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I'm trying to make a song which feels like a combination of the Beatles song Something, The Association's songs Cherish and Never My Love, and The Twelfth Of Never first recorded by Johhny Mathis.  The question indirectlyposed in beginning of the chorus actually does have an answer.  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints does believe that husbands and wive, and other family members across generations, can be united as families in the afterlife (which is what Mormons build Temples for).  I'm not aware of any other religion that has that idea as a doctrine, though I've met individuals who believe that.

Even After We've Passed Something about you Resonates with me. It’s hard to describe it; I don’t have the words, But I know it exists. Though it sounds absurd, Everything about you Resonates with me. Being around you Illuminates me. It gives me a reason, Hope for tomorrow, For more than a season. Like love’s afterglow, Just staying around you Illuminates me. (Chorus) Is there a religion, church or belief, That really, really, believes in forever? A forever where we could stay together? If there isn’t, then what’s the point of believing? If there isn’t, then what are we doing here? “Till death do us part” Is not enough time. When I gave you my heart, I meant for all time. I couldn’t just want you The rest of my life. Even after we’ve passed, You should be my wife. Repeat last verse and fade on chorus)

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Date: 5/31/2024 7:23:00 PM
In the bible it says we will be like the angels of heaven, not married; and I guess kin will be brothers and sisters. I believe that love is so intense in heaven. There is something greater than our experience here. I remember God is the one who made us and he will not disappoint. Enjoyed your examination of til death do us part…
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