"Everytime" is a pop ballad. Its lyrics are a plea for forgiveness for inadvertently hurting a former lover. The song received acclaim from music critics, who mostly complimented its lyrical content, deeming it more organic than most of the tracks on "In the Zone". Spears's maturity and her songwriting abilities were also complimented. "Everytime" peaked at number 15 on the "Billboard" Hot 100. Outside of the United States, "Everytime" topped the charts in five countries, including Australia, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom, and peaked within the top ten of the chartsin a further twelve other countries. It is also certified Gold in seven countries. Spears did a series of live performances, such as for television shows "Saturday Night Live" on NBC and "Top of the Pops" in the United Kingdom. On tour, she also performed: the song on piano in a flowered-themed setting at The Onyx Hotel Tour (2004), while suspended on a giant umbrella at The Circus Starring Britney Spears (2009), and in an angel costume at (2013). The song has been covered by artists like Glen Hansard, Kelly Clarkson, and James Franco in the film "Spring Breakers" (2013).