"A Thousand Years" is a 2011 pop song written for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 that somehow wormed its way into my psyche many years later. Perri, an American singer and songwriter wrote it with her producer David Hodges. It became her second single on Atlantic Records, again from the film's official soundtrack.
The song was apparently what they call a sleeper hit, eventually reaching its peak position of number 11 in the UK and 31 in the US only after the release of the film sequel The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 in 2012. Perri re-recorded the song, again produced by Hodges, for the sequel, this time with added vocals from Steve Kazee. It was very successful round the world.
The song is about the love affair between Edward and Bella in the novel and subsequent film series and plays in the credits. However, you don't need to know that to enjoy the song. Every true love affair has its own version of "I have died every day waiting for you Darling, don't be afraid. I have loved you for a thousand years I'll love you for a thousand more." A beautiful tune, a clear voice, good but vague lyrics, nice piano chords guitar and orchestration, a romantic feel - no wonder it hooked me in. Also that final "And all along I believed I would find you, Time has brought your heart to me."
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