Though released in 2021, the track was written nearly eight years prior. It was initially left off the standard version of Ugly Is Beautiful due to disputes between Tree and his former management regarding collaborator payments.
An official acoustic music video was released later in 2021, showcasing a more stripped-back take on the track. Oliver Tree - Life Goes On
The official video features Tree's signature surreal humor and was directed by Tree himself. Though released in 2021, the track was written
The song was co-produced by Oliver Tree and the electronic producer Getter . The official video features Tree's signature surreal humor
He famously performed a "controversial" version of the song on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert , featuring lookalikes of Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Tree often trolls fans by claiming the original lyrics were actually "Life goes onion," a joke he has maintained in interviews on the Zach Sang Show and with Logan Paul . Musical Style & Meaning
Check out these videos to see the official music video, live performances, and Oliver Tree's hilarious explanations of the song's meaning: Oliver Tree - Life Goes On [Music Video] YouTube · Oliver Tree