Far Longer than Forever is a romance song that was sung by Princess Odette and Prince Derek and the third song from The Swan Princess. It was nominated for a Golden Globe in 1995 for Best Original Song.
Critical reception[]
The New York Times wrote "The melody of "Far Longer than Forever"...echoes the first five notes of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Everything's Better With Bob deemed it the best song of the film due to being "void of all daft rhyming schemes that hit the rest of the songs in the film".
The Animated Movie Guide said the song had a theme of faith. This commercial single was jointly released by Sony Wonder and Sony 550 Music. MusicHound Soundtracks: The Essential Album Guide to Film, Television and Stage Music called the "seemingly mandatory big ballad" as "extremely annoying" due to "striking a totally different artistic note" in the context of the film's musical landscape.
The Motion Picture Guide 1995 Annual: The Films of 1994 said, "The "love theme" was deserving of the Golden Globe Star-News deemed the song "insistent" noting that audiences may "quickly get their fill" of the tune."
Context[]
In the film[]
It is sung within the context of the film as a love song, and again performed over the credits as a ballad by Regina Belle and Jeffrey Osborne. In the film, the song was performed by vocalists, Liz Callaway, as the singing voice of Princess Odette, and Howard McGillin, as the speaking and singing voice of Prince Derek.
End credits[]
In the closing credits of the first film, a popular rendition of the song was performed by renowned R&B recording artists, Regina Belle and Jeffrey Osborne. Michelle Nicastro and Kenneth Cope sings a reprise of the song in the 1997 sequel, Escape from Castle Mountain.
The lyrics of the song revolve around the incredible bond between two lovers who, although they are far apart, have faith that their love would eventually draw them together once again. In the film version, Princess Odette and Prince Derek are pledging their love for each other, despite the fact that distance and circumstances separate them. However, they truly believe that their love shared could overcome any barrier.
Pink Carpet Event
during the 25th anniversary screening at the ArcLight Cinema in Los Angelas, on October 24th 2019, Liz Callaway got to sing this song with David Burnham
Lyrics[]
Film version[]
Odette:
If I could break this spell, I'd run to him today
And somehow I know he's on his way to me
Derek, you and I were meant to be
Far longer than forever
I'll hold you in my heart
It's almost like you're here with me
Although we're far apart
Derek:
Far longer than forever
As constant as a star
I close my eyes and I am where you are
Odette:
Sure as the dawn brings the sunrise
We've an unshakable bond
Derek:
Destined to last for a lifetime
And beyond
Far longer than forever
Odette:
Far longer than forever
Derek:
I swear that I'll be true
Odette:
I swear that I'll be true
Derek:
I've made
Odette & Derek:
An everlasting vow
To find a way to you
Far longer than forever
Like no love every known
Odette:
And with your love
Odette & Derek:
I'll never be alone
Odette:
Far longer than forever
Derek:
Much stronger than forever
Odette:
And with your love I'll never be alone
End Credits versions[]
Regina Belle:
Oh-h-h-h.
Jeffrey Osborne:
O-h-h-h.
Regina Belle:
Far longer than forever
I'll hold you in my heart
It's almost like you're here with me
Although we're far apart
Jeffrey Osborne:
Far longer than forever
As constant as a star
I close my eyes and I am where you are
Sure as the dawn brings the sunrise
We've an unshakable bond
Regina Belle:
Destined to last for a lifetime and beyond
Jeffrey Osborne:
Far longer than forever
(Regina Belle: Far longer than forever)
Jeffrey Osborne:
Like no love every known
Both:
And with your love I'll never be alone
(Instrumental interlude)
Regina Belle: Oh-h-h-h-h.
Jeffrey Osborne:
Far longer than forever
(Regina Belle: Far longer than forever)
Jeffrey Osborne:
Like no love every known
Both:
And with your love I'll never be alone
Jeffrey Osborne:
Far longer than forever
Regina Belle:
Much stronger than forever
Jeffrey Osborne:
And with your love I'll
Both:
Never be alone
Regina Belle:
Never, never be alone
Jeffrey Osborne:
Never, never be alone
Both:
<poem> Michelle Nicastro: Far longer than forever I'll hold you in my heart It's almost like you're here with me Although we're far apart
Kenneth Cope: Far longer than forever As constant as a star I close my eyes and I am where you are
Michelle Nicastro: Sure as the dawn brings the sunrise We've an unshakable bond
Kenneth Cope: Destined to last for a lifetime and beyond Far longer than forever
(Michelle Nicastro: Far longer than forever)
Kenneth Cope: I swear that I'll be true
(Michelle Nicastro: I swear that I'll be true)
Kenneth Cope: I've made
Both: An everlasting vow To find a way to you Far longer than forever Like no love ever known Michelle Nicastro: And with your love
Both: I'll never be alone
Michelle Nicastro: Far longer than forever
Kenneth Cope: Much stronger than forever
Michelle Nicastro:
And with your love I'll never be alone