Nothing Lasts Forever
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Dysfunction between you and me
We must free up these tired souls
Before the sadness kills us both
I tried and tried to let you know
I love you, but I'm letting go
It may not last, but I don't know
If you don't know
Then you can't care
And you show up
But you're not there
But I'm waiting
And you want to
Still afraid that I will desert you
Everyday
With every worthless word
We get more far away
The distance between us makes it so hard to stay
But nothing lasts forever; but be honest, babe
It hurts, but it may be the only way
A bed that's warm with memories
Can heal us temporarily
The misbehaving only makes
The ditch between us so damn deep
Built a wall around my heart
I'll never let it fall apart
But, strangely, I wish secretly
It would fall down while I'm asleep
If you don't know
Then you can't care
And you show up
But you're not there
But I'm waiting
And you want to
Still afraid that I will desert you, babe
Everyday
With every worthless word
We get more far away
The distance between us makes it so hard to stay
But nothing lasts forever but be honest, babe
It hurts, but it may be the only way
Though we have not hit the ground
It doesn't mean we're not still falling, oh
I want so bad to pick you up
But you're still too reluctant to accept my help
What a shame I hope you find somewhere to place the blame
But until then the fact remains
Everyday
With every worthless word
We get more far away
The distance between us makes it so hard to stay
But nothing lasts forever but be honest, babe
It hurts, but it may be the only way
Everyday
With every worthless word
We get more far away
The distance between us makes it so hard to stay
But nothing lasts forever but be honest, babe
It hurts, but it may be the only way
The lyrics of "Nothing Lasts Forever" by Maroon 5 delve into a relationship that has reached a point of dysfunction and the struggle to keep it together. The singer realizes that both parties need to "free up these tired souls" before the sadness of the situation takes over. They acknowledge that they have tried to express their love, but in the end need to let go, even if it may not last. The chorus highlights the distance between the two and the difficulty of staying together, emphasizing that honesty may be the only way to cope with the situation.
The second verse focuses on the temporary comfort that comes from reminiscing about happier times in the relationship, but also points out that negative behaviors only deepen the divide between the couple. The bridge suggests that both parties are still falling apart, and despite wanting to help, one is reluctant to accept it. The singer can only hope that the other person will one day accept responsibility for their actions, but in the meantime, the reality remains that things are not working out.
Overall, the song's message is one of accepting the reality of a relationship that has reached its end and holding onto the hope that both parties can move forward with honesty and self-awareness.
Line by Line Meaning
It is so easy to see
Our dysfunction is very apparent and visible
Dysfunction between you and me
There are issues impacting our relationship
We must free up these tired souls
We need to address our problems before they do any more damage
Before the sadness kills us both
We need to act before our unhappiness becomes unbearable
I tried and tried to let you know
I have made many attempts to communicate my love and feelings
I love you, but I'm letting go
I care for you deeply, but I have to move on
It may not last, but I don't know
I am uncertain about the future of our relationship
I just don't know
I am unsure of what to do next
If you don't know
If you are not aware
Then you can't care
Then you cannot express concern or empathy
And you show up
And you are present
But you're not there
But you are not emotionally present
But I'm waiting
But I am still hoping for change
And you want to
And you desire to improve things
Still afraid that I will desert you
Still worried that I will leave you
Everyday
Each day
With every worthless word
With each meaningless conversation
We get more far away
Our distance grows
The distance between us makes it so hard to stay
Our problems are pushing us apart
But nothing lasts forever; but be honest, babe
But change is always possible, but we need to be truthful with each other
It hurts, but it may be the only way
It will be difficult, but it may be necessary for our well-being
A bed that's warm with memories
A bed filled with past experiences and feelings
Can heal us temporarily
May bring temporary comfort
The misbehaving only makes
Our negative actions only worsen
The ditch between us so damn deep
The divide between us is very significant
Built a wall around my heart
I have guarded myself from further pain
I'll never let it fall apart
I refuse to be vulnerable again
But, strangely, I wish secretly
Ironically, I desire something different privately
It would fall down while I'm asleep
For my defenses to come down when I am not aware
Though we have not hit the ground
Despite not reaching rock bottom
It doesn't mean we're not still falling, oh
Things are still getting worse
I want so bad to pick you up
I yearn to support and help you
But you're still too reluctant to accept my help
But you are unwilling to receive assistance
What a shame I hope you find somewhere to place the blame
Regrettable, I hope you are able to assign responsibility for the situation
But until then, the fact remains
However, the reality persists
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adam Levine
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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2024 and I'm still here๐ข still tryna heal
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@joshuadedeaux8102
Man, why isnโt this on streaming services. This was one of his best songs on his first album
@yuh5900
couldnโt get the sampled cleared so he just took it off the album altogether.
@CharLee_mtc
Lol thanks. Came here to ask that
@sifq
Ahhh how did it come out in the first place? It was leaked when the album leaked?