“My Heart Will Go On” is a powerful romantic ballad by Céline Dion, released in December 1997 as the theme song for the James Cameron’s blockbuster film Titanic. Written by James Horner (music) Will Jennings (lyrics), it became one of the best-selling and most iconic songs of all time, cementing Dion’s status as a global superstar and solidifying its place in pop culture history. The song was included on the original soundtrack to the film, “Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture”, and on Dion’s fifth English-language studio album, “Let’s Talk About Love”.
My Heart Will Go On is about eternal love and remembrance, expressing the idea that love transcends time, distance, and even death. The song perfectly captures the emotional depth of Titanic, reflecting the tragic romance between Jack and Rose while resonating with universal themes of love, loss, and hope.
The song starts with a soft, delicate flute melody, leading into Dion’s tender yet powerful vocals, accompanied by gentle piano and sweeping orchestration. The song gradually builds to a dramatic climax, with soaring vocals, emotional intensity, and a full orchestral arrangement, making it one of the most epic ballads ever recorded.
The song was a massive commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping charts in over 20 countries, including the UK, Australia and Germany. It won an Academy Award for Best Original Song, a Golden Globe, and four Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. It was also nominated for Best Song for A Movie at the 1998 MTV Movie Awards, but lost the award to Men in Black by Will Smith. “My Heart Will Go On” remains Céline Dion’s signature song and one of the most successful movie songs in history.
The music video, directed by Bille Woodruff, features scenes from Titanic interwoven with Dion performing in a dreamy, atmospheric setting.