" Evermore " is a somber Broadway-influenced power ballad ; its lyrics explore themes such as true love , heartbreak , loneliness and sacrifice . In '' Beauty and the Beast '' , " Evermore " is performed by the Beast shortly after he releases Belle from the castle so that she may return to the village and aid her father . Despite knowing that freeing her will further jeopardize his chances of becoming human again , the Beast realizes he loves Belle and ultimately sacrifices his own happiness in return for hers . Critical reception towards " Evermore " has been mostly positive , with both film and music critics dubbing it the best of the remake 's original songs amidst comparisons to " If I Ca n't Love Her " . Critics frequently recognized Stevens among the cast 's best vocalists and agreed that " Evermore " was a strong contender for a Best Original Song nomination at the 90th Academy Awards , however it was not nominated for the category
90th Academy Awards
90th Academy Awards
Evermore (Beauty and the Beast song)