Melodies of Life | English | Final Fantasy IX 

FF7 is gonna have a remake. I wish FF9 would have too. T_T

Yesterday, a good old friend of mine died due to this freaking virus. This was his favourite game. An adult busy grown man was touched deeply in his heart by this amazing game. His nickname was Amarant and we perfectly know why. We both had amazing times playing this game and god he got obsessed with it. He said: "This game is too much for a PS1 game" and he was right. This is not a game but a fantasy come true. R.I.P, old friend. Hope you're fine and happy being part of the Tantalus crew! We're gonna miss you...

2024. Now I am married. I have my beautiful wife. Lovely 3 kids. I am a enough grown up adult. But I can't forget this master piece. It will be in my deep heart forever. This is not just a game.

And still, here I am, after 20 years I'm now 35 and still crying at the end. This was not only a game but an experience.

I just realized something. ViVi's biggest fear was his mortality, and despite this he: -helped save Garnet from the Evil Forest. -helped Freya defend her homeland. -helped everyone stop the flow of mist. -saved humanity by taking down Kuja at the end. -fought the literal personification of his fear, and won. Absolute king.

I think Final Fantasy IX defines what the "Final Fantasy" is all about.

Back when the story was the most crucial thing to get right in RPG's. :(

Honestly Zidane and Garnet is one of the best developed love stories I’ve ever seen in any sort of game or book. They compliment each other very well and had amazing chemistry. This game as a whole was just amazing. Bless FFIX

Back when video games were true ART. Those of us born in the 80's and early 90's are so lucky to have grown up with games like this. It gives me chills when i go back and explore the music of my favorite games. Chrono Cross/Trigger FF VII, VIII, IX, X etc.

Garnet: How did you survive...? Zidane: I didn't have a choice. I had to live. I wanted to come home to you. So... I sang your song. Garnet: Our song. *video plays*

2019, 35 years old, married and still cry when I hear this song. My wife’s fav song.

7,8,9 and 10. The very best of the Final Fantasy series. There will never be anything like these four games.

I feel like this game was not only beyond it's time for it's visuals and storytelling, but it's moral message as well. The morals of this story are something many people haven't yet grasped. It's so profound, yet simple. Don't focus on differences, just love one another regardless of whether or not you agree with them or not. Zidane is a character I'll always cherish, because he showed us all what true compassion is by risking his own life to save Kuja. Thank you FF9 and this wonderful cast of characters for existing and touching so many hearts.

*"I* *always* *talked* *about* *you,* *Zidane.* *How* *you* *were* *a* *very* *special* *person* *to* *us,* *because* *you* *taught* *us* *all* *how* *important* *life* *is."* *"You* *taught* *me* *that* *life* *doesn't* *last* *forever.* *That's* *why* *we* *have* *to* *help* *each* *other* *and* *live* *life* *to* *the* *fullest."* *"Even* *if* *you* *say* *goodbye,* *you'll* *always* *be* *in* *our* *hearts.* *So,* *I* *know* *we're* *not* *alone* *anymore."* *"Why* *I* *was* *born...* *How* *I* *wanted* *to* *live...* *Thanks* *for* *giving* *me* *time* *to* *think."* *"To* *keep* *doing* *what* *you* *set* *your* *heart* *on...* *It's* *a* *very* *hard* *thing* *to* *do.* *We* *were* *all* *so* *courageous..."* *"What* *to* *do* *when* *I* *felt* *lonely...* *That* *was* *the* *only* *thing* *you* *couldn't* *teach* *me.* *But* *we* *need* *to* *figure* *out* *the* *answer* *for* *ourselves..."* *"I'm* *so* *happy* *I* *met* *everyone...* *I* *wish* *we* *could've* *gone* *on* *more* *adventures.* *But* *I* *guess* *we* *all* *have* *to* *say* *goodbye* *someday."* *"Everyone...* *Thank* *you.* *Farewell."* *"My* *memories* *will* *be* *part* *of* *the* *sky..."* Vivi is without a doubt the best FF character in the entire series. No doubts, that's a fact.

The best non-violent way to make a grown man cry.

Whenever I hear this song playing, I always miss my brother who died last 2014 due to lung cancer at the age of 26. We used to play this game over and over again when we're still young. I will always miss you my beloved brother, til' we meet each other again... #Fantasy4Ever

To everyone saying FF9 deserves a remake, I say it's perfect as it is.

It's not just a game. It's art

I wish final fantasy games were still like this... I'm over the graphics thing I just want great gameplay and story like these classics.

When I hear the lyrics, "We met, we laughed, we held on fast, and then we said goodbye.", I distinctly think of Vivi Ornitier.

2023. 37 years old. This song makes me cry the greatest tears of joy, nostalgia, sadness. It's beautiful. What a game

Tell me I'm not the only one who cries everytime.

I finished this game on November 2000! minutes ago, my 14 YEARS OLD SON killed Necron , and so, he finishes this beautiful game 15 years after me

I finally came around to playing through this game, I'm so glad I did. It's one of my favorite video games of all time now.

My father died today, he loves this song and knows when I play it on our TV when I was in HS and those request music video channels. He also knows the MV and remember this song as the song with the rat tail guy (Zidane…ahahaha sorry Zidane I never corrected him) Papa, I love you. This song will not only remind me of the game I loved but the best man I know.

I don't care what anyone says, FF9 is objectively the best FF ever made. 以上

There is a lingering sadness that i feel whenever i hear this song. I really miss my childhood

Who's here for FFIX 20th anniversary? THE NOSTALGIA :') CANT BELIEVE IT' S ALREDY 20 YRS

My cat passed away yesterday, this song came to mind immediately. Rest In Peace buddy, the pain is over ❤️

And here I am, I remember getting up early in the morning and watch my oldest brother advance the game in parts where I got stuck, when I was 17 by different circumstances in life I ended up homeless, even then I was able to reach an old smarthphone and emulate FF9, while I was getting back in my feet this whole game/soundtrack/plot distracted me of the darkness of the moment and helped me keep my head up. Now I'm good and this game will always be in my dearest memories.

Final Fantasy adalah Maha Karya. Final Fantasy adalah MasterPiece. Final Fantasy adalah kenanganku yang indah.

This song gets more powerful the older it becomes. It's like pure nostalgic melancholy in audio form.

This song played automatically while i was working at the office. I stopped working for 5 minutes and i remembered all my childhood with this song. Now i must return to work, but I feel so happy now. Thank you Square for that incredible game.

FF9 is a unique masterpiece and the purest form of J-RPG. It's the moment when Final Fantasy became a mature product, mature enough to create a "tribute game" to the entire series yet with a storytelling and a character development never seen before. The innocence of the design mixed with the philosophical questions raised by the plot makes it that much more enjoyable. This song fits the game so well, it was already melancolic at the time as the whole game was like a retrospective to every final fantasy so far but now that the game is almost 20 years old it really plays with my feelings.

just finished the game a month ago, replayed it after long time. such a beautiful ff title, - dark storyline, complex yet entertaining - beautiful characters… Vivi, Zidane, dagger, eiko, steiner, even quina - beautiful soundtrack (you’re not alone, song of memories, etc) - tons of quest and mini games

I was 11 months old when this game came out so i never heard of it until a few years ago. I wasn't sure I wanted to give it a chance because it was so old and i wasn't into retro games at the time, but I am so glad i gave it a chance. I love this game so much. The story, the characters, the music, the combat, the world, etc. I just truly love everything about this game. Easily one of my favourites of all time only behind the Final Fantasy VII games. But this one will always hold a special unique place in my heart that only it can hold.

Alone for a while I've been searching through the dark For traces of the love you left inside my lonely heart To weave by picking up the pieces that remain Melodies of life--love's lost refrain Our paths they did cross, though I cannot say just why We met, we laughed, we held on fast, and then we said goodbye And who'll hear the echoes of stories never told? Let them ring out loud till they unfold In my dearest memories, I see you reaching out to me Though you're gone, I still believe that you can call out my name * A voice from the past, joining yours and mine Adding up the layers of harmony And so it goes, on and on Melodies of life, To the sky beyond the flying birds--forever and beyond So far and away, see the bird as it flies by Gliding through the shadows of the clouds up in the sky I've laid my memories and dreams upon those wings Leave them now and see what tomorrow brings In your dearest memories, do you remember loving me? Was it fate that brought us close and now leaves me behind? * Repeat If I should leave this lonely world behind Your voice will still remember our melody Now I know we'll carry on Melodies of life Come circle round and grow deep in our hearts As long as we remember

Whose still play ff9 at 2020 during Covid-19 raise your hand🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️ #StayAtHomeAndStaySafeGuys

2020, 33 years old, still cry when I hear this song. - We met, we laughed, we held on fast and then we said goodbye. -

And so it goes on and on 25 years later and I'm still listening to this song

FFVII remake sounds cool and all, but I just want FFIX. Deep story, sad, joyful, Amazing characters, beautiful music, funny, FFIX is just perfect. MY favorite game of all time!!

Melodies of Life and Eyes on Me are two of the most moving songs I have ever heard, and they both come from a video game franchise...

This is a real medieval Final Fantasy and a Final Fantasy in it’s purest form. Best game ever. Hope the possible remake does it justice.

Melodies of life Alone for a while I've been searching through the dark. For traces of the love you left inside my lonely heart. To weave by picking up the pieces that remain. Melodies of life --love's lost refrain. Our paths they did cross, though I cannot just say why. We met, we laughed, we held on fast, and then we said goodbye. And who'll hear the echoes of stories never told? Let them ring out loud till they unfold. In my dearest memories, I see you reaching out to me. Though you're gone, I still believe that you can call out my name. A voice from the past, joining yours and mine. Adding up the layers of harmony. And so it goes, on and on. Melodies of life. To the sky beyond the flying birds --forever and beyond. So far and away, see the bird as it flies by. Gliding through the shadows of the clouds up in the sky. I've laid my memories and dreams upon those wings. Leave them now and see what tomorrow brings. In your dearest memories, do you remember loving me? Was it fate that brought us close and now leaves me behind? A voice from the past,joining yours and mine. Adding up the layers of harmony. And so it goes, on and on. Melodies of life. To the sky beyond the flying bird --forever and on. If I should ever leave this lonely world behind. Your voice will still remember our melody. Now I know we'll carry on. Melodies of life, Come circle round and grow deep in our hearts, as long as we remember Những giai điệu của cuộc sống Cô đơn một thời gian dài, em vẫn cứ mãi tìm xuyên màn đêm tăm tối Những dấu vết của tình yêu anh đã để lại trong trái tim cô đơn của em Được dệt bởi những mảnh vụn của miền ký ức Tạo nên những giai điệu của cuộc sống, dù đã mất đi điệp khúc tình yêu Con đường mòn của chúng ta họ đã đi qua, em đã nghĩ ko thể nói tại sao Chúng ta đã gặp, chúng ta đã cười, chúng ta đã gần nhau nhanh đến vậy, để rồi sau đó hai ta nói tạm biệt Và liệu có ai nghe thấy âm vang của những câu chuyên chưa bao giờ được kể? Hãy cứ để chúng vang lên đến khi chúng được bộc lộ (biết đến) Trong kí ức thân thương nhất của em, em thấy anh vẫn đến bên em Mặc dù anh đã đi rồi, em vẫn tin rằng anh có thể gọi tên em Một giọng nói từ thẳm sâu quá khứ, hoà chung giọng hát của đôi mình Thêm vào những thanh âm của bản hoà ca Và cứ thế giai điệu ấy vang mãi Tới bầu trời xa thăm thẳm vướt qua cả tầm những cánh chim đang bay, mãi mãi và thăm thẳm... Ở nơi kia xa lắm nơi những cánh chim cất cánh bay xa Lướt qua những hình bóng của những đám bây lãng đãng trôi trên bầu trời Em đã sắp xếp hết những kí ức và ước mơ của em lên những đôi cánh đó Để chúng đi bây giờ và chờ xem những gì ngày mai mang tới Trong kí ức thân thương nhất của anh, anh có nhớ đã từng yêu em? Có phải nó đã được sắp đặt trước là hai ta đến bên nhau rồi thì bây giờ bỏ em lại phía sau? Một giọng nói từ thẳm sâu quá khứ, hoà chung giọng hát của đôi mình Thêm vào những thanh âm của bản hoà ca Và cứ thế giai điệu ấy vang mãi Tới bầu trời xa thăm thẳm vướt qua cả tầm những cánh chim đang bay, mãi mãi và thăm thẳm... Nếu em để cái thế giới cô đơn này ở đằng sau Thì giọng hát của anh vẫn mãi trong kí ức về giai điệu của đôi ta Lúc này em đã hiểu rằng ta sẽ vẫn mãi hát Giai điệu của cuộc sống Chạy vòng quanh và khắc sâu trong trái tim của đôi ta Càng sâu thì hai ta càng nhớ.

Greatest game ever made. Even better the older you get because the theme of this game (love and true friendship) become even more special. Best characters, best music, best world...best everything. A true masterpiece.

Back then, in the era of PS1, these scenes look so magical to me. They still are, to me, I hope to the others as well.

Still listening 2024 ❤

Alone for a while I've been searching through the dark For traces of the love you left inside my lonely heart To weave by picking up the pieces that remain Melodies of life - love's lost refrain Our paths they did cross, though I cann't say just why We met, we laughed, we held on fast, and then we said goodbye And who'll hear the echoes of stories never told ? Let them ring out loud till they unfold In my dearest memories, I see you reaching out to me Though you're gone, I still believe that you can call out my name A voice from the past, joining yours and mine Adding up the layers of harmony And so it goes, on and on Melodies of Life To the sky beyond the flying birds - forever and beyond So far and away, see the bird as it flies by Gliding through the shadows of the clouds up in the sky I've laid my memories and dreams upon those wings Leave them now and see what tomorrow brings In your dearest memories, do you remember loving me ? Was it fate that brought us closer and now leaves me behind ? A voice from the past, joining yours and mine Adding up the layers of harmony And so it goes, on and on Melodies of life To the sky beyond the flying bird - forever and on If I should leave this lonely world behind Your voice will still remember our melody Now I know we'll carry on Melodies of Life Come circle round and grow deep in our hearts, as long as we remember

Rest in paradise Vivi.

IX is not only the best Final Fantasy ever, it's the greatest GAME ever, period. Nothing will ever come close to holding such a special place in my heart as this beautiful gem.

U wanna know why I love this game so much? It teached me a lot about life, back when I was a kid. My family could never pass these teachings. This game is timeless and has so many teachings. They did an incredible thing with this game! Now I'm 32 and I still go back to ff9 from time to time. I'm forever grateful!

Man, the end of this game _wrecked_ me. And when this song started playing as it zoomed out from Alexandria, it wrecked me even more. I didn’t want the journey to be over yet. I wasn’t ready to part ways with everyone. I’ve never played a final fantasy before, but I’m SO glad I started with this one. I’m replaying this again, even though I just beat it tonight.

FF7, FF8, and FF10 couldn't do it, but this one made me cry and feeling very nostalgic, whenever I watch back the ending or listening back to this song. That moment where princess garnet threw everything else just to meet zidane at the ending was just so... perfect.

FF9 > Every other FF.

One of the last final fantasy experiences truly deserving of the title. This was my final fantasy, and I'm not sure that this magic will ever be recaptured in a gaming experience. This was more than a game, it was a symphony of all the emotions and adventure we yearn for in a life well lived. Simply put this was a masterpiece. thank you FF9

I’m nearly 40 years old, still replay this on my PS4. Totally love it.

This song really made me cry when I heard it first time

The people who put these games together were gods gift to mankind.

I'm a 31 years old man now and this song still brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it

Not only is FFIX my all time favorite Final Fantasy game but this is also my favorite video game of all time. It's not even my first Final Fantasy game (That honor goes to FFVIII) but to me, this is the most influential as I was growing up back in the days. The story, characters and the lessons in life that they teach you in this game helps me growing up. The emotional impact of FFIX remained even today.

5:25 The moment when she throws her tiara away and desperately runs to him. That shit gets me every time.

In scenes like this. I don't cry. I sit and watch speechless, with an almost emotionless expression. But that lack of emotion actually shows a lot of emotion...

This was actually my ex husband and I's song. We both really really loved FF9. Ive been watching a playthrough while I do my work from home so it brought back quite a few memories. Its funny though because the lyrics actually make more sense now that we're divorced haha. But yeah, great game, my top favorite of all time. Hoping to get my hands on the art book! Come on make a remake! id LOVE to see it!

This song is like listening to your childhood alone. Remembering all the silent moments that made it wonderful that no one else will ever share with you. A silent beauty we all own but never share. This song means the world to me but me only. Farewell childhood, you meant the world to me

Once you've heard every cover of Melodies of Life, you really recognize just how perfect Emiko Shiratori's original version is...

急に聞きたくなっちゃった。 いい曲だなぁ。癒やされる、、 これ、19年前なんだね。 発売当時、学校から急いで帰って遊んでた。本当に大好き✨

still here broo... anyone?

One of the best endings to a video game, and this song put it into legendary status.

this game really needs the HD remaster treatment

FFIX came out when I was 18, I'm now 36, been playing this beautiful game for half of my life, still not tired of it.

英語版あったんだね これは名曲だし海外でも愛されてるのは嬉しい

20 tahun lebih telah berlalu, saat itu saya masih remaja 16 tahun, itu adalah masa terbaik saya memainkan game ini, bahkan saat ini saya masih memainkannya di PSP yang bisa saya bawa kemana2, tapi kenangan masa itu tidak bisa terganti, bermain bersama kawan kawan, dan membawa memory card adalah hal terbaik, terima kasih squaresoft

*needs to play this game again*

If i ever have a son or a daughter the first thing i'll do when they come of age is play through Final Fantasy IX with them on my ancient PS1. I'll sit back and watch them play through all the moments and experience all the memories i had been through when i was their age with a tear in my eye.

I’m an orphan.And this game helps me in my hardest part of my life.Sorry for my english….

I still remember when I played this game as a child. I cried a lot at its ending, and even more at Vivi's death. I don't know what it is about this game and its music; both this one and VII always made me cry

Holy shit... When I was young I couldn't speak English. And I had not enough life experience to understand this song. It's heavy and sad as fuck. Holy shit...

Finished the game yesterday, beautiful ending.

I still cry thinking about the ending. I love this game so much. My absolute favorite, so brilliant, beautiful.

Am I the only one waiting for the FFIX Animated Series that's just recently announced? Hope that it'll go well!

"No cloud, no squall shall hinder us"

Music has no right to be this nostalgic.

I love this game from the beginning until the end, i remember spending many hours just to finish the game and all i can say is that this is one of the best final fantasy game I've ever played, the soundtrack is also really good. If you don't appreciate this game then you don't have a taste at all.❤

I lost my brother to suicide and this song never fails to make me cry and feel what he felt during his last days :( I wish I could've saved you :(

Final Fantasy IX brought back all the charm from ffVI that had been lost in 7 and 8...by far my favorite single player final fantasy since 6 on the snes.

"Im my dearest memories,I see you reaching out to me though you're gone,I still believe that you can call out my name" it's almost 2020 and still got that feeling when you listen to it, a true melody of life. forever and beyond.

Two of my wedding songs. Melodies of life. Eyes on me.

Vivi death suprised me in the end, didnt even notice it the first i read the blank text but holy shit does it really makes me cry 😭😭 YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED FOREVER VIVI AS OUR LITTLE BLACK MAGE!!😭😭

Ff9...can't believe it that I actually fell in love with the Princess and always imagine myself as if I'm Zidane..those were the days of glory...the childhood that today's generation will never experience. The music especially did cause a great impact on the players of this game.

The most underrated FF of All time.

Old but Gold

The song I will have played on my funeral ❤️ knowing I did Final Fantasy IX 9 I got Zidane to Level 99 inside the evil forest

this song just oozes the coolness of the 90's.

FF IX is last Final Fantasy game on PSX and the last FF of 20th century.Its most wonderful game I've ever played:)long liveFFIX allways in my heart.Wonderful song

At the age of 40, there hasn't been a single time I could hold back tears when listening

My first FF and my favorite of all times, that medieval fantasy atmosphere lulled me as a 10 yo kid

I love this song but the part that gets me teary-eyed is the Lyric, “If I should leave this lonely world behind. Your voice will still remember our melody. Now I know we'll carry on.” It so perfectly encapsulates the theme of the game.

perfect song，perfect ending，everything is perfect！ FF 9 is the best！

I didn't notice until someone brought it up that these lyrics in particular sum up what FFIX is about Perfectly We met, we laughed, we held on fast And then we said goodbye And who'll hear the echoes of stories never told? Let them ring out loud till they unfold

Love the song, but Tere's something a bit funny about the 'see the bird as it flies by' line being synced with the scene of Bahamut flying around and blasting Alexandria.