Hold on, I’ma give it to you
I was just thinking
We started talking like two years ago, three years ago
Four years ago, something like that, ah (Yeah)
It’s two days ’til our anniversary, something like that, oh (Yeah)
Uh huh
Yeah, you know I tried to stop
Yeah, you know I tried
I tried to give you a little less of my time
Starting to feel like I’m never in my right mind
In my right mind
Is it the right time, babe?
See you in the nighttime, babe
It’s nighttime
Wish you had feelings like mine
But it feels like I’m still just a homie
Acting like you don’t want me
Nah, shorty just don’t do it for me
You do it for me
Say you done doing it for me, then say bye
Say bye
Say-say now, girl say bye
Say now, say goodbye, say goodbye
You know I tried
I really tried
Now you’re right back on my mind
I feel the time just t-t-t-t-t—passing by
Thought this was always forever so I’m acting wild
Would you lie to me babe
No, that ain’t right to me baby
You know I was here to stay
Ain’t really got much left to say, please
Say you done doing it for me, then say bye
Say bye
Say-say now, girl say bye
Say now, say goodbye, say goodbye
Overloaded
On all the memories and all the moments, yeah
When I look back to them it’s hard to focus
I like to imagine the time being frozen
Don’t tell no lies, you wasn’t mine
But hit my line up
Why? ‘Cause you was tired of somebody
I won’t say his name
I’m simply trying to forget everything
Since you don’t remember anything
Reflecting on Lost Love
“Always Forever” by Bryson Tiller is an introspective exploration of love, vulnerability, and the lingering pain of an almost-relationship. The lyrics unravel the story of two people caught in the gray area between friendship and romance, with Tiller expressing frustration and longing for clarity. He candidly addresses the emotional push and pull, highlighting the struggle of letting go when memories and feelings linger. The recurring motif of time and anniversaries adds a bittersweet tone, as Tiller wishes for permanence in a relationship that never fully materialized.
The Struggle to Move On
Tiller’s lyrics capture the confusion and heartache that come with one-sided affection. He oscillates between hope and resignation, ultimately acknowledging the need to say goodbye despite his desires. The sense of overload from memories and the difficulty of moving forward are universal themes, making the song deeply relatable for anyone navigating the aftermath of a complex romantic connection.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bryson Tiller
- Songwriters: Bryson Tiller
- Release Year: 2020
- Label: RCA Records