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My Heart Will Go On
Céline Dion Lyrics


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Every night in my dreams
I see you, I feel you
That is how I know you go on

Far across the distance
And spaces between us
You have come to show you go on

Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on
Once more, you open the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on and on

Love can touch us one time
And last for a lifetime
And never let go 'til we're gone

Love was when I loved you
One true time I hold to
In my life, we'll always go on

Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on (why does the heart go on?)
Once more, you open the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on and on, mm

You're here, there's nothing I fear
And I know that my heart will go on
We'll stay forever this way
You are safe in my heart and
My heart will go on and on

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Overall Meaning

"My Heart Will Go On" is a romantic and heartfelt ballad that was performed and composed by Céline Dion. The song was produced by James Horner and Will Jennings for the 1997 blockbuster film, "Titanic". The lyrics themselves reflect on the theme of the film and the love that Jack and Rose share before facing their ultimate fate. The song starts with the singer stating that she sees and feels her lover every night in her dreams, which is how she knows that he goes on and believes that the heart does go on. The distance and space between them do not matter because their love has come to show that it would continue to grow even in death. The theme of the song is love, and how it can endure and never let go, even after a person has passed away.


The chorus of the song reinforces the idea of eternal love, "Near, far, wherever you are, I believe that the heart does go on," as love knows no boundaries and would still exist despite the physical distance. The line, "Love can touch us one time and last for a lifetime and never let go 'til we're gone," speaks to the idea that love's impact on a person's life can last forever, and it's a beautiful and powerful feeling.


The song's lyrics are also touching because they are relatable to anyone who has experienced true love. The singer sings, "You're here, there's nothing I fear, And I know that my heart will go on. We'll stay forever this way, You are safe in my heart and my heart will go on and on." These lyrics imply that even though the person is gone, their love will remain and always be present. Thus, the song emphasizes that true love will remain forever, and nothing could diminish it.


Line by Line Meaning

Every night in my dreams
I frequently dream about you, which helps me feel closer to you.


I see you, I feel you
In my dreams, I can see and sense all that you were to me.


That is how I know you go on
It’s by dreaming about you that I know you’re still alive, living on in my thoughts.


Far across the distance
Despite being so far away from me.


And spaces between us
There’s a physical separation between us, but you’re still reaching out to me.


You have come to show you go on
You’ve found a way to make your presence felt in my life, proving that you’re still around.


Near, far, wherever you are
No matter where you are, whether we’re close or far apart.


I believe that the heart does go on
I believe that emotions and love can survive despite distance or death.


Once more, you open the door
Through a powerful dream or unexpected memory, you manage to remind me of your love.


And you're here in my heart
Even though you’re not physically present, I can still feel you in my heart.


And my heart will go on and on
Though you may be gone, my love for you won’t fade, and my heart will continue to beat with it.


Love can touch us one time
Love has the power to impact and inspire us deeply, and only once can make a lasting impression.


And last for a lifetime
True love can stand the test of time and continue to influence us throughout our lives.


And never let go 'til we're gone
Love is so powerful it can sustain us even after people have passed on.


Love was when I loved you
Our love was intense and powerful when we were together.


One true time I'd hold to
We shared one precious moment that I treasure deep in my heart.


In my life, we'll always go on
Our love will always have an impact on my life and how I interact with the world.


You're here, there's nothing I fear
Because I still feel your love in my heart, I have no reason to be scared of anything.


And I know that my heart will go on
Because you’ve shown me that we can keep love alive even after you're gone.


We'll stay forever this way
Our love will stay alive and sustainable, unchanging over time.


You are safe in my heart and
I've made a long-lasting home for you in my affection.


My heart will go on and on
My love for you will continue, and the impact of our love will continue to make an impression on the world.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Horner, Will Jennings

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