Kimi ga Iru Kara

"Kimi ga Iru Kara"

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"Kimi ga Iru Kara" (君がいるから?, lit. Because You're Here) is the vocal theme of the Japanese version of Final Fantasy XIII, performed by J-pop artist Sayuri Sugawara and composed by Masashi Hamauzu. It is also featured in her second single of the same title.

Development

I just composed the base of the song to let her know the musical direction, and I left the rest up to her producer/arranger. On the other hand, I arranged the BGM version of it. The song sounds like it is made by a totally different person for its usage and how the arrangements were made. The song sung by Sugawara san might not feel like my sound, but I think the song functions well in the context. I made the BGM version rather freely. I am really satisfied with it and, among all the pieces on the soundtrack, it is my favorite.

Masashi Hamauzu

Game appearances

Final Fantasy XIII

"Kimi ga Iru Kara" plays during the ending FMV. "My Hands" by Leona Lewis replaces the song in the western version.

Lyrics

Japanese

「泣いたっていいんだよ」

君がふいにそう言ってくれたから何だか嬉しくて涙じゃなく笑顔が零れた

不器用すぎる言葉で 君を傷つけてしまった

それでも 離れたりしないで今もこうして 支えになってくれてるんだ

きっと…

叶えたい願い 叶えたい夢

届けたい想い 全て

信じ続ける事が奇跡を呼んで未来に繋がって行くよ

ずっとねぇずっと見守っていて欲しい

Dear My Friend

「君なら大丈夫だよ」

別れ際にそう言ってくれたから

感じてた孤独がその一言で綺麗になくなった

新しい扉を開く

それは誰でも怖くて不安だらけだけど

背中を押してくれた君を思い出せば力が溢れてくるからね

素直な気持ち

譲れないもの正直な言葉全て

声にして伝える事ができたなら未来は広がって行くよ

いつもそういつも心に君がいるから

Dear My Friend

立ち止まっても忘れそうになっても

何度も何度でも前を向いて行くと誓うよ

見上げた空光が差し込んでいる

君にまた逢える日まで

素直な気持ち譲れないもの正直な言葉全て

声にして伝える事ができたなら 未来は広がって行くよ

願い 叶えたい夢

届けたい想い全て

信じ続ける事が奇跡を呼んで未来に繋がって行くよ

ずっとずっと見守っていて欲しい

Dear My Friend

Japanese rōmaji "Naitatte ī nda yo" Kimi ga fui ni sō itte kuretakara nandaka ureshikute namida janaku egao ga koboreta Bukiyō sugiru kotoba de kimi o kizutsukete shimatta Soredemo hanare tari shinaide ima mo kōshite sasae ni natte kure teru nda kitto... Kanaetai negai kanaetai yume Todoketai omoi subete Shinji tsudzukeru koto ga kiseki o yonde mirai ni tsunagatte iku yo Zutto nē zutto mimamotteite hoshī Dear my friend "Kiiminara daijōbudayo" Wakaregiwa ni sō ittekuretakara Kanjiteta kodoku ga sono hitokoto de kirei ni nakunatta Atarashī tobira o hiraku Sore wa dare demo kowakute fuandarakedakedo Senaka wo oshitekureta kimi wo omoidaseba chikara ga afuretekuru kara ne Sunaona kimochi Yuzurenai mono shōjikina kotoba subete Koe ni shite tsutaeru koto ga dekita nara mirai wa hirogatte yuku yo Itsumo sou itsumo kokoro ni kimi ga iru kara Dear my friend Tachidomatte mo wasure sō ni natte mo Nando mo nandodemo mae o muite uku to chikau yo Miageta sora hikari ga sashikonde iru Kimi ni mata aeru hi made Sunaona kimochi Yuzurenai mono shōjikina kotoba subete Koe ni shite tsutaeru koto ga dekita nara mirai wa hirogatte yuku yo Negai kanaetai yume Todoketai omoi subete Shinji tsudzukeru koto ga kiseki o yonde mirai ni tsunagatte iku yo Zutto zutto mimamotteite hoshī Dear my friend

English translation "It's okay to cry." I was so happy when you suddenly said that to me that I couldn't help but smile instead of cry. I was too clumsy with my words, and I hurt you. But even so, you didn't leave me, and you're still supporting me like this Surely... Wishes that I want to come true, dreams that I want to fulfill All the feelings I want to deliver If you keep believing, it will call a miracle, and it will lead to the future Forever, forever I want you to watch over me Dear my friend "You'll be alright." That's what you said to me when we parted The loneliness I felt completely disappeared with those few words I'm opening a new door It's a frightening and uncertain time for anyone But when I remember you, the one who pushed me forward, I'm overwhelmed with power Honest feelings What I can't compromise, all the honest words If I can convey it to you in my voice, then the future will expand Always, so always because you're here in my heart Dear my friend Even if I stop or if I almost forget I swear that I'll look forward again and again I look up at the sky and the light is shining through Until the day I see you again Honest feelings What I can't compromise, all the honest words If I can convey it to you in my voice, then the future will expand A dream that I want to fulfill All the feelings I want to deliver If you keep believing, it will call a miracle, and it will lead to the future Forever, forever I want you to watch over me Dear my friend

Behind the scenes

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In Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, Hope Estheim alludes to the song before he disappears on the final day when he says to Lightning, "As long as you were with me, Light...I didn't have to fear anything. I'm not scared. Not even now. Because you're here."

Spoilers end here.