Song Lyrics in FFXIV: Compilation, Discussion, and Interpretation

[Cilia]

It was mentioned by Kojiin the lore panel that it is the regional anthem chosen to make the Garleans look less like evil conquerors (obviously this was before Zenos). This suggests that Gyr Abania was the first place outside Ilsabard to fall.

"Regional," in this case, likely applies to Gyr Abania / Ala Mhigo. The intent is to make it seem like the Imperials are saying "Well, we brutally subjugated conquered your homeland and are your dictators governors now, but we're letting you keep a mockery of an aspect of your culture! We're not so bad, see?"

Either way, Gyr Abania was not the first place outside of Ilsabard that Garlemald conquered. That "honor" goes to Dalmasca, which was "easily" taken with the Imperial airship fleet, as I recall. Next went Doma, and then Ala Mhigo... I think.

[Balipu]

"Regional," in this case, likely applies to Gyr Abania / Ala Mhigo. The intent is to make it seem like the Imperials are saying "Well, we brutally subjugated conquered your homeland and are your dictators governors now, but we're letting you keep a mockery of an aspect of your culture! We're not so bad, see?"

Either way, Gyr Abania was not the first place outside of Ilsabard that Garlemald conquered. That "honor" goes to Dalmasca, which was "easily" taken with the Imperial airship fleet, as I recall. Next went Doma, and then Ala Mhigo... I think.

Yep you are right. So as Apoptomon said it's the territorial Anthem for THAT specific territory. Makes you wonder how many anthems the Garlean Empire has.

[Lauront]

Yep you are right. So as Apoptomon said it's the territorial Anthem for THAT specific territory. Makes you wonder how many anthems the Garlean Empire has.

Probably a lot. Interestingly, there doesn't appear to have been one for Doma. Probably because Yotsuyu had used it as her personal playground for exacting revenge, whereas the Empire still had some investment in Ala Mhigo, most likely from when Gaius reigned over it.

I don't really like the Ala Mhigan version of it, if I am honest. But then I am a Garlean fanboi.