From the 1960s to the 1980s, Diamond was one of the more successful pop music performers, scoring a number of hits. As critic William Ruhlmann writes, "as of 2001, he claimed worldwide record sales of 115 million copies, and as of 2002 he was ranked third, behind only Elton John and Barbra Streisand, on the list of the most successful adult contemporary artists in the history of the Billboard chart."[1] As of May 2005 he has sold 120 million records worldwide, including 48 million records in the U.S.[2]
Though his record sales declined somewhat after the 1980s, Diamond continues to tour successfully, and maintains a very loyal following. Diamond's songs have been recorded by a vast array of performers from many different musical genres.
Diamond was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984, and then in 2000 was given its Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the early part of 2011.
In 2008 Neil Diamond scored his first ever Billboard number one album with "Home Before Dark", the album also became his first studio album to get to number one in the UK.
My Heart Will Go On
Neil Diamond Lyrics
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I see you, I feel you
That is how I know you go on
Far across the distance
And spaces between us
You have come to show you go on
Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on and on
Love can touch us one time
And last for a lifetime
And never let go till we're gone
Love was when I loved you
One true time to hold to
In my life we'll always go on
Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on
Once more, you opened the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on and on
You're here
There's nothing I fear
'Cause I know that my heart
Will go on and on
And on and on and on
My heart will go on and on
The song "My Heart Will Go On" by Neil Diamond is a touching tribute to enduring love and the power of memory. The lyrics describe the singer's experience of dreaming about a lost love every night, feeling their presence, and finding comfort in the knowledge that they will always be with them. The singer is certain that love can overcome even the greatest distances, and that although the objects of our love may pass away, the love itself never truly dies.
The lyrics also describe the singer's belief that love can last a lifetime, and that once it has been experienced, it never truly leaves us. The singer holds onto the memory of a lost love, and believes that it will continue to sustain them even through the darkest moments of their life. The song has a timeless quality that speaks to the universality of love and loss, and offers comfort to those who have experienced the pain of losing someone they love.
Overall, the song is a moving tribute to the power of love, and a testament to the enduring nature of the human heart. It speaks to anyone who has ever loved and lost, and reminds them that the love they shared with that special someone will always be with them, carried on in their hearts and memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Every night in my dreams
In my dreams, I think about you every single night without fail.
I see you, I feel you
In my dreams, I not only see but also feel your presence, even though you're not there.
That is how I know you go on
I realize that you're still present in my life even though we have drifted apart through different distances.
Far across the distance
Even though you're far away, my heart reaches out to you.
And spaces between us
Despite the tangible space between us, I still hold onto memories of you.
You have come to show you go on
Even though you're not physically present in my life, your impact on me remains strong.
Near, far, wherever you are
Regardless of how far you may be, I still believe that love goes on and on.
I believe that the heart does go on
My heart still holds onto the love that we shared and believes that it is eternal.
Once more, you opened the door
You have given me another chance to realize the impact you have on me.
And you're here in my heart
You may not be physically present, but you live within my heart.
And my heart will go on and on
I know that the love we shared will continue eternally, and my heart will never forget you.
Love can touch us one time
Love has the power to touch us deeply, even if it only happens once.
And last for a lifetime
The impact of that love can last a lifetime, even after the love is gone.
And never let go till we're gone
Love has the power to hold onto us, even beyond our existence in the physical world.
Love was when I loved you
The memories of love that we shared will always remain with me.
One true time to hold to
Even though our love may be in the past, I can still hold onto the beautiful memories that we had.
In my life we'll always go on
Your impact on my life and the moments we shared will continue to live on in my heart.
You're here
Even though you're not physically present, I still hold onto your memory.
There's nothing I fear
Despite the distance between us, my love for you remains strong and unwavering.
'Cause I know that my heart
My heart remains true, and my love for you will never waver.
Will go on and on
Your impact on my life and the love we shared will last forever.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Horner, Will Jennings
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