Fun fact, find the answer at the bottom of this email.

Celine Dion was reluctant to record this song. Who convinced her to do it?

You’re here, there’s nothing I fear, and I know that my heart will go on

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Lyrics

Every night in my dreams
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

Written for the movie Titanic, this song is a timeless anthem of enduring love and loss (Smooth Radio).

Lyrics

Love can touch us one time
And last for a lifetime
And never let go 'til we're gone

Love was when I loved you
One true time I'd hold to
In my life, we'll always go on

You're here, there's nothing I fear
And I know that my heart will go on
We'll stay forever this way
You are safe in my heart and
My heart will go on and on

Julia Hynek, staff writer for Harvard Crimson, shared the following;

What exactly makes “My Heart Will Go On” so special? It is most helpful, perhaps, to start at the beginning.

“My Heart Will Go On” is enrapturing from its very first notes. Its sound is initially quite hollow, as the signature Irish tin whistle pierces the air with a simple yet iconic melody. The overall effect is gorgeous yet undeniably haunting — it conveys a sense of grief and loss, but also of memory, meaning, and timeless love.

Even more impactful is the song’s structure, culminating a powerful slowburn into a rousing finale. As previously mentioned, the song begins quite unassumingly. Dion is reserved vocally: She begins with a gentle almost-whisper. Even as she enters the subsequent verses and chorus, and the instrumental becomes a bit more full, her voice grows only marginally. This choice, paradoxically, only adds to the track’s effectiveness. It is well-known that Dion is a vocal powerhouse, so her use of a softer vocal sound creates an airy yet extremely emotive quality to the record.

This unassuming start sets up what is one of the most iconic and impactful key changes of all time. After a rousing second chorus, Dion’s vocals dramatically cut out, paving the way for a brief instrumental bridge which builds into a stunning modulation on the final chorus. Dion’s soaring yet effortlessly controlled vocals exclaim, “You’re here, there’s nothing I fear … We’ll stay forever this way.” Meticulously crafted from beginning to end, the track meanders to its conclusion, fading out slowly into a single hummed line.

The songwriting, production, and of course Céline Dion’s signature tone join to create a beautiful and emotional piece. Factoring in its relation to the heart-wrenching story in “Titanic,” what results is more akin to a spiritual journey than mere song.

This song has new meaning for me after I was widowed. The lyrics “you’re safe in my heart, and my heart will go on” literally wrings my heart with a beautiful strain. I do believe love is eternal. As bold as this is to say, I also believe our love story is far more rich, deep and rewarding than the love story in the movie Titanic. I hope you feel the same about your own love story.

Think about this…

Have you known great love and loss?

Do you believe the heart can overcome such loss and be able to continue to feel love?

Key Take Aways

• There is such a thing as timeless love

• You’re safe in my heart and my heart will go on, is a powerful message

Fun Fact Trivia:

Celine Dion was reluctant to record this song. Who convinced her to do it?

Answer: Initially, Dion was reluctant to record the song since she had already performed the film songs ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and 'Because You Loved Me'. However, her husband and producer, René Angélil, persuaded her to record a demo.

Love is the greatest adventure!

~LaDena

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