Final Fantasy XVI Battle Theme Song Lyrics Shared

Leading up to the release of the Final Fantasy XVI soundtrack, Square Enix has been teasing some of the tracks appearing on it. Most of these involve notable songs. In some cases, we’re seeing specific themes for characters like Clive or the Eikon Phoenix. The latest Final Fantasy XVI song and lyrics revealed is the battle theme “To Sail Forbidden Seas.”

First, here’s the actual clip of the Final Fantasy XVI battle theme song “To Sail Forbidden Seas.” In the teaser’s message, the company noted that this works like similar tracks from past games. That is, parts, themes, or elements of the song reappear in other battle themes to tie them together.

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There are 3 other battle songs that use the same melody as this song. Try finding them!
この曲と同じメロディを使ってるバトル曲が他に3つ存在します。探してみてね！#FF16 pic.twitter.com/rZPZqlNxY1

— SQUARE ENIX MUSIC (@sem_sep) July 12, 2023

Here are the full lyrics for “To Sail Forbidden Seas.”

Eurus, Caecius, Thrascias, Zehyrus,
Meses, Notos, Lips, Apheliotes

Oceanus!
Tempest neverending
O Tartarus!
Drowning, underneath the waves!

Cloud and squall and gale and hurricane.
Drown in darkness, ne’er to breathe again.

Douse the sails, batten down!
See the waves, feel the wind rising!
Strike the spars, go below!
Descend!

Fork-flamed fire, thunder-cloven
Mountains climb, voids for vales,
Hither, yon, tossed over and under
Cling to the key till the tides turn!

Running onward, all together now!
Sweet the stormclouds from your blackened brow!
Fall to, yarely! Heigh, hearts, cheerily!
Dance, white water, and sing, skies!
Burst your wind with us!

Final Fantasy XVI is available for the PlayStation 5. A demo is out now as well. There is a six-month exclusivity period. The Final Fantasy XVI soundtrack arrives on July 19, 2023 worldwide.