The Story Behind "I Always Love her"

A vow whispered in music. A love that stays — in life, and beyond.

A few weeks ago, after attending my cousin’s wedding (yes, the same one that inspired “I Finally Found You”),
I decided to rewatch that unforgettable wedding scene from "Crazy Rich Asians" on Netflix.

You know the one.

The chapel darkens.
A shallow stream flows down the aisle.
The bride walks barefoot through the water.

But what struck me wasn’t the beauty of the visuals.
It was the groom’s expression.

He wasn’t dazzled.
He was anchored.

That look — it said: I know her. I’ve always known her. And I love her still.

It reminded me of what I had just witnessed at my cousin’s wedding — the raw emotion, the weight behind every word in the bridegroom’s speech.
It wasn’t about grand declarations. It was about seeing someone clearly, and choosing them — again and again.

So the next morning, I sat at the piano.
And “I Love Her Always” arrived.

I imagined a man who never needed to shout his love.
A man who saw the woman in front of him — her grace, her quiet strength — and simply knew:

She turns the ashes into grace,
Finds hidden light in every place…

It felt like a wedding song.
A vow turned melody.
A portrait of lifelong love, sketched in music.

But then something happened I wasn’t prepared for.

Shortly after the song was released on Spotify, I received a message on Instagram.
From a man named Anthony from the U.K.

He wrote:

“Hi. Just come across your song ‘I Love Her Always’. Honestly, what an amazing song. My soulmate sadly and unexpectedly passed away just over a month ago. The words in this song truly hit hard. My partner is/was my absolute everything — words can never describe. I know this message will probably never get read, but I just wanted to say thanks for writing it. It is truly beautifully written. Kind regards, Anthony.”

I was stunned...

What I had written as a celebration — a musical vow spoken before a lifetime of love — had become, for someone else, a way to say goodbye.

Anthony wasn’t hearing a promise.
He was hearing a memory.
A farewell.

That moment changed everything for me.

It made me realize something essential:

Songs — like love — don’t belong to us once we release them.
They take on lives of their own.
They meet people in unexpected places.
And sometimes, they become something far more powerful than what we intended.

For Anthony, “I Love Her Always” gave voice to something unspeakable.
It became a vessel of grief, of love that didn’t get the chance to grow old — but still endures.

Now, this song lives in two worlds:

As a wedding vow — and as a love that survives loss.

I’ve since promised myself: I’ll write a second version.
A farewell edition.
Because love like this… deserves more than one ending.

Favorite Lines:
She doesn’t ask for anything
But I would give her everything.

And now, with new meaning:

Some love you borrow, some you spend…
But hers —
It stays
It mends
It bends
It never ends.

“I Love Her Always” is no longer just a celebration.
It’s a memory. A promise.
A song for the ones we keep loving — even after they’re gone.

If you’ve ever whispered “thank you” to someone who couldn’t hear it —
If you’ve ever loved someone with your whole heart, even in silence —
Then this song is yours now, too.

And one day, I’ll keep my promise — and share the farewell version Anthony inspired.

Because true love deserves a second verse.

🎧 Listen to “I Love Her Always” on Spotify
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