A World Without You (Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons)

As featured in the hit PC game Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons from ArenaNet, Inc.
Written by Joyce Kwon & Arranged by Maclaine Diemer
Mixed by Jason LaRocca
Video shot & directed by Jon Pears
Lyrics:
How will our world go on without you?
Are we ready for this?
Stay above the abyss
There’s never been a world without you
Can we find our own way?
Keep the darkness at bay
Step by step, we press on toward tomorrow
Head up high, we face all that’s unknown
A life of service, that’s our call to follow
So we may honor your great sacrifice
How will my heart go on without you?
Won’t you linger a while?
Be with me through the trials
There’s never been a world without you
I will fight for each day
Live or die come what may
We will fight for each day
Live or die come what may

[@voicekwon]

Hi everyone, thanks for your heartfelt words💟 I'm glad to hear that the song has touched you. It was an absolute joy creating the music then the video with Maclaine and the director Jon, and it's a gift to share in your grief musically, whether in-game or apart from it-or both. Thank you for welcoming me to the GW2 community!

[@SgtHatred42]

Thank you for sharing your talent with our gaming community. I've stopped trying to hold back the tears.

[@kibathelilboy3946]

Thank you for making this masterpiece. We really mean it when we say this song touched us

[@akikokazama3122]

🥹💜💕

[@Avenrise]

The audio department within ArenaNet are talented as heck and us players have known about it for a long time. But A World Without You was just so far above and beyond what any of us I think were expecting... sweet and heartfelt and such an amazing way to cap off a really well done expansion for a game we've adored for a decade now. Thank you.

[@DontHateMeCausImSexy]

absolutely love this, thank you so much!!!

[@MithranArkanere]

Oh, this works very well, this scene could be Nevan crying at the ocean just as much as someone in Earth about someone they lost.

[@noobs12332]

You right, in game/anime style with navan version,

[@hntr_official]

Such a beautiful song and voice. When I heard it back then in the credits back when EoD was released I cried

[@moopliss]

anyone else get goosebumps while listening to this song? thank you Joyce Kwon and Maclaine Diemer for this amazing piece🫡

[@betholiver4742]

AAAAAAAAA Now that I got that out of my system. I'm a vet from Guild Wars 1 and a proud Luxon (kudos to those who know what I mean). I've seen Ascalon City fall from Adelbern's hubris, fought against Abbadon's rise in Vabbi, slew Shiro the Betrayer alongside Kuunavang, aided Jora in her quest for redemption, even stood alongside Gwen Thackeray, Vekk, Livia and Ogden Stonehealer. Started a new adventure to slay Zhaitan, Mordremoth, Balthazar, Palawa Joko, Kralkattorik, Primordus and Jormag to only end Soo-Won's misery and bring about a new cycle's birth, the Age of Aurene, the Prismatic Dragon. Lost too many friends and allies along the way. Eir, Trahearne, Tybalt, Almorra. I'm still living to honor your memories. You're stars in the night sky. I hope you can see this from the Hall of Heroes, where you deserve to be.

[@NightBane345]

One of the best songs in GW2, right alongside Don't Fear This Night. Beautiful song

[@Piyuuun]

Listening again in here after defeating Soo-Won, now i am crying at 4 AM all alone :')

[@MichaelCh1990]

You are never alone :,)

[@michram]

I didn't expect to see an actual music video, but this song truly deserves it. The rainbow hue and the landscape makes the song even more magical. We will die all alone, we live alone most of the time in our heads, but the aspect of creating bonds and friendships in the world is the greatest gift we can give each other.

[@Orcaluv26]

Most of us never truly die alone, when you really think about it.

[@michram]

​@@Orcaluv26Responding after a long while, but I meant that death, even with people we love near us, is still a lonely experience - feeling ourselves pass away, a mind sending the final signal that it's a second away from death - that's a thing we can experience only by ourselves.

[@Orcaluv26]

@@michram oh okay. I understand now.

[@bobiboulon]

The emotional weight this music gave to the end of End Of Dragons was something I was not prepared for. I wouldn't have imagined feeling such strong emotions playing a MMORPG. Congratulations for your nomination for Best Original Song at Audiogang Awards, it's totally deserved! :)

[@Orcaluv26]

Seriously, though! It really felt like a bitter sweet end of an era not just in the game but for many of the people playing the game. Guild Wars 1 never really had an appropriate ending as EotN set the stage for Guild Wars 2 and the beyond campaigns set the stage for it further. And as a veteran of Guild Wars 1's campaigns and playing guild wars 2 almost since launch back in 2012, this game series was very much a core aspect of my childhood and opened the door for my passion for gaming. This song certainly made me shed a tear as i sat there looking at the screen and realized that story was over, and my childhood is essentially over along with it. Thanks ArenaNet, Asja Kedric for Fear Not this Night and Joyce Kwon for this beautiful song. You made one hell of a series and ended it on a freaking high note.

[@onigireee]

It was the perfect end to a fairly bittersweet story. And this song sounds like it comes from Aurene. The last of her kind, left with the responsibility of learning to keep the world in balance... Alone.

[@noz_fx]

This would fit so well in a James Bond movie.

[@nithirneo6910]

I'm not crying... You're crying. It's so beautiful. And the feelings ahh

[@turbulentheron....]

GW always has insane soundtracks, and this is just one more proof of that

[@Orcaluv26]

This song feels like the end of an era. The epilogue to the prologue that is “Fear Not This Night”. I want to thank arena net for the entire guild wars franchise, not just guild wars 2, which has some of the best story telling I have ever experienced in a video game, but all of gw1. It has been a huge part of my youth and now that I am grown up and writing stories of my own, I owe it all to the adventures I had in Tyria, from the fight with the Lich, to Shiro Tagachi, to Rogue Gods, to the Elder dragons. Thank you Anet for the memories and the franchise, Asia Kadric for Fear Not This Night and you, Joyce Kwon, for A World Without You!

[@loboranto]

When i heard this song at the end of the expancion I literally cried. I almost never cry from media, but the amount of emotions that was given to me by this song owerwhelmed me. The fear for future, unsure about tomorrow, yet willing to face all the trials that our actions brought to this world to survive... This is nothing but amazing. Thank you for the video!🥰

[@MoonwolfAkirooo]

Holy moly, at first i didnt know what song this was until she started singing and the tears kept rolling instantly. Its good we didnt know the song before this epic ending of EoD, now it feels the same like the first epic song Dont fear this night. It really gives me that thick throat like, it gives you FEELINGS. And those are strong. Thank you for this

[@KROOF]

Mega slayed. 🔥✨💫🙏

[@Tsuyu37]

😢 I cry non stop when I hear the song, the video is beautiful and sad. And I love it. And I’m crying again 😢

[@Ravenessae]

Listening to this just before the next update has me emotional and pumped. Absolutely gorgeous

[@BeeyothGaming]

Maclaine and crew did an unbelievable job with the eod soundtrack. Seriously one of the best soundtracks I’ve ever heard. Also, this is an awesome music video! It’s a surprise, but a welcome one!

[@LameMule]

What a voice. I hadn't even played the game and it made my way into my Spotify playlist and has since overtaken the top spot on this year's most-played list and I couldn't be happier. I binged the hell out of this song and I'm not even remotely tired of it yet. I'll keep on listening.

[@MasterSorez]

I just finished the expansion a few days ago and I've been listening to this almost on loop ever since, it's so good and the EMOTIONS it evokes is amazing!

[@movusor]

I just finished the story for gw2 End of dragons story ! AND i had to listen to this master piece ! Amazing

[@stlawrenceriverrat]

Beautiful & depending on what is happening in each of our lives, an even more personally meaningful impact. Considering what is happening in our world, so much man made brutality, in addition to Mother Nature's impact, it makes this song, appearing here now, all the more heartbreaking, moving...

[@Saolue]

Absolutely stunning - The soundtrack had multiple songs that made me just stop playing and listen while taking in the scenery. The emotional power this song has in amplifying the game when it came on for me - *chefs kiss*

[@brettsle7561]

This song was such a wonderful surprise at the end of the expansion! It brought me to tears which a game hasn't done in a long time so you totally deserve the win!

[@AuroraPeachy]

Haunting and beautiful. Chills every time I hear it 💖💖

[@ViriHalo]

when i heard it at the end- goosebumps

[@ShamanRing]

Amazing! Joyce you are a very underrated singer/composer. I hope you receive the well deserved recognition soon!

[@Oscarizxc]

This song hits me hard. :(

[@MilaxiNalan]

cried a lot when i heard this song at the end of the story. masterpiece

[@michu1247]

This video made me check other songs and i love them. So far i especially like "Little Bird"

[@blaiserod2093]

i am getting goosebumps AAAAAAAA!!!

[@IchiExorz]

I had quit GW2 for about 5 years until recently and only finished EoD now. But damn this reminded me that GW2 has some incredible music. Absolutely love the song!

[@kireiwa106]

This needs all the views! Thank you for such a fantastic song for the game we all cherish. Was absolutely jaw dropping when it played during the end credits.

[@2Btoobee]

ive finished the story when it came out months ago, love love the ost, now, im gonna cry again....

[@censoredcourgette9153]

guild wars 2 releasing music now

[@paulogomes663]

I love how their outfit and hairstyle resembles Joon

[@denisekarns2709]

Thank you Joyce Kwon and Maclaine Diemer. I'll admit to getting misty eyed at the end there, both in-game and now.

[@zenith110]

Beautiful harmony uplifted with beautiful lyrics. A fan since GW1 - Bravo to the music department!

[@supermoroland6688]

Oh God this is so beautiful.

[@Mystic___]

I get chills everytime, so beautiful, sad and hopeful at the same time.

[@EnriqueBobadillaL]

beautiful song, im not crying is the rain 🥲

[@soumyajyotimukherjee4752]

This on loop

[@myommarie5805]

Man, this piece and MV is so gorgeous Thanks to every creative involved, this song and the game itself included!

[@Love_N_Let_Live]

Beautiful. The music, the filmography, the scene, the lady. All, just wonderfully, beautiful. Thank you. 😊 Had to replay, instantly.

[@AmeisenQueen]

I love this song sooo much. It's amazing

[@Poliwag0819]

After waiting for the vinyl release and getting to the very end of the album, hearing this (and now seeing the video) had such an impactful catharsis upon me. I am truly touched by the beauty and spirit imbued into the score

[@mayadragan3555]

This is just splendid and brought tears in my eyes.. and I even noticed from Aurene aura .. Splendid work! ❤

[@itsnotmattylol]

Beautiful.

[@Mollish]

This is such a gorgeous song!! I’m so delighted to have been introduced to your music - I love your style!

[@bridgetboyle687]

Thank you for this.

[@INOY]

Many thanks for this wonderful performance! I am sure that hundreds of thousands of people have experienced many wonderful moments with your beautiful voice! Bravo to Maestro Maclaine Diemer!

[@ryukjoga]

Man... I just finished EoD story and i was so emotional, i had to look for something else to hold on to. Thanks for this amazing music and thanks anet for the incredible storytelling.

[@rikkatakanashi727]

I'm excited for my vinyl of this soundtrack to arrive - this soundtrack and especially this piece is amazing

[@willowg7131]

Wow! Didn't expect an MV of this. It's beautiful~! Thank you for creating such an amazing song. Gets me emotional every time.

[@SlasherSaw]

Perfection!

[@tonyvega9234]

I love this song and you did amazing

[@Voicecrack61]

amazing, brilliant

[@011egis]

soo good

[@wyldlibrarian3549]

And of course Maclaine Deimer ! the best !!!!

[@Psoewish]

This is so hauntingly beautiful

[@nalagaming5734]

again in this style please it's beautiful

[@Becii]

Im not playing GW2 anymore but still this song hits the feels so beautiful

[@SamMathias]

Thank you for this touching song, Joyce! The music video accompanies it beautifully.

[@DavidS-gx1ok]

They way we think of aurene and soowon, as protector and saints of good is how all other dragon minions also see their respective elder dragons with such passion. Feels very cult like, as if we are so deep into soowon and aurene’s influence that we worship them as god, not realizing we are actually corrupted by them :o

[@blackwing1996]

Yes!!!!! So good

[@davidlick1]

Nice to know the song has the MV it deserves

[@adeyemi9860]

Loved it, absolutely surreal music

[@joycemoenen9092]

Absolutely gorgeous, thank you!

[@wyldlibrarian3549]

Chilling Beautiful Haunting Unbelievably good ! Thank you for sharing this with us GW2 for the win !

[@Gerhard_Schroeder]

Thank you

[@khrowv]

Yessss, I've wanted something like this for so long! Such a great song to one of my favorite games, and my favorite expansion

[@Orcaluv26]

Indeed. Someone on another video once said this is the epilogue to "Fear Not This Night" as a prologue. The cycle of dragons is over...and now new adventures await us soon!

[@trixx_the_badger]

Thank you for this

[@Ficohaker]

this is amazing

[@Vitnir]

Very beautiful =D

[@SecchiGaming]

Thank you so much for this!

[@Jormag-18]

It's like seeing aurene for first time and she is ancient dragon 🚶🏻‍♂️🤍🤍🤍

[@mellie00]

Who's cutting onions over here?

[@AndrewCutt]

Its just so brilliant

[@leandrodmsi]

wow. This is a masterpiece!

[@mandala3042]

This is a gorgeous video. So tasteful.

[@sylvainice3048]

Thanks for your beautiful contribution to our world :)

[@LCAyoutube]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@soumyajyotimukherjee4752]

This is beautiful.

[@user-pn5le1nr5i]

❤

[@HooverDyson]

congrats!

[@KitTheTraveler]

[@jaysmithdesign]

🧡💛💚💙💜🖤

[@MadTawnyOwlet]

I don't remember hearing this in the game? (I might have missed it) I love it though, glad I'm hearing it now, very emotional. I wonder if it's foreboding the end of Aurene considering the lyrics and the prismatic rainbow effects, or perhaps (and more likely) soo-won.

[@Netum6am]

It plays during the end credits of EoD. I interpret the lyrics as Aurene singing to Soo-Won.

[@methodhardie9193]

@@Netum6am or Navan.

[@modnmaster7656]

[@thovarisk8699]

well.. that's an insta sub.

[@jancuq2585]

now, don't turn into a dragon just yet

[@s0ulb0und]

👊🤓

[@its_amarysso]

Now, who is this song speaking to?

[@quentinlucasdonnet]

who playing this game, i'm personally level 7 ahahah

[@DavidS-gx1ok]

When you worship an elder dragon…forgetting that’s what elder dragons do. Corrupt.

[@nargalda773]

no dragon in video, no like

[@ravendelacrux]

Thanks, thanks thanks for everything 💚💚💚🤍🌟

[@Durzza]

this is wat anet is doing instead of balancing the damn game

[@methodhardie9193]

Making absolutely beautiful music? Don’t think they’re the same department friend, but honestly I’ll take the music over whatever else any time.