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Billy Boyd composed the melody himself after being asked by the filmmakers to sing a song for the scene. The lyrics are adapted from J.R.R. Tolkien’s poem "A Walking Song" in the original novels:

Faramir leads a hopeless cavalry charge into Osgiliath, knowing it is a suicide mission. The lack of combat sounds—replaced entirely by Pippin’s voice—heightens the tragedy. "The Edge of Night" Lyrics the_sacrifice_of_faramir_feat_billy_boyd_perfor...

Home is behind, the world ahead, And there are many paths to tread Through shadow, to the edge of night, Until the stars are all alight. Mist and shadow, cloud and shade, All shall fade, all shall fade. Emotional Significance Billy Boyd composed the melody himself after being