Forever Us (song)

For the album, see Forever Us (album).

## **Forever Us**

"**Forever Us**" is the opening and titular track off of Sean Kennedy's fourth album, *Forever Us*. The song served as the album's fourth official single, with its music video being released on August 4, 2023.

## Background

"Forever Us" was co-produced with Francesco Massidda. Sean described the track as one, "...that holds such a special place in [his] heart". The original idea for the track was recorded on March 22, 2022. On the song's writing process, Kennedy noted, "I think something special about this song is the fact that I began to write the first verse before I started dating this person. It started as this hopeful idea, and then I finished it once we got together. The song grew along with the relationship, which I think is sweet."

The song made its radio debut on June 22 on the *Formula Indie* Radio Station. The song became Kennedy's first to garner over 100 thousand streams on a single platform, doing it in under two months. On August 2, Kennedy announced the song would be the fourth single from *Forever Us*. The song's official music video premiered two days later. On August 6, an official remix named the "First Dance Remix" was announced and released the following day. Kennedy thanked fans for the success of the song, tweeting:

> I named the record "Forever Us" because it was a song that had a place in my heart like no other. I will always cherish the memories attached to it. Never in a million years did I think this song would become a single, much less the most successful song of my career. Thank you from the bottom of my heart 💕
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## Composition

Musically, "Forever Us" is a down-tempo singer-songwriter track. It is composed in the key of B♭ Major, and it's in common time with a tempo of 75 beats per minute. The song features acoustic and electric guitars, piano, synthesizers, strings, drums and percussion. The "First Dance Remix" featured an extended string intro, as well as a stripped back first verse and chorus, with a string and piano arrangement.

## Critical Reception

"Forever Us" received praise from critics. *indiemusicflix* described the track as, "...a lullaby, the kind of music you play as you’re staring into each other’s eyes." *Mesmerized* applauded the song and noted it, "...shows Sean come to life in the vocals department."

## Music Video

 **Location** | Long Beach Island, NJ

The music video for "Forever Us" premiered on August 4, 2023. It was announced in celebration of the song's lyric video surpassing 100 thousand views. The video was filmed by Kennedy, his brother Cole and his friend Diana Antonecchia, the latter who appeared in the "Happy Birthday" music video.

The song's video was shot in Long Beach Island, NJ, where Kennedy summered as a child, as mentioned in "Long Beach Blvd". A street sign referencing the song can be seen at the beginning of the video. Vintage archival footage is mixed together with clips of Kennedy singing and home videos of him and his family. At the end, the words "Forever Us" are written in the sand and washed away by the ocean.

### Lyric Video

The lyric video for "Forever Us" was released alongside the song on June 9, 2023.

#### Remix Lyric Video

The song's lyric video was re-edited to go alongside the release of the First Dance Remix.

## Commercial Release

### Digital Release

**Forever Us (First Dance Remix) - Single**

## Cross-References

* Scars are mentioned in "I'll Be Fine Without You" and "Tell Me".
* Building a home is also mentioned in "4:24".
* Not sleeping is also mentioned in "Love Lives On".

## Official Versions

* Album Version - 4:35
* First Dance Remix - 4:42
* Music Video Version - 4:42

## Lyrics

I could spend all day

Looking in your eyes

(Baby, baby)

I could spend all night

With your head right next to mine

(Maybe, maybe)

You could be the holder of my heart

Yeah

The one who takes the time to heal my scar

And

We could build a home from all the rust

You could be the only one I want to trust

But I, I don’t wanna fall asleep tonight

And I, I just wanna tell you it’s alright

It’s so simple

In these little times I fall in love again

It's you I trust

Could it be forever us?

I could spend my life

With your hand that's bearing mine

(Baby, baby)

I could spend my flights

With you soaring through my skies

(Maybe, maybe)

I could be the holder of your heart

Yeah

I'll wait for you to tear your walls apart

And

We could build a home from all the rust

You could be the only one I want to trust

But I, I don’t wanna fall asleep tonight

And I, I just wanna tell you it’s alright

It’s so simple

In these little times I fall in love again

It's you I trust

Could it be forever us?

I don't wanna close my eyes

And lose you when I wake

I don't wanna spend the nights

Alone, wishing you'd stay

I don't wanna turn around

And face another day

Mm

But I guess I'll never know

'Cause I never wanna go

But I, I don’t wanna fall asleep tonight

And I, I just wanna tell you it’s alright

It’s so simple

In these little times I fall in love again

It's you I trust

Could it be forever us?

Ooh-ooh-ooh

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

## References

1. ↑ Sean's "Forever Us" Story Highlight.
2. ↑ Sean's Post on "Forever Us" Release Day.
3. ↑ Sean's Official "Forever Us" Genius Commentary.
4. ↑ *Formula Indie* Programming Times.
5. ↑ "Forever Us" Single Announcement.
6. ↑ Sean on Twitter: I named the record "Forever Us"....
7. ↑ Forever Us by Sean Kennedy - indiemusicflix.
8. ↑ Go down an emotional trail with Sean Kennedy, on "Forever Us".