Seventeen Forever
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| Single by Metro Station | ||||
| from the album Metro Station | ||||
| B-side | "Kelsey" | |||
| Released | December 13, 2008 | |||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||
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| Length | 2:54 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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| Producer | S*A*M and Sluggo | |||
| Metro Station singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Seventeen Forever" on YouTube | ||||
"Seventeen Forever" is a song by the American pop band Metro Station, released as the fourth and final single from the group's 2007 self-titled debut studio album. The single was released on December 13, 2008.[2] The song peaked at number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is certified gold in the United States.
The song also debuted at number 53 on the Australian Singles Chart and peaked at number 43. The song was released as the band's second UK single on July 13, 2009, and peaked at number 89.[3]
Background and composition
[edit]The group originally released the song on MySpace in 2006 and topped the MySpace Music's Unsigned Bands chart. Not only did it garner the attention of fans, but of drummer Anthony Improgo, who joined the band.[4] According to frontman Trace Cyrus, the song is very "meaningful" to the band, and it was the first song they made.[5]
Trace Cyrus told Kerrang! magazine that this song is "about wanting to be in a relationship with a girl who’s underage so bad and how age limitations don’t let you do that."[6] The track runs at 140 BPM and is in the key of C minor.[7]
Critical reception
[edit]"Seventeen Forever" was met with mixed reviews from music critics. CBBC Newsround called the track, "very catchy" and "infectious."[8] They stated, "this is a track that'll put a smile on your face and make you want to get up and dance about with your mates."[8] Mayer Nissim of Digital Spy gave a more negative review calling it a "bland pop-rock" track. He stated that the song is a "mockery of young love, rather than a celebration of it."[9]
Accolades
[edit]| Publication | Country | Accolade | Year | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| About.com | United States | Top 100 Songs of 2008 | 2008 | 85 | [10] |
Music video
[edit]On December 5, 2008, the music video was released on MTV and has premiered in Canada through the Muchmusic and the MuchAxs video streaming website.[11] The video is shot at night with the band performing at a carnival in Santa Clarita, California.[5] The video was directed Josh Forbes and includes cameos from Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Mitchel Musso.[12][13][14]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Seventeen Forever" | 2:54 |
| 2. | "Seventeen Forever" (Instrumental) | 2:54 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Seventeen Forever" (Radio Mix) | 3:02 |
| 2. | "Seventeen Forever" (Acoustic Version) | 1:52 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Seventeen Forever" (Radio Mix) | 3:02 |
| 2. | "Shake It" (Lenny B Remix - Extended Version) | 7:14 |
| 3. | "Kelsey" (Acoustic Version) | 3:27 |
| 4. | "Seventeen Forever" (Acoustic Version) | 1:52 |
Charts
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Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[30] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | December 13, 2008 | Digital download | Columbia | [31] |
| New Zealand | [32] | |||
| Italy | May 8, 2009 | Contemporary hit radio | Sony | [33] |
| United Kingdom | July 12, 2009 | Digital download | Columbia | [34] |
| Austria | August 21, 2009 | [35] | ||
| Various | August 28, 2009 | CD | [36] |
References
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- ^ "Buy Seventeen Forever Online". Sanity. December 13, 2008. Archived from the original on March 9, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- ^ "DVDfever.co.uk - New DVDs & Blu-ray releases, Movie, TV & Gaming Reviews!". DVDfever.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
- ^ John J. Moser (August 30, 2008). "Metro Station is shaking off "Hannah Montana" ties". The Morning Call. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ a b James Montgomery (September 29, 2008). "Metro Station's Trace Cyrus Brings Out The Whole Family For 'Seventeen Forever' Video". MTV. Archived from the original on September 11, 2022. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ "Seventeen Forever by Metro Station - Songfacts". www.songfacts.com. Archived from the original on 2020-10-22. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
- ^ "Key and BPM of Seventeen Forever by Metro Station". Musicstax.com. September 18, 2007. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ a b "Single review: Metro Station - Seventeen Forever". CBBC Newsround. BBC. September 10, 2009. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ Mayer Nissim (July 11, 2009). "Metro Station: 'Seventeen Forever'". Digital Spy. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ Bill Lamb. Top 100 Pop Songs Of 2008 About.com. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ "Metro Station - "Seventeen Forever"". MTV. June 5, 2008. Archived from the original on December 7, 2008. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ Tamar Anitai (December 8, 2008). "New Metro Station Video: 'Seventeen Forever'". MTV. Archived from the original on September 11, 2022. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ "Seventeen Forever (2008) by Metro Station". IMVDb.com. 5 December 2008. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ ""Seventeen Forever" official video". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2009-01-31. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
- ^ "Metro Station – Seventeen Forever". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
- ^ "ARIA Dance Singles Chart" (PDF). ARIA Charts. January 26, 2009. Archived from the original on February 23, 2009. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Metro Station – Seventeen Forever" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
- ^ "Metro Station – Seventeen Forever" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Station Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ^ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. To see the peak chart position, click 'TITEL VON', followed by the artist's name. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
- ^ "European Hit Radio Top 100". Archived from the original on August 5, 2009. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Station - Russia Tophit" (in Russian). Tophit. Retrieved 2021-02-20.
- ^ "987FM Top 20: 15 Aug 2008 - 21 Aug 2008". Mediacorp. Archived from the original on August 22, 2008. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart on 25/7/2009 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
- ^ "Metro Station Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ^ "Metro Station Chart History (Dance/Mix Show Airplay)". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ^ "Metro Station Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ^ "ARIA Highest Selling Dance Singles 2008" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. p. 18. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 26, 2009. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Highest Selling Dance Singles 2009" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. p. 15. Archived (PDF) from the original on February 15, 2010. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Metro Station – Seventeen Forever". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 23 January 2009.
- ^ "Seventeen Forever - Australia EP by Metro Station". Apple Music. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ "Seventeen Forever - NZ EP by Metro Station". Apple Music. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ "Metro Station - Radio Date". EarOne. May 8, 2009. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
- ^ "Seventeen Forever - Single by Metro Station". Apple Music. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
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