: As Perri became a mother, she re-recorded the track as a lullaby for her daughter Carmella. In 2025, she released a children's picture book based on the lyrics, notably changing "died every day" to " spent every day " to make it more appropriate for young readers.
: It became one of the most requested wedding songs worldwide. Cristina Perri A Thousand Years
Over the last 15 years, the song has transcended its cinematic roots to become a cornerstone of modern romance, achieving (over 10 million copies sold). : As Perri became a mother, she re-recorded