For Life (Exo song) explained
"For Life" is a song by South Korean–Chinese boy band Exo, released on December 19, 2016, as the lead single of their fifth extended play For Life. It was released in both Korean and Chinese by their label SM. This was the last single released before member Lay's extended hiatus.
Background and release
Produced by Kenzie, Matthew Tishler and Aaron Benward, "For Life" is described as a "slow ballad" with a sweet piano melody and a beautiful string accompaniment, with lyrics that are about looking at one person for the rest of one's life.[1] [2]
Music video
The Korean and Chinese music videos for "For Life" were released on December 19, 2016. The Korean music video has over 30 million views on Youtube.[3]
Accolades
Charts
Weekly charts
Monthly charts
Notes and References
- News: [Vyrl] EXO : #엑소 2016 겨울 스페셜 앨범 타이틀 곡 '#ForLife' 히트 작곡가 '켄지'와 '매튜 티슬러'가 함께 작업 감미로운]. EXO. 2017-03-24. 2017-03-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20170324174933/http://share.vyrl.com/ko/p/5851ec6b5dcf9b2e5d8b469d. live.
- News: 엑소, 윈터송 MV도 역대급..'개훔방' 김성호 감독 연출. 2016-12-16. 2018-05-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20180525062137/http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003448932. live.
- News: EXO Promises to Stay With You "For Life". 2016-12-22. seoulbeats. 2017-03-24. en-US. 2017-03-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20170324185744/http://seoulbeats.com/2016/12/exo-promises-to-stay-with-you-for-life/. live.
- Web site: 2016 Gaon Digital Chart – Week 52. Gaon Music Chart. 2017-03-24. ko. 2016-12-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20161229170830/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=52&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week. live.
- China V Chart: Dec 26, 2015. Billboard. Billboard. December 26, 2015. 2017-03-24. 2017-01-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20170128050620/http://www.billboard.com/charts/china-v-chart/2015-12-26. live.
- Web site: Gaon Digital Chart – December, 2016. Gaon Music Chart. 2017-03-24. ko. 2017-01-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20170110014729/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=12&hitYear=2016&termGbn=month. live.
- Web site: Gaon Download Chart – December, 2016. Gaon Music Chart. 2016-01-09. 2017-11-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20171115083038/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=S1020&termGbn=month&hitYear=2016&targetTime=12&nationGbn=T. live.
- Web site: Gaon Download Chart – January, 2017. Gaon Music Chart. 2016-02-14. 2017-03-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20170314111606/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&termGbn=month. live.
