Nothing Lasts Forever

Echo & the Bunnymen

About Nothing Lasts Forever

"Nothing Lasts Forever" is a single by Echo & the Bunnymen which was released in 1997. It was the first single released after Ian McCulloch, Will Sergeant and Les Pattinson reformed the band. It was also the first single to be released from their 1997 album, Evergreen. It reached number 8 on the UK Singles Chart. The single was released as a 7-inch single and as two separate CD versions – apart from the title track all three releases had different track listings. The French and German versions of the CD releases also had different track listings. The video was shot in Marrakech, Morocco. It was the last song to be played by Janice Long on her final show on Radio 2, on 26 January 2017. It was also the last song played on The Christian O'Connell Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio on 18 May 2018. 


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2008
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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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Echo & the Bunnymen

Echo & the Bunnymen are an English post-punk band, formed in Liverpool in 1978. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Ian McCulloch, guitarist Will Sergeant and bass player Les Pattinson, supplemented by a drum machine. By 1980, Pete de Freitas joined as the band's drummer, and their debut album, Crocodiles, met with critical acclaim and made the UK Top 20. Their second album, Heaven Up Here (1981), again found favour with the critics and reached number 10 in the UK Album chart. The band's cult status was followed by mainstream success in the mid-1980s, as they scored a UK Top 10 hit with "The Cutter", and the attendant album, Porcupine (1983), reached number 2 in the UK. Their next release, Ocean Rain (1984), continued the band's UK chart success, a… more »

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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.
Release Date
The song was released officially on April 20, 1997, as part of Echo & the Bunnymen's album, Evergreen.
Chart Performance
It 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.
Collaboration Facts
Interestingly, the song features Liam Gallagher and Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs from Britpop band Oasis playing percussion and piano, respectively.
Album Return
The song marked the return of the band's original line-up including Ian McCulloch and Will Sergeant, following their split in 1988.
Song Composition
"Nothing Lasts Forever" has a unique blend of classical strings and upbeat rhythms giving it a rich soundscape.
Inspirational Origin
Influenced by Lou Reed's song "Walk on the Wild Side", parts of "Nothing Lasts Forever" directly echo its chord structure.
Music Video
Worth mentioning is the song's music video, which features the band and Liam Gallagher playing on a ship set amidst a moody, foggy atmosphere.
Critical Response
Critics 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.
Legacy
Today, "Nothing Lasts Forever" is considered one of Echo & the Bunnymen's signature songs and a classic in the alternative rock genre.
Live Performances
The song was frequently performed live by the band during their comeback concerts in the late 1990s.
Songwriting
Although the song was a group effort, the band's frontman, Ian McCulloch, was primarily responsible for the song's lyrics and melody.
Remixes and Covers
There 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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