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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.
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]
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]
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]
| 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 |
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