Kimi no Kioku

thumb|right|250px|thumb|Original version.
250px|thumb|right|Orchestra version.
"Kimi no Kioku" is the ending theme of Persona 3. Composed by Shoji Meguro, with lyrics by Shigeo Komori, and vocals by Yumi Kawamura. It is the only song in the original game (with the exception of "Current Net Price Tanaka") to be sung in Japanese. 
The melody is composed of two leitmotifs: the verse is based off both "Joy," the Social Link theme, and "Memories of the School" which is played during Aigis' last moments with the protagonist.Persona 3- Memories of the school extended Youtube.com. (July 19, 2014) The chorus melody is based off "Memories of the City," which plays during the town in January. 
In Persona 4 Arena, this song plays during conversations between Aigis and Yu Narukami in their own story modes.
There is another version sung by Shuhei Kita for Persona -trinity soul-.Persona Trinity Soul OST - Kimi no Kioku (Memories of You) Youtube.com. (September 30, 2013)
An orchestral version was made for Burn My Dread -Reincarnation: Persona 3-.Persona 3 Reincarnation - Memories of You Youtube.com. (Jul 16, 2012)
The song is remixed for Persona 3 The Movie,キミの記憶(Memories of You) -Remix- - PERSONA3 THE MOVIE -#4 Winter of Rebirth- 主題歌CDセット Youtube.com. (April 23, 2017) Persona Music Live Band,PUUUURRRRRR Music Live Band #11 - Memories of You Youtube.com. (Sep 11, 2013) and Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight.Memories of You - Shoji Meguro Remix - Persona 3 Dancing Moon Night Youtube.com. (Jun 12, 2018)
"Kimi no Kioku -Reload-" is the ending of Persona 3 Reload, with the song being sung by Azumi Takahashi with the addition of a violin hymn in the song.
==Lyrics==
Original	Romaji	Translation
風の声 光の粒 まどろむ君に 注ぐ
忘れない 優しい微笑み 悲しさ隠した瞳を
願うこと 辛くても 立ち向かう 勇気君に貰った だから行くね
夢の中 目覚めたら また会えるよ
遠い 記憶 胸に秘め 歌う
儚くたゆたう 世界を 君の手で 守ったから
今はただ 翼をたたんで ゆっくり 眠りなさい
永遠の 安らぎに つつまれて love through all eternity
優しく 見守る 私の この手で 眠りなさい
笑ってた 泣いてた 怒ってた 君の事 覚えている
忘れない いつまでも 決して until my life is exhausted
交差点 聞こえてきた 君に よく似た声
振り向いて 空を 仰ぎ見る こぼれそうな 涙こらえて
明日こそ いつの日か
もう一度君に会えると信じ一人 迷い
雨の夜 晴れた朝 待ち続けて
忘れないよ 駆け抜けた 夜を
眩く 輝く 一時 みんなと 一緒だった
掛け替えの ない時と 知らずに 私は 過ごしていた
今はただ 大切に 偲ぶよう I will embrace the feeling
君はね 確かに あの時 私の そばにいた
いつだって いつだって いつだって すぐ横で 笑っていた
失くしても 取り戻す 君を I will never leave you
儚くたゆたう 世界を 君の手で 守ったから
今はただ 翼をたたんで ゆっくり 眠りなさい
永遠の 安らぎに つつまれて love through all eternity
優しく 見守る 私の この手で 眠りなさい
笑ってた 泣いてた 怒ってた 君の事 覚えている
忘れない いつまでも 決して until my life is exhausted
眩く 輝く 一時 みんなと 一緒だった
掛け替えの ない時と 知らずに 私は 過ごしていた
今はただ 大切に 偲ぶよう I will embrace the feeling
君はね 確かに あの時 私の そばにいた
いつだって いつだって いつだって すぐ横で 笑っていた
失くしても 取り戻す 君を I will never leave you	
kaze no koe hikari no tsubu madoromu kimi ni sosogu
wasurenai yasashii hohoemi kanashisa kakushita hitomi wo
negau koto tsurakutemo tachimukau yuuki kimi ni moratta dakara yukune
yume no naka mezametara mata aeruyo
tooi kioku mune ni hime utau
hakanaku tayutau sekai wo kimi no te de mamottakara
imawa tada tsubasa wo tatande yukkuri nemurinasai
eien no yasuragi ni tsutsumarete love through all eternity
yasashiku mimamoru watashi no kono te de nemurinasai
waratteta naiteta okotteta kimi no koto oboeteiru
wasurenai itsumademo kesshite until my life is exhausted
kousaten kikoetekita kimi ni yoku nita koe
furimuite sora wo aogi miru koboresouna namida koraete
ashita koso itsunohika
mou ichido kimi ni aeru to shinji hitori mayoi
ame no yoru hareta asa machitsuzukete
wasurenaiyo kakenuketa yoru wo
mabayuku kagayaku hitotoki minna to issho datta
kakegae no nai toki to shirazuni watashi wa sugoshite ita
imawa tada taisetsu ni shinobuyou I will embrace the feeling
kimi wa ne tashika ni ano toki watashi no soba ni ita
itsudatte itsudatte itsudatte sugu yoko de waratteita
nakushitemo torimodosu kimi wo I will never leave you
hakanaku tayutau sekai wo kimi no te de mamottakara
imawa tada tsubasa wo tatande yukkuri nemurinasai
eien no yasuragi ni tsutsumarete love through all eternity
yasashiku mimamoru watashi no kono te de nemurinasai
waratteta naiteta okotteta kimi no koto oboeteiru
wasurenai itsumademo kesshite until my life is exhausted
mabayuku kagayaku hitotoki minna to issho datta
kakegae no nai toki to shirazuni watashi wa sugoshite ita
imawa tada taisetsu ni shinobuyou I will embrace the feeling
kimi wa ne tashika ni ano toki watashi no soba ni ita
itsudatte itsudatte itsudatte sugu yoko de waratteita
nakushitemo torimodosu kimi wo I will never leave you	
The voice of the wind and droplets of light flow over you as you doze
I will never forget the gentle smile and the eyes you hid in sorrow
You gave me the courage to wish (even when it hurts) and to fight, so I can go on
In my dreams (even when I wake up) I will see you again
I sing, with a distant memory in my heart
You defended this fragile and fleeting world with your hands
So please, fold your wings and rest
Sheltered by an eternal peace, love through all eternity
Rest now in my arms, as I watch over you
As I recall your joy, your sorrow, and your rage
I will remember you always, until my life is exhausted
At an intersection, I heard a voice similar to yours
I turned to look up at the sky, to force back my sudden tears
I continue to walk alone, aimlessly, believing that I will see you again tomorrow (someday)
Through rainy nights (and sunny days) I wait for you
I'll never forget that dark night, we made it through
That blindingly brilliant moment when we were all together
Those precious times I didn't realize I should cherish
Now all I can do is remember, I will embrace the feeling
I know for a fact, you were there by my side
You were always always always there, smiling
If ever I lose you, I will find you, I will never leave you
You defended this fragile and fleeting world with your hands
So please, fold your wings and rest
Sheltered by an eternal peace, love through all eternity
Rest now in my arms, as I watch over you
As I recall your joy, your sorrow, and your rage
I will remember you always, until my life is exhausted
That blindingly brilliant moment when we were all together
Those precious times I didn't realize I should cherish
Now all I can do is remember, I will embrace the feeling
I know for a fact, you were there by my side
You were always always always there, smiling
If ever I lose you, I will find you, I will never leave you
==Appearances in Other Media==
*A cover of the song by "Roselia" appears in the game BanG Dream! Girls Band Party.
==References==
Category:Persona 3 Songs
Category:Songs