Nothing Lasts Forever
Echo & the Bunnymen
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I want it now I want it now Not the promises of what tomorrow brings I need to live in dreams today I'm tired of the song that sorrow sings And I want more than I can get Just trying to, trying to, trying to forget I'd walk to you through rings of fire And never let you know the way I feel Under skin is where I hide The love that always gets me on my knees And I want more than I can get Just trying to, trying to, trying to forget [Repeat: x4] Nothing ever lasts forever I want it now I want it now Don't tell me that my ship is coming in Nothing comes to those who wait Time's running out the door you're running in So, I want more than I can get Just trying to, trying to, trying to forget [Repeat: x4] Nothing ever lasts forever [Repeat: x8] All the shadows and the pain are coming to you
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Written by: Ian Mcculloch, Leslie Pattinson, William Sergeant
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13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Nothing Lasts Forever" by Echo & the Bunnymen is typically classified under alternative rock and post-punk genres.
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Release DateThe song was released officially on April 20, 1997, as part of Echo & the Bunnymen's album, Evergreen.
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Chart PerformanceIt reached the eighth position on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's highest-charting single since "The Cutter" released way back in 1983.
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Collaboration FactsInterestingly, the song features Liam Gallagher and Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs from Britpop band Oasis playing percussion and piano, respectively.
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Album ReturnThe song marked the return of the band's original line-up including Ian McCulloch and Will Sergeant, following their split in 1988.
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Song Composition"Nothing Lasts Forever" has a unique blend of classical strings and upbeat rhythms giving it a rich soundscape.
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Inspirational OriginInfluenced by Lou Reed's song "Walk on the Wild Side", parts of "Nothing Lasts Forever" directly echo its chord structure.
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Music VideoWorth mentioning is the song's music video, which features the band and Liam Gallagher playing on a ship set amidst a moody, foggy atmosphere.
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Critical ResponseCritics lauded the track for its mature and melancholic take on love and life ideals, which is a consistent theme in Echo & the Bunnymen's music.
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LegacyToday, "Nothing Lasts Forever" is considered one of Echo & the Bunnymen's signature songs and a classic in the alternative rock genre.
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Live PerformancesThe song was frequently performed live by the band during their comeback concerts in the late 1990s.
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SongwritingAlthough the song was a group effort, the band's frontman, Ian McCulloch, was primarily responsible for the song's lyrics and melody.
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Remixes and CoversThere have been numerous remixes and covers of "Nothing Lasts Forever" by various artists over the years, further proving its impact and popularity.
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