A Thousand Years
Sting · Brand New Day
A thousand times a million doors to eternity
I may have lived a thousand lives, a thousand times
An endless turning stairway climbs
To a tower of souls
If it takes another thousand years, a thousand wars,
The towers rise to numberless floors in space
I could shed another million tears, a million breaths,
A million names but only one truth to face
A million roads, a million fears
A million suns, ten million years of uncertainty
I could speak a million lies, a million songs,
A million rights, a million wrongs in this balance of time
But if there was a single truth, a single light
A single thought, a singular touch of grace
Then following this single point, this single flame,
This single haunted memory of your face
I still love you
I still want you
A thousand times the mysteries unfold themselves
Like galaxies in my head
I may be numberless, I may be innocent
I may know many things, I may be ignorant
Or I could ride with kings and conquer many lands
Or win this world at cards and let it slip my hands
I could be cannon food, destroyed a thousand times
Reborn as fortune's child to judge another's crimes
Or wear this pilgrim's cloak, or be a common thief
I've kept this single faith, I have but one belief
I still love you
I still want you
A thousand times the mysteries unfold themselves
Like galaxies in my head
On and on the mysteries unwind themselves
Eternities still unsaid
'Til you love me
A Thousand Years by Sting
Sting's 'A Thousand Years' stands as a defining track from his 1999 album 'Brand New Day,' blending his signature rock sensibility with a haunting, atmospheric production style. The song exemplifies the late 1990s alternative rock movement, characterized by its melancholic melody and introspective lyrics that explore themes of longing and timelessness. While Sting has since become a global icon known for hits like 'Every Breath You Take' and 'Shape of My Heart,' this recording remains a pivotal moment in his discography, showcasing his ability to craft emotionally resonant music that transcends typical pop structures. The track's enduring popularity highlights Sting's versatility as an artist who seamlessly integrates rock roots with contemporary pop sensibilities, cementing his legacy in modern music history.