A Thousand Years
The story behind the song
"A Thousand Years" is a ballad recorded by American singer and songwriter Christina Perri, co-written with her producer David Hodges. This song was specifically created for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, drawing inspiration from the love story within the Twilight series. Released as a digital download in October 2011, it served as the second single from the film's official soundtrack. Christina Perri later re-recorded the song with vocals from Steve Kazee for the sequel, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.
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A Thousand Years
by Christina Perri
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FAQ — A Thousand Years by Christina Perri
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