I still wish Elizabeth and Booker could have gone to Paris..

Always a lighthouse, Always a man, Always a city.

The fact that Booker's voice actor played the guitar in this recording makes this so much better.

“Booker? Are you afraid of God?” “No. But I’m afraid of you.”

I really envy the other universes where Irrational Games stayed together and continued the BioShock series.

Elizabeth: "I don't want you killing people, Booker! That's horrible!" Also Elizabeth: *spends entire game throwing you ammo*

When I was about 17, my best friend and I finished the entire game in one night, staying up until about 6 in the morning, feeding on nothing but Doritos and Coca Cola. We were so mesmerised by every aspect of the game. We were so mind blown by the story. It was a really fun night. This was years ago. Eventually life happened, I moved to a different continent, and we slowly lost touch. Then some weeks ago I get a message from a mutual acquaintance, saying that he died. He was my first friend. For some time he was my only friend. Now he's nothing at all... I am full on ugly crying after listening to this song.

It’s unreal how much emotion it will create when you finish a game like this and then listen to the song at 2 in the morning

When I finished this game, there was a lapse of about 4 days were I couldn't think of anything else, much else play something else. This has only happened to me a handful of times, not with gaming but with any kind of art, being it film, music or whatever. For this, Bioshock infinite will always be, for me, one of the pieces of art that changed me.

Lives.Lived.Will live, Dies.Died.Will die. Cries.Cried.Will cry.

It been 6 years guys, the story and this music still stuck in my head 😟 * November 16,2021 oh god 😥 * i heard that there is a sequel called Bioshock Isolation 😳😳 * 2023. Nope not Bioshock Isolation, we got Judas

Near the end, when the music stops and it sounds like Elizabeth is fighting not to cry through the lyrics, it just breaks me.

Manly tears where shed

Damn these onions cutting ninjas

Lyrics. There are loved ones in the glory, Whose dear forms you often miss; When you close your earthly story, Will you join them in their bliss? Chorus: Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky? In the joyous days of childhood, Oft they told of wondrous love, Pointed to the dying Saviour; Now they dwell with Him above. Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky? You remember songs of heaven Which you sang with childish voice, Do you love the hymns they taught you, Or are songs of earth your choice? Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky? You can picture happy gath'rings 'Round the fireside long ago, And you think of tearful partings, When they left you here below. Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky? One by one their seats were emptied, And one by one they went away; Now the family is parted, Will it be complete one day? Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky?

After almost a decade, I'm still thinking about this game regularly. What a masterpiece of storytelling. Right, see you in 10 years, lol.

Never played Bioshock, but that picture is impressive. They're both falling, nothing can stop their fall but he is still trying to get to her and save her, somehow.

The way Elizabeth's voice cracks at the end just kills me. The pause of the guitar also just accentuates it and bleh it's amazing in the context of the game ;_;

"We're gonna get you out of here, and we're going to Paris, okay?"

My dad and my brother and I all loved bonding over this game. My brother passed away on March 20th and listening to this breaks my heart knowing our circle is broken

This game is more than just a game, like other's said and are saying, it can change one's perspective about life. First time I played it, I played for 14 hours straight and finished it all from start to finish, got up on that morning, and I had no idea what I was about to experience. so yeah I played it all in one sitting till night. It already effected me. But the next morning is where it hit me in such deep places that no story/film/game has ever hit me before. And that was after I finished Burial At Sea Episode 1 and 2... Ofcourse Burial at Sea would have been NOTHING without playing Bioshock infinite itself. This game broke me and my heart. I was depressed for 3 weeks and couldn't properly play any other game. Also I couldn't watch any films because I've experienced something well better than any movie could do. after those 3 weeks I was still a bit depressed, but atleast I could continue on with my ordinary life. I still was thinking and remembering this game from time to time. and after 3 months I finished it the first time... I went ahead and played it again. It still hit me in the feel's even after playing it once. And I was depressed for a week after playing this game the second time. I don't think I'll want to play it the third time, it may ruin me... This game is BRILLIANT! Thanks to whoever actually read all of this.

Elizabeth is one of the best female characters on any game I've played. She's a brilliant young woman, which makes it even sadder that she'll never exist as Elizabeth. Anna will have a completely different personality to Elizabeth. The girl we've come to know will never be.

My 55 year old mother died from complications of early onset Alzheimers disease last summer. I just finished playing through this game for the first time, and hearing this song wrecked me. She was like Elizabeth in many ways; an adamant reader, creative, always willing to try new things. I miss that woman a lot, and I hope my kids one day reflect her character. She is sorely missed, but I know I'll see her again one day. Great game and a great soundtrack!

My grandmother heard me listening to this song a few years back and sang along with it. Apparently, she sang it as a little girl at nearly every Lutheran church service she attended. We lost her last November to COVID-19, and this gives me flashbacks of her. I miss her dearly.

You can hear Elizabeth's heart break as Courtnee sings the final verse because she knows that things will never end well for her family. So tragic. So sad. So beautiful.

After playing Burial at Sea..this song hurts a million times more.

somehow i am here again

Its been eight years since I finished this game and this song still makes me ugly cry

played this song at my moms funeral. miss that lady.

2 minutes later Booker here ammo clip

Someone listened to this during his last moments. Literally.

Who is still there in 2024 ❤

I grew up hearing the original version in my church. It was so chilling and nice to hear it in a video game that was soooo beautifully done. And her voice is so flawless.

RIGHT before recording this she heard word that her grandad died of dementia, yet she recorded anyways, and you can really hear it in her voice, especially towards the end, you can hear where she just spoke the line and was crying. All aboard the bus for the feel trip

I just finished like two hours ago and the ending... as majority hit me hard, really teared me down and I don’t know if I’m going to be the same person after this game, I’m not saying it in a bad way, I think this game shows us that there’s a possibility of other world where thing that we even think about are happening, something bigger than you and that is good I believe. The ending is really heartbreaking, I can’t remember when I experienced this feeling last time, this feeling that only a great piece of art, a masterpiece, can give you. I feel like in a bottle now, with only my eyes outside, I don’t know if I’ll get satisfied by another game ever. This game could change your life. For me, there’s a before and after Bioshock Infinite. Certainly it’s a shock It’s 2020 and I don’t know if anyone else will read this or even listen to this music. But as an art admirer, this game really makes me think why video games should be art. There’s nothing compared to Bioshock Infinite.

This game and The Last of Us have managed to hit me on such an emotional level. It's a great time to be a gamer.

i guess the circle will never be broken, poor booker

My brothers had very nasty seizures tonight and the beauty of this song is helping me to cope.

For anyone upset they hadn’t got enough time to properly spend time together as family, the thing is the entire journey _was_ precisely that, but that they hadn’t realised it What’s really sad is Booker didn’t struggle or fight back while he drowned as he was ready to die. And it wasn’t just because Comstock had to die, but because Dewitt had finally succeeded in bringing her back and was already content with the moments they had in their shared journey together as family even if they didn’t know it

I recently went to my grandmothers funeral where they played the bluegrass version to this, which was one of her favorite songs, during the service. Being a huge fan of bio shock, I showed this version to my family and no one, my self included, had dry eyes. I don’t think I can listen to this song without crying anymore; and strangely, that’s okay. One of my regrets was not being able to show her this emotional masterpiece. Thank you, game devs, for making such an amazing version to this song available.

It's funny how if you listen closely to the lyrics you can see how many lines in the song can be directly related to something which happens in the game itself.

"Huh." -Booker DeWitt

One of the best stories ever told in a video game.

2013 was a truly special year for gaming. TLOU, Bioshock Infinite, GTA V, Tomb Raider, Metro Last Light...

*_This game is, and forever will be a masterpiece. It's just so fantastic!_*

Lie down. Try not to cry. Cry a lot.

2021 and i keep coming back... This song and this game really got me emotionally in a way no other game could.

The way she delivers the song at the end, where it's almost like plain talking rather than singing, but her voice breaking down is so extremely powerful that i tear up...

There are loved ones in the glory, Whose dear forms you often miss; When you close your earthly story, Will you join them in their bliss? ----(start of the choral version)---- Chorus: Will the circle be unbroken? By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky? In the joyous days of childhood, Oft they told of wondrous love, Pointed to the dying Saviour; Now they dwell with Him above. Chorus: Will the circle be unbroken? By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky? You remember songs of heaven Which you sang with childish voice, Do you love the hymns they taught you, Or are songs of earth your choice? Chorus: Will the circle be unbroken? By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky? ----(end of the choral version)---- You can picture happy gath'rings 'Round the fireside long ago, And you think of tearful partings, When they left you here below. Chorus: Will the circle be unbroken? By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky? One by one their seats were emptied, One by one they went away; Now the family is parted, Will it be complete one day? Chorus: Will the circle be unbroken? By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky?

i cant w8 to have a kid sell her to pay off my debts then go save her

2023. Still this version is stuck in my head and creeps under my skin. Why is this so powerful?

It makes me so sad because at times Elizabeth/the singer literally sounds like she's about to cry.

Damn you Elizabeth for creating Tears on my Cheeks!!

I love Ken Levine for creating an incredibly authentic universe!

Elizabeth lived in a tower for 20 years. She was a hopeful girl who kept dreaming about outside world and adventures waiting for her. As she learned about herself and her responsibilities, the joy in her faded away. Booker sold his daughter in a moment of despair. He sat in his room with regret and sorrow for 20 years. As he crosses between realities, his memories faded away. His daughter was right in front of his eyes and he couldn't even see. He couln't have a moment with his daughter while he had chance. As his memories starts to coming back he needed to die for able to kill the guy who seperate Booker and his daughter, which was himself.

Games in 90's: we entertain and give you a joy Games now: we emotionally cripple you and give a depression

This is the best fucking song of the universe.

why i cry... bioshock changes my perspective of the life :)

My grandma died yesterday.. this is one of the songs my grandpa sang to her before she passed. I can’t stop crying..

The fact that this is not on Spotify is a hate crime

Even after three years, my mind always trails back to Bioshock Infinite. There was no game or movie that moved me more than this masterpiece. The way how I envision things in life has been changed drastically by this game. Every aspect of my imagination is one way or another connected to Bioshock Infinite. For example, reading 1984 by George Orwell was impossible to read without picturing Airstrip One as a quasi Columbia. I thank the creators of Bioshock for doing this to me. This game has changed me in more ways than I can imagine.

I'm just cutting some onions while listening to this song.

"He's Zachary Comstock." "He's Booker Dewitt!" "No... _I'm both."_

This game hit me so hard emotionaly, I dont think I will forget it for life

this game is.. a truly art of its own

If only Roger Ebert lived to see Bioshock Infinite....I think he would take back his opinion that video games can't be an artform.

There are loved ones in the glory Whose dear forms you often miss. When you close your earthly story, Will you join them in their bliss? [Chorus] Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky? [Verse 2] In the joyous days of childhood Oft they told of wondrous love Pointed to the dying Saviour; Now they dwell with Him above. [Chorus] Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky? [Verse 3] You remember songs of heaven Which you sang with childish voice. Do you love the hymns they taught you, Or are songs of earth your choice? [Chorus] Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky? [Verse 4] You can picture happy gath'rings Round the fireside long ago, And you think of tearful partings When they left you here below. [Chorus] Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky? [Verse 5] One by one their seats were emptied. One by one they went away. Now the family is parted. Will it be complete one day? [Chorus] Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky?

Today 4/4/23 my papaw was called home to his Heavenly Father. I miss him so much. This song was the only one that currently comes to my mind. I love you papaw, always.

Oh, where did the water on my face come from?

Damn this game Marked Me. This is not a Game this is a Experience. Pure Art. After finishing the game I was affected for several days I love this game so much!

Happy anniversary, bioshock infinite

Bioshock Infinite, a memorable mindfuck with an amazing soundtrack. This scene has always stayed with me.

There are loved ones in the glory Whose dear forms you often miss. When you close your earthly story, Will you join them in their bliss? Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky? In the joyous days of childhood Often they told of wondrous love Pointed to the dying Saviour; Now they dwell with Him above. Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky? You remember songs of heaven Which you sang with childish voice. Do you love the hymns they taught you, Or are songs of earth your choice? Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky? You can picture happy gath'rings Round the fireside long ago, And you think of tearful partings When they left you here below. Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky? One by one their seats were emptied. One by one they went away. Now the family is parted. Will it be complete one day? Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky

The gameplay is a bit weak in some areas, but hands down the story of Bioshock Infinite is the best of any game I've had the pleasure to play. I finished the game two days ago and I'm still trying to process how amazing it is.

I'll be playing this at my Grandmothers funeral this Wednesday, she loved this song. Rest in Peace Granny

This game is an must have experience in your life, just like books, music and movies. You must play at least once.

I literally just beat this game about a half hour ago. I don't even know what to think... I understand the ending completely. I just cannot even explain the feels! I beat the first two Bioshock games. and I can honestly say that I never thought that they would ever take such a serious turn. Bravo.

Man, the feels when the credits began to roll, and especially when this song started playing. I teared up when I heard the choral version near the beginning. I full-on bawled when this arrangement came on during the credits after such an incredible journey, and after learning its hidden meaning. Thank you, Ken Levine and Irrational Games. This trilogy is a masterpiece.

I loved this game, I’ve played it over and over… This song gives me chills every single time…. Thanks for the post.

Wow. This game. It’s like falling in love. After a while you can only think of this game. And then years later you’re reminded of it and the good memories it gave you. I love this game.

there is always a man, there is always a lighthouse. this game messed me up a bit :D

First time a heard this, it did make me cry and still do. So fcking beautiful.

After all these years I still cry for Booker and Elizabeth cause they deserved better and the sad thing about this as well is that they never made it to Paris...In the end both Booker and Elizabeth sacrificed themselves to break the cycle. It's such a beautiful tragic story and I can't help but love it, Elizabeth was such a well written character and I couldn't help but fall in love with her and Booker was amazingly written as well. The voice actors of these two did an outstanding job and honestly made Booker and Elizabeth come to life. This game breaks my heart but I just love it for how well written it was..

This made me cry

is it really already 5 years ago?? how time flies...

Did anybody else assume that "AD" means Anna Dewitt? It seems to make sense. The time screwed-uppiness wasn't apparent to Booker, but upon revisiting the past, he carved her initials into his hand to not forget her. Though he does again, the paradox circles back, and he finds Anna again. This is just a theory, but if this is what the makers intended for us to assume then this is very tragic, but at the same time inspiring.

"Now the family is parted Will it be complete one day?"

Just finished this game a couple of days ago, and I honestly didn't want it to end. I don't think I have ever been so swept away in such a unique way. From the very beginning in the chapel, this game was utterly captivating and truly magical.

Bioshock infinite is a masterpiece.

I can't listen to this without crying. I honestly can't

Alright, whoever is cutting onions better speak up!

That's why this game is brilliant. Booker and Elizabeth never got the ending they wanted, never went to Paris to live carefree. But for that moment in the dingy basement of a rundown bar, giving the orange to that child and making a little music...they were happy.

booker catch!

I'm the only one who was laughing when Booker DeWitt grabs the guitar and Elizabeth start singing while there other shit was going on?

Can't believe it has been 10 years. Last time I listened to this for the first time, I was in golf hill gardens, my parents were still with us, alive and well! What a rollercoaster!

i hope them to be happy in another universe

Brilliant game, still hurts that Ken Levine closed Irrational down and wont be heading Bioshock games anymore

This song, for real. It feels like I lost a daughter. (Flashback for Elizabeths moments)

i am so lucky for going through this game 100% blindly. just one day im strolling around the mall and pass a small game store, seeing Elizabeth on the cover by the window and i thought "she's beautiful".. and i bought it. and... my heart is shattered for weeks

Im 33 now and this song makes me cry