Theme of Love

Cecil of the Red Wings is many things, but he is not a coward. Not the Cecil who I love.

Rosa

The "Theme of Love" is a leitmotif from Final Fantasy IV for the relationship between Cecil Harvey and Rosa Joanna Farrell. It was composed by Nobuo Uematsu and is one of the most popular themes of the series in Japan.

As of March 31, 2004, the theme was included in the official music textbook of the sixth school grade in Japan, as part of their curriculum.

Game appearances Edit

Final Fantasy IV Edit

"Theme of Love" is one of the leitmotifs, and aside from appearing in romantic scenes between Cecil and Rosa, it was also included in the game's "Ending Theme".

These themes were rearranged for the soundtrack of the 3D remake. "Theme of Love" was arranged by Junya Nakano and included in his "FFIV DS Opening Movie".

"Tsukino Akari -Final Fantasy IV Ai no Theme-" is a vocal arrangement of "Theme of Love" performed by Megumi Ida, and is the vocal theme that plays during the ending credits.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years Edit

The "Theme of Love" plays in the beginning of the Lunarians' Tale as well as after Dark Kain is defeated.

Final Fantasy Dimensions Edit

An arrangement of "Theme of Love" titled as "Distant Hometown" appears.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy Edit

The original version of "Theme of Love" is available for purchase in the PP Catalog as battle background music.

Dissidia Final Fantasy NTEdit

The original "Theme of Love" is a battle music, obtainable as a reward from winning "Battle of the Gods – Act 10" (November 2017).

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Edit

"Theme of Love" appears as the Event Music Sequence representing Final Fantasy IV. The theme appears on Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Compilation Album.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call Edit

"Theme of Love" is a Field Music Sequence.

Chocobo's Dungeon 2 Edit

The "Theme of Love" is featured during scenes with Chocobo and Shiroma. It was arranged by Yasuhiro Kawakami.

Arrangement album appearances Edit

Final Fantasy IV: Celtic Moon Edit

This album features an arrangement in a traditional Irish style produced and performed by Máire Breatnach. It is the seventh track of the album.

Piano Collections: Final Fantasy IV Edit

This album contains two arrangements of "Theme of Love"; "Theme of Love" and "Theme of Love Practice Track" (Orchestrated). The piano arrangement is performed by Reiko Nomura and it is the second track.

Final Fantasy IV: Minimum Album Edit

An arranged "Theme of Love" appears as the second track of the album.

Final Fantasy: Pray Edit

The "Theme of Love" was rearranged into its first vocal arrangement, titled (光の中へ, Hikari no Naka e?, lit. Into the Light) sung by Risa Ohki in Japanese. It is the fifth track of the album.

Tsukino Akari -Final Fantasy IV Ai no Theme- Edit

"Tsukino Akari -Final Fantasy IV Ai no Theme-" (月の明り -ファイナルファンタジーIV 愛のテーマ-, Tsukino Akari -Fainaru Fantajī IV Ai no Tēma-?, lit. Moonlight -Final Fantasy IV Theme of Love-) is a vocalized variant of "Theme of Love" recorded for the Nintendo DS release of Final Fantasy IV. It was recorded by Megumi Ida, who was chosen from approximately 800 performers.

Japanese lyrics Edit

君の名前　心でつぶやいた

Kimi no namae kokoro de tsubuyaita

この僕の想いは　そこに届かないのに

Kono boku no omoi wa soko ni todokanai no ni

今は遠い　愛しい面影が

Ima wa tooi itoshii omokage ga

この夜空に浮かぶ　瞳閉じても

Kono yozora ni ukabu hitomi tojite mo

ともに笑えてた　穏やかな日々が

Tomo ni waraeteta odayaka na hibi ga

心に　今も暖かく

Kokoro ni ima mo atatakaku

月の明り　青い夜に光る

Tsuki no akari aoi yoru ni hikaru

あの日々の輝き　照らし出すよに

Ano hibi no kagayaki terashidasu yo ni

君の涙　ぬぐうこともできず

Kimi no namida nuguu koto mo dekizu

この僕の両手は　ここで震えてるだけ

Kono boku no ryoute wa koko de furueteru dake

今は一人　終わりのない旅路

Ima wa hitori owari no nai tabiji

疲れたこの足で　さまようばかり

Tsukareta kono ashi de samayou bakari

ともに過ごした日　触れた温もりが

Tomo ni sugoshita hi fureta nukumori ga

この手に　今も暖かく

Kono te ni ima mo atatakaku

月の明り　ただ静かに照らす

Tsuki no akari tada shizuka ni terasu

錆びついたこの胸　かき乱すよに

Sabi tsuita kono mune kaki midasu yo ni

月の明り　青い夜に光る

Tsuki no akari aoi yoru ni hikaru

あの日々の輝き　照らし出すよに

Ano hibi no kagayaki terashidasu yo ni

English translation Edit

I muttered your name inside my heart

Although my feelings won't reach you there

Now it's distant, that beloved face

Floats in this night sky, even with my eyes closed

Those pleasant days when we laughed together

Are still now warm in my heart

The light of the moon glows in the blue night

As though bringing to light the radiance of those days

Not even able to wipe away your tears

These two hands of mine can only tremble here

Now I am alone on an unending journey

I do nothing but wander on these weary feet

The glow we encountered, that day we spent together

Is still now warm in my hands

The light of the moon simply shines on silently

As though stirring up this rusted heart

The light of the moon glows in the blue night

As though bringing to light the radiance of those days

Guitar Solo Final Fantasy Official Best Collection Edit

A classic guitar arrangement of this song by Yuji Sekiguchi appears as the eight track of the album.

Piano Opera Final Fantasy IV/V/VI Edit

A piano arrangement by Hiroyuki Nakayama of "Theme of Love" is included in this album as its eight track.

Final Fantasy Orchestra Album Edit

"Theme of Love" appears on this Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary arrangement album.

Live performances Edit

20020220 music from Final Fantasy Edit

"Theme of Love" was performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra in 20 February, 2002. It is the third track of the album of the concert's recording.

Dear Friends -Music from Final Fantasy- Edit

The orchestral version of "Theme of Love" from 20020220 was part of the performances of this concert tour throughout the USA in 2005. It was the fourth song of the line-up.

Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy Edit

The 20020220 orchestral arrangement of "Theme of Love" was performed by the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in this live orchestra concert recording.

Compilation album appearances Edit

Final Fantasy Mix Edit

The arranged version of "Theme of Love" from the Final Fantasy IV: Minimum Album is featured as the fifth track of this album.

Potion: Relaxin' with Final Fantasy Edit

The piano arrangement of this theme from the Piano Collections: Final Fantasy IV album is included in this compilation of arrangements as the eight track.

Potion 2: Relaxin' with Final Fantasy Edit

The arrangement of "Theme of Love" from the Final Fantasy IV: Celtic Moon album is included in this compilation as its seventh track.

Dear Friends: Music From Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack Edit

"Theme of Love"'s original version was released as the fourth track of this collection of themes present in the Dear Friends -Music from Final Fantasy- concert tour.

Final Fantasy Vinyls Edit

"Theme of Love" is included on the fourth disc of this collector's edition set.

External Link Edit

• Final Fantasy Becomes Curriculum - IGN.com