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.

[Enkidoh]

Thanks for posting that Annana - finally we have Ultima lyrics! And interesting they mention the Heart of Sabik and the breaking of the 'Shield of Light' and vanquishing Hydaelyn (that was a little premature on Lahabrea's part though ).

Either way, thank you for that update.

[Annana]

In Ultima's case, we know that original version is all latin sounding nonsense, but the Eorzea Symphony version is pretty easy to understand. Even if they do say witness a lot.

[Apoptomon]

Specifically, the description of that orchestrion role is thus: "Music roll for The Garlean Territorial Anthem for Gyr Abania and Surrounding States - The Measure of Our Reach. Use to add to your orchestrion list." (bolded emphasis added) - so it was only intended to be applied to Eorzea at most.

[Remedi]

The anthem was probably fropm gaius time idd, maybe doma didn't had one since Zenos didn't care much for such things

[Balipu]

Or maybe there IS a Doman Theritorial Anthem we just didn't hear it. Like what's the anthem for Limsa or Ishgard? It probably has one but we just didn't hear it as it isn't important. On a slightly more related note I am super hyped for the music for Jade Stoa. We might get some lyrics with it.

[Annana]

Like what's the anthem for Limsa or Ishgard? It probably has one but we just didn't hear it as it isn't important.

Isn't Heavensward something of Ishgard's anthem? I mean, "Guide us O mighty Fury. Guide us to victory!" is pretty Ishgardian.

[Balipu]

Isn't Heavensward something of Ishgard's anthem? I mean, "Guide us O mighty Fury. Guide us to victory!" is pretty Ishgardian.

A good point. Short but epic.