True Love was written for the musical As You Wish, written by Alexandra Kouris and Hovig Nassanian. The lyrics state the fundamental and simple truth, ‘There’s only one thing to live for, True Love.’ Love is found everywhere from nature, from within, from family, friends and romance. Nothing can compare to the feelings of belonging, stability, connection and happiness that true love brings. The lyrics are kept simple as the sentiment is universal, truthful and pure, needing no further explanations. The music echoes the lyrics in its simple AB structure with the first phrase being a statement that the second phrase mirrors, representing how effortless love can be.
The inspiration for the song came from the film The Princess Bride where Princess Buttercup and Wesley are the romantic lovers who truly experience such strength in their True Love that neither time, obstacles or death can steer them away from each other. The bonds of love are forever, and the catchiness of the song will linger on in your minds and hearts, bringing up feelings of love and blissful nostalgia.
The vocalist of True Love is 18-year-old Alexa Hadjipetrou of Limassol, Cyprus.