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FINAL FANTASY XIV - Close in the Distance

"Close in the Distance" is a vocal theme song in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, composed and arranged by Masayoshi Soken. The lyrics were written by Tom Mills and the vocals were performed by Jason C. Miller. The lyric concept was conceived by Natsuko Ishikawa.

It was first revealed on November 6, 2021 as part of the Endwalker launch trailer.

The Korean version was performed by Ha Hyun-woo as the vocalist.

Game appearances[]

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker[]

Three versions of the song play as the field themes in Ultima Thule as the story is progressed. "Echoes in the Distance", the initial version, is a heavily distorted and muffled version of the song. The next version to play, "Close in the Distance (Instrumental)", is an instrumental version without the distortion and muffling, while the full lyrical plays last. Each change in the song accompanies a sacrifice by the Scions of the Seventh Dawn as they make their way towards Meteion's nest.

Three of the versions appear as the 45th, 46th, and 47th tracks on Endwalker: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack.

An arrangement by Daiki Ishikawa, "Of Countless Stars", serves as the The Dead Ends The Dead Ends dungeon theme. It is the 49th track on the soundtrack.

Lyrics[]

The official lyrics were released in the Endwalker: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack along with the Japanese translation by Natsuko Ishikawa.

English[]

English
Whispers falling silently, drift on the wind
But I hear you...
Our journey now a memory fading from sight
But I see you...
Unbroken, promises we made so long ago
You're still here...
Unspoken requiem for a river of tears
Flowing, winding, toward eternal sea
And yet our hope remains
Guiding, lighting the way
No time for mourning...
(Morning) rises on a land reborn from the ashes
'Neath the heavens
To sunset, blood-red skies tranquil after the storm
Blessed shadow
Turning, wending, always night follows day
The sun will shine again
Walk on, never look back
Through you, we live...
Tales of loss and fire and faith
Every word on our hearts engraved
In the dark, you will not stray
Forge ahead till the end we pray
Japanese translation
この声は風に紛れ、音もなく消えていく
――だが、お前の声は聞こえてるんだ
俺たちの旅はもう、過去のものになった
――だが、今でもお前を見守ってる
あのとき交わした約束は、消えちゃいない
――お前がまだ、ここにいるんだから
言葉なき鎮魂歌を、 涙の河へ捧げに行こう
押し流され、曲がりくねって、 久遠の海を目指す
苦しくとも希望が尽きたりはしない
道を照らし、お前を導く
悲しんでる暇はないだろう?
灰より新生せし大地に朝が訪れ
蒼天が広がる
夕暮れには嵐が過ぎ、静かなる紅蓮の空
漆黒の宵が訪れる
世界は回り、時は進んで、夜は朝を連れてくる
何度だって陽は昇るだろう
振り返らずに行け
俺たちはお前の中に生きている、そう――
冷たい哀しみと、焦がすような歓び、温かな信頼の物語の中に
すべての言葉がこの心に刻まれてるんだ
暗闇の中でも、お前は決して迷わない
前へ進め、俺たちは皆、終わりまで祈り続ける――

Korean[]

Korean
너의 목소리 아직 내 귓가에
남아있어
우리의 여행은 이제 끝났지만
네가 보여
그 약속 지킬 수 있어 네가 곁에
살아있어
눈물의 강을 위한 침묵의 노래
더 이상의 절망은 이젠 없어
영원의 바다로
길을 밝혀 나아가
슬픔 거둬
아침의 태양 파란 하늘 펼치며
떠오르네
붉은빛 노을 지나 칠흑의 밤이
다가오네
해가 지고 뜨는 반복된 시간
우린 네 안에 살아
후회 없이 나아가
내일 향해
환희와 슬픔 속 믿음의
이 노래 마음에 새겨
어둠 속 헤매지 않아
기도와 함께 나아가
Romaja
Neoui moksori ajik nae gwitgae
Namaisseo
Uriui yeohaengeun ije kkeunnatjiman
Nega boyeo
Geu yaksok jikil su isseo nega gyeote
Saraisseo
Nunmurui gangeul wihan chimmugui norae
Deo isangui jeolmangeun ijen eopseo
Yeongwonui badaro
Gireul balkyeo naaga
Seulpeum geodwo
Achimui taeyang paran haneul pyeolchimyeo
Tteooreune
Bulgeunbit noeul jina chilheugui bami
Dagaone
Haega jigo tteuneun banbokdoen sigan
Urin ne ane sara
Huhoe eopsi naaga
Naeil hyanghae
Hwanhuiwa seulpeum sok mideumui
I norae maeume saegyeo
Eodum sok hemaeji ana
Gidowa hamkke naaga

Arrangement album appearances[]

The Primals: Beyond the Shadow[]

An arrangement of "Close in the Distance" by GUNN appears in The Primals' fourth album, with the vocals performed by Jason Charles Miller.

Sanctuary's Heart: Final Fantasy XIV Chill Arrangement Album[]

An arrangement of "Close in the Distance" by DJ Mitsu the Beats appears as track 12 on the album. It was released again on the physical Deluxe Edition.

Final Fantasy XIV Orchestral Arrangement Album Vol.3[]

An orchestral arrangement of "Close in the Distance" was released with Sachiko Miyano as the arranger and recording director. It was conducted by Hirofumi Kurita and performed by Jason Charles Miller, the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, and Keiko as the pianist.

Forge Ahead: FINAL FANTASY XIV ~Arrangement Album~[]

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Forge Ahead – Close in the Distance Music Video (THE PRIMALS)

A band arrangement of "Close in the Distance" was performed by Jason Charles Miller and The Primals.

Live performances[]

The Primals: Live in Japan - Beyond the Shadow[]

The arrangement of "Close in the Distance" by GUNN was performed live by The Primals and recorded as track 15 on the album.

Eorzean Symphony: Final Fantasy XIV Orchestral Album Vol.3[]

Close in the Distance - Eorzean Symphony: FINAL FANTASY XIV Orchestral Album Vol.3

"Close in the Distance", orchestrated by Sachiko Miyano, was performed and recorded during the Final Fantasy XIV Orchestra Concert 2022 -Eorzean Symphony-, conducted by Hirofumi Kurita and performed by guest vocalist Jason Charles Miller and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra.

It is also on the Eorzean Symphony: Final Fantasy XIV Orchestral Album Vol.3 (Concert version).

Compilation album appearances[]

Endwalker Vinyl LP[]

"Close in the Distance" is track 4 of side B on the album.

External links[]

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