Forward
James Blake, Beyoncé
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
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
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
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".
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CollaborationsThe song features an artist guest appearance from British musician James Blake, who also co-wrote the song with Beyoncé.
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Song DurationThe song is 1 minute and 19 seconds long, making it one of the shortest tracks on the "Lemonade" album.
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LyricsWith minimal lyrics – barely forty words – "Forward" is a succinct and powerful piece that discusses recovery, healing, and moving ahead.
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Style"Forward", in stark contrast with the rest of the album, could best be categorised as a minimalist electronic ballad.
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SynthesizersThe song's composition heavily utilizes synthesizers, showcasing James Blake's signature style.
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TransitionThe song serves as a transition point in the conceptual narrative of the album - a moment of contemplation and resolution before moving on.
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Visual AlbumAs 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".
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Critical ReceptionDespite 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.
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CreditsThe official credits list Beyoncé and James Blake as the producers, indicating the creative control they had over the song.
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