: Perri wrote the song with David Hodges, specifically imagining the couple walking down the aisle.
The story of Christina Perri's is a journey from a superfan's tribute to a global anthem of eternal love that has evolved alongside the artist and her listeners. 1. Origins: A Tribute to Twilight Cristina Perri A Thousand Years
: As Perri became a mother, she re-recorded the track as a lullaby for her daughter Carmella. In 2025, she released a children's picture book based on the lyrics, notably changing "died every day" to " spent every day " to make it more appropriate for young readers. : Perri wrote the song with David Hodges,