On Guitar , the song's signature sound is achieved through a specific "down-down-down-up" strumming pattern. Lyrical Themes and Origins
Lines like "You know you've got me in your pocket" and "I keep you in my locket" emphasize a desire for an inseparable, almost sheltered relationship. Cults - Always Forever
Lyrically, it addresses a generational feeling that life is "waiting to happen," contrasting the static nature of waiting with the intense desire for a permanent bond. Cultural Impact and Success On Guitar , the song's signature sound is
The lyrics, found on Genius , revolve around themes of . Cultural Impact and Success The lyrics, found on
The song was the final addition to the Static album. It was inspired by a conversation about the Jim Jarmusch vampire film Only Lovers Left Alive , with the duo imagining the kind of music a "basement musician vampire" in Detroit would create.
"Always Forever" is a breakout track by the American indie pop duo , featuring multi-instrumentalists Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion. Originally released on their 2013 sophomore album Static , the song has since become a platinum-certified staple of the dream pop and "bedroom pop" genres. Musical Composition and Style