For Life
by Kygo

Album: Kygo (2024)
Charted: 75
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  • "For Life" is a testament to everlasting love and dedication. The vocalist, Zak Abel, sings of a profound, unyielding affection, pledging a love that transcends time. Kygo's signature breezy synths and sun-soaked melodies provide the canvas for Abel's vocals.
  • English singer-songwriter Zak Abel previously provided the vocals for Kygo's 2020 single "Freedom." Abel has also collaborated with the likes of Gorgon City ("Unmissable") and Paloma Faith ("I'll Be Gentle").
  • The chorus interpolates French house duo Modjo's 2001 dance hit "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)."
  • Chic founder Nile Rodgers co-produced and plays guitar on "For Life." Chic's 1982 song "Soup for One" was sampled in "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)," but Rodgers performs some fresh disco funk guitar work for this track.
  • The accompanying music video, directed by Johannes Lovund, shows Kygo serenading the camera from behind a piano as Zak Abel delivers his vocals. Interspersed throughout are a montage of fan-submitted clips showcasing life's most cherished memories, from weddings and vacations to nights out with friends. They reinforce the song's core theme of cherishing life's joys.

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