Everytime (Ariana Grande song)

"Everytime"
Song by Ariana Grande
from the album Sweetener
ReleasedAugust 17, 2018
Genre
Length2:52
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Max Martin
  • Ilya

"Everytime" (stylized in lowercase) is a song by American singer Ariana Grande from her fourth studio album Sweetener, released in 2018. The song was written by Grande, Savan Kotecha and its producers Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh.

Development and composition

Rolling Stone's Elias Leight noted "At first Grande delivers an unyielding staccato rap, but she abruptly returns to supple singing on the line-ending phrase “back to you;” the effect is like a boxer following a series of short jabs with an uppercut. As more and more pop singers are forced to reckon with trap, the fusion achieved on “Everytime” offers them a path forward.[2] Lyrically, Grande sings about being in a toxic relationship with an ex and how she couldn't get over someone even though she knew it was unhealthy to stay involved.[3][4] She expresses feelings of desire and frustration in equal measure and the song makes references to drugs and alcohol,[3][5] leading some fans to speculate that the song alludes to Grande's past relationship with rapper Mac Miller.[4]

In his review, Taylor Weatherby of Billboard called the song an "upbeat" track.[6] In August 2018, Grande shared on social media behind-the-scenes footage from the song's recording session in which she laughs while she is singing in reaction to Max Martin's inability to keep a straight face.[7]

Critical reception

Brittany Spanos of Rolling Stone called the song a "gorgeous, self-reflective break-up ballad".[8] Stereogum's Chris DeVile noted "The brokenhearted trap-pop aesthetic definitely manifests on the sparkling Max Martin and Ilya production".[1] In his review of the song, Israel Daramola of Spin wrote: "The best pop songs about love make you want to be in it, or remember it, or make you feel like you’re experiencing it, all of which is provoked at the onset of 'everytime's' twinkling production." Daramola also complimented Grande's "pristine" vocals and her relatable, convincing emotions.[5]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[9]

  • Ariana Grande – vocals, songwriter
  • Max Martin – producer, songwriter, programmer, bass, drums
  • Ilya Salmanzadeh – producer, songwriter, programmer, bass, drums
  • Savan Kotecha – songwriter
  • Sam Holland – recording engineer, studio personnel
  • Cory Bice – assistant recording engineer, studio personnel
  • Jeremy Lertola – assistant recording engineer, studio personnel
  • Serban Ghenea – mixer, studio personnel
  • John Hanes – mix engineer, studio personnel

Live performances

Grande debuted the song live at The Sweetener Sessions.[citation needed] Grande performed a shortened version of the song at her Sweetener World Tour in 2019.

Charts

Chart performance for "Everytime"
Chart (2018) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[10] 36
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] 51
Hungary (Single Top 40)[12] 12
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[13] 30
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14] 85
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[15] 4
Portugal (AFP)[16] 38
Scotland (OCC)[17] 92
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[18] 2
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[19] 75
UK Audio Streaming (OCC)[20] 36
US Billboard Hot 100[21] 62

Certifications

Certifications for "Everytime"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[22] Gold 35,000‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[23] 2× Platinum 80,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[24] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[25] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ a b "Premature Evaluation: Ariana Grande 'Sweetener'". Stereogum. 2018-08-20. Retrieved 2018-11-17. The downbeat but booming "Everytime," a wispy '90s R&B song reimagined for the trap era [...] The brokenhearted trap-pop aesthetic definitely manifests on the sparkling Max Martin and Ilya production "Everytime
  2. ^ Leight, Elias (2018-08-17). "Ariana Grande's 'Sweetener' Proves That Trap Is the New Pop". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
  3. ^ a b Hockley-Smith, Sam (2018-08-17). "Maybe 'Everytime' Should Be Ariana Grande's Next Single". Vulture. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
  4. ^ a b Martinez, Tara (2018-08-17). "Is Ariana Grande's "Everytime" About Mac Miller? The Lyrics Blast A Toxic Ex". Elite Daily. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
  5. ^ a b Daramola, Israel (2018-08-20). "Ariana Grande's "Everytime" Is Pure Pop Bliss". Spin. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
  6. ^ "6 Reasons Ariana Grande's 'Sweetener' Is Her Most Uplifting Album Yet". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
  7. ^ Hughes, Hilary (2018-08-18). "Ariana Grande Shares 'Sweetener' Studio Footage of Her Genuine 'Everytime' Giggle: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
  8. ^ Spanos, Brittany (2018-08-20). "Review: Ariana Grande Finds Serenity and Has Some Fun on ' Sweetener'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
  9. ^ "Try the TIDAL Web Player". listen.tidal.com. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 2019-06-24.
  10. ^ "Ariana Grande – Everytime". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  11. ^ "Ariana Grande Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  12. ^ "Single (track) Top 40 lista - Hivatalos magyar slágerlisták". zene.slagerlistak.hu. Retrieved 2018-11-16.
  13. ^ "Stream Top 40 slágerlista - Hivatalos magyar slágerlisták". zene.slagerlistak.hu. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
  14. ^ "Ariana Grande – Everytime" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  15. ^ "NZ Hot Singles". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 2018-11-16.
  16. ^ "Ariana Grande – Everytime". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  17. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  18. ^ "Sverigetopplistan Veckolista Heatseeker – Vecka 34, 24 augusti 2018". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
  19. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  20. ^ "Official Audio Streaming Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  21. ^ "Ariana Grande Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  22. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  23. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Ariana Grande – Everytime" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  24. ^ "British single certifications – Ariana Grande – Everytime". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  25. ^ "American single certifications – Ariana Grande – Everytime". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 17, 2023.