Life Goes On (Oliver Tree song)
2021 single by Oliver Tree
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"Life Goes On" is a song by American singer-songwriter Oliver Tree. Written and produced alongside Getter, it was released on May 28, 2021, through Atlantic Records, as the second single from the deluxe version of his debut studio album, Ugly Is Beautiful (2020).
| "Life Goes On" | ||||
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Cover art of remix versions | ||||
| Single by Oliver Tree | ||||
| from the album Ugly Is Beautiful: Shorter, Thicker & Uglier | ||||
| Released | May 28, 2021 | |||
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| Length | 2:41 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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| "Life Goes On" on YouTube | ||||
Content
Tree stated in an interview that "Life Goes On" is about "a problematic relationship where one person treats the other person badly. Shouldn't waste time on toxic people".[citation needed] The song is written in the key of C major, with a tempo of 80 beats per minute. The song is also performed in double time.[1]
Music videos
A music video for "Life Goes On" was directed by Tree and uploaded to his official YouTube channel on May 28, 2021.[2][3] Additionally, Tree would release a lyric video to his official YouTube channel on September 10, 2021, just four months later.[4]
A remix of the song, along with a music video, which featured American rappers Trippie Redd and Ski Mask the Slump God was released on December 17, 2021, along with an appearance from the Island Boys.
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Austria (IFPI Austria)[38] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[39] | 3× Platinum | 120,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[40] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| France (SNEP)[41] | Gold | 100,000‡ |
| Italy (FIMI)[42] | Gold | 50,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[43] | Platinum | 50,000‡ |
| Portugal (AFP)[44] | Gold | 5,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[45] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[46] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | May 28, 2021 |
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Atlantic | [47] |
| Italy | October 22, 2021 | Contemporary hit radio | [48] |