In 2001, the band regrouped, with guitarist James Valentine added to the line-up, and pursued a new direction under the name: Maroon 5. At this point, Jesse Carmichael switched to playing the keyboards and this has become his main instrument in the band (although he also plays rhythm guitar to this day). After these changes, Maroon 5 signed with Octone Records and released their debut album, "Songs About Jane", in June 2002. The album's lead single "Harder to Breathe", received heavy airplay, which helped the album to debut at number six on the Billboard 200 chart. The band won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2005. For the next few years, the band toured extensively worldwide in support of Songs About Jane and produced two live recordings: 2004's "1.22.03.Acoustic" and 2005's "Live Friday the 13th". In 2006, Ryan Dusick officially left the band after suffering from serious wrist and shoulder injuries and was replaced by Matt Flynn. The band recorded their second album, "It Won't Be Soon Before Long" and released it in May 2007. The album reached number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and the lead single, "Makes Me Wonder", became the band's first number-one song on the Billboard Hot 100.
On September 21, 2010, the band released their third studio album entitled "Hands All Over". It was re-released in 2011 to include the single "Moves like Jagger" (featuring Christina Aguilera). While the original version of the album received mixed reviews, "Moves like Jagger" reached the number one position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The band released their next album, "Overexposed", on June 26, 2012. All four singles of the album were really successful on the charts - for example, the second single from Overexposed, "One More Night" (released on June 19, 2012), reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2014, the band signed with Interscope Records and released their fifth studio album, "V", with the very-first line-up of six official band members, as keyboardist and backing vocalist PJ Morton became an official member in 2012. The album debuted at top of the weekly Billboard 200 chart. Since its debut in 2002, the band has sold more than 15 million albums in the United States and over 100 million singles and 27 million albums worldwide.
Nothing Lasts Forever
Maroon 5 Lyrics
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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 song "Nothing Lasts Forever" by Maroon 5 is a perfect example of a romantic relationship going through a rough patch. The lyrics describe a person's struggle to keep their romantic partner from slipping away, while admitting that the relationship might just not work out in the end. The first verse talks about the dysfunction between the two people in the relationship and how they need to "free up these tired souls before the sadness kills us both." This line suggests that both of the individuals in the relationship are struggling to maintain their emotional stability, and that staying in the relationship is causing them to feel more sad than happy.
The chorus of the song talks about the distance between the couple and how it's making it hard for them to stay together. They both know that nothing lasts forever, but they are still trying to hold on. The line "Every day with every worthless word, we get more far away" suggests that everything they say only makes them feel more disconnected from each other. While the relationship is hurting them both, the singer acknowledges that being honest with each other might be the only way to move forward.
The second verse speaks of the temporary healing power of a shared past and how behaving badly only increases the emotional distance between them. The bridge discusses wanting to help the other person, but they are reluctant to accept the help. The last chorus reiterates that despite their efforts, they're still becoming more distant with each other. The song's overall message is that sometimes, no matter how hard two people try to hold on to one another, it's better to let each other go.
Line by Line Meaning
It is so easy to see
The issues between us are obvious
Dysfunction between you and me
We have some internal problems
We must free up these tired souls
We need to let go of our emotional burdens
Before the sadness kills us both
Otherwise, we risk hurting each other
I tried and tried to let you know
I attempted to communicate
I love you, but I'm letting go
But I've decided to move on
It may not last, but I don't know
I'm uncertain about our future
I just don't know
I'm at a loss for what to do
If you don't know
If you're unaware of the situation
Then you can't care
You won't be able to care about it
And you show up
You may be physically present
But you're not there
But emotionally, you're absent
But I'm waiting
I'm still waiting for a change
And you want to
But you're hesitant to make a move
Still afraid that I will desert you
You're still fearful of being abandoned by me
Everyday
Each day
With every worthless word
With every meaningless conversation
We get more far away
We drift further apart
The distance between us makes it so hard to stay
Our separation makes it difficult to continue
But nothing lasts forever; but be honest, babe
Even though things may end, we should be truthful
It hurts, but it may be the only way
It may be painful, but it could be necessary
A bed that's warm with memories
Reminiscing about good times in bed
Can heal us temporarily
Could provide a temporary relief
The misbehaving only makes
Our mistakes and arguments
The ditch between us so damn deep
Our separation even deeper
Built a wall around my heart
I've put up emotional barriers
I'll never let it fall apart
I won't let myself be vulnerable
But, strangely, I wish secretly
But I still hope for a change
It would fall down while I'm asleep
That my walls would come down without notice
Though we have not hit the ground
We are not completely broken up
It doesn't mean we're not still falling, oh
But we're still in a downward spiral
I want so bad to pick you up
I want to help you
But you're still too reluctant to accept my help
But you don't want my assistance
What a shame I hope you find somewhere to place the blame
It's unfortunate you're not accepting responsibility
But until then the fact remains
But, for now, the situation remains the same
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adam Levine
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