Forever Don't Last
Jazmine Sullivan
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I had high hopes for us Like I was on dope for us baby Chasin' after a high that I'll never get back again So we turn into three long years And it became painfully clear that we We would never see those days again But I guess forever, doesn't last too long forever Doesn't last too long forever Doesn't last too long forever these days, hey And I try to believe that we could make it But trying don't work, so I just have to face that forever Doesn't last too long forever these days, hey Still think about the good times we had And how you used to make me laugh But baby I know most times we were mental revolve So everytime I wanna call, baby what always helps Is when I think of the pain, and the red eyes I'm better off by myself Cause forever, doesn't last too long forever Doesn't last too long forever Doesn't last too long forever these days, hey And I try to believe that we could make it But trying don't work, so I just have to face that forever Doesn't last too long forever these days, hey God knows I gave it my all I couldn't save us from falling Cause some people aren't meant to be together forever forever Cause forever, doesn't last too long forever Doesn't last too long forever Doesn't last too long forever these days, hey And I try to believe that we could make it But trying don't work, so I just have to face that forever Doesn't last too long forever these days, hey
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Written by: CHARLES HARMON, JAZMINE SULLIVAN
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10 facts about this song
Artist InformationJazmine Sullivan, an American R&B singer and songwriter, is the performer of the song "Forever Don't Last." She is renowned for her potent voice and profound storytelling in her songs.
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Release Date"Forever Don't Last" was released in September 2014, as the second single from her third studio album, "Reality Show."
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Album Success"Reality Show," the album that "Forever Don't Last" hails from, was a successful project that landed at No. 2 on Billboard’s R&B chart and No. 12 on the Billboard 200 in 2015.
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Song ThemeThe song is about the pain and disappointment of a love that didn't last forever, as initially believed. It's a heartfelt, emotionally charged song that depicts Sullivan's raw and tumultuous feelings about the end of a romantic relationship.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Forever Don't Last" was filmed at Sullivan's grandmother's house. In the video, she uses her grandparents' enduring relationship as contrast to her own failing one.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being a deeply emotional and well-crafted song, "Forever Don't Last" did not chart in the main Billboard Hot 100. However, it did peak at No. 6 on the Billboard Adult R&B chart.
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Critic AppreciationThe song, although not a major commercial success, received warm critical acclaim. Critics commended Sullivan's vocal performance, emotional songwriting, and the soulful, raw quality of the song.
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Grammy Nomination"Reality Show" earned a nomination for Best R&B Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, showcasing the popularity and recognition of her music, including "Forever Don't Last."
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Personal ConnectionSullivan suggested in interviews that "Forever Don't Last" and other songs from the "Reality Show" album were derived from personal experiences, forming a deeper emotional connection with her audience.
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Live PerformancesJazmine Sullivan's live performances of "Forever Don't Last," have often been regarded as deeply emotional and heartrending, further showcasing her vocal prowess and emotional depth as an artist.
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