“My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion

“My Heart Will Go On” happens to be the theme song of 1997 movie, Titanic, from the main character Rose’s perspective. She tells her lover Jack who died in the sinking of the ship, that he still exists in her heart and mind.

You can view the lyrics, alternate interprations and sheet music for Celine Dion's My Heart Will Go On at Lyrics.org.

The singer talks about the distances and spaces as a major factor that separates them. Distance, being their social classes; Rose was born into a rich family, while Jack had little to his name. Again, Jack dies during the sinking of Titanic, leaving a vast distance between them forever. This is why, the singer stresses that it doesn’t matter where they both find themselves, but she will continue to love and keep him in her heart.

The main concept Celine sings about is that the couple had the purest form of love, and such is impossible to forget. She further promises to keep his memories safe in her heart throughout her lifetime.

Lyrics of "My Heart Will Go On"

Writing Credits for “My Heart Will Go On”

Songwriter Will Jennings teamed up with co-producer, James Horner in composing this song. Record producers, Simon Franglen and Walter Afanasieff both contributed to the production of this classic.

A Titanic Song

The track was written specifically for the 1997 American romantic disaster movie, Titanic. The movie stars Hollywood actors Kate Winslet alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.

Release Date of “My Heart Will Go On”

Released as a single on the 8th of December 1997, this song went on to become one of the greatest selling songs in history. It also represents one of Céline Dion’s best-ever singles, and ultimately her signature song.

Dion included this on her 5th English studio album, dubbed, Let’s Talk About Love, where it appears as the 11th track on the album. The track is also included on some of her compilation albums, including All The Way… A Decade of Song of 1999 and The Best so Far…2018 Tour Edition.

Music Video

The visuals for “My Heart Will Go On” were released in December 1997. The clip was directed by a famous music video director, Bille Woodruff, which was his first video project for Dion.

Success and Accolades

The single received generally positive reviews from all angles. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) included it in their list of Songs of the Century.

“My Heart Will Go On” was at the receiving end of multiple awards and nominations. It picked awards in numerous categories at the Grammy awards of 1999. It won in the following categories:

  • Song of the Year
  • Record of the Year
  • Song Written for Visual Media
  • Best Female Pop Vocal Performance

In addition to the aforementioned awards, this single also won the 1998 Golden Globe Award in the category of Best Original Song.  

“My Heart Will Go On” was nominated for two awards at the 1998 edition of the MTV Video Music Awards. However, it was unsuccessful in both categories, losing the award for Best Video from a Film to Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” and the award for Viewer’s Choice went to Puff Daddy’s “It’s All About the Benjamins”.

Cover Versions of “My Heart Will Go On”

This track has been covered by dozens of artists. Some of these artists comprise American jazz artist, Kenny G (in 1997), legendary Jamaican songstress, Pam Hall (in 1998), and Neil Diamond (in 1998).

DJ Tony Moran performed a remix of “My Heart Will Go On” in 1998. That same year, other musical artists like Mark Roberts, Richie Jones, and Soul Solution all released their versions of this track.

Germany singer, Sarah Connor’s 2004 song, “Living to Love You” contains samples of “My Heart Will Go On”.  Several other songs also include samples of this tune in them, including the 2009 song, “Everyday Normal Guy 2” by Canadian singer/comedian, Jon Lajoie.

Chart Success

“My Heart Will Go On” dominated the worldwide charts, peaking at No.1 in almost every nation one can think of. The likes of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, and Belgium are some of the nations where this song reached number 1.

20 Responses

  1. Janice says:

    I’d love to be able to see the lyrics for my heart will go on forever after she revised it for the virus.

  2. Anonymous says:

    This is indeed a song of life and death, it affects all strata of life and even people who are in the deserts. Hopeful and hopeless, rich and poor people. Its for all of us.

  3. OMER@MOTHER says:

    My mother passed away on 11th April due to covid-19 and every day I listen to this song which is making me cry a lot.

    • SMF says:

      Our entire team is sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. May she rest in perfect peace. And may you be given the strength you need to overcome this very unfortunate incident in your life.

    • Sal says:

      Im sorry about your mum passing, peace to her and all in the family, and my condolences to you…

  4. Tad says:

    my best friend breana loves this song so much. she plays it twice a night. i wanted to understand the meaning of my dear best friends favourite song. THANKYOU songmeaningsandfacts dot com.

  5. tyla solomon says:

    my best friend breana loves this song so much that she plays it daily at 7pm. i wanted to understand why my bestfriend loves it so much and now i have THANKYOU songmeaningsandfacts dot com. thank you.

  6. Kim says:

    I met a man who touched my heart in ways Noone else had ever done . He was diagnosed with cancer after we met . He was told he had a year to live . I will forever hold him in my heart.

    • Anonymous says:

      I feel your pain, I lost someone in very similar circumstances last September and miss him so much. This song helps me cope and believe although I can’t see him, he is near me at times and the heart does go on.

    • privie says:

      I totally feel you, i lost my fiance Richie on 19.01.22. I miss him and it hurts so bad, he loved me like no other and i loved him like no other too. I can only be comforted by that we made his last time on this earth special. I will forever hold him in my heart too.

  7. Kirmaşan says:

    I was only 11 when this song and the movie was released; my older sister was learning english and the Titanic movie was went down a storm. I listen this song these days after more than two decades and my sister departed us and lives in another continent of the world and I think to myself maybe she was in love that days, when she whispered this lovely song with herself, and cry for missing her which is far away from her land, Kurdistan.

  8. OWEN SICHONE says:

    MY DOG IS NOT DEAD, GOD FORBIDDE I WILL ALWAYS LOVE MY DOG NOW AND FOREVER

  9. Kate says:

    I love this song so much, it makes me cry. Not only does it refer to the movie but other aspects of a relationship in my own point of view. I always listen to this song every time I’m broken like now I’m listening to it because I’m hurting inside. I won’t go into detail but really it just hurts too much for me to talk about it. It makes me cry so much. I can’t talk about it not right now. It makes me weepy.

  10. jingles says:

    😔😔😔 this just reminded me of the past memories ..damn

  11. Anansha Debnath says:

    Whenever I listen this song, I cry. It’s been three years I can’t forget him and miss him like anything… I think I won’t be able to forget him in my whole life. Thank You for such a beautiful song to describe my true feelings.

    – thanks from India

  12. Cat says:

    Can a heart really go on and on after if has been broken by the passing of your beloved spouse?

  13. MILO JONATHAN says:

    Its emmotional and hearbroken when i lost my aunty, this song brings back sweet memories of her and i never knew my heart will go on and on but when i heard this song i felt a peace of mind that made me shed tears of memory for her

  14. MILO JONATHAN says:

    My heart bleed when i listen to this music bcos it brought back the memory of my female dead cousin. My heart couldnt go on but this music made me stronger of a hope to meet her again ON THE RESURRECTION DAY

  15. Nancy Simmons says:

    I am so sorry to hear about al your pain. everyone. I understand I lost my mom and boyfriend in the same crash. i miss them every day and my heart will go on.

  16. Wagh Deepak India Aurangaba Maharashtra says:

    My heart will go on is a very deepest love song and it help to recall memories and get rid of longer pain hide in mind

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