
To walk away from his anger and leave the bruises far behind
Rinoa ties up some bedsheets and leaves the area.
She won't talk about it...she's made up her mind
Rinoa throws her bags downward and climbs down.
But as the front door shuts behind her she whispers "give me a sign."
Rinoa calls Angelo and they walk towards the car rental shop. Rinoa rents a car and gets in.
Feels the power of the engine as she climbs to 65
Every piston sounds like freedom, every white line says goodbye
Rinoa leaves the city limits and heads off the road.
She'll find strength in her anger and the truth in his lies
The car runs out of gas, she runs toward the nearest city.
When the last scar finally fades she'll have a new life
As the morning breaks, she reaches Timber.
Say goodbye to Mr. Right
She falls asleep on the train station.
Lock the door, turn out the light
Pack your bags, leave this trap
Run away, don't look back
She wakes up and sees Zone and Watts.
See another day with each new sun
"Who are you?" Zone asks.
"The name's Rinoa...Heartilly," Rinoa replies.
Your life has just begun
"Isn't this the daughter of that general in Galbadia, sir?" Watts asks.
"I think that could work, whether she's the real one or not. I think we'll just call her..'the princess,' just in case." Zone replies.
She can still feel the touch of his hand
She pulls out an obviously dated picture of her and her family.
Not just the violence but the warmth of her man
She grabs it, tears out the picture of her father, and puts it inside a book.
The night she never felt so alive
even though it feels so cold outside
It's the first time I've ever seen her smile
You see her go back to sleep.
Heartilly's defection to the rebels was known to have hurt her father, a well-known general in the Galbadian army. We have gained from him a message he used to attempt to try and bring her home:
Announcer: And now, a message from our esteemed General Caraway.
General Caraway: Greetings, people of Galbadia and its territories. I've come to you to try and appeal to one person. Rinoa, I'm sorry I disapproved of your boyfriend. Please come home. Me and your mother are worried sick.
Announcer: Is that it? Come on! You bought the time! We don't have enough time for this dead air!
General Caraway: I'm sorry, but what more do I say?
Announcer: Anything! Whatever's in your heart! Come on! We have sponsors to think about!
General Caraway: Okay, how's this? (T3)
I confess it's all true.
I'm a mess, what a fool
Now what do I do
I need your help to get up from my knees
I can't seem to see the forest for the trees
As I wait in my silent misery
All I'm asking is please...forgive me
Now she knows me
She wants me to be
Someone I can't be
...and she wants me
...and she needs me
...and she wants me
Because she loves me
SHATTERED
Announcer: That's good. That's really good.
General Caraway:Now you see inside
I no longer hide
Or fall between the cracks you left behind
Shattered, now you're out of time
You've come this far to be denied
What a shame, I'm to blame
However, there was a lot of suffering in the quarrel, as Heartilly didn't respond to this call for her to return. In her absence, her father was out of whack, actually coming close to losing a battle against the Esthar forces. His subsequent appearance on "GALBADIA TODAY with ALAN SMITHEE" told the tale more than anything:
A.S: General Caraway, welcome to our show.
G.C: Do you know where Rinoa is?
A.S: I'm sorry, I haven't seen her. We all know about how much you miss your daughter. Is there anything you need to say about that?
G.C: Well, just that...(T4)
I just can't seem to concentrate today
It seems my mind is wandering away
And all the things swimming through my head
Fade away as I go back to bed.
And I close my eyes
And see how fast time flies
'Cause sunrise comes too soon.
I'm never out of bed before noon
Waking up too late seems too soon
And I could never be Neil Armstrong
I'd be the last man on the moon
A.S: Well, has this experience changed you in any way?
G.C: I'm glad you asked that.
I used to live in a world of black and white
Until my dreams turned day into night
And now I'm never out of bed before noon
Waking up too late seems too soon
I close my eyes
And wait for the surprise
In a place I know I belong
In my head I can do no wrong
I could never be Neil Armstrong
I'd be the last man on the moon
We recently got a chance to speak with Ms.Heartilly about whatever. Here is a transcript of that interview.
A.S: Greetings, Rinoa. So, what's been going on?
R.H:Not much, Alan.
A.S: Let's get right to business.
R.H: That's so forward! Honestly, I have a boyfriend...
A.S: I didn't mean in that manner. You've been well known to be outspoken about your various beliefs....
R.H: Well, Alan...(Note for AR music buffs: Track 1.)
I don't mean to piss you off with things I might say
But when I try to shut my mouth they come out anyway
When I speak my mind, that's when we connect
But that's not politically correct
A.S.: Granted. I don't like that stuff either.
R.H:Our heads are so filled with thought, we can't use our imagination
Like a sky so filled with stars, you can't find a constellation
And everyone's so sensitive to every bad vibration
We're so impressing while we're regressing
A.S. I agree. I mean,
There's nothing I believe in more than my own insignificance
So why does everybody think that my words can make a difference
I just don't have time to think up every social consequence
I'll just keep on talking you keep applauding
I don't mean to piss you off with things I might say
But when I try to shut my mouth they come out anyway
If you spoke your mind you might feel more connected
Until you get politically corrected
R.H: I mean,
You lean a little to the left or the right but
You can only see what's on your side.
Look a little like a deer in the headlights
A little blind a little hypnotized.
So you conform with the best of intention
Change comes from inside.
After all that's what this country was founded on
Do nothing different just fall in line.
A.S. Exactly, I mean,
What happened to make us so afraid
You couldn't make a Mel Brooks movie today
I saw Blazing Saddles yesterday
Heartilly apparently went towards becoming a revolutionary after a meeting with former boyfriend Seifer Almasy, the "bad seed" of the Balamb Garden. We caught up with Almasy and asked about this.
A.S: So, what's been going on?
S.A: When do I get paid?
A.S: You aren't getting paid. We would just like to know what you thought about Rinoa Heartilly.
S.A. You want to know what I thought about her? Here's my exact thoughts, mirrored every day we were together.(T2.)
A.S: Go with it...
S.A:She clings to me like cellophane
Fake plastic submarine
Slowly driving me insane
But now that's over
So what if the sex was great
Just a temporary escape
Another thing I grew to hate
But now that's over
A.S: Honestly, that's a little harsh...
S.A: SHUT THE FUCK UP!Why you always kick me when I'm high
Knock me down till we see eye to eye
Figured her out I know she
May not be Miss Right but she'll do right now
I used to hang on every word
Each lie was more absurd
Kept me so insecure
But now that's over
She taught me how to trust
And to believe in us
And then she taught me how to cuss ... that bitch!
It's over
I used to be such a nice boy
A.S: Your instructors would say otherwise on that last part...
S.A: (draws gunblade) THIS INTERVIEW IS OVER!
Heartilly had obviously lived completely under her father, a high-ranking general in the Galbadian Army's, belief structure until she met Almasy. Once she did, she began to see the cracks in his beliefs, calling him on many of them. Eventually, she started using her mother's maiden name instead of her father's name. That was the last straw. They started fighting, first verbally, then physically. Caraway was nearly arrested a few times, but his musician wife always paid for bail in the hopes that they could make amends. However, one day, it wasn't enough. We have checked with Ms.Heartilly, and she's agreed to reenact what went through her head when she left.(T7)
All she's asking is for a little more time,
INT. Rinoa's room. She's packing some bags.
To walk away from his anger and leave the bruises far behind
Rinoa ties up some bedsheets and leaves the area.
She won't talk about it...she's made up her mind
Rinoa throws her bags downward and climbs down.
But as the front door shuts behind her she whispers "give me a sign."
Rinoa calls Angelo and they walk towards the car rental shop. Rinoa rents a car and gets in.
Feels the power of the engine as she climbs to 65
Every piston sounds like freedom, every white line says goodbye
Rinoa leaves the city limits and heads off the road.
She'll find strength in her anger and the truth in his lies
The car runs out of gas, she runs toward the nearest city.
When the last scar finally fades she'll have a new life
As the morning breaks, she reaches Timber.
Say goodbye to Mr. Right
She falls asleep on the train station.
Lock the door, turn out the light
Pack your bags, leave this trap
Run away, don't look back
She wakes up and sees Zone and Watts.
See another day with each new sun
"Who are you?" Zone asks.
"The name's Rinoa...Heartilly," Rinoa replies.
Your life has just begun
"Isn't this the daughter of that general in Galbadia, sir?" Watts asks.
"I think that could work, whether she's the real one or not. I think we'll just call her..'the princess,' just in case." Zone replies.
She can still feel the touch of his hand
She pulls out an obviously dated picture of her and her family.
Not just the violence but the warmth of her man
She grabs it, tears out the picture of her father, and puts it inside a book.
The night she never felt so alive
even though it feels so cold outside
It's the first time I've ever seen her smile
You see her go back to sleep.
Heartilly's defection to the rebels was known to have hurt her father, a well-known general in the Galbadian army. We have gained from him a message he used to attempt to try and bring her home:
Announcer: And now, a message from our esteemed General Caraway.
General Caraway: Greetings, people of Galbadia and its territories. I've come to you to try and appeal to one person. Rinoa, I'm sorry I disapproved of your boyfriend. Please come home. Me and your mother are worried sick.
Announcer: Is that it? Come on! You bought the time! We don't have enough time for this dead air!
General Caraway: I'm sorry, but what more do I say?
Announcer: Anything! Whatever's in your heart! Come on! We have sponsors to think about!
General Caraway: Okay, how's this? (T3)
I confess it's all true.
I'm a mess, what a fool
Now what do I do
I need your help to get up from my knees
I can't seem to see the forest for the trees
As I wait in my silent misery
All I'm asking is please...forgive me
Now she knows me
She wants me to be
Someone I can't be
...and she wants me
...and she needs me
...and she wants me
Because she loves me
SHATTERED
Announcer: That's good. That's really good.
General Caraway:Now you see inside
I no longer hide
Or fall between the cracks you left behind
Shattered, now you're out of time
You've come this far to be denied
What a shame, I'm to blame
However, there was a lot of suffering in the quarrel, as Heartilly didn't respond to this call for her to return. In her absence, her father was out of whack, actually coming close to losing a battle against the Esthar forces. His subsequent appearance on "GALBADIA TODAY with ALAN SMITHEE" told the tale more than anything:
A.S: General Caraway, welcome to our show.
G.C: Do you know where Rinoa is?
A.S: I'm sorry, I haven't seen her. We all know about how much you miss your daughter. Is there anything you need to say about that?
G.C: Well, just that...(T4)
I just can't seem to concentrate today
It seems my mind is wandering away
And all the things swimming through my head
Fade away as I go back to bed.
And I close my eyes
And see how fast time flies
'Cause sunrise comes too soon.
I'm never out of bed before noon
Waking up too late seems too soon
And I could never be Neil Armstrong
I'd be the last man on the moon
A.S: Well, has this experience changed you in any way?
G.C: I'm glad you asked that.
I used to live in a world of black and white
Until my dreams turned day into night
And now I'm never out of bed before noon
Waking up too late seems too soon
I close my eyes
And wait for the surprise
In a place I know I belong
In my head I can do no wrong
I could never be Neil Armstrong
I'd be the last man on the moon