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.
Contents
- 1 Game appearances
- 2 Arrangement album appearances
- 2.1 Final Fantasy IV: Celtic Moon
- 2.2 Piano Collections: Final Fantasy IV
- 2.3 Final Fantasy IV: Minimum Album
- 2.4 Final Fantasy: Pray
- 2.5 Tsukino Akari -Final Fantasy IV Ai no Theme-
- 2.6 Guitar Solo Final Fantasy Official Best Collection
- 2.7 Piano Opera Final Fantasy IV/V/VI
- 2.8 Final Fantasy Orchestra Album
- 3 Live performances
- 4 Compilation album appearances
- 5 External Link
Game appearances[edit | edit source]
Final Fantasy IV[edit | edit source]
"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 | edit source]
The "Theme of Love" plays in the beginning of the Lunarians' Tale as well as after Dark Kain is defeated.
This section about an album in Final Fantasy IV: The After Years is empty or needs to be expanded. You can help the Final Fantasy Wiki by expanding it.Final Fantasy Dimensions[edit | edit source]
An arrangement of "Theme of Love" titled as "Distant Hometown" appears.
This section about an album in Final Fantasy Dimensions is empty or needs to be expanded. You can help the Final Fantasy Wiki by expanding it.Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[edit | edit source]
The original version of "Theme of Love" is available for purchase in the PP Catalog as battle background music.
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT[edit | edit source]
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 | edit source]
"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 | edit source]
"Theme of Love" is a Field Music Sequence.
Chocobo's Dungeon 2[edit | edit source]
The "Theme of Love" is featured during scenes with Chocobo and Shiroma. It was arranged by Yasuhiro Kawakami.
Arrangement album appearances[edit | edit source]
Final Fantasy IV: Celtic Moon[edit | edit source]
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 | edit source]
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 | edit source]
An arranged "Theme of Love" appears as the second track of the album.
Final Fantasy: Pray[edit | edit source]
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.
Japanese Kana/Romaji[edit | edit source]
- 空の果てに 心を飛ばすのは
- あなたのすぐそばに
- 誰もいないから
- 雨の音に 耳を澄ましながら
- 閉じ込めた言葉は
- 埋もれてしまう
- 虚空を見つめる 虚ろな瞳は
- 心を映しはしない
- あなたを待ってる 私がいることに
- 早く 気付いて
- いつかきっと 閉ざされた扉を
- あなたが開くでしょう
- 戸惑いながら
- 思い出の箱に 鍵をかけた時
- 何かが砕けて散った
- 呼び掛ける声も 愛した歌さえも
- 今は届かない
- いつかきっと 闇に沈む船を
- あなたが導いて
- 光の中へ
- Sora no hate ni
- Kokoro o tobasu no wa
- Anata no sugu soba ni
- Dare mo inai kara
- Ame no oto ni
- Mimi o sumashi nagara
- Tojikometa kotoba wa
- Umorete shimau
- Kokuu o mitsumeru
- Utsuro na hitomi wa
- Kokoro o utushi wa shinai
- Anata o matteru
- Watashi ga iru koto ni
- Hayaku kizuite
- Itsuka kitto
- Tozasareta tobira o
- Anata ga hiraku deshou
- Tomadoi nagara
- Omoide no hako ni
- Kagi o kaketa toki
- Nanika ga kudakete chitta
- Yobikakeru koe mo
- Aishita uta sae mo
- Ima wa todokanai
- Itsuka kitto
- Yami ni shizumu fune o
- Anata ga michibiite
- Hikari no naka e
English translation[edit | edit source]
- You let your heart fly
- To the limits of the sky
- Because you have no one
- By your side.
- As I strain my ears
- In the sound of the rain,
- Words, kept inside,
- Are buried.
- Staring at the empty skies,
- These glassy eyes
- Won't reflect my heart.
- I'm waiting for you;
- Please--
- Notice me soon.
- One day, surely,
- You'll open the doors
- That had been locked,
- Though I'm at a loss.
- When I locked
- The box of memories,
- Something broke and scattered.
- The voices that call out,
- Even the songs you loved--
- They don't reach you now.
- One day, surely,
- You'll lead the boat
- That's sinking into the darkness
- Into the light.
Tsukino Akari -Final Fantasy IV Ai no Theme-[edit | edit source]
"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 | edit source]
- 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 | edit source]
- 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 | edit source]
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 | edit source]
A piano arrangement by Hiroyuki Nakayama of "Theme of Love" is included in this album as its eight track.
Final Fantasy Orchestra Album[edit | edit source]
"Theme of Love" appears on this Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary arrangement album.
Live performances[edit | edit source]
20020220 music from Final Fantasy[edit | edit source]
"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 | edit source]
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 | edit source]
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 | edit source]
Final Fantasy Mix[edit | edit source]
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 | edit source]
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 | edit source]
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 | edit source]
"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 | edit source]
"Theme of Love" is included on the fourth disc of this collector's edition set.
External Link[edit | edit source]
- Final Fantasy Becomes Curriculum - IGN.com
