Always Forever
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| Single by Bryson Tiller | ||||
| from the album Anniversary | ||||
| Released | September 21, 2020 | |||
| Genre | Trap[1][2][3] | |||
| Length | 2:50 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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"Always Forever" is a song by American singer Bryson Tiller, released on September 21, 2020, as the second single from his third studio album, Anniversary. The song sees Tiller lamenting about a lost love whose feelings are not reciprocated.
Composition and lyrics
[edit]Over "smoothed-out" production[4] and his signature trap-infused drums,[5] Tiller details a one-sided love, coming to terms with "forever" not being for always, because he and his lovers' emotions are worlds apart,[6] due to trust issues and dishonesty.[5] Although he seems ready to move on, he finds it difficult to do so as easily as his partner did.[6]
Critical reception
[edit]Aaron Williams of Uproxx said the slow song allows Tiller to show off his vocals more than his bars.[7] Ayana Rashed of Respect said Tiller's "mesmerizing vocals" are on full display, "reminding fans of his signature style that they've come to know and love".[2]
Cover artwork
[edit]The song's cover art is a vintage-type photo of Tiller in all-white. HotNewHipHop's Alex Zidel noted the cover is "fairly simple, embracing the modesty of his music and sound".[8]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 91 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[10] | 66 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 83 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Bryson Tiller Drops New Track 'Always Forever'". Rap-Up. September 21, 2020. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
- ^ a b Rashed, Ayana (September 21, 2020). "Bryson Tiller Shares New Track "Always Forever" From Forthcoming 3rd Studio Album". Respect. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
- ^ Elizabeth, Aubrey (September 27, 2020). "Bryson Tiller shares emotive new video for 'Right My Wrongs'". NME. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
- ^ Elder, Sajae (September 21, 2020). "Bryson Tiller shares new song "Always Forever"". The Fader. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
- ^ a b Johnson, Patrick (September 21, 2020). "Bryson Tiller Shares New Song "Always Forever"". Hypebeast. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
- ^ a b Tigg, FNR (September 21, 2020). "Bryson Tiller Releases New Song "Always Forever"". Complex. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
- ^ Williams, Aaron (September 21, 2020). "Bryson Tiller Pushes Away A Paramour On 'Always Forever'". Uproxx. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
- ^ Zidel, Alex (September 17, 2020). "Bryson Tiller Announces New Return Single "Always Forever"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
- ^ "Bryson Tiller Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
- ^ "Bryson Tiller Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
