"Immortality" was composed by brothers Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb and Maurice Gibb, members of the Bee Gees, specially for Céline Dion, and produced by Walter Afanasieff.
There are two music videos. First one, directed by Scott Floyd Lochmus, shows Céline Dion and the Bee Gees in the recording studio in 1997. It was included as a bonus on the Au cœur du stade DVD. Second one was directed by Randee St. Nicholas and released at the end of July 1998.
The song was a commercial success reaching number 2 in Austria and Germany, number 4 in Europe, number 5 in the United Kingdom and number 8 in Switzerland. In Brazil, the Cuca mixes became very popular. However, the track was never released as a single in the United States. Sony Music Entertainment decided to release there "To Love You More" instead.
"Immortality" was certified platinum in Germany (for over 500,000 copies sold), gold in Sweden (10,000), and silver in France (145,000) and the UK (200,000).
The live version of this song was included on the One Night Only CD and DVD by the Bee Gees, released on November 3, 1998. Céline Dion performed this song also during her Let's Talk About Love Tour.
"Immortality" became a part of non-American versions of Dion's later greatest hits: All the Way… A Decade of Song and My Love: Essential Collection.
Immortality
Celine Dion & Bee Gees Lyrics
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And this is all I know.
And I must choose to live,
For all that I can give,
The spark that makes the power grow.
And I will stand for my dream if I can,
Symbol of my faith in who I am,
And I must follow on the road that lies ahead.
And I won't let my heart control my head.
But you are my only.
We don't say goodbye.
We don't say goodbye.
And I know what I've got to be
Immortality.
I make my journey through eternity.
I keep the memory of you and me inside.
Fulfill your destiny.
Is there within the child?
My storm will never end.
My fate is on the wind.
The king of hearts, the joker's wild.
But we don't say goodbye.
We don't say goodbye.
I'll make them all remember me.
'cause I have found a dream that must come true.
Every ounce of me must see it through.
You are my only.
I'm sorry I don't have a role for love to play.
Hand over my heart I'll find my way.
I will make them give to me..(yeah)
Immortality.(oh baby)
There is a vision and a fire in me.(oh)
I keep the memory of you and me, inside.
We don't say goodbye.
We don't say goodbye.
With all my love for you.
And what else we may do?..
We don't say goodbye.
The Bee Gees and Celine Dion's song, "Immortality," speaks to the enduring power of love and the intangible human spirit. The opening lines of the song suggest the singer's acceptance of themselves and their journey in life - it's who they are and what they know. They feel a need to live for all they can give, not only for themselves but also for others. The spark that makes their power grow may be referring to their passions, beliefs, or willpower.
The singer then talks of standing for their dream, as a symbol of faith in who they are. They recognize the road that lies ahead, and they won't let their heart control their head. Even though they have a dream to pursue, the person they love is their only true constant. The theme of never-saying-goodbye is present throughout the song. The singer believes that they will live on in others' memories until the end of time.
The chorus of the song features the recurring theme of immortality, with a powerful declaration that the singer will make their way through eternity while keeping the memory of their loved one close. The mention of fulfilling destiny could be interpreted as a way of accomplishing something greater than oneself. The comparison with the King of Hearts and the Joker’s Wild leaves one with a sense of unpredictability and valuing the moments of life to the fullest.
Overall, "Immortality" showcases a message of strength and resilience amidst the constant changes and uncertainties of life. It speaks to the powerful connection between two people, a connection that can last beyond death and into the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is who I am,
I am being myself and nothing but myself, unapologetically
And this is all I know.
This is the extent of my knowledge and expertise
And I must choose to live,
I have to opt to exist and make the most of life
For all that I can give,
To make the most of life, I have to give everything I have got
The spark that makes the power grow.
Giving my all will give life to the spark that's waiting to ignite the fire that drives me
And I will stand for my dream if I can,
I will support and hold onto my aspirations and never let go if I can
Symbol of my faith in who I am,
My dream is indicative of my belief in myself
But you are my only.
You're the only person I think about
And I must follow on the road that lies ahead.
I must move on and continue traveling on the path that lies ahead
And I won't let my heart control my head.
I am not letting my heart dictate control of my thoughts and actions in life
But you are my only.
You're the only person I think about
We don't say goodbye.
We never bid farewell
We don't say goodbye.
We never bid farewell
And I know what I've got to be
I am aware of what my life's goals are
Immortality.
My legacy and memories shall last for all time
I make my journey through eternity.
I'm on the path to immortality, striving to leave a lasting legacy
I keep the memory of you and me inside.
You and I shall always be remembered and treasured forever
Fulfill your destiny.
Achieving your goals is fulfilling your life's purpose
Is there within the child?
Are there the virtues and capacities of a child within you?
My storm will never end.
I shall keep pushing myself to be better as long as I exist
My fate is on the wind.
The future is unpredictable and uncontrollable
The king of hearts, the joker's wild.
I am unpredictable like a wild card, with the potential to win or lose everything
But we don't say goodbye.
We never bid farewell
We don't say goodbye.
We never bid farewell
I'll make them all remember me.
I will leave a lasting impression on everyone who knows me
'cause I have found a dream that must come true.
I have a dream that needs to be fulfilled
Every ounce of me must see it through.
I have to give my all to see my dream realized
You are my only.
You're the only person I think about
I'm sorry I don't have a role for love to play.
Sadly, there's no part for love to play in my life right now
Hand over my heart I'll find my way.
I will listen to my heart to find my path forward
I will make them give to me..(yeah)
I shall use my willpower to get what I desire
Immortality.(oh baby)
Leaving behind a legacy that will last forever
There is a vision and a fire in me.(oh)
I am driven by passion and a clear perspective of life's direction
I keep the memory of you and me, inside.
You and I shall always be remembered and treasured forever
We don't say goodbye.
We never bid farewell
We don't say goodbye.
We never bid farewell
With all my love for you.
I love you with all my heart
And what else we may do?..
We shall do whatever we can to be together
We don't say goodbye.
We never bid farewell
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY GIBB, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB
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