Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII: Original Soundtrack is the official soundtrack of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Tracks from the Final Fantasy XIII: Original Soundtrack and Final Fantasy XIII-2: Original Soundtrack are also used in the game.
Track list[edit | edit source]
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Disc 1[edit | edit source]
- "Lightning Returns" (ライトニングリターンズ, Raitoningu Ritānzu?) - 4:40
- Battle theme for random encounters during the introductory mission in Yusnaan and during battles between 6 PM and 6 AM when main battle theme for each continent doesn't play. Also plays at the New Game / Load screen. Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki & Masashi Hamauzu.
- "The Final 13 Days" (最期の13日, Saigo no 13-nichi?) - 5:15
- Plays during the opening FMV. Composed by Masashi Hamauzu.
- "Lightning's Theme ~A Distant Glimmer~" (ライトニングのテーマ ~遠き光~, Raitoningu no Tēma ~Tōki Hikari~?) - 1:56
- Plays during Lightning's narration after the opening FMV. Composed by Masashi Hamauzu.
- "Equilibrium" (アンビバレンス, Anbibarensu?, lit. Ambivalence) - 2:21
- Plays during the introductory mission in Yusnaan when Lightning is chasing after Snow in the Grand Palace. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta.
- "Chaos" (混沌, Kaosu?) - 4:41
- Plays during the battle against Zaltys in Yusnaan's Grand Palace during the introductory mission. Also plays during certain other intense boss battles, such as Noel. The second portion, beginning at 2:34, activates under certain conditions, generally Staggering the opponent at low HP. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta and Masashi Hamauzu.
- "The Ark" (箱舟, Hakobune?) - 4:32
- Ark's location theme. Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "The Evil Savior" (邪なる解放者, Yokoshimanaru Kaihōsha?) - 3:23
- Plays during Lightning's first arrival at Luxerion. Composed by Masashi Hamauzu.
- "The Sleeping City" (眠れる聖都, Nemureru Seitō?, lit. Sleeping Holy City) - 3:26
- Luxerion's night theme. Composed by Masashi Hamauzu.
- "Luxerion" (光都ルクセリオ, Kōto Rukuserio?) - 6:22
- Luxerion's morning theme. Composed by Masashi Hamauzu.
- "Reverent Souls" (敬虔なる民, Keiken'naru Min?) - 8:22
- Luxerion's afternoon theme. It features mild clock sounds and has vocals mixed into it (around 5:30 into the piece). Composed by Masashi Hamauzu.
- "Crimson Blitz" (クリムゾンブリッツ, Kurimuzon Burittsu?) - 3:14
- Arrangement of "Blinded By Light". Primary battle theme of Luxerion. Plays between 6 AM and 6 PM. Composed by Masashi Hamauzu.
- "Salvation's Fanfare" (解放のファンファーレ, Kaihō no Fanfāre?) - 1:13
- The victory fanfare. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta.
- "Sunset Prism" (落陽のプリズム, Rakuyō no Purizumu?) - 6:05
- Luxerion's evening theme. Composed by Masashi Hamauzu.
- "Midnight Eternal" (エターナルミッドナイト, Etānaru Middonaito?, lit. Eternal Midnight) - 5:12
- Luxerion's night theme. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta.
- "The Savior's Words" (解放者の詩, Kaihōsha no Uta?, lit. The Savior's Song) - 2:04
- Plays in the Old Town Marketplace in Luxerion. Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki. Performed by Wollny Andreas.
- "The Cathedral" (ルクセリオ大聖堂, Rukuserio Daiseidō?, lit. Luxerion Cathedral) - 3:20
- Plays in the Luxerion Cathedral. Composed by Masashi Hamauzu.
- "The Warren" (暗黒街, Ankokugai?, lit. Dark Town) - 4:04
- Plays in The Warren. Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "Noel's Theme ~The Shadow Hunter~" (ノエルのテーマ ~闇の狩人~, Noeru no Tēma ~Yami no Kariudo~?, lit. Noel's Theme ~The Dark Hunter~) - 2:52
- Noel Kreiss's leitmotif. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta. Performed by KOKIA.
- "Noel & Yeul ~The Promise~" (ノエルとユール ~光の約束~, Noeru to Yūru ~Hikari no Yakusoku~?, lit. Noel & Yeul ~Pact of the Light~) - 4:26
- Plays after Lightning defeats Noel. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta. Performed by Joelle.
Disc 2[edit | edit source]
- "Desert Awakening" (砂海の目覚め, Sakai no Mezame?) - 2:28
- Dead Dunes morning theme. Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "The Dead Dunes" (デッド・デューン ~熱砂の砂漠~, Deddo Dyūn ~Nessa no Sabaku~?, lit. The Dead Dunes ~Scorching Desert~) - 4:12
- Dead Dunes afternoon theme. Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "Desert Lullaby" (デザートララバイ, Dezāto Rarabai?) - 9:19
- Dead Dunes evening theme. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta. Performed by Gabe McNair.
- "Graveyard of Dreams" (夢果てる地, Yumehateru Chi?, lit. Where the Dream Ends) - 5:01
- Dead Dunes night theme. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta.
- "Bandit Gang Monoculus" (盗賊団モノキュラス, Tōzokudan Monokyurasu?) - 2:41
- Plays when Lightning reunites with Fang. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta.
- "Fang's Theme ~The Boss~" (ファングのテーマ ~偽りの首領~, Fangu no Tēma ~Itsuwari no Shuryō~?, lit. Fang's Theme ~A False Leader~) - 3:12
- Oerba Yun Fang's leitmotif.
- Composed by Naoshi Mizuta.
- "Treasures Within" (聖宝眠る遺跡, Seihō Nemuru Iseki?, lit. Ruins where the Holy Treasure Lies) - 4:28
- Plays in the Temple Ruins. Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "The Showdown" (立ちはだかる者, Tachihadakaru Mono?, lit. One Who Stands in the Way) - 3:37
- Minor boss theme. Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "K.O." (ノックアウト!, Nokku Auto!?, lit. Knock Out!) - 2:34
- Activates when "The Showdown" is already playing and the opponent is staggered at low HP. Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "The Last Surviving Wilderness" (最後の大地, Saigo no Daichi?) - 3:39
- Wildlands morning theme. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta.
- "The Wildlands" (ウィルダネス, Wirudanesu?) - 3:51
- Wildlands afternoon theme. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta.
- "Sunset Path" (夕日の帰り道, Yūhi no Kaerimichi?, lit. Evening Return) - 5:43
- Wildlands evening theme. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta.
- "Prowlers of the Night" (獣たちの夜, Kemonotachi no Yoru?, lit. Night of the Beasts) - 5:44
- Wildlands night theme. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta.
- "Savior of Souls" (魂の解放者, Tamashī no Kaihōsha?) - 4:40
- Primary battle theme in the Wildlands. Plays between 6 AM and 6 PM. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta.
- "Bluesy Chocobo" (ブルージーチョコボ, Burūjī Chokobo?) - 4:34
- Plays when riding the Angel of Valhalla at level one. Composed by Nobuo Uematsu.
- "Chocobo Returns" (チョコボリターンズ, Chokobo Ritānzu?) - 3:53
- Plays while riding the Angel of Valhalla at level two. Some areas of the Wildlands overrides this track. Composed by Nobuo Uematsu.
- "Marimba de Chocobo" (マリンバdeチョコボ, Marinba de Chokobo?) - 3:20
- Plays when riding the Angel of Valhalla at level three. Composed by Nobuo Uematsu.
- "A Carefree Existence" (おきらくじんせい, Okirakujinsei?, lit. Easy Life) - 3:01
- Plays in the Moogle Village. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta.
- "Sazh and Dajh" (サッズとドッジ, Sazzu to Dajji?) - 2:26
- Plays when Lightning meets Sazh. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta.
Disc 3[edit | edit source]
- "Awaiting the Celebration" (祝祭を待ちわびて, Shukusai wo Machiwabite?, lit. In the Wait of the Festival) - 4:29
- Yusnaan's day theme. Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "The Glittering City of Yusnaan" (享楽の都ユスナーン, Kyōraku no Miyako Yusunān?, lit. City of Pleasure, Yusnaan) - 4:27
- Yusnaan's afternoon theme. Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "City of Revelry" (きらめきの宴, Kirameki no Utage?, lit. Feast of Lights) - 3:30
- Yusnaan's evening theme. Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "Ouroboros Festival" (ウロボロスフィエスタ, Uroborosu Fiesuta?, lit. Uroboros Fiesta) - 4:44
- Yusnaan's night theme. Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "High Voltage" (ハイボルテージ, Haiborutēji?) - 4:52
- Primary battle theme of Yusnaan. Plays between 6 AM and 6 PM. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta and Masashi Hamauzu.
- "Death Game" (デスゲーム, Desu Gēmu?) - 5:04
- Plays during the sidequests "Death Safari" and "Death Game". Also plays when chasing Noel through the Warehouse District in Luxerion. Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "Chaos infusions" (シ界, Shikai?) - 2:17
- Plays when inside a Chaos infusion. Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "Lumina's Theme" (ルミナのテーマ, Rumina no Tēma?) - 2:24
- Lumina's leitmotif. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta and Masashi Hamauzu.
- "Sneaking In" (潜入大作戦, Sennyū Daisakusen?, lit. Mission: Infiltration) - 4:18
- Plays when Lightning talks with Hope about infiltrating Yusnaan Palace. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta.
- "Snow's Theme ~Final Words~" (スノウのテーマ ~遺言~, Sunō no Tēma ~Yuigon~?) - 3:22
- Snow Villiers's leitmotif. Plays after defeating Snow in battle. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta.
- "The Song of the Savior ~The Chosen One~" (解放者の伝説 ~選ばれし乙女~, Kaihōsha no Densetsu ~Erabareshi Shōjo~?, lit. Legend of the Savior ~The Chosen Maiden~) - 2:24
- The first part of the "The Legend of the Savior" stage in Yusnaan. Composed by Masashi Hamauzu.
- "The Song of the Savior ~Grand Finale~" (解放者の伝説 ~グランドフィナーレ~, Kaihōsha no Densetsu ~Gurando Fināre~?) - 2:05
- The second part of the "The Legend of the Savior" stage in Yusnaan. Composed by Masashi Hamauzu.
- "Yusnaan Palace" (ユスナーン宮殿, Yusunān Kyūden?) - 3:27
- Plays inside the Yusnaan palace. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta.
- "Army of One" (シーンドライブ, Shīndoraibu?, lit. Scene Drive) - 2:13
- Composed by Naoshi Mizuta.
- "Overclock" (オーバークロック, Ōbākurokku?) - 0:33
- Plays when Lightning uses Overclock in battle. Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "The Coliseum ~Fearsome Warriors~" (闘技場 ~荒ぶる魂~, Tōgijō ~Araburu Tamashī?, lit. The Arena ~Wild Souls~) - 3:20
- Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "Chocobo Carnival" (チョコボカーニバル, Chokobo Kānibaru?) - 4:04
- Plays at the Augur's Quarter in the mission when Lightning must talk to the director of the fireworks for the first time. The theme continues playing everyday after 0:30 as long as she hasn't talked to the director. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta.
- "Nova Chrysalia" (ノウス=パルトゥス, Novus Partus?) - 3:58
- Luxerion morning theme in some parts of the city and Yusnaan morning theme. Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "Endless Lives" (エンドレスライフ, Endoresu Raifu?, lit. Endless Life) - 3:41
- Composed by Naoshi Mizuta.
- "The Angel's Tears" (天使の涙, Tenshi no Namida?) - 4:01
- Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "Lightning's Theme ~Radiance~" (ライトニングのテーマ ~孤光~, Raitoningu no Tēma ~Kokō~?, lit. Lightning's Theme ~Lone Light~) - 3:48
- Composed by Masashi Hamauzu.
- "Meeting You" (あなたに会えて, Anata ni Aete?, lit. To Meet You) - 3:57
- Plays when Hope fades away at the end of the 13th day. Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
Disc 4[edit | edit source]
- "Beginning of the End" (終焉の始まり, Shūen no Hajimari?) - 3:28
- Plays on the beginning of Nova Chrysalia's final day. Composed by Masashi Hamauzu.
- "Altar of Light" (光輝の拝殿, Kōki no Haiden?, lit. Radiant Shrine) - 3:22
- Plays in the Temple of Light when Lightning enters on the final day. Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "The Soulsong" (忘却(レテ)の禊, Rete no Misogi?, lit. Purification by Oblivion) - 4:08
- Plays during the scene where Lightning and Fang stop Vanille from performing the ritual to destroy the dead. Composed by Masashi Hamauzu.
- "A New World" (新しい世界へ, Atarashī Sekai e?, lit. Into a New World) - 6:44
- "A Sacred Oratorio" (聖譚の賛歌, Seitan no Sanka?, lit. Hymn to the Story) - 2:06
- Plays in the altar in the Luxerion Cathedral after Bhunivelze absorbs the souls of Snow, Noel, Fang, and Vanille. Composed by Masashi Hamauzu.
- "The Divine Dream" (神の視た夢, Kami no Mita Yume?, lit. The Dream of a God) - 3:23
- Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "Cosmogenesis" (コスモジェネシス, Kosumojeneshisu?) - 3:44
- Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "Divine Love" (神の愛を誉れとせよ, Kami no Ai wo Homare to seyo?, lit. Consider His Love an Honor) - 4:16
- Plays during first three phases of the battle against Bhunivelze. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta.
- "Almighty Bhunivelze" (至高神ブーニベルゼ, Shikōgami Būniberuze?, lit. Supreme God Bhunivelze) - 13:05
- Plays during the final phase of the battle against Bhunivelze. Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "Last Resort" (ラストリゾート, Rasuto Rizōto?) - 3:49
- Plays as Lightning attacks Bhunivelze with Last Resort. Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "Claire Farron" (エクレール・ファロン, Ekurēru Faron?, lit. Eclair Farron) - 3:31
- Plays during the scene of Lumina becoming one with Lightning. Composed by Naoshi Mizuta.
- "Humanity's Tale" (神話の終わり、人の物語, Shinden no Owari, Hito no Monogatari?, lit. Her Story Begins When the Myth Ends) - 10:30
- Plays during the ending FMV. A compilation of "Blinded By Light", "FINAL FANTASY XIII - The Promise", "FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 Overture" , and "FINAL FANTASY XIII - Miracles". Composed by Masashi Hamauzu.
- "Credits ~Light Eternal~" (エンディングロール ~終わりなき閃光~, Endinfu Rōru ~Owarinaki Senkō~?, lit. Ending Roll ~Endless Flash~) - 10:46
- Ending credits theme. A joint arrangement of "FINAL FANTASY XIII - Miracles" (0:00-1:24), "Memories of Happier Days" (1:25-2:17), "Snow's Theme ~Final Words~" (2:18-3:35), "The Ark" (3:36-4:58), "Caius's Theme" (4:59-6:14), "Lightning's Theme" (6:49-8:33), "Light Eternal" (6:49-10:46), and "Blinded By Light" (8:34-9:59). Composed by Masashi Hamauzu, Naoshi Mizuta, and Mitsuto Suzuki.
- "Epilogue" (エピローグ, Epirōgu?) - 1:46
- Epilogue theme. Composed by Masashi Hamauzu.
Spoilers end here.
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