Everytime (song)

"**Everytime**" is a Britney Spears cover by American singer-songwriter Slayyyter. It was released on May 24th, 2019, as a promotional single on all streaming platforms.

## Background

Slayyyter first announced the cover on May 21st, 2019 when she tweeted, "got one more song left. its a cover of a song that means a lot, from one of my heroes". On the same day, she teased a snippet of it on her Twitter. She also posted a photo from the song's photoshoot. On May 22nd, 2019, Slayyyter revealed the cover art and released an extended snippet.

On May 23rd, 2019 the cover was released on YouTube and was announced by Slayyyter on Twitter with "#FREEBRITNEY" in the caption, showing her support for the movement.. The cover was officially released internationally on all platforms a day later.

## Critical Reception

Slayyyter's cover received fairly positive reception by fans and critics alike, it also received a lot of media attention probably due to the #FREEBRITNEY movement being very active at that time. *Paper Magazine* stated that she was, "showcasing a vulnerability we've yet to see from [her] until now. She's singing fully and passionately over twinkly electronic harp, staying loyal to the original, even down to certain ad-libs".

*Idolator* said that the cover "showcases her creative range" and described the track as "lush" with an "electro-kiss alt update".

## Artwork

On May 22nd, 2019 Slayyyter unveiled the cover art for the song on her instagram.

Cover art by glitchmoodPromotional photoshoot

## Lyrics

**[Verse 1]**

Notice me, take my hand

Why are we strangers when our love is strong?

Why carry on without me?

**[Chorus]**

Every time I try to fly, I fall

Without my wings, I feel so small

I guess I need you, baby

And every time I see you in my dreams

I see your face, it's haunting me

I guess I need you, baby

**[Verse 2]**

I make believe that you are here

It's the only way I see clear

What have I done?

You seem to move uneasy

**[Chorus]**

Every time I try to fly, I fall

Without my wings, I feel so small

I guess I need you, baby

And every time I see you in my dreams

I see your face, you're haunting me

I guess I need you, baby

**[Bridge]**

I may have made it rain

Please forgive me

My weakness caused you pain

And this song's my sorry

At night I pray

That soon your face will fade away

**[Chorus]**

Every time I try to fly, I fall

Without my wings, I feel so small

I guess I need you, baby

And every time I see you in my dreams

I see your face, you're haunting me

I guess I need you, baby

## Trivia

* Slayyyter confirmed that it is a stand-alone cover and that it will not be on the album.

## Reference

1. ↑ https://twitter.com/slayyyter/status/1130917856445685761
2. ↑ https://twitter.com/slayyyter/status/1130922600652312578
3. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/BxxlmqcBzqQ/
4. ↑ https://twitter.com/slayyyter/status/1131787652397752320
5. ↑ http://www.papermag.com/slayyyter-everytime-britney-spears-2638038742.html
6. ↑ https://www.idolator.com/7783040/slayyyter-puts-her-own-twist-on-britney-spears-everytime?chrome=1
7. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/BxxlmqcBzqQ/
8. ↑ https://twitter.com/slayyyter/status/1131788057211002893

## Navigation

**Everytime** • Gimme More • Ride Wit Me

**Unreleased Covers**

Paparazzi • Resentment • Where Did You Sleep Last Night?