Lyrics of
A Thousand Years

A Thousand Years was written by Christina Perri and David Hodges specifically for the movie The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1. According to Perri, she was inspired after watching an early screening of the movie, feeling a deep connection to the love story between the characters Bella and Edward. The song expresses an eternal and unconditional love, reflecting the strong bond and commitment between the couple.

Heartbeats fast
Colors 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 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 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 love you for a thousand more


One step closer
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 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 love you for a thousand more