The song was written by composer Lex de Azevedo and lyricist David Zippel, with production by Robbie Buchanan.

It was nominated for a Golden Globe in 1995 for Best Original Song, but lost to "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" by Elton John and Tim Rice from Disney's The Lion King.

In the closing credits, a popular rendition of the song was performed by renowned R&B recording artists, Regina Belle and Jeffrey Osborne.

Michelle Nicastro and Kenneth Cope sing a reprise of the song in the 1997 sequel The Swan Princess: Escape from Castle Mountain.

In the film version, Princess Odette and Prince Derek are pledging their love for each other, despite the fact that distance and circumstances separate them.