"Kiss Me Good-Bye" is a theme for Final Fantasy XII. It is the only song Nobuo Uematsu exclusively composed for the game and was arranged by Kenichiro Fukui. It was sung by Angela Aki who also wrote the lyrics and played the piano.
The English version is used in all of the game's versions; however, a Japanese version was commercially released on the single in Japan along with the English variant. The Japanese version was arranged by Motoki Matsuoka and Aki and the lyrics were also written by Aki.
Additionally, the release Selections from Final Fantasy XII Original Soundtrack included a DVD with a music video of the song's Japanese version.
Development[]
Uematsu and Square Enix team approached Angela Aki, asking if she would be interested in singing Final Fantasy XII's theme. Aki was deeply moved when she heard the song Mr. Uematsu wrote, and Uematsu wanted Aki to write the lyrics. The first thing in her mind upon hearing the melody was a scene of a new journey after good-bye, so she structured the lyrics based on it.[1]
"Kiss Me Good-Bye" was the first song written specifically for the Final Fantasy XII soundtrack. After composer Hitoshi Sakimoto joined the project, he considered the sound of "Kiss Me Good-Bye" when composing other tracks for the game.[2]
Lyrics[]
The official lyrics were released on the single and the Final Fantasy XII: Original Soundtrack.
English version[]
- You say my love is all you need to see you through
- But I know these words are not quite true
- (So) here is the path you're looking for, an open door
- Leading to worlds you long to explore
- Go if you must move on alone
- I'm gonna make it on my own
- Kiss me good-bye, love's memory
- Follow your heart and find your destiny
- Won't shed a tear for love's mortality
- For you put the dream in my reality
- As time goes by I know you'll see this of me
- I loved you enough to let you go free
- Go, I will give you wings to fly
- Cast all your fears into the sky
- Kiss me good-bye, love's mystery
- All of my life I'll hold you close to me
- Won't shed a tear for love's mortality
- For you put the dream in my reality
- Kiss me good-bye, love's memory
- You put the dream in my reality
Japanese version[]
- Japanese
- あなたは迷っていても
- ドアは開いているよ
- 二人の世界だけでは
- 満たされないのでしょう？
- 羽をあげるから信じて飛べばいい
- Kiss me good-bye, love's memory
- あなたを失っても
- 愛した記憶が強さに変わるから
- 確かな物を探して
- 誰もが恋するが
- 揺るがない愛は自分の中にある
- Kiss me good-bye さようなら
- 新しい私に変わる
- Kiss me good-bye, love's memory
- 新しい二人に変わるなら
- Kiss me good-bye 泣かない
- あなたを愛せたから
- あなたを愛せたから
- Rōmaji
- Anata wa mayotteitemo
- Doa wa aiteiru yo
- Futarinosekai dakede wa
- Mitasarenai nodeshō?
- Hane o agerukara shinjite tobeba ī
- Kiss me good-bye, love's memory
- Anata o ushinatte mo
- Aishita kioku ga tsuyosa ni kawarukara
- Tashikana mono o sagashite
- Daremoga koisuru ga
- Yuruganai ai wa jibun no naka ni aru
- Kiss me good-bye sayōnara
- Atarashī watashi ni kawaru
- Kiss me good-bye, love's memory
- Atarashī futari ni kawarunara
- Kiss me good-bye nakanai
- Anata o aisetakara
- Anata o aisetakara
- Unofficial English translation
- The door is open for you
- Even when you are lost
- You aren't satisfied with just a
- World for the two of us, are you?
- I will give you wings, so you should take a leap of faith
- Kiss me good-bye, love’s memory
- Even though I have lost you,
- My beloved memories will give way to strength
- Everyone falls in love while searching
- For something definite, but
- An unwavering love lies within themselves
- Kiss me good-bye, farewell
- I will change into a new me
- Kiss me good-bye, love’s memory
- If we transform into two new people,
- Kiss me good-bye, I won't cry
- I was able to love you
- I was able to love you
Game appearances[]
Final Fantasy XII[]
"Kiss Me Good-Bye -featured in FINAL FANTASY XII-" plays during the game's ending. Its lyrics do not allude to the plot directly, but its tone fits the cast's ending, leaving the past and moving on in their lives. It is track 19 on disc 4 of the Final Fantasy XII: Original Soundtrack.
A year after the Battle above Rabanastre, Penelo writes a letter to Larsa, now the Emperor of Archadia. "Kiss Me Good-Bye -featured in FINAL FANTASY XII-" plays in the background as Penelo's voice recites the letter. She is happy that Rabanastre returned to the peaceful place it used to be when she was a child. Penelo laments on Ashe's coronation looming near and how she must distance herself from her old friends due to her position. Penelo knows Ashe misses Basch and hopes the two will have a chance to catch up soon. Basch has assumed his late brother's position as Judge Magister, now serving Larsa.
Penelo writes how she and Vaan had looked after the Strahl after Balthier and Fran went missing, but one day found the airship gone with a letter on its place, as Balthier had reclaimed it. Penelo and Vaan had delivered Balthier's message to Ashe, containing the ring she had given to him as a "down payment" for helping her until he would find the treasure he seeks. Balthier has seemingly found his riches, as he has given Vaan a new airship and asked him to join him on a new adventure, fulfilling Vaan's life-long dream of becoming a sky pirate. Penelo is accompanying him, finishing the letter with "every good sky pirate needs a partner, right?"
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Guitar Solo Final Fantasy Official Best Collection[]
Yuji Sekiguchi arranged and performed a solo classical guitar arrangement of "Kiss Me Good-Bye".
Distant Worlds III: more music from Final Fantasy[]
A recording of "Kiss Me Good-Bye" appears on this album, performed by Susan Calloway and the Distant Worlds Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus and conducted by Arnie Roth.
Live performances[]
VOICES: Music from Final Fantasy[]
"Kiss Me Good-Bye" was performed live during the concert by Angela Aki (vocals and piano) and the Prima Vista Philharmonic Orchestra. It was arranged by Sachiko Miyano and Kenichiro Fukui.
It was also recorded and released on the album.
Distant Worlds: music from Final Fantasy The Journey of 100[]
An orchestral arrangement of "Kiss Me Good-Bye" was conducted by Arnie Roth and performed by Susan Calloway and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. It was arranged by Sachiko Miyano and Kenichiro Fukui.
Compilation album appearances[]
Final Fantasy Vocal Collection[]
"Kiss Me Good-Bye -featured in FINAL FANTASY XII-" is track 6 on the album.