Always Forever

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"Always Forever"
Single by Bryson Tiller
from the album Anniversary
ReleasedSeptember 21, 2020
Genre
Length2:50
LabelRCA
Songwriters
Producers
Bryson Tiller singles chronology
"Inhale"
(2020) 		"Always Forever"
(2020) 		"Outta Time"
(2020)
Visualizer
"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

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Over "smoothed-out" production[5] and his signature trap-infused drums,[6] Tiller details a one-sided love, coming to terms with "forever" not being for always, because he and his lovers' emotions are worlds apart,[7] due to trust issues and dishonesty.[6] Although he seems ready to move on, he finds it difficult to do so as easily as his partner did.[7]

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.[8] 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".[9]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Always Forever"
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] 91
UK Singles (OCC)[11] 66
US Billboard Hot 100[12] 83
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] 33

Certifications

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Certifications for "Always Forever"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[14] Gold 40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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. ^ https://norsenotes.com/2887/art-and-entertainment/bryson-tiller-remincises-on-a-past-relationship-in-always-forever/
  5. ^ Elder, Sajae (September 21, 2020). "Bryson Tiller shares new song "Always Forever"". The Fader. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  6. ^ a b Johnson, Patrick (September 21, 2020). "Bryson Tiller Shares New Song "Always Forever"". Hypebeast. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  7. ^ a b Tigg, FNR (September 21, 2020). "Bryson Tiller Releases New Song "Always Forever"". Complex. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  8. ^ Williams, Aaron (September 21, 2020). "Bryson Tiller Pushes Away A Paramour On 'Always Forever'". Uproxx. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  9. ^ Zidel, Alex (September 17, 2020). "Bryson Tiller Announces New Return Single "Always Forever"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  10. ^ "Bryson Tiller Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  11. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  12. ^ "Bryson Tiller Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  13. ^ "Bryson Tiller Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  14. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Bryson Tiller – Always Forever". Music Canada. Retrieved August 28, 2025.