Forward

James Blake, Beyoncé

About Forward

"Forward " is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her sixth studio album, Lemonade (2016). It was written by James Blake and Beyoncé, who is also featured in the song. The song's music video is part of a one-hour film with the same title as its parent album, originally aired on HBO. Upon release of the album, "Forward" charted in the United States, United Kingdom and Scotland. The song was Beyoncé's 54th entry on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at 63.


Year:
2016
1:19
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Forward
Best foot first just in case
When we made our way 'til now
It's time to listen, it's time to fight
Forward
Now we're going to hold doors open for a while
Now we can be open for a while
Forward
I love you more than this job, please don't work for me
Forward
Go back to your sleep in your favorite spot just next to me
Forward, forward

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Beyoncé

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child, and rose to fame in the late 1990s as lead singer of R&B girl-group Destiny's Child. Managed by her father, Mathew Knowles, the group became one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. Their hiatus saw the release of Beyoncé's debut album, Dangerously in Love (2003), which established her as a solo artist worldwide, earned five Grammy Awards and featured the Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy". more »

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Written by: Beyonce Giselle Knowles, James Blake Litherland

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Forward" is a track from Beyoncé's critically acclaimed 2016 visual album, "Lemonade".
Collaborations
The song features an artist guest appearance from British musician James Blake, who also co-wrote the song with Beyoncé.
Song Duration
The song is 1 minute and 19 seconds long, making it one of the shortest tracks on the "Lemonade" album.
Lyrics
With minimal lyrics – barely forty words – "Forward" is a succinct and powerful piece that discusses recovery, healing, and moving ahead.
Style
"Forward", in stark contrast with the rest of the album, could best be categorised as a minimalist electronic ballad.
Synthesizers
The song's composition heavily utilizes synthesizers, showcasing James Blake's signature style.
Transition
The song serves as a transition point in the conceptual narrative of the album - a moment of contemplation and resolution before moving on.
Visual Album
As part of the visual album, the piece is introduced with a poetry verse by Somali-British poet Warsan Shire, "The Nail Technician as Palm Reader".
Music Video
The corresponding video segment features portraits of black women who lost their sons to police violence, adding a sociopolitical layer to the song's theme of forward movement and healing.
Critical Reception
Despite its brevity, "Forward" has been praised by critics for its powerful message, minimalist elegance, and seamless blend of James Blake's electronic style with Beyoncé's soulful vocal delivery.
Credits
The official credits list Beyoncé and James Blake as the producers, indicating the creative control they had over the song.

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