“Golden Sparks,” performed by the in-universe artist Akira in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, has sparked widespread speculation that it represents Cloud’s perspective during the emotionally charged Gold Saucer date with Tifa. The lyrics mirror the intimacy and vulnerability of that moment, with references to unspoken feelings, emotional distance, and regret—hallmarks of Cloud’s inner struggle. Lines like “I’m sorry about all the things I couldn’t say” and “I love you” are seen by fans as symbolic of Cloud finally beginning to acknowledge his feelings for Tifa, despite his emotional repression. The imagery of “golden sparks” and “a sea of stars” strongly parallels the fireworks and quiet wonder of their gondola scene, making the song feel like a lyrical extension of Cloti’s romance from Cloud’s internal point of view.
“Golden Sparks”
Do you remember the night
It was you and I?
Golden sparks blooming bright
Flowers that fill the sky
As we floated in the quiet
Miles and miles above
Too scared to speak
A dazzling star
Read the writing on the wall
Let me keep this moment in my heart
So I can remember you just the way you are
Tonight, at least, I hope you see
The real me
I’m sorry about all the things I couldn’t say
(I’m not the man I wanted to be)
I’m sorry about all the things I couldn’t say
(And you deserve way better than me)
And the skies above us, fleeting dreams
(I’m not the man I wanted to be)
The skies above us fading into the night
(You deserve way better than me)
In a sea of stars, around, again and again
One last dance
In this moment, in this moment,
Let me feel you close to me while I still have the chance
In the end we’re left in the dark
I drift alone evermore
Finally think I can say simple words I couldn’t before
I love you.