Always Forever
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| File:Bryson Tiller - Always Forever.jpg | ||||
| 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" on YouTube | ||||
"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 | edit source]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 | edit source]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 | edit source]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 | edit source]| 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 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 33 |
Certifications
[edit | edit source]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[13] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
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- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
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- ^ "Bryson Tiller Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
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