A Thousand Years
Michael Ball & Alfie Boe Lyrics
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Colours 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 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
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 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
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 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
One step closer
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
I'll love you for a thousand more
The song "A Thousand Years" by Michael Ball and Alfie Boe is a love song that expresses the fear and vulnerability of loving someone while recognizing the depth of that love. The first verse starts with the singer acknowledging their fear of love, asking how to be brave and how to love when they're scared of falling. But then they see the person they love standing alone, and it suddenly gives them the strength to take one step closer to love.
The chorus repeats the idea that the singer has been waiting for their loved one for what seems like an eternity, but they're not afraid because their love is so strong. They've loved this person for a thousand years and they'll love them for a thousand more. The second verse is about time standing still, and how the beauty of the person standing in front of the singer is worth everything they've been through to get there.
The bridge of the song is about the singer's faith in finding their loved one. They've believed all along that they would eventually find them, and now that time has brought their heart to them, they will love them for eternity. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the unwavering strength and depth of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Heart beats fast
My heart is racing with excitement and anticipation.
Colours and promises
The world is full of beauty and opportunities for love.
How to be brave?
I am uncertain how to summon the courage I need to express my feelings.
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall?
My fear of rejection prevents me from fully experiencing love.
But watching you stand alone
Observing your strength and independence inspires me to overcome my fears.
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow
In your presence, my uncertainty dissipates and I feel confident in pursuing love.
One step closer
I am making progress towards expressing my love for you.
I have died every day waiting for you
The anticipation and longing for your love has been overwhelming and consuming.
Darling, don't be afraid
I want to reassure you that my love is genuine and you have nothing to fear.
I have loved you for a thousand years
My love has existed for an immeasurable amount of time, transcending lifetimes and history.
I'll love you for a thousand more
I promise to continue to love you for eternity, without limit or end.
Time stands still
In this moment, my entire focus is on you and our love, and nothing else matters.
Beauty in all she is
Your beauty and inner light are one of the many reasons I am so in love with you.
I will be brave
I am determined to summon the courage necessary to express my love for you.
I will not let anything take away
I will do everything in my power to protect and preserve our love, against all potential obstacles or challenges.
What's standing in front of me
You, and the opportunity for love with you, are directly in front of me and I am ready to seize it.
Every breath
With every breath I take, I am reminded of the love I feel for you.
Every hour has come to this
Every moment of my life has led me to this point - the opportunity to express my love to you.
And all along I believed I would find you
I always had faith that I would find my soulmate, and my belief has been rewarded in finding you.
Time has brought your heart to me
Through the trials and tribulations of time, fate has brought us together and I am grateful for it.
I have loved you for a thousand years
My love for you has existed for as long as time itself.
I'll love you for a thousand more
I will continue to love you for eternity, without limit or condition.
Writer(s): David Hodges, Christina Perri
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