Analysis

Always

Daniel Caesar · Daniel Caesar

16+
Verdict
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One explicit word, mature relationship themes

Detailed Analysis

The lyrics are largely a romantic ballad about longing, devotion, and the enduring nature of love after a relationship. Most of the content is emotionally mature but not explicit. However, the line 'the fussin', the fightin', the fuckin', the lyin'' contains one clear instance of explicit profanity/sexual language embedded in an otherwise reflective passage. Beyond the single expletive, there are mild mature themes around complex relationship dynamics, possessiveness, and lingering attachment to a past partner. There are no drug/alcohol references, violence, or disturbing imagery. The explicit word alone warrants a rating above the all-ages or younger-teen threshold.

Themes

romantic longing

past relationship

devotion

explicit language

emotional attachment

possessiveness

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Lyrics

Baby, baby There will always be space for you and me Right where you left it And just maybe Enough time will pass We'll look back and laugh Just don't forget it And maybe I'm wrong For writing this song Losing my head over you And I'll be here 'Cause we both know how it goes I don't want things to change I pray they stay the same, always And I don't care If you're with somebody else I'll give you time and space Just know I'm not a phase I'm always, ways, ways Always, ways, ways I'm always, ways, ways Pretty lady, used to walk with me Down Bloor street, oh, what a time And I still remember the fussin', the fightin, the fuckin', the lyin' So fine, you'll always be mine And maybe I'm wrong (hey babe, you could) For writing this song (write me a song) Losing my head over you And I'll be here 'Cause we both know how it goes I don't want things to change I pray they stay the same, always And I don't care If you're with somebody else I'll give you time and space Just know I'm not a phase I'm always, ways, ways Always, ways, ways I'm always, ways, ways Always, count on it, sure as the stars in the sky Always, you can count on it, sure as the sun will rise Always, my love for you ain't goin' nowhere Always, I will be here


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Analysis performed on September 21, 2026