“What’s Forever For” – Michael Murphey

“What’s Forever For” is a song by American singer Michael Martin Murphey. Released in 1982, it was a single from his album “Michael Martin Murphey.” The song became a major hit, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.

What's Forever For? - song and lyrics by Michael Martin Murphey | Spotify

Song Details:

  • Title: What’s Forever For
  • Artist: Michael Martin Murphey
  • Album: Michael Martin Murphey
  • Released: 1982
  • Genre: Country
  • Writer: Rafe VanHoy
  • Chart Performance: No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart

Michael Martin Murphey – What's Forever For Lyrics | Genius Lyrics

Lyrics Overview:

The song’s lyrics reflect on the nature of love and commitment, questioning the value and longevity of relationships in a world where they often seem fleeting. The chorus poignantly asks, “What’s forever for?” emphasizing the confusion and search for meaning in lasting love.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Michael Martin Murphey, “What's  Forever For” – Country Universe

Themes:

  • Love and Commitment
  • Longevity of Relationships
  • Searching for Meaning in Romantic Connections

Notable Achievements:

  • The song’s success helped to solidify Michael Martin Murphey’s place in country music during the early 1980s.
  • It remains one of Murphey’s signature songs and is well-loved by fans of classic country music.

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