"Truly Everlasting" Soundtrack Lyrics

“Brenda Jackson’s Truly Everlasting (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)” – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Review

What does a second-chance holiday romance sound like? Truly Everlasting answers with warm, radio–ready R&B and gentle Gospel glow — songs that move like porch talk, not pop fireworks. Built around Brian H and Jamia Alesia’s vocals, the album favors melody-forward writing and clean, homespun production. It’s unpretentious, feel-good, and thematically on-message: family, forgiveness, and choosing love again.

The music maps neatly to the film’s arc (Felicia, her son Austin, and Trask Maxwell reconnecting): hope kindling (“Truly Everlasting,” “Beautiful Girl”) → old wounds/old sparks (“He’s So Fine,” “The One”) → decision beats (“I Think I Love You,” “Take It Slow”) → holiday closure (“Imagine,” “One Love,” acoustic reprise). Instead of needle-drop stunt casting, the set uses consistent voices so the romance feels like a continuous conversation from scene to scene.

How It Was Made

The indie feature is based on Brenda Jackson’s beloved Madaris-family novella and was directed by Gerald Jackson Jr. The film premiered on DVD (2011) and later on streaming; the companion soundtrack arrived in 2012 via Emtro Gospel, credited to Brian H and Jamia Alesia. The official release runs 10 tracks (~38 minutes) and was distributed to major digital stores (Apple, Amazon) with physical CDs circulating for fans.

Creative brief: keep it intimate and Southern-warm. The songs were cut to serve dialogue-friendly scenes and holiday montages rather than wall-of-sound bangers — a choice that lets lyrics carry character beats without trampling the performances.

Tracks & Scenes

Below are the album’s signature cuts and where they land in the film’s flow. Exact timecodes vary by edition; descriptions reflect in-film usage and promotional materials.

“Truly Everlasting” (Brian H)

Where it plays:

Theme-like placement across the film’s opening and reprise moments; also featured prominently in the official music video and trailer push.

Why it matters:

States the thesis in plain language — love that lasts through seasons — and functions as a musical “north star” for Felicia and Trask.

“Beautiful Girl” (Brian H)

Where it plays:

Early romance/remember-when montage as Felicia weighs old history against present reality.

Why it matters:

Soft R&B cadence that frames Felicia’s POV with tenderness rather than melodrama.

“He’s So Fine” (Jamia Alesia)

Where it plays:

Light comic/banter beats when friends and family clock Felicia’s renewed interest.

Why it matters:

Gives the community chorus a voice; playful, knowing, and hooky.

“The One” (Jamia Alesia)

Where it plays:

Quiet interior scenes (kitchen-table talks, late-night doubts) as the leads decide whether to risk it.

Why it matters:

Underlines the story’s central choice — comfort versus commitment — with an intimate vocal.

“I Think I Love You” (Brian H & Jamia Alesia)

Where it plays:

Pivotal midpoint realization/montage; often used in marketing snippets for the DVD.

Why it matters:

It’s the confessional track — lyric turns hesitation into momentum.

“Take It Slow” (Brian H)

Where it plays:

Reconciliation sequences and porch/drive scenes where cooler heads prevail.

Why it matters:

Musically models the film’s advice — pace the heart, earn the trust.

“Changed” (Jamia Alesia)

Where it plays:

Turning-point montage after a setback, as both leads reckon with pride and past.

Why it matters:

Gospel shadings give the arc moral weight without sermonizing.

“Imagine” (Brian H)

Where it plays:

Pre-holiday lead-in and family preparations; used to bridge domestic scenes.

Why it matters:

Hope-forward lyric pairs with the film’s seasonal uplift.

“One Love” (Brian H & Jamia Alesia)

Where it plays:

Late-film family resolution; also surfaces in promotional clips.

Why it matters:

Duet perspective closes the triangle (Felicia–Trask–Austin) into one unit.

“Truly Everlasting (Acoustic Version)” (Brian H)

Where it plays:

End-credits style reprise on album; a quieter bookend after the story’s emotional payoff.

Why it matters:

Same melody, closer mic — intimacy after resolution.

Notes & Trivia

• The film is based on Brenda Jackson’s Madaris-series novella and was directed by her son, Gerald Jackson Jr.
• The soundtrack’s artists are credited as Brian H and Jamia Alesia; the label is Emtro Gospel (2012).
• Official listings show a concise 10-track sequence (≈38 minutes) released across major digital stores; CD editions exist.
• Music videos and promos pushed “Truly Everlasting” as the de facto theme single.
• The movie was filmed in Florida and set around the holidays; later streaming re-releases broadened the audience.

Reception & Quotes

Audience response focused on faithfulness to the book and the film’s earnest tone; the album earned word-of-mouth as a comforting, replayable companion.

“Warm-your-heart romance… captures you from the beginning.” Reader praise on the author’s official site

“Ten original songs… a commemorative soundtrack to the DVD release.” Author biography/overview

Availability: The soundtrack streams on Apple Music and other platforms; CDs surface via indie sellers. The film is available on disc and across select streaming outlets.

Interesting Facts

• Family production: Brenda Jackson executive-produced; Gerald Jackson Jr. directed — a true family adaptation.
• Theme-first design: The title track appears in multiple forms (full and acoustic) to bookend the story.
• Label lane: Emtro Gospel’s involvement explains the album’s Gospel-inflected R&B sheen.
• Holiday setting: Seasonal framing gives the soundtrack permission to be unabashedly sentimental.
• Community chorus: Several songs function like the friends-and-family “voice” commenting on the couple.

Technical Info

• Title: Brenda Jackson’s Truly Everlasting (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
• Year: 2012 (film premiered 2011, wide home release thereafter)
• Type: Various-artist song album (R&B/Gospel-leaning)
• Artists: Brian H; Jamia Alesia
• Label: Emtro Gospel
• Length: 10 tracks, ~38 minutes
• Key songs: “Truly Everlasting”; “Beautiful Girl”; “He’s So Fine”; “The One”; “I Think I Love You”; “Take It Slow”; “Changed”; “Imagine”; “One Love”; “Truly Everlasting (Acoustic)”
• Film credits (selected): Director — Gerald Jackson Jr.; Executive Producer/Author — Brenda Jackson
• Trailer ID: Za2QLO_qAMU (YouTube) — used for the figure thumbnails above

Questions & Answers

Who created the film and the soundtrack?

The film is based on Brenda Jackson’s novella and directed by Gerald Jackson Jr. The companion album features Brian H and Jamia Alesia.

Where can I hear the album?

On Apple Music and major streamers; physical CDs also circulate through online retailers.

What kind of music is it?

Warm, melody-first R&B with Gospel coloring — built for dialogue-friendly film scenes and holiday montages.

Is there a main theme?

Yes — the title track “Truly Everlasting,” which also appears in an acoustic version as a coda.

Does the trailer use album music?

The trailer and official music videos foreground the title song; the film itself weaves the album cuts through character moments.

Key Contributors

Sources: Apple Music album listing; Amazon MP3 listing; Discogs CD entry; Shazam/Juno track pages; Brenda Jackson official site (film page); TrulyEverlasting.com (official site); Rotten Tomatoes/Letterboxd credits; Facebook post linking the YouTube trailer.

November, 29th 2025