Noah Kahan "Forever" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Genius Verified

Noah Kahan is back at Genius to break down his latest hit “Forever.” The song is off Stick Season (Forever), his third and final iteration of his Stick Season albums. The song is produced by Gabe Simon and the singer-songwriter himself. On today’s episode of Verified, find out the inspiration behind the highly anticipated track.
00:00 What Forever Means
00:16 The Song’s Inspiration
00:44 Verse 1
01:00 The Storm’s Significance
01:15 Verse 1 Continued
01:32 The Beauty of Consistency
02:01 Pre-Chorus
02:30 The Edges of Your Soul
02:58 Chorus
03:15 The Boat’s Significance
03:43 Chorus Continued
04:04 The Broken Finger
04:32 Verse 2
04:47 The Trippy Sandwich
05:14 Verse 2 Continued
05:27 Window Shopping (Sims)
06:00 Depression & Humor
Correction: The lyric is "to see where you end," not to "see where you went."
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[@sierraeve1343]

i feel genuinely lucky to be able to listen to his art omg. unbelievable stuff, it's been lovely to see his evolution

[@RalcyJaneBeautyx]

I know I've seen him live but I'm always blown away by how his voice sounds exactly as it does on the track

[@-Teague-]

Seriously, when I eas first getting into his music I thought his acoustic versions reused the original vocal track, then I started seeing stuff like this...

[@NellieFireway]

I saw him at low crowd venues when he wasn’t crazy popular, and holy crap his voice is literally exactly as it is on tracks

[@charlie00]

ikr It’s absolutely insane

[@WWAFAWDWG]

Noah Kahan is gonna win multiple grammys next year.

[@DorianC19]

Facts.

[@hope.ishimw3]

Facts he got thiss

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He better, that best new artist miss was robbery

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@@-Teague- 😭 i’m sure she’s good but i’ve never heard of victoria monet

[@-Teague-]

@@WWAFAWDWG SERIOUSLY everyone wanted him to win and they give it to the most obscure person there. At least Ice Spice didn't win 💀

[@moonbeamjess]

the way he sang in tidal however many years ago “so i guess ill build a boat and live alone” and now the narrative has changed to “i wont be alone for the rest of my life ill build a boat for when the river gets high”

[@sayloraks9334]

YES. THE TOP COMMENT

[@dalton2727]

omg

[@livinwithmich]

Yesssssss the cape Elizabeth and stick season narrative resolutions too 😭😭

[@ems09263]

Frrr

[@ktmazz]

I immediately thought of Tidal when I heard that line! I love the parallels and that the narrative has moved in such a positive direction, it makes me so happy to hear such a beautiful happy song from Noah

[@camdencochran9199]

i love how Noah says “this is what it means to me”. he’s truly a poet at heart and leaves it open to interpretation

[@golisopodgaming2201]

I feel like it ties back growing side ways "I'm terrified that I may never have met me"

[@analauramunoz]

He not only gives credit to the artists/songs that inspired him but you can really see their influence on his song. So well executed, so beautifully sung. He’s grown his confidence so much, I’m beyond proud 💛

[@kayleegrant534]

Girl the vocals omg!??!?! I'm seeing him live this year and it's gonna be amazing

[@DNAPIXELATED]

same im going in june and literally cant wait

[@ella.tomlinson]

i saw him twice in feb, he is the most incredible performer

[@alexlansdown8547]

i saw him last month in melbourne and he is INCREDIBLE live, you’ll have the best time ever

[@kayleegrant534]

​@@DNAPIXELATEDwhat show are you going to? I'm going to Denver n2, June 26th

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[@SpoopyWasTaken]

the fact that he sounds like that a capella is insane

[@-Teague-]

Ikr? He's an incredible singer

[@JordanZehr]

And this man DIDN'T win a Grammy??? Absolutely robbed !

[@elliannadiaz1502]

"sometimes its not sad, sometimes its funny." Noah just gets me with everything he says lmao. I feel so lucky to be able to experience this artist in my lifetime. thank you noah

[@ponybot]

Such a good artist! Made the right person famous

[@lovvv33]

Ugh how can you not love this man. He's so magically creative

[@bethb8653]

This song blew me away. I listened to it all night as soon as it came out, over and over. I sobbed for at least 20 minutes, just absolutely shellshocked by the beautiful vocals and heartbreaking lyrics.

[@Maddie_is_a_swiftie]

I feel like this was a universal experience 😂

[@dubbadubdub82]

So refreshing to have a artist like Noah, super talented and a true genuine person.

[@stopatsaturn]

i've been listening to noah for almost 3 years now and i'm still blown away by his lyricism and voice. he's so down to earth and such an amazing storyteller through his songs

[@Aboutcm]

Noah sounds just as good live

[@emilybeagle55]

totally felt like it had bon iver vibes! such a good song 😭

[@violet-ph1xo]

him ending stick season with this song is so symbolic and i love it so much

[@dianajanna7228]

Will never ever get over him taking out the original lyrics “ I’ll build a dock, and I’ll stare down at the lake. I’ll pay the bills off at my mother’s old place and retrace my steps, to the good old days where I’m nowhere to be found”. 💔😭

[@-Teague-]

Maybe he'll reuse those for a new song, it wouldn't be the first time he's reused old lyrics

[@NazaninHasannejad]

He is so pure and beautiful. Just radiated such positive energy. You can't help but smile when he does.

[@gabriellesaunders980]

OML SO TALENTED THE HIGH NOTES IRL ARE THE SAME AS RECORDED THATS ACTUALLY SO IMPRESSIVE!!!!! sidenote: did any one see the little bit at the end and was just like finally someone gets it???

[@suiseil5555]

"its like sims in there" LMAO

[@jesuisuncerf]

he definitely got the bon iver effect he wanted!!! reminds me of for emma.

[@izzyoss9446]

his voice is so consistent. and idk anyone who can write a story like that in a single track

[@jackrholmes]

hearing this song live a few months ago at the final stop of his tour was so cool

[@GerardoLameda]

It’s unbelievable how he just outdoes himself. When I think I have heard the ultimate masterpiece, he just creates something that makes me feel things I hadn’t experienced before.

[@serenabruyns3008]

THIS SONG IS TRULY INCREDIBLE. I LOVE HOW YOUR MIND WORKS NOAH THANJ YOU FOR BLESSING US ALL W UR ART

[@anna_deanlewis_fan]

This video will probably be one of my favourite videos for forever

[@Elars15]

The fact that this song was inspired by bon iver and white Ferrari makes so much sense and I love him so much for it💕 like I would have never guessed frank ocean but I can’t unhear it!

[@Br0th3r7]

I heard the bon iver inspiration right away

[@K_Content.]

This guy deserves the hype he gets, and I hope he grows even more

[@jengalvin]

LOVE THAT YOU HAD THIS UP SO SOON

[@Aboutcm]

I approve any song by Noah Kahan

[@harlow5936]

This album means everything to me

[@marcelalara6250]

I’m so in love with this man, the way he sings with his eyes closed and his little taps to stay in tune 😭🥹🥹

[@ny2phillyholloway592]

He's such a gift to us all. He points out his disorders and uses his gift of words and imagination and in so doing informs the world and lessens the shame and stigma that lamentably is so common. May your brilliance live forever!!💚

[@Loranamusic]

i'm just grateful to be alive at the same time as noah kahan and absorb the inspiration in realtime

[@graycer]

I love this guy so much! Met one of my best friends because of a concert of his back in 2018 when tickets were barely $20 in the tiniest venue ever. His lyricism will always be top tier for me 💖

[@kaci3413]

So incredibly grateful for him and his music. This song is beautiful, and I am so glad it is out. I saw him a few months ago, and it was such an amazing concert. Can't wait to see him again this summer!!

[@gmv17]

those lyrics + incredible vocals, so magical

[@ChloeTheePayne]

truly that last sentence about how sometimes depression is simply hilarious/you just gotta laugh at how ridiculous it is/it's actually kinda beautiful in that way, hell yeah 😊

[@alinahruby8128]

i will never get over how beautiful and raw his voice is. it scratches an itch in my brain i never thought was there lol. i can't wait to see him live this year

[@andrewchodes8794]

I didnt think i cld love him any more. Literally cried all night listening and now im hearing him talk about greening out and watching avatar

[@LivingWellist]

I wouldn’t be surprised if in 20 years we have Noah Kahan to thank for keeping song writing alive. Especially with AI here, I genuinely believe he could inspire the industry to stay original and genuine, which is what we crave in songs.

[@bmaaax]

YES !! Been waiting for this genius forever 💜

[@crystalortiz8545]

I really love his take on life and how he uses personal experiences and interweaves them into the context of the song to give real emotion to the narrative ❤

[@jedi265]

I love this song so much I totally could hear the bon iver influence 🔥🤍🤍🤍

[@ImAddictedToConcerts]

One of the best Genius interviews I’ve heard

[@carolinewells4211]

the first thing i thought when i listened to this song was how much it reminded me of a bon iver song! so so amazing that that was intentional

[@thescarlettdiaries]

the first noah kahan genius i watched was stick season when i first discovered him and now its forever :,)

[@Noah.isSleeping]

It’s crazy to be alive at the same time as incredible artists like him

[@laurenchong1248]

Just what I needed after listening to ‘forever’ on repeat today!

[@sophiem_98]

he’s so cute, i love his personality and his voice so much !!!

[@edv959]

This is what a good celebrity looks like

[@L33ZE]

What an absolute gem to have found, so happy I stumbled across Noah’s music. He took my Spotify wrapped 2023 most played song & most played artist. Such an incredible artist, his song writing and voice are second to none. 👏

[@valgrothbloodoak2935]

I’ve been listening to this guy since false confidence, I didn’t even realize my guy has made so much progress hahaha, much deserved

[@anni._.luu.]

Noahs music means so much to me. I could never put it into words

[@chelseaOgunjioforS]

the "That I'm broke" verse hit so different. Noah is such a talented artist.

[@pammipi]

Looking at how the "build a boat" line is used both Northern Attitude and Forever and crying a little bit

[@graciphillips8989]

i hope fame doesn’t change this guy. he’s so authentic and talented.

[@aixp8365]

'sometimes depression is funny' god i love him

[@bradymcintyre7393]

Just drove from California to Ohio and had this pretty much on repeat for 34 hours. Such an amazing song

[@jeremiahisgood]

he is a rare breed of artist in these modern times whose voice needs no autotune

[@Lace_13]

He sounds just as good without the music and auto tune

[@Missgunnah]

Will be streaming Forever forever!! So proud of Folk Malone 🥰

[@CrazyKeara]

I just love your music Noah. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@monicasimmons7571]

I’m so thrilled to get to follow along with this man and his career - what an artist! Also this song wrecked me 😭😂

[@tiffany6952]

noah kahan my best friend

[@felicitysiemens8270]

Omfg so amazing

[@timothylili]

i love the Bon Iver inspired falsetto, its my favourite line, 'when forever was a sentence, sentence to death.' songwriting at it's best.

[@GracielaRodri001]

I really need the acoustic version of this song

[@avasullivan9261]

My favorite poet❤

[@maelonsdale98]

recently been thinking about the broken bone line and whether it could be related to 'pinky promise' like they've broken little promises and made mistakes but that's not going to stop them now because they've built the boat and they're in it now forever :)

[@hcnieey]

he is sooo amazing and well spoken

[@MyMusiclover1998]

Always has a way to perfectly word feelings

[@karinarosas6414]

SOOO GOOD

[@emilyelizabeth3735]

IM SO HAPPY THIS IS A VIDEO

[@ally8124]

those vocals!! so good

[@charliewb96]

Soooo good😭😭

[@leahbloem]

the first time i listened to this i was thinking it feels like bon iver and mumford and sons and then also the frank ocean but i just felt like i was crazy bc that seemed like such a random pull but i’m so glad to hear that it did have some frank inspo

[@kendall8376]

i absolutely adore noah

[@adelaidecutler670]

AAHHHHH I LOVE NOAH SO MUCH

[@embersky7506]

Oh, i love this man so much

[@camb436]

Noah’s voice is insane

[@faithaymr]

This song is on repeat forever the end.

[@emilyhinojosa1005]

went to paris last week for his concert and my life has been changed. noah kahan forever

[@queensensitivity1]

Thank You ❤

[@bronwynpitts7231]

This is insane. So lucky to be able to live at a time where his music exists. Coming from the east coast, when he speaks of home it gives me all the feels of my own small town with nothing to do 🥰

[@mojoz4105]

Probably the best one genius has done, thank you for this.

[@ella.tomlinson]

this is my favourite man ever

[@lydiawc]

can’t wait to see him on tour

[@autumnmoonASMR]

hes so kind

[@NoahKahanBrasil]

Noah Kahan's music is a gift for us!

[@allison1602]

so happy i get to exist in the same timeline as noah kahan

[@certifiedidjit7816]

4:39 that riff OH MY GOSH-

[@malley9358]

ive been wanting this song for a while. This will def bring him to billboard #1

[@Michaelx092]

🔥🔥🔥

[@kennedyjohnson7720]

This song makes me want to cry in the best way.

[@ryliestapleton421]

God his voice is so beautiful, he truly needs to be noticed more ❤

[@BeAstStatus100]

I love this song ❤