That lingering ache after something beautiful slips away hits different when it’s wrapped in ILLENIUM‘s signature melodic bass glow. “Forever,” his collaboration with Tom Grennan and Alna, dives straight into that emotional limbo—replaying sun-soaked memories while the heart wrestles with what almost was. Dropped back in September 2025 as the third single from his upcoming album, it’s already become a staple for anyone who’s ever stared at the ceiling at 2 a.m. wondering if love had a longer shelf life. Fans searching for Forever lyrics by ILLENIUM, Tom Grennan, and Alna are finding a track that feels both massive and intimately personal.
| Lead Vocals | Tom Grennan & Alna |
| Songwriter | ILLENIUM, JHart, Pink Slip, Mark Schick & Alna |
| Producer | ILLENIUM, Pink Slip & Mark Schick |
| Label | ILLENIUM |
| Release Date | September 12, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | ILLENIUM, Republic Records & Universal Music Group |
| Publisher | ILLENIUM, Republic Records & Universal Music Group |
Lyrics of Forever by ILLENIUM
[Intro: Tom Grennan]
(Tell Me, Did We Almost Have Forever?)
(Tell Me, Does It Hurt When You Remember?)
[Verse 1: Alna]
I’m Not Above Sinking In It
Going Right Back To Relive It
That Summer Sun, I Can Feel It All Over Us
I See Your Face In The Kitchen
Going Right Back For A Minute
I Miss The Days And The Feeling When We Were Us
[Chorus: Alna & Tom Grennan]
Tell Me, Did We Almost Have Forever? (Whoa)
Tell Me, Does It Hurt When You Remember? (Whoa)
I Die Just Thinking Of Us
So Close To Heaven Above
Tell Me, Did We Almost Have—
Tell Me, Did We Almost Have Forever?
[Drop: Tom Grennan]
Tell Me, Tell Me (Almost Have Forever)
Tell Me, Did We (Almost Have Forever)
Tell Me, Tell Me (You Remember)
Tell Me, Tell Me (Almost Have Forever)
[Verse 2: Alna]
I Miss All The Ways You’d Say My Name
Kiss Me All Night In The Summer Rain
We Were Flying So High
Let Me Down Bad, So Fast
Running Through Warning Signs
Last Time, Losing Myself To Love
Next Time, I’ll Be More Sensible
’cause Now, It’s 2:28; I’m Lying Awake
I’m Clinging To A Moment
[Chorus: Alna & Tom Grennan]
Tell Me, Did We Almost Have Forever? (Whoa)
Tell Me, Does It Hurt When You Remember? (Whoa)
I Die Just Thinking Of Us
So Close To Heaven Above
Tell Me, Did We Almost Have—
Tell Me, Did We Almost Have Forever?
[Drop: Tom Grennan]
Tell Me, Tell Me (Almost Have Forever)
Tell Me, Did We (Almost Have Forever)
Tell Me, Tell Me (You Remember)
Tell Me, Tell Me (Almost Have Forever)
Tell Me, Tell Me (Almost Have Forever)
Tell Me, Did We (Almost Have Forever)
Tell Me, Tell Me (You Remember)
Tell Me, Did We Almost Have Forever?
[Outro: Alna, Tom Grennan]
(Oh-oh)
(Tell Me, Did We Almost Have Forever?)
(Oh-oh)
About “Forever by ILLENIUM”
Tom Grennan’s raw belt on the hook pairs perfectly with Alna’s vulnerable verses, while ILLENIUM builds the drop into something that soars without losing the hurt underneath.
The song’s theme centers on regret and reflection—those flashes of a summer romance that felt infinite until it didn’t. It’s all about clinging to moments that fade too fast: kitchen glimpses, rain-soaked kisses, flying high before the crash. The mood swings from nostalgic warmth to sharp pain, with lyrics that capture the slow burn of hindsight. Production-wise, it’s classic ILLENIUM: shimmering guitar riffs threading through emotive builds, a drop that hits like a wave of catharsis, and that polished yet organic feel courtesy of Pink Slip and Mark Schick. It echoes the heartfelt anthems from his ASCEND days, but with fresher vocal energy that keeps it current.
ODYSSEY marks ILLENIUM’s sixth studio album and his first with Republic Records, shaping up as a journey through self-discovery, acceptance, and emotional depth. The project weaves massive collabs—think Ellie Goulding, Kid Cudi, Bring Me The Horizon—into a cohesive story of growth. “Forever” sits early in the tracklist as track three, acting as an emotional anchor amid the album’s broader sonic adventures. It’s a nod to his melodic roots while teasing the expansive vision he’s chasing now.
The single landed September 12, 2025, with a clean visualizer that lets the lyrics breathe. The full album drops February 6, 2026, and the pre-save on Spotify has been live for a while, pulling in streams ahead of release. ILLENIUM’s teased more singles and even an epic launch show at San Francisco’s Pier 80 Warehouse the night before, plus a residency at Sphere in Vegas starting March. It’s clear this era is about celebrating the ride.
ILLENIUM’s at a high point—post-sobriety clarity fueling bolder experiments, bigger stages, and deeper storytelling. This track shows his growth: still the king of festival-ready emotion, but leaning harder into vulnerability that resonates beyond the drop. In his discography, “Forever” bridges those early melodic bass anthems to whatever comes next, proving he can still make heartbreak feel euphoric.
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