Forever
Eminem, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Drake
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It may not mean nothin' to y'all But understand nothing was done for me So I don't plan on stoppin' at all I want this shit forever mane, ever mane, ever mane I'm shuttin' shit down in the mall And tellin' every girl she the one for me And I ain't even plannin' to call I want this shit forever mane, ever mane, ever mane (Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy) Last name Ever, first name Greatest Like a sprained ankle, boy, I ain't nothin' to play with Started off localm but thanks to all the haters I know G-IV pilots on a first name basis In your city faded off the brown, Nino She insists she got more class, we know Swimmin' in the money come and find me, Nemo If I was at the club you know I balled, chemo Dropped the mixtape, that shit sounded like an album Who'd have thought a country wide tour'd be the outcome? Labels want my name beside a X, like Malcolm Everybody got a deal, I did it without one Yeah, nigga, I'm about my business Killin' all these rappers, you would swear I had a hit list Everyone who doubted me is askin' for forgiveness If you ain't been a part of it, at least you got to witness Bitches It may not mean nothin' to y'all But understand nothing was done for me So I don't plan on stoppin' at all I want this shit forever mane, ever mane, ever mane I'm shuttin' shit down in the mall And tellin' every girl she the one for me And I ain't even plannin' to call I want this shit forever mane, ever mane, ever mane Ayy, ever-ever, Mr. West is in the buildin' Ain't no question who about to kill 'em I used to have hood dreams, big fame, big chains I stuck my dick inside this life until that bitch came I went hard all fall like the ball teams Just so I can make it rain all spring Y'all seen my story, my glory I had raped the game young, you can call it statutory When a nigga blow up they gon' build statutes for me Old money, Benjamin Button, "What?" nothin' Now it's super bad chicks givin' me McLovin You would think I ran the world like Michelle's husband You would think these niggas know me when they really doesn't Like they was down with the old me, no you fuckin' wasn't Um, you're such a fuckin' loser He ain't even go to class, Bueller Trade the Grammy plaques just to have my granny back 'Member she had that bad hip like a fanny pack? Chasin' that stardom would turn you to a maniac All the way in Hollywood and I can't even act They pull their cameras out and goddamn, he snap I used to want this thing forever, y'all can have it back It may not mean nothin' to y'all But understand nothing was done for me So I don't plan on stoppin' at all I want this shit forever mane, ever mane, ever mane I'm shuttin' shit down in the mall And tellin' every girl she the one for me And I ain't even plannin' to call I want this shit forever mane, ever mane, ever mane (Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy) Okay, hello, it's the Martian, Space Jam Jordans I want this shit forever, wake up and smell the garden Fresher than the harvest, step up to the target If I had one guess, then I guess I'm just New Orleans And I will never stop like I'm runnin' from the cops Hopped up in my car and told my chauffeur, "To the top" Life is such a fuckin' roller coaster then it drops But what should I scream for? This is my theme park My minds shine even when my thoughts seem dark Pistol on my side, you don't wanna hear that thing talk Let the king talk, check the price and pay attention Lil Wayne, that's what they gotta say or mention I'm like Nevada in the middle of the summer I'm restin' in the lead, I need a pillow and a cover Shh, my foot's sleepin' on the gas No brake pads, no such thing as last, uh It may not mean nothin' to y'all But understand nothing was done for me So I don't plan on stoppin' at all I want this shit forever mane, ever mane, ever mane I'm shuttin' shit down in the mall And tellin' every girl she the one for me And I ain't even plannin' to call I want this shit forever mane, ever mane, ever mane (Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy) There they go, packin' stadiums as Shady spits his flow Nuts they go, Macadamian, they go so ballistic, whoa He can make them look like bozos He's wondering if he should spit this slow F*ck no, go for broke, his cup just runneth over, oh no He ain't had him a buzz like this since the last time he overdosed They've been waitin' patiently for Pinocchio to poke his nose Back into the game and they know Rap will never be the same as befo' Bashin' in the brains of these hoes And establishin' a name as he goes The passion and the flame is ignited You can't put it out once we light it This shit is exactly what the f*ck I'm talkin' about when we riot You dealin' with a few true villains Who stand inside of the booth, truth spillin' And spit true feelings Until our tooth fillings come flyin' up out of our mouths, now rewind it Payback, motherfucker for the way that you got at me, how's it taste? When I slap the taste out your mouth With the bass so loud that it shakes the place I'm Hannibal Lecter, so just in case you're thinkin' of savin' face You ain't gonna have no face to save By the time I'm through with this place, so Drake It may not mean nothin' to y'all But understand nothing was done for me So I don't plan on stoppin' at all I want this shit forever mane, ever mane, ever mane I'm shuttin' shit down in the mall And tellin' every girl she the one for me And I ain't even plannin' to call I want this shit forever mane, ever mane, ever mane
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Written by: Matthew Jehu Samuels, Aubrey Drake Graham, Dwayne Carter, Kanye Omari West, Marshall B. Mathers III
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Collaboration"Forever" is a high-profile collaboration that features four prominent American rappers: Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, and Eminem.
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Release YearThe single was released in 2009 as part of the soundtrack for LeBron James' documentary film, "More Than a Game."
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Album AppearanceApart from the soundtrack, "Forever" also appears on Drake's compilation album "So Far Gone" and on the deluxe edition of his EP.
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ProductionPolow da Don and Boi-1da are the producers of "Forever." It is noteworthy that Boi-1da has been a long-time collaborator with Drake.
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Chart Performance"Forever" had an impressive performance on the charts. It peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained on the chart for 25 weeks.
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Lyric MeaningThe song lyrics revolve around the theme of success and the desire for it to last forever. Each rapper expresses their experiences and aspirations in the rap industry.
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Eminem's Verse"Forever" is particularly famous for Eminem's verse. His exceptional 24-bars rap in one breath won him a lot of acclaim, many considering it as one of the best verses in Hip-Hop history.
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LeBron James' InvolvementThe song was initially intended to be a theme song for LeBron James who was a rising basketball star at that time. It was later chosen as the theme song for James' movie "More Than A Game".
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Video DirectorsThe music video was directed by the duo known as "Hype Williams," one of the most renowned directors in the music industry.
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Award Nominations"Forever" received two nominations at the 52nd Grammy Awards, for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, highlighting its success and impact when it was released.
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CertificationThe single earned multi-platinum certification in the United States, emphasizing its commercial triumph. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has certified it 6x Platinum.
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Hit Collaboration"Forever" marked the first collaboration of these four rappers, making it a unique masterpiece with each artist contributing their distinctive style and rap prowess.
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Streaming SuccessAlthough released before the Spotify-era, its popularity is still evident with over 400 million streams on Spotify alone as of March 2022.
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Critic ReceptionThe song has received positive reviews from critics praising the performances of all four rappers. However, Eminem's verse often gets singled out as the standout.
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