"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.

"Always Forever"
Single by Bryson Tiller
from the album Anniversary
ReleasedSeptember 21, 2020
GenreTrap[1][2][3]
Length2:50
LabelRCA
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Bryson Tiller singles chronology
"Inhale"
(2020)
"Always Forever"
(2020)
"Outta Time"
(2020)
Visualizer
"Always Forever" on YouTube

Composition and lyrics

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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

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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

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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

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Chart (2020) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] 91
UK Singles (OCC)[10] 66
US Billboard Hot 100[11] 83

References

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  1. ^ "Bryson Tiller Drops New Track 'Always Forever'". Rap-Up. September 21, 2020. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Rashed, Ayana (September 21, 2020). "Bryson Tiller Shares New Track "Always Forever" From Forthcoming 3rd Studio Album". Respect. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  3. ^ Elizabeth, Aubrey (September 27, 2020). "Bryson Tiller shares emotive new video for 'Right My Wrongs'". NME. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  4. ^ Elder, Sajae (September 21, 2020). "Bryson Tiller shares new song "Always Forever"". The Fader. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  5. ^ a b Johnson, Patrick (September 21, 2020). "Bryson Tiller Shares New Song "Always Forever"". Hypebeast. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  6. ^ a b Tigg, FNR (September 21, 2020). "Bryson Tiller Releases New Song "Always Forever"". Complex. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  7. ^ Williams, Aaron (September 21, 2020). "Bryson Tiller Pushes Away A Paramour On 'Always Forever'". Uproxx. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  8. ^ Zidel, Alex (September 17, 2020). "Bryson Tiller Announces New Return Single "Always Forever"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  9. ^ "Bryson Tiller Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  10. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  11. ^ "Bryson Tiller Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
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