Forever

Kid Rock

About Forever

"Forever" was the first single released from Kid Rock's 2001 album Cocky. The song was a message to critics who had panned his music. Kid Rock stated that, despite what they thought, his formula of hip hop, southern rock and punk rock would last forever. The song name checks Oprah Winfrey, Al Roker, Earl the Pearl and Betsy Ross and also references the song Hit the Road, Jack. When the song is performed during concerts, the vocals are played over an instrumental version of "Tom Sawyer" by Rush. The song peaked at #18 on Mainstream Rock charts and #21 on the Modern Rock Charts. It reached #27 in Australia, #52 in Germany and #75 in Sweden. Pamela Anderson appeared in the video. "I'm a Dog," Cocky's 10th track, was released along with "Forever" on the single. The video was released in October 2001. The song was also featured in the 2004 film Torque. 


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[Kid Rock]
Haha...
Ooh, I'm back (back), the fog is lifted
The earth has shifted, and raise the gifted
You knew I'd be back, so pack your bone

And hit the road Jack, cause daddy's home
Wit the funky hot wrists, thick like Al Rocker
Pumpin out hits, gettin chips like Opera
Bitch I told ya, do not hate
Or question the music I make, ugh

[Chorus: Kid Rock]
I make PUNK ROCK, and I mix it wit the HIP-HOP
I getcha higher than a TREE TOP
You want to roll wit the KID ROCK (yeeaah!)
I make SOUTHERN ROCK, and I mix it wit the HIP-HOP
Got money like FORT KNOX, I'll forever be the KID ROCK
FOREVER!

[Kid Rock]
The junky's are, still cigar smokin
Still the same cause I ain't change nuttin
Huffin, and puffin; I got two rookies
All in check doin the redneck boogie

The king is back, to retract the wack
Re-pack my sack, wit the double fat back
Forget all that, I'm still singin (yeeaah!)
And like kids on monkey bars I'm still swingin

Thought I got dusty, thought I'd get rusty
Thought I'd get rich and quit, oh he must be
Fat and ugly, broke black and blue
But I'm trim fit, rich and back for round two

Red, white and the Pabst Blue Ribbon
Dead right, that's how I'm livin
Givin you more, that the false and fakes
They can't make the kinda music I make, eh-huh

[Chorus]

[Kid Rock]
The black cat is back, in original form
The legible, credible, inevitable storm
Way past the norm', still misbehavin
Finger in the air and the flag still wavin

Don't come, don't test the boss
Cause I got this sewn like Betsy Ross
You can floss and front, you can taunt and tease
But you can't f*ck wit rhymes like these

Thumpin like a drum kit wit wrists that slit picks
Bumpin for the kids who twist, splif and sips fifth
I got the gift I'm about to unravel
(Eight ball, side pocket) Eight ball in my jacket

Pussy and blow, you know how I live
"You can't say that Kid," f*ck off, I just did
Watch me twirl, the earl, the pearl
Or just keep on Kid Rockin in the free world

[Chorus]

[Kid Rock]
PUNK ROCK - FOREVER! HIP-HOP - FOREVER!
TREE TOP - FOREVER! KID ROCK! (yeeaah!) [Repeat until fade]

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Kid Rock

Robert James "Bob" Ritchie (born January 17, 1971) known by his stage name Kid Rock, is an American musician, rapper and singer-songwriter. He is popularly known for his first commercial success, the 1998 studio album Devil Without a Cause which sold 13 million albums worldwide. He is a five time Grammy Award nominee and has sold 23.5 million albums in the U.S. and 27 million worldwide. more »

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Written by: R.J. Ritchie, Matthew Shafer, Frederick Beauregard

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Genre
"Forever" is a song from the genres of Hard Rock, Rap-Rock, and Country Rock.
Album
This song belongs to the album "Cocky," which is Kid Rock's fifth studio album.
Release Date
"Forever" was released as a single on October 22, 2001.
Production
"Forever" was produced by Kid Rock himself and co-produced by British producer Mike E. Clark.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Kid Rock's second highest-charting single at the time.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by acclaimed director Dave Meyers and includes appearances from Eminem, Kid Rock's son "Junior," and the Detroit-based band "Howling Diablos."
Platinum Status
The "Cocky" album, which features "Forever," has been certified 5× Platinum by the RIAA.
Grammy Nominations
Although "Forever" itself did not earn Grammy nominations, the album "Cocky" earned two Grammy nominations for Best Hard Rock Performance ("You Never Met a Motherf**ker Quite Like Me") and Best Male Rock Vocal Performance ("Cocky").
Lyrics
Though Kid Rock is known for his blend of rock, country, and hip-hop, the lyrics of "Forever" reflect a more traditional rock attitude, with lines about rebellion, managing fame, and living the rock 'n roll lifestyle.
Live Performances
"Forever" often features in Kid Rock's live performances, demonstrating its enduring popularity among fans.
Critical Reception
The song received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its high energy and eclectic style, others critiqued its reliance on familiar rock tropes.
Sound Appearance
"Forever" was featured in an introductory soundbite for "The Hour of Power" radio bible study program hosted by Robert Harold Schuller in 2002.

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