During the final battle, a piece of it is played when Zelda gives Link the Light Arrows, and finally, Zelda's Lullaby is one of the songs that can be played at the Milk Bar in Kakariko Village. A darker version is later played when she is transformed into a painting herself. "Zelda's Lullaby" first plays when Link meets Zelda in Hyrule Castle to warn her that Yuga has transformed Seres and the Captain of the Guard into paintings. Additionally, the main theme for this game, " Ballad of the Goddess", is a slightly modified version of "Zelda's Lullaby" being played backwards. This could be the reason the song is called Zelda's "Lullaby". "Zelda's Lullaby" is played just before Zelda goes into her slumber. "Zelda's Lullaby" is heavily featured as background music whenever Princess Zelda is on screen. The normal tune is later heard after Tetra returns to normal inside Linebeck's ship. A distorted version of "Zelda's Lullaby" can be heard when battling against Puppet Zelda.Ī darker version of "Zelda's Lullaby" is played when Tetra pleads for Link's help as she gets swallowed by the Ghost Ship. Zelda's theme is also heard on both occasions that Wolf Link meets Zelda inside her chamber in Hyrule Castle, and it's played once again when Princess Zelda receives the Light Arrows from the Light Spirits and asks Link for his help.
He must howl it again after he reaches the inner part of the forest to activate the guardian statues and solve their puzzle to access the path to the Master Sword. Once Link defeats him, the Skull Kid will open the way to the inside of the grove. Upon first entering the Sacred Grove, Wolf Link must howl the lullaby in order to make the Skull Kid appear. It also appears when Zelda first visits Link's house and during the ending credits. "Zelda's Lullaby" occasionally plays when Princess Zelda and Link go to the Picori Festival. Unlike A Link to the Past, song that plays after rescuing each of the Seven Maidens is a different one, although it seems to be loosely based on slowed down version on "Zelda's Lullaby". It also makes an appearance during the final scene and credits. "Zelda's Lullaby" plays after Link rescues Princess Zelda from Temple of Ice. A darker rendition of the theme was also heard when Ganondorf discovers Tetra's true identity on Forsaken Fortress before transitioning to Ganondorf's leitmotif. Furthermore, it is heard during the staff credits as part of the ending theme. "Zelda's Lullaby" is played in when Tetra is revealed to be Princess Zelda. In the northern part of Termina Field, "Zelda's Lullaby"'s notes sometimes appear on the wall where Link can play a song for Rupees. "Zelda's Lullaby" can be heard as background music during the flashback scene where Princess Zelda gives Link the Ocarina of Time.
After Ganon has been defeated and Link and Princess Zelda are talking in the sky, the princess sends the young hero back to his original time by playing "Zelda's Lullaby" on the Ocarina of Time, further demonstrating the melody's mysterious powers. The mark that usually signals the need to play "Zelda's Lullaby" is a Triforce symbol, as seen when opening the Royal Family's Tomb and changing the water levels in the Water Temple.Īccording to Impa, only members of the Royal Family are allowed to learn "Zelda's Lullaby" as such, playing this tune helps prove Link's connection to the Royal Family.
"Zelda's Lullaby" plays a major role in solving numerous puzzles in the game, such as raising water levels in the Water Temple, entering Zora's Domain, and opening other hidden passages. It is a sacred song with mysterious powers passed down by the Royal Family for generations, and it also served as a lullaby for the young Princess Zelda. "Zelda's Lullaby" is taught by Impa after initially meeting Princess Zelda at her courtyard.