Forever
Mariah Carey
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Those days of love are gone Our time is through Still I burn on and on All of my life Only for you From now Until forever And ever my darling Forever You will always be the only one You will always be the only one As long as I shall live I'll hold you dear And I will reminisce Of our love all through the years From now Until forever And ever my darling Forever You will always be the only one You will always be the only one If you should ever need me Unfailingly, I will return to your arms And unburden your heart And if you should remember That we belong together Never be ashamed Call my name Tell me I'm the one you treasure Forever And ever, my darling Forever You will always be the only one You will always be the only one You will always be the only one Forever You will always be the only one Forever You will always be the only one Forever You will always be the only one Forever You will always be the only one Forever You will always be the only one
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Written by: Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Album Appearance"Forever" is a track from Mariah Carey's fifth studio album, "Daydream," which was released in 1996.
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Hit SongIt was released as the fifth and final single from the album on March 10, 1996, in most markets outside the United States.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as a commercial single in the U.S., it achieved chart success there. "Forever" peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot Airplay chart.
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Song GenreThis song is of the pop genre with elements of soul and R&B. It helped maintain Carey's reputation as a versatile vocalist having an extraordinary range.
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Songwriting"Forever" was written by Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff, who also co-produced the song.
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Music VideoA live footage of Mariah Carey's Tokyo Dome concert was used for the "Forever" music video. The concert was part of Carey's Daydream World Tour in 1996.
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Song InterpretationThe song's lyrics depict an everlasting love, where Carey describes feelings from a romantic relationship that will "forever" remain in her spirit.
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VocalsThe track is noted for Carey's use of her whistle register at the climax, as well as the prominent use of melisma throughout.
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Favorable Reviews"Forever" received critical acclaim. With its slow and sophisticated melody, many critics and fans appreciated Carey's vocal maturity and the song's composition.
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Album Success"Daydream" was a commercial success and put Carey at the peak of her career. It produced a string of US number one singles, and with "Forever," Carey demonstrated her ability to maintain a successful career with lasting power.
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Live PerformancesMariah Carey included "Forever" in the setlist of her Daydream World Tour in 1996, Butterfly World Tour in 1998 and it was included as an interlude in her Charmbracelet World Tour in 2003.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered the song "Forever," further attesting to its popularity and timeless appeal.
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