The song was originally written by Mike Scott , the lead singer of The Waterboys. Goulding's version is a simplified, emotive cover produced by John Fortis , clocking in at 2:34.
An alternative video features scenes from the short film Tom & Issy , starring Goulding herself. Notably, this entire video was shot using a Nokia Lumia 1020 smartphone.
It has been certified 2× Platinum in the UK, with over 1.2 million units sold, and has reached Gold status in countries including the United States, Australia, and New Zealand . Music Videos There are two distinct official videos for the track:
How Long Will I Love You - song and lyrics by Ellie Goulding
Directed by Mike Sharpe, this video features Goulding walking along a beach intercut with footage from About Time .
The lyrics use elemental metaphors (stars, seasons, the sea) to pledge enduring love. Mike Scott noted that Goulding changed a few lines in her version, though he spoke highly of her rendition. Commercial Success
The song was originally written by Mike Scott , the lead singer of The Waterboys. Goulding's version is a simplified, emotive cover produced by John Fortis , clocking in at 2:34.
An alternative video features scenes from the short film Tom & Issy , starring Goulding herself. Notably, this entire video was shot using a Nokia Lumia 1020 smartphone.
It has been certified 2× Platinum in the UK, with over 1.2 million units sold, and has reached Gold status in countries including the United States, Australia, and New Zealand . Music Videos There are two distinct official videos for the track:
How Long Will I Love You - song and lyrics by Ellie Goulding
Directed by Mike Sharpe, this video features Goulding walking along a beach intercut with footage from About Time .
The lyrics use elemental metaphors (stars, seasons, the sea) to pledge enduring love. Mike Scott noted that Goulding changed a few lines in her version, though he spoke highly of her rendition. Commercial Success