A Thousand Years
James Newson Lyrics
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Frozen I held my breath
Right from the start
I knew that I′d found a home for my heart
Beats fast
Colors and promises
How to be brave?
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall
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
I′ll love you for a thousand more
Ohh
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
James Newson's song "A Thousand Years" is a heartfelt love song that talks about the author's deep love and attachment to someone he has found. The song is arranged with simple yet beautiful lyrics that are sung with a tender and emotional voice. The opening lines, "The day we met, Frozen I held my breath, Right from the start, I knew that I’d found a home for my heart" describe the author's feeling of being frozen with fear, while conveying the idea of love at first sight. The lines "Beats fast, Colors and promises, How to be brave? How can I love when I'm afraid to fall" express the excitement and apprehension that comes with the initial stages of falling in love.
The author's doubts and fears dissipate as he watches the person he has fallen in love with stand alone. He says, "All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow." The song emphasizes the importance of taking small steps towards one's goal, as the author takes one step closer towards the person he loves. He sings, "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."
In the final lines, the author expresses his unwavering belief that his loved one would come into his life, and the idea that it was only a matter of time before their hearts would be together. The song concludes with the line, "I have loved you for a thousand years, I'll love you for a thousand more," which encapsulates the idea that true love is eternal.
Line by Line Meaning
The day we met,
The date when we came across each other's paths.
Frozen I held my breath
Surprised and unable to breathe.
Right from the start
From the beginning, without any delay.
I knew that I'd found a home for my heart
I realized that I finally found the perfect place for my heart to rest.
Beats fast
My heart is racing with excitement.
Colors and promises
The vibrant and hopeful things that life has to offer.
How to be brave?
How can I be courageous in my emotions?
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall
How can I give my heart and trust someone when I'm scared of getting hurt?
But watching you stand alone?
However, seeing your strength makes me feel less scared.
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow
All my worries disappear when I think of you.
One step closer
One step closer to you, to love.
I have died everyday waiting for you
Every day felt like an eternity waiting for you to come into my life.
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
Don't be scared, I have loved you since the start.
For a thousand years
I have loved you for a long time, without counting the exact years.
I'll love you for a thousand more
My love for you will last for many more years to come.
Time stands still
Nothing else matters; everything stops when I am with you.
Beauty in all she is
You are beautiful, inside and out.
I will be brave
I promise to be courageous in every obstacle we may face.
I will not let anything take away
I will do everything in my power to protect what we have.
What's standing in front of me
You, the love of my life, are right in front of me.
Every breath
Every time I breathe, I think of you.
Every hour has come to this
Every moment has led us here, to a love that will last forever.
And all along I believed I would find you
I always had faith that my soulmate was out there, waiting for me.
Time has brought your heart to me
Now that we have found each other, time has proved that we are meant to be together.
I have loved you for a thousand years
My love for you has been strong and unwavering, even if time has passed.
I'll love you for a thousand more
My love is infinite and will last for many more years to come.
Writer(s): Christina Judith Perri, David Hodges
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