About the song
“Immortality” is a poignant pop ballad performed by the renowned Canadian singer Celine Dion. It was released as a single on June 5, 1998, outside the United States and became a notable success in Europe, reaching the top ten in several countries, and securing a place in the top forty in Canada and Australia. The song is a standout track from Dion’s fifth English-language studio album, *Let’s Talk About Love*, which was released in November 1997.
The song was penned by the Bee Gees, the legendary British-Australian group known for their influential contributions to pop and disco music. The Bee Gees not only wrote “Immortality” but also provided backing vocals for the track. Their involvement added a special touch to the song, blending Dion’s powerful voice with their signature harmonies. The production was handled by Walter Afanasieff, who was known for his work with various prominent artists.
“Immortality” has a unique background. Originally written for the stage musical adaptation of *Saturday Night Fever*, the Bee Gees’ demo of the song, featuring Barry Gibb’s distinctive falsetto, was released later on their album *Their Greatest Hits: The Record* in November 2001. The musical itself debuted at London’s Palladium Theatre in May 1998.
Celine Dion recorded “Immortality” in June 1997, and the Bee Gees added their vocals in August of the same year. Dion was present during the recording session, which was also captured for the music video. The song was later included on various international editions of Dion’s greatest hits compilations, such as *All the Way… A Decade of Song* (1999), *My Love: Essential Collection* (2008), and *The Best So Far… 2018 Tour Edition* (2018).
In Brazil, “Immortality” became particularly significant as it served as the theme song for the popular primetime telenovela *Torre de Babel*. The single released there featured remixes by DJ Cuca, further enhancing its appeal. The song’s enduring popularity across different formats and regions highlights its timeless quality and the powerful collaboration between Celine Dion and the Bee Gees.
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Lyrics
So this is who I am
And this is all I know
And I must choose to live
For all that I can give
The spark that makes the power grow
And I will stand for my dream if I can
Symbol of my faith in who I am
But you are my only
And I must follow on the road that lies ahead
And I won’t let my heart control my head
But you are my only
And we don’t say goodbye
We don’t say goodbye
And I know what I’ve got to be
Immortality
I make my journey through eternity
I keep the memory of you and me inside
Fulfill your destiny
Is there within the child
My storm will never end
My fate is on the wind
The king of hearts, the joker’s wild
But we don’t say goodbye
We don’t say goodbye
I’ll make them all remember me
‘Cause I have found a dream that must come true
Every ounce of me must see it though
But you are my only
I’m sorry I don’t have a role for love to play
Hand over my heart I’ll find my way
I will make them give to me
Immortality
There is a vision and a fire in me
I keep the memory of you and me inside
And we don’t say, goodbye
We don’t say, goodbye
With all my love for you
And what else we may do
We don’t say, goodbye