A Thousand Years
Clementine Duo Lyrics
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How to be brave
How can I love when I'm afraid
To fall watching you stand alone
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow
One step closer
I gave died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't to be afraid
I love you for a thousand more
Time stands still
Beauty and all see is
I will be Brave
I will not let anything take away
What 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 love you
For a thousand years
I love you for a thousand more
And all along I believe I will find you
The lyrics to Clementine Duo's song "A Thousand Years" describe the feeling of being in love and the bravery that one must have to express that love. The opening lines, "Heart beats fast colors and promises, How to be brave" suggests that the singer is nervous about expressing their love, but they are emboldened by the sight of the person they love standing alone. As the doubts of the singer suddenly vanish, they take one step closer to the person they love.
As the song progresses, the singer speaks of the timelessness of love, stating, "I have died every day waiting for you, Darling don't be afraid I have loved you for a thousand years, I love you for a thousand more". The singer emphasizes that they have waited for their beloved for a long time and that they will continue to love them for a lifetime. The bridge of the song, "And all along I believe I will find you, Time has brought your heart to me, I have loved you for a thousand years, I love you for a thousand more" gives the emotional crux of the song - that the singer has always known that they would find their beloved, and will continue to love them through all the trials of life.
Overall, the song "A Thousand Years" is a poignant romantic ballad, expressing the depth of true love and the enduring nature of that love.
Line by Line Meaning
Heart beats fast colors and promises
My heart is racing with excitement and anticipation, filled with vibrant colors and the promise of a future with you
How to be brave
I am struggling to find the courage to face my fears and love you fully and completely
How can I love when I'm afraid
I am afraid of getting hurt, but I know that I cannot fully experience love without taking that risk
To fall watching you stand alone
I am afraid of falling deeply in love and being left alone if things do not work out
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow
When I am with you, all of my fears and doubts disappear and I feel at peace
One step closer
Each moment we spend together brings us closer to a lifetime of love and happiness
I gave died everyday waiting for you
Every day without you feels like a small death, but I am willing to wait for as long as it takes to be with you
Darling don't to be afraid
I want to reassure you that I will always be there for you and that there is nothing to be afraid of when it comes to our love
I have love you for a thousand years
My love for you has grown and thrived for centuries and will continue to do so for all of eternity
I love you for a thousand more
I will always love you with an unlimited amount of passion and devotion
Time stands still
When we are together, time seems to stop and nothing else matters
Beauty and all see is
You are the most beautiful thing in my sight and I cannot take my eyes off of you
I will be Brave
I will fight for our love and be brave in the face of any obstacles that come our way
I will not let anything take away
I will not let anyone or anything come between us and our love for each other
What standing in front of me
You are the one standing in front of me and I will do everything in my power to keep you by my side
Every breath every hour has come to this
Everything I have done in my life has led me to this moment, being with you and loving you
And all along I believe I will find you
All along, I have had faith that I would find the one who completes me and that person is you
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Mister Dude
This is an absolutely beautiful cover. How it didn’t go viral is beyond imagination.
charlie redeemed
True that
Beeman Running
This is a fantastic version! The vocal dynamics are awesome. I bet even Christina would be very impressed.
Allistar Center
Some covers are resonating with me more than the originals and this is one of those.
Great job.
Thank you!!!
Tickety Boo
We love this song at Tickety Boo Music. Rob (lead vocal + guitar) had this at his wedding and I’m sure we will have a go at covering it but you guys really do an amazing job of it. You really set the bar!! 👌❤️
dwarrior 6969
I just LOVE your voice, it's very soothing...
Ryan Ramos
Essa mistura do ar com a voz é perfeita <3
Vitória Torres
a versão mais linda 💜
Queen Bee
This version is gonna be played as I walk down the aisle this December! Thank you for your music.💓
Thalia Alexandre
Perfeição 💚