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"Eternal Wind" (悠久の風, Yūkyū no Kaze?) is the main theme of Final Fantasy III. It was originally composed by Nobuo Uematsu.

A popular theme within the series, "Eternal Wind" was called "quite possibly be the best world map music" in a video game by an online source.[1]

Game appearances[]

Final Fantasy III[]

"Eternal Wind" was first released in the original version's soundtrack, of which it was the seventh track.

It was subsequently re-recorded for the original soundtrack of the 3D remake on the Nintendo DS, of which it is the ninth track. It was also included in the theme for the 3D remake's introduction video, "Zephyr Memories - Legend of the Eternal Wind" (風の追憶 ~悠久の風伝説~, Kaze no Tsuioku ~Yūkyū no Kaze Densetsu~?, lit. Memories of the Wind ~Legend of the Eternal Wind~), orchestrated by Hiroyuki Nakayama and the first track of the original soundtrack.

"Eternal Wind", being the main theme, plays on the world map of both the Floating Continent and Overworld. It does not play in the world map of the submerged Overworld. Its theme is also included in the ending theme.

"Eternal Wind" was later remastered and released on the Final Fantasy I・II・III Original Soundtrack Revival Disc.

"Eternal Wind FFPR Ver." is a rearrangement by Shingo Kataoka for the pixel remaster remake. It is track 8 on the Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster Original Soundtrack.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII[]

"Eternal Winds - The Dead Dunes (English Ver.)"

In the bar in Ruffian a singer performs a vocal arrangement of "Eternal Wind", titled "Eternal Winds - The Dead Dunes". It was arranged by Naoshi Mizuta who also wrote the lyrics. The vocals were performed by Prasertvithyakarn Prasert for the Japanese version and Kenneth Pinyopusarerk for the English version. The guitar was performed by Yuya Ebisawa.

Both Japanese and English versions appear on the Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII: Original Soundtrack PLUS.

Lyrics[]

The official lyrics for both Japanese and English versions were released on the Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII: Original Soundtrack PLUS.

Japanese Ver.[]
Japanese
はるかな風 どこからか
砂漠の海 なでていく
まぶしい闇 ときはなつ
永遠の かがやき
秘密の言葉に みちびかれ
今夜 旅にでよう
焼けつく空 乾く雨
ひびけこの声 どこまでも
Rōmaji
Haruka na kaze doko kara ka
Sabaku no umi nadete iku
Mabushī yami tokihanatsu
Eien no kagayaki
Himitsu no kotoba ni michibikare
Kon'ya tabi ni deyō
Yaketsuku sora kawaku ame
Hibike kono koe doko made mo
English Ver.[]
Feel the wind eternal, sweeping 'cross the land
Over sea and desert, stirring waves and sand
Lost within the darkness, I am blinded by light
A radiance that brings endless night
Now a secret beckons, let it show us the way
Together we will find the break of day
Beneath a fiery sky, where the rain runs dry
Let my song be lifted by the wind on high

Final Fantasy XIV[]

A rearranged version of "Eternal Wind" (悠久の風 ~新生~, Yūkyū no Kaze ~Shinsei~?, lit. Eternal Wind ~Reborn~) plays in the ending cutscene of the Crystal Tower storyline. It was arranged by Masayoshi Soken.

It is track 57 on the Before the Fall: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack.

Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers[]

Another arrangement of "Eternal Wind" appears in "Shadowbringers", the main theme of the Shadowbringers expansion.

A piano arrangement called "Eternal Wind (Shadowbringers)" plays near the end of 5.3, before confronting Elidibus and before G'raha Tia's full crystallization at the Crystal Tower in the First. Players can get craft an orchestrion roll of the soundtrack with a Blank Grade 3 Orchestrion, Enchanted Dimythrite ink, and Faded copy of "To the Edge".

"Eternal Wind (Shadowbringers)" was arranged by Daiki Ishikawa and is track 45 on the Death Unto Dawn: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack.

Final Fantasy XV[]

The original version and the Dissidia Final Fantasy arrangement appear in the music player. The original is the third track of Memories of FFIII purchased from Coernix Station - Alstor for 100 gil. "Eternal Wind -arrange- (from FINAL FANTASY III)" appears in the Final Fantasy XV music player as part of the Memories of DISSIDIA FF album bought from Old Lestallum for 500 gil.

Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)[]

An arrangement of "Eternal Wind" by Takeharu Ishimoto plays in the Destiny Odyssey III storyline stage boards. Known as "Eternal Wind - Arrange (From FINAL FANTASY III)", it is the fourteenth track of the first disc of the original soundtrack.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]

The Dissidia arrangement of "Eternal Wind" is used as the Onion Knight's world map theme.

Dissidia Final Fantasy NT[]

"Eternal Wind (DFF Arrangement)" is a new arrangement by Tsuyoshi Sekito that is available as battle music. It is track 9 of disc 1 on the Dissidia Final Fantasy -Arcade- Original Soundtrack and track 11 on the Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Original Soundtrack. It is a default theme. The original NES version can be bought from the shop for 3,600 gil.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy[]

"Eternal Wind" is the Field Music Sequence used for the Final Fantasy III Series Play. It is also one of the Field Music Sequences that may play in a Dark Note, with a more random assortment of marks than in the basic three difficulties. The theme appears on Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Compilation Album.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call[]

Surface World

Surface World

"Eternal Wind" is used as a Field Music Sequence.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival[]

TFFAC Song Icon FFIII- Eternal Wind (JP)

Eternal Wind

TFFAC Song Icon DFFNT- Eternal Wind Arrange (JP)

Eternal Wind (DFF Arrangement)

"Eternal Wind" is a Field Music Sequence that is available to the player by default.

Difficulty
Beginner Basic Expert Ultimate Transcendent
N/A 3 5 9 12


Theatrhythm Final Bar Line[]

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World of Final Fantasy[]

A version of "Eternal Wind" appears as the background music in the town of Saronia, arranged by Shingo Kataoka. It is track 7 of disc 3 on the World of Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]

"Eternal Wind" is included as part of the 7th anniversary medley.

Arrangement album appearances[]

Final Fantasy III: Eternal Legend of the Wind[]

An arranged "Eternal Wind" is present on the second track of the Final Fantasy III: Eternal Legend of the Wind album, "Following the Wind". It begins at 4:36 and ends at 7:05, with an instantaneous switch to the Final Fantasy III "Battle 1". It is the second track of the album.

Final Fantasy: Love Will Grow[]

Have a cup of cocktail while this bossa nova-style song creates an adult mood. It is fascinating how songs can change so much by an arrangement.

Liner notes to "Yūkyū no Kaze" on Final Fantasy: Love Will Grow album

Risa Ohki performed a vocal arrangement with the same Japanese title "Yūkyū no Kaze" (悠久の風?, Eternal Wind). It was composed by Nobuo Uematsu and Ohki under the alias Ririko Yamabuki, and arranged by Yoshiro Nakamura. It is sung in Portuguese, with lyrics written by Claudio Ramos and translated into Japanese by Nakamura. It is the second track of the album.

Lyrics[]

The official lyrics were released on the album.

Portuguese
Seu cabelo comprido
Se balança no vento
Seu sorriso lindo
Brilha só pra mim
Ah! ningúem pode ser feliz
Mais que eu
Ah! não posso viver
Mais sem você
Ah! quem criou essa beleza assim
Pra mim você é a rainha
A deusa... o amor
Seu cabelo comprido
Se balança no vento
Ai que linda!
Japanese translation
君の長い髪が
風の中で揺れている
君の美しい微笑みが
僕のために輝いている
だれも僕より
幸せにはなれないだろう
君なしではもう
僕は生きられない
だれがこんなに美しいものを創造したの
僕にとって君は
女王、愛の女神
君の長い髪が
風の中で揺れている
なんてきれいなんだろう
Unofficial English translation
Your long hair
Flows in the breeze
Your beautiful smile
Shines only for me
Ah! No one can be
Happier than I
Ah! I can't live anymore
Without you!
Ah! Who created such a beautiful thing
To me you're a queen
The goddess... of love
Your long hair
Flowing in the breeze
Oh how lovely!

Final Fantasy Remix[]

This album features a trance remix of the 3D version of the theme by music duo Ante. It is the second track of the album.

Guitar Solo Final Fantasy Official Best Collection[]

A classical guitar arrangement of "Eternal Wind" was featured in this album performed by Yuji Sekiguchi. It is the seventh track of the album.

Piano Opera Final Fantasy I/II/III[]

A piano arranged version of the theme appears on this album by Hiroyuki Nakayama. It is the twelfth track of the album.

Distant Worlds IV: more music from FINAL FANTASY[]

An orchestral arrangement performed by Distant Worlds Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus is included on this album, called "Zephyr Memories -Legend of the Eternal Wind-".

Live performances[]

Tour de Japon: Music from Final Fantasy[]

"Eternal Wind" was part of the "Final Fantasy Medley I-III 2004", a piece performed during a concert tour featuring music from the Final Fantasy series that toured Japan from March 12th to April 16th, 2004. It is the tenth track of the album of the concert's recording.

Compilation album appearances[]

Final Fantasy Vinyls[]

"Eternal Wind" is included on the second disc of this collector's edition set.

Appearances outside Final Fantasy media[]

Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable[]

An arrangement of "Eternal Wind" is included in this crossover between Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest for the PlayStation Portable. It has similarities to its remaster for the Final Fantasy III 3D release.

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