A Love So True

by @cbmagic

Challenge: Get Lost

Liner Notes

Linger Notes:
#mood:# Reflective, Romantic, Nostalgic
#theme:# Love, Destiny, Determination
#musical Elements:# Soft Ballad, Acoustic Guitar, Gentle Melody
#tempo:# Slow to Moderate
#key:# G Major
#instrumentation:# Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Light Percussion
#lyrics Breakdown:#
- #verse 1:# Sets the scene of a quiet evening and the chance encounter with a captivating face on TV.
- #chorus:# Emphasizes the relentless search and the powerful connection once found, highlighting the depth of their love.
- #verse 2:# Describes the initial misdirection in his quest and the eventual discovery that she was closer than expected.
- #bridge:# Reflects on the passage of time and the steadfastness of their love, celebrating their shared memories and journey.
- #outro:# Concludes with their enduring love in their twilight years, symbolizing a beacon of lasting affection.

#tags:#
- #mood:# Reflective, Romantic, Nostalgic
- #theme:# Love, Destiny, Determination
- #genre:# Acoustic Ballad, Soft Rock, Folk
- #instrument:# Acoustic Guitar, Piano
- #voice:# Male Vocal
#collaborationswelcome
After reading a story about Michael Caine's life. This is the song that I came up with.

Lyrics

(Verse 1)
In a quiet home one evening, by the TV's gentle glow,
A simple ad came flickering, with a face he didn’t know.
His heart, skipped a beat, as he saw her on the screen,
A vision of pure beauty, like nothing he had seen.
She was laughing by the river, with a sparkle in her eyes,
A fleeting moment captured, that he couldn’t leave behind.

(Pre-Chorus)
He knew he had to find her, no matter where she'd be,
A love that sparked like lightning, he knew was meant to be.

(Chorus)
He searched the world to find her, across the miles he’d roam,
With a love so true, he brought her home.
Through the years together, their bond has only grown,
A love so true, the greatest ever known.

(Verse 2)
He thought she was in Brazil, so he packed his bags to fly,
Chasing down the whispers of her smile beneath the sky.
But fate, it had a twist, as it often does in life,
A friend revealed the truth, her roots were in his sight.
A girl from distant Guyana, living in London’s light,
The stars had finally aligned, on that fateful night.

(Pre-Chorus)
They met beneath the moonlight, two hearts that beat as one,
The journey just beginning, the best was yet to come.

(Chorus)
He searched the world to find her, across the miles he’d roam,
With a love so true, he brought her home.
Through the years together, their bond has only grown,
A love so true, the greatest ever known.

(Bridge 1)
Years have turned to decades, their love a steadfast flame,
From that first electric meeting, they never were the same.
With a daughter by their side, and memories to share,
They built a life together, a love beyond compare.

(Bridge 2)
Through ups and downs, they journeyed, through laughter and through tears,
Their love was like a river, flowing strong throughout the years.
Now they sit together, hands entwined and hearts so full,
Reflecting on the story of a love that never dulled.

(Chorus)
He searched the world to find her, across the miles he’d roam,
With a love so true, he brought her home.
Through the years together, their bond has only grown,
A love so true, the greatest ever known.

(Outro)
Now in their twilight years, hand in hand they stand,
A journey built on love, that time could not withstand.
Their love story is a beacon, shining ever bright,
A love so true, their guiding light.

(Verse 1)
In a quiet home one evening, by the TV's gentle glow,
A simple ad came flickering, with a face he didn’t know.
His heart, skipped a beat, as he saw her on the screen,
A vision of pure beauty, like nothing he had seen.
She was laughing by the river, with a sparkle in her eyes,
A fleeting moment captured, that he couldn’t leave behind.

(Pre-Chorus)
He knew he had to find her, no matter where she'd be,
A love that sparked like lightning, he knew was meant to be.

(Chorus)
He searched the world to find her, across the miles he’d roam,
With a love so true, he brought her home.
Through the years together, their bond has only grown,
A love so true, the greatest ever known.

(Bridge 1)
Years have turned to decades, their love a steadfast flame,
From that first electric meeting, they never were the same.
With a daughter by their side, and memories to share,
They built a life together, a love beyond compare.

(Outro)
Now in their twilight years, hand in hand they stand,
A journey built on love, that time could not withstand.
Their love story is a beacon, shining ever bright,
A love so true, their guiding light.

Comments

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@aneil
What an amazing 5090 you have had really enjoy your work
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Wow, love the vocal sound... good lyrics.
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I had read the details of this story somewhere recently, but I can't recall where. I think your song does an excellent job of retelling the story. The melody is great and the performance works well. I liked the use of a descending bass line, too.

I always like to follow the lyrics as the song plays. Unfortunately, the lyrics presented above no longer match the current sung version.
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You set us up for a story right from the first lyric. I don't know if this is real life or an imagined tale, but that doesn't really matter. It's nice to hear that it worked out, when so many people might have taken this to a cynical place.
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