Always Forever Explained

Always Forever
Cover:Bryson Tiller - Always Forever.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Bryson Tiller
Album:Anniversary
Released:September 21, 2020
Genre:Trap[1] [2] [3]
Length:2:50
Label:RCA
Producer:
Chronology:Bryson Tiller
Prev Title:Inhale
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:Outta Time
Next Year:2020

"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

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. Although he seems ready to move on, he finds it difficult to do so as easily as his partner did.

Critical reception

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".

Cover artwork

The song's cover art is a vintage-type photo of Tiller in all-white. HotNewHipHops Alex Zidel noted the cover is "fairly simple, embracing the modesty of his music and sound".[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bryson Tiller Drops New Track 'Always Forever'. Rap-Up. September 21, 2020. October 11, 2020.
  2. Web site: Bryson Tiller Shares New Track "Always Forever" From Forthcoming 3rd Studio Album. Respect. Rashed. Ayana. September 21, 2020. October 11, 2020.
  3. Web site: Bryson Tiller shares emotive new video for 'Right My Wrongs'. NME. Elizabeth. Aubrey. September 27, 2020. October 11, 2020.
  4. Web site: Bryson Tiller shares new song "Always Forever". The Fader. Elder. Sajae. September 21, 2020. October 11, 2020.
  5. Web site: Bryson Tiller Shares New Song "Always Forever". Hypebeast. Johnson. Patrick. September 21, 2020. October 11, 2020.
  6. Web site: Bryson Tiller Releases New Song "Always Forever". Complex. Tigg. FNR. September 21, 2020. October 11, 2020.
  7. Web site: Bryson Tiller Pushes Away A Paramour On 'Always Forever'. Uproxx. Williams. Aaron. September 21, 2020. October 11, 2020.
  8. Web site: Bryson Tiller Announces New Return Single "Always Forever". HotNewHipHop. Zidel. Alex. September 17, 2020. October 11, 2020.