Life Goes On (Oliver Tree song)

"Life Goes On"
Cover art of remix versions
Single by Oliver Tree
from the album Ugly Is Beautiful: Shorter, Thicker & Uglier
ReleasedMay 28, 2021
Genre
Length2:41
LabelAtlantic
Songwriters
Producers
  • Getter
  • Oliver Tree
Oliver Tree singles chronology
"Out of Ordinary"
(2021)		 "Life Goes On"
(2021)		 "Turn It Up"
(2021)
Music video
"Life Goes On" on YouTube

"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.[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

Certifications

Certifications for "Life Goes On"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Austria (IFPI Austria)[39] Gold 15,000‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[40] 3× Platinum 120,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[41] Platinum 80,000‡
France (SNEP)[42] Gold 100,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[43] Gold 50,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[44] Platinum 50,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[45] Gold 5,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[46] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[47] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history for "Life Goes On"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various May 28, 2021
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Atlantic [48]
Italy October 22, 2021 Contemporary hit radio [49]

References

  1. ↑ "Life Goes on - Oliver Tree Key and BPM | SongData.io". Archived from the original on October 27, 2021. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  2. ↑ Linzinmeir, Taylor (May 28, 2021). "Oliver Tree Helps Us Laugh Through The Pain On "Life Goes On" - Listen". Alternative Press. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Oliver Tree - Life Goes On [Music Video]". YouTube. May 28, 2021. Archived from the original on December 7, 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Oliver Tree - Life Goes On [Lyric Video]". YouTube. September 10, 2020. Archived from the original on December 20, 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Oliver Tree – Life Goes On". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Oliver Tree – Life Goes On" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Oliver Tree Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Charts – TopHit – Highway to Airplay". TopHit. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. To see the peak chart position, click 'TITEL VON', followed by the artist's name. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Oliver Tree Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  12. ↑ "IMI International Top 20 Singles for week ending 1st November 2021 | Week 43 of 52". Indian Music Industry. Archived from the original on November 3, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Official Irish Singles Chart on 8/10/2021 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  14. ↑ "2021 40-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. October 8, 2021. Archived from the original on October 8, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  15. ↑ "Oliver Tree – Life Goes On" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Oliver Tree – Life Goes On". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Oliver Tree – Life Goes On". VG-lista. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Oliver Tree – Life Goes On". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  19. ↑ "Top Radio Hits Russia Weekly Chart". TopHit. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100: Week 42". The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. Archived from the original on October 29, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  21. ↑ "Oliver Tree – Life Goes On". Singles Top 100. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  22. ↑ "Oliver Tree – Life Goes On". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  23. ↑ "Official Singles Chart on 29/10/2021 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  24. ↑ "Oliver Tree Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  25. ↑ "Oliver Tree Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  26. ↑ "Oliver Tree Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  27. ↑ "Oliver Tree Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
  28. ↑ "Los más escuchados de Argentina – Semana del 19 de Junio de 2026" [Most listened to in Argentina – Week of June 19, 2026] (To view the peak you need to select from the stretched list options: 19 JUN 2026.) (in Spanish). Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers. June 20, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
  29. ↑ "Oliver Tree Chart History (Bolivia Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  30. ↑ "Oliver Tree Chart History (Brasil Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
  31. ↑ "Oliver Tree Chart History (Chile Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  32. ↑ "Oliver Tree Chart History (Ecuador Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  33. ↑ "Oliver Tree Chart History (Mexico Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  34. ↑ "Oliver Tree Chart History (Peru Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  35. ↑ "OLiS – oficjalna lista sprzedaży – single w streamie" (Select week 19.06.2026–25.06.2026.) (in Polish). OLiS. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  36. ↑ "Top All Internet Hits Russia Weekly Chart: Jun 25, 2026". TopHit. June 25, 2026. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
  37. ↑ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  38. ↑ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 2, 2022. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
  39. ↑ "Austrian single certifications – Oliver Tree – Life Goes On" (in German). IFPI Austria. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
  40. ↑ "Brazilian single certifications – Oliver Tree – Life Goes On" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  41. ↑ "Canadian single certifications – Oliver Tree – Life Goes On". Music Canada. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  42. ↑ "French single certifications – Oliver Tree – Life Goes On" (in French). SNEP. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  43. ↑ "Italian single certifications – Oliver Tree – Life Goes On" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  44. ↑ "Wyróżnienia – Platynowe płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 2022 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original on January 19, 2025. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  45. ↑ "Portuguese single certifications – Oliver Tree – Life Goes On" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  46. ↑ "British single certifications – Oliver Tree – Life Goes On". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 27, 2022. Select singles in the Formats field. Type Life Goes On Oliver Tree in the "Search:" field.
  47. ↑ "American single certifications – Oliver Tree – Life Goes On". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
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