Under his own name, he started his career with DIY self-releases on Bandcamp and began building up an audience with his label debut, DSU (2014), released on Orchid Tapes to critical acclaim from various publications. He later signed with Lucky Number, who reissued his earlier releases, Rules and Trick (2012). In 2015, he signed with Domino Recording Company and released his sixth studio album, Beach Music. He followed it in 2017 with Rocket, which received further acclaim and recognition. Giannascoli's eighth studio album, House of Sugar, was released in 2019, and his ninth album, God Save the Animals, was released in 2022.
Forever
Alex G Lyrics
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lives for no one
salt on your tongue
lights out no fun
drink to forget
dont get upset
open your mouth
you look so
pull it together
we could love you
forever and ever
pull it together
we could love you
forever and ever
made up a game
no pain no gain
until you break
make no mistake
i will pull it together
you can love me
forever and ever
i will pull it together
you can love me
forever and ever
The lyrics of "Forever" by Alex G are open to interpretation, but upon closer inspection, it appears to be a meditation on addiction and the desire for love and acceptance. The opening lines, "burns in the sun, lives for no one" paints a picture of a person who is caught up in their addiction and isn't present for the people in their lives. They drink to forget and don't want to feel any pain, but despite all of this, they crave love and affection. This is evident in the lines "pull it together, we could love you forever and ever," which suggest that this person is aware of their situation and wants to be helped.
The chorus is a plea for love and acceptance. This person has created a game where they push themselves to the limit, but it's all in service of the end goal, which is to be loved. "I will pull it together, you can love me forever and ever" is a direct appeal to the listener. This person believes that they need to fix themselves to be worthy of love, but the reality is that they are enough as they are.
Overall, "Forever" is a poignant meditation on addiction, love, and acceptance. It's a reminder that no matter how broken a person may feel, they are deserving of love and affection.
Line by Line Meaning
burns in the sun
Being exposed to the sun for a long time has caused a burning sensation on the skin.
lives for no one
The person has no particular aim or goal in life and is not living for anyone else's satisfaction.
salt on your tongue
The person can taste salt in their mouth, possibly due to eating something salty or being near a salty environment.
lights out no fun
When the lights go out, the situation becomes less enjoyable and less interesting.
drink to forget
Consuming alcohol in order to escape or forget one's problems or worries.
dont get upset
Advising someone not to become upset or emotional over a situation.
open your mouth
Someone is being encouraged to speak up or share their thoughts on a matter.
you look so out of it
The person appears confused or disoriented, possibly due to alcohol or drug consumption.
pull it together
Encouraging someone to gather their thoughts or emotions and become composed.
we could love you forever and ever
Assurance of love and support from others for an indefinite amount of time.
made up a game
Creating or inventing a new game or activity.
no pain no gain
Hard work and sacrifice are necessary for success or achievement.
until you break
Continuing to push oneself until reaching a point of exhaustion or collapse.
make no mistake
There is no room for error or misunderstanding in a situation.
i will pull it together
The person speaking will become composed and in control of their emotions and actions.
you can love me forever and ever
The person speaking is open to receiving love and support from those around them for an indefinite amount of time.
Writer(s): Taylr Renee Lindersmith, Alex Vincent Niceforo, Chris Flury
Contributed by Samuel N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.