Hymn of the Fayth ( song ) The " Hymn of the Fayth " , also known as Vespersong in " Final Fantasy Record Keeper " , is a song composed by Masashi Hamauzu and Nobuo Uematsu , featuring lyrics by scenario writer Kazushige Nojima , for " Final Fantasy X " . Composed in , it consists of a single melodic line reminiscent of . In the game , the hymn serves as a transitional song and an indicator of religious importance or solemnity , though its lyrics don ' t appear to have any meaning to the game ' s characters . Story . The " Hymn of the Fayth " was originally a Zanarkand song sung in defiance of Bevelle in the Machina War 1000 years ago . Yevon Temple took the song and made it scripture , spreading it saying it was a holy song of Yevon sung to soothe the souls of the dead . Both Tidus and Jecht know the tune , a hymn glorifying Yevon and the fayth , while knowledge of these things does not exist in their Zanarkand . As both Tidus and Jecht , as well as their world , are dreams of the fayth , they might have gained knowledge of the tune subconsciously . Another theory is that , considering the song was around before the war , and the original inhabitants of Dream Zanarkand were created from the memories of the fayth , the hymn might have been passed down in Dream Zanarkand . " Hymn of the Fayth " is used to pacify Sin so the party can attack head on using the airship . Shelinda is instructed to tell Spira to listen for a singing ship in the sky , and the people are to sing along . Versions . Each Chamber of the Fayth is filled with a version of the hymn , each one being sung by the fayth of the aeon within the chamber . Only the Magus Sisters do not have their own version . This is the version heard most commonly . It features a high chorus of singers . This version is used for the Magus Sisters , since they do not have their own hymn . Valefor ' s fayth is a young girl , though the singer of this version is a far older - sounding woman . Ifrit ' s fayth is an operatic male with a tenor voice . Ixion ' s fayth is a bass male , though his voice is more subdued . Shiva ' s fayth is an operatic female with a soprano voice . This version is sung by Bahamut ' s fayth . He is a little boy whose voice has not changed . Yojimbo ' s fayth is a somber baritone male . Anima ' s fayth is an alto female , and her song sounds far more mournful than the other versions . Plays during the event in Kilika Port where Yuna performs the sending . Tidus hums the hymn to himself in Dream Zanarkand , seen in a flashback from Bahamut ' s fayth . It can later be purchased in a package at the Sphere Theater in Luca . A bittersweet version sung by the Al Bhed , including Brother and Cid , before destroying Home . The Ronso tribe sings a version of the " Hymn of the Fayth " at Mt . Gagazet . Their version is a deep all - male chorus . This version appears at the Zanarkand Dome just before the party meets Yunalesca . It is not Yunalesca herself singing , as this is another all - male chorus . Unlike the Ronso version , it uses harmonies , of which sound more ancient and powerful than the other fayth . All of Spira sings the " Hymn of the Fayth " to subdue Sin during the party ' s attack upon it . This version uses both male and female singers in a chorus , harmonizing in parts . It is the most dramatic version of the hymn sung in the game . This is heard just prior to the final battle after Yu Yevon ' s spirit emerges from Braska ' s Final Aeon . Although slightly distorted ( with audio effector processed ) , it is otherwise identical to Yunalesca ' s hymn . This theme is also used in the battle against Penance . Dummied version . The hymn hummed by a female voice exists in the game , but is never used , nor is the player able to play it in the Luca theater , unlike Tidus ' s hummed version . Lyrics . The lyrics of the song require some deciphering . They are : The words are comprised of Japanese syllables / symbols and are arranged in such a way it is not actually Japanese ; however , the composer left a puzzle . To begin translating , one must first arrange the first four words in four columns , going by syllable from the top down . In Japanese , " N " is its own syllable when followed by a consonant . Then , one must take the six syllables of the fifth word and arrange them similarly , in a rectangle of two rows and three columns , starting with the first syllable in the top left square and going down and to the right . Finally , one should put the last word in an " L " shape , as shown below . The lyrics can now be put together . Reading across , one gets the following : Arrangement album appearances . A piano arrangement of the theme is found on this album arranged by Masashi Hamauzu and performed by Aki Kuroda . An arrangement of the " Hymn of the Fayth " is included on this album . It is sung by Mayuko Aoki . A concert recording titled " Hymn of the Fayth – The Sending " from " Final Fantasy X " appears on this album . References in other games . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . Trema recites lyrics from the " Hymn of the Fayth " before casting Meteor . " Final Fantasy Record Keeper " . Hymn of the Fayth is a Soul Break for Yuna , which restores HP and bestows heavy Regen to the party . " Mobius Final Fantasy " . Should the player invoke the Song of Life from a " Yuna : " FFX " " card , the opening line of the " Hymn of the Fayth " will play as a sequence of bells . The ability itself restores a moderate amount of HP when drawn .