A Thousand Years
Christina Perri feat Steve Kaze Lyrics


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Heart beats fast
Colors and promises
How to be brave?
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall?
But watching you stand alone
All of my doubt, suddenly goes away somehow

One step closer

I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling, don't be afraid, I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

Time stands still
Beauty in all she is
I will be brave
I will not let anything, take away
What's standing in front of me
Every breath, every hour has come to this

One step closer

I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling, don't be afraid, I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me, I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

One step closer
One step closer

I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling, don't be afraid, I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

And all along I believed I would find you




Time has brought your heart to me, I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

Overall Meaning

"A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri is a love song that expresses the depth of commitment and affection that the singer has for her lover. The verses explore the singer's doubts and fears about falling in love, but these anxieties dissipate when she sees her partner stand alone, leaving her with no uncertainty about her feelings. The chorus communicates the singer's unwavering commitment to her partner in the face of uncertainty, demonstrating that she is prepared to love her for a long time. The song's themes revolve around the power of love and how it can conquer all obstacles, leaving behind the singer's worries and making her feel safe and secure in the presence of her lover.


The chorus contains the phrase "I have loved you for a thousand years" which is a figurative expression of the persistent nature of the singer's love. She is committed to loving her partner for an extensive period of time without any doubt. Likewise, the lines "Every breath, every hour has come to this" suggests that everything the singer has done in her life so far culminates in this moment of professing her love for her partner. Through this song, Christina Perri showcases the depth of true love, which is not fleeting but endures over time.


Overall, "A Thousand Years" is a heartfelt and romantic song that expresses the depth of a person's feelings for their significant other. Although there may be doubts and fears when it comes to love, this song is a reminder that true love can overcome all obstacles and stand the test of time.


Line by Line Meaning

Heart beats fast
My heart is racing with excitement and anticipation.


Colors and promises
There are many opportunities and potentials for the future.


How to be brave
I'm nervous and unsure of how to face the future.


How can I love when I'm afraid to fall
I want to open myself up to love, but I'm scared of being hurt.


But watching you stand alone
However, seeing you so strong and self-reliant gives me courage.


All of my doubt, suddenly goes away somehow
My doubts and fears seem to dissolve in your presence.


One step closer
I'm making progress, getting closer to what I want.


I have died everyday, waiting for you
I have felt incomplete and unfulfilled without you.


Darling, don't be afraid, I have loved you for a thousand years
I will always love and support you, no matter what happens.


I'll love you for a thousand more
My love for you is eternal and unchanging.


Time stands still
Being with you makes me feel like nothing else matters.


Beauty in all she is
You are beautiful both inside and out.


I will be brave
I am determined to face whatever the future holds.


I will not let anything, take away
I won't let anything ruin what we have.


What's standing in front of me
You are the most important thing in my life right now.


Every breath, every hour has come to this
Everything I've done and experienced has led me to this moment.


And all along I believed, I would find you
I always had faith that I would meet someone like you.


Time has brought your heart to me, I have loved you for a thousand years
I feel like we have known each other forever, and my love has only grown stronger.


One step closer
We are getting even closer to our goals.


I'll love you for a thousand more
My love for you will never fade and will last a lifetime.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Hodges, Christina Perri

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sofdawg

I like this version more than the original. Anyone else?

buddy granado

yep

Valerie S

Yea i like this version better

Josefina Hernandez

Maybe because its from twilight lol

Makayla Crooms

Hells ya

Izzy E

Me!

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karla utrera

my favorite lines in twilight:"No one has ever loved anyone as much as i love you" and "Forever"

Vornag

Mine
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Bhumika Mittal

@Vornag 😂😂

Taelicious Dark Queen

right!

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