"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).
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". 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.
Music videos A music video for "Life Goes On" was directed by Tree and uploaded to his official YouTube channel on May 28, 2021. Additionally, Tree would release a lyric video to his official YouTube channel on September 10, 2021, just four months later.
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 + Weekly chart performance for "Life Goes On" Chart (2021–2022) Peakposition India International (IMI) 12 Lithuania (AGATA) 10 South Africa Streaming (RISA) 80 Chart (2026) Peakposition Argentina (CAPIF) 7 Bolivia (Billboard) 11 Chile (Billboard) 17 Ecuador Streaming () 4 Mexico (Billboard) 24 Panama Streaming () 56 Peru Streaming () 3 Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100) 62 Russia Streaming (TopHit) 57
Year-end charts + 2021 year-end chart performance for "Life Goes On" Chart (2021) Position US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard) 56 + 2022 year-end chart performance for "Life Goes On" Chart (2022) Position US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard) 25
Certifications
Release history +Release history for "Life Goes On" Region Date Format Label Various May 28, 2021 Atlantic Italy October 22, 2021 Contemporary hit radio
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