A custom song commission celebrating a long-distance love story
Aaron has been a longtime supporter of my music — a true street-teamer, especially in DC, where he once plastered the city with posters to promote my show. So when he reached out in December about creating a custom song for his boyfriend Tyler, I was immediately in.
They’d been together for five years, most of it long-distance due to Tyler’s schooling. But their bond had only deepened, and they were finally ready to move in together and start the next chapter.
Aaron wanted to surprise Tyler with a one-of-a-kind gift for Valentine’s Day — a song that told their story. I sent Aaron a series of questions to get to the emotional heart of their relationship. Who was he in the relationship? What meant the most to him? What memories defined them?
Three stood out:
💋 Their first kiss — at midnight on New Year’s Eve
❤️ A quiet afternoon spent folding origami hearts together
📺 Tyler watching reality TV just to curl up next to Aaron on the couch
Those moments became the heart of “The Rest Of Our Forever.”
Two months later, I mailed Aaron a package to send to Tyler:
– A physical CD with custom artwork
– Handwritten lyrics, signed
– Piano sheet music
– A thank-you card for Aaron
He asked Tyler not to open it until Valentine’s Day — while they FaceTimed.
Here’s what Aaron had to say after hearing the finished song:
“I am so in love with this! You took so much out of my writings, and because of that it feels so personal with the lyrics. I love the melody and how you deliver it—I basically love it all. This is such a huge gift for me to give Tyler, and I can't thank you enough.”
When Tyler finally heard it?
“He was so blown away and shocked that I had done this for him. He loves the song and is beyond touched by how personal the lyrics are to our situation.”
Aaron told me that even his mom cried when she heard it.
That’s when you know a song is doing what it’s supposed to do.
These are the moments I live for — where music becomes a bridge between people. Where melody and memory meet.
Cheers to Aaron and Tyler — to your love, your laughter, and the rest of your forever. 💛
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🎶 Interested in your own custom song?
Whether it's for a wedding, memorial, anniversary, or just because — I occasionally offer personalized commissions.
📧 Email me at levi@levikreis.com to inquire.