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"Will to Fight", also known by its Japanese soundtrack title as "Choose to Fight", is a theme from Final Fantasy XIII. It was composed and arranged by Masashi Hamauzu. The lyrics were written by Frances Maya and the vocals were performed by Mina Sakai.

It is a fast-paced theme which serves as background and battle theme for areas filled with enemy encounters.

Lyrics[]

The official lyrics were released on Final Fantasy XIII: Original Soundtrack.

The official lyrics do not include the italicized lyrics, which are from a previous stanza.

Live for your soul, resist now
Yes, choose to fight
Although it seems so far to be a Perfect day
Lift up your hands, and redeem your pride
Although it seems so far to be a Perfect day
Lift up your hands, and redeem your pride

The official written lyrics use the word "hands" in the stanza's final line, "Lift up your hands, and redeem your pride," while Mina Sakai uses the word "hope" in singing the lyrics ("Lift up your hope, and redeem your pride").

Game appearances[]

Final Fantasy XIII[]

"Will to Fight" plays as the background theme for two battle-filled areas: the Fifth Ark and the Faultwarrens. It is also played during the 13th Day flashback Lightning has of boarding the Purge train in Bodhum, and at the Rivera Towers in Palumpolum, during the scenario with Snow and Hope.

Its lyrics refer to the heroes' will to fight against their fate as tools of the fal'Cie. It is the 22nd track on the third disc of the original soundtrack.

Final Fantasy XIII-2[]

"Will to Fight" plays during the Beginner's Primer summary for Chapter 10 and acts as the background theme for Archylte Steppe Year Unknown when the weather is set to stormy, and Vile Peaks 10 AF.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII[]

"Will to Fight" is mixed into "Blinded By Light" in the first trailer and appears at the end of it when Lightning talks about herself.[1]

Other appearances[]

W/F: Music from Final Fantasy XIII -Gentle Reveries-[]

"Will to Fight" is one of the tracks in this gramophone record album. It is the fourth track on Side B.

References[]

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