Originally penned by a 16-year-old Stu Campbell, For Eternity would go on to become the song that defined Jayden Moorea’s identity (then performing under the name Dan Shearin).

When Stu first showed the lyrics to his songwriting partner in 1998, Shearin’s mother was terminally ill with cancer. While the song was originally about Campbell’s girlfriend leaving him, Shearin suggested changing just 3 words. Though small, these changes, were profound and For Eternity took on a much broader meaning.

Shearin went away and created the music, and the song was recorded for Shearin & Campbell’s boyband – “5th Gear”, prior to Shearin’s mother passing away in 1999. The song has since been recorded as a duet, and a solo by Shearin, but it was only when Shearin (Now known as Jayden Moorea) reimagined the heartfelt ballad as the title track for his musical romantic comedy movie of the same name, that For Eternity found it’s true sound.

At its heart, For Eternity explores how the love we share with someone can linger long after our earthly goodbyes. That meaning became even more personal for Moorea following the death of his partner, Breeana Robinson, in 2013.

“Loss is heartbreaking, but I find solace in believing that love really can last for eternity.”