Grannis re-recorded the track specifically for the film to ensure the timing perfectly matched the visual sequence of the bride walking toward the altar.
The metaphor of a "river flowing to the sea" emphasizes that the love between Rachel and Nick—like that of the wedding couple—is an unstoppable force despite social and familial pressures. Grannis re-recorded the track specifically for the film
The track contrasts the "extravagant Singaporean wedding" with the "bittersweet emotions" of the protagonist, Rachel Chu. At this point, Rachel is wrestling with the realization that her presence may lead to her boyfriend Nick's excommunication from his family. Production and Arrangement Rachel Chu. At this point
Director Jon M. Chu and music supervisor Gabe Hilfer chose Grannis for her ability to add "grace and class" to the scene. Grannis re-recorded the track specifically for the film