Forever
Siouxsie and the Banshees Lyrics


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Infinity stretches unlimitlessly
Countless days pass by immeasurably
Anniversaries gutter in the maelstrom
Whirling a snowstorm of lustrous millennium
We couldn't stay together
This couldn't last forever
Senses dissolve into soliloquies
Flooding ascent in synchronicity
But we couldn't stay together
I knew this wouldn't last forever
Forever just one more tie then never
This is the last string to sever
On and on yes it goes on and on
I could stay wherever
I would last forever
Forever just one more tie then never
This is the last string to sever
Forever never forever




This is the last string to sever
I have lost you for ever and ever

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Forever" by Siouxsie and the Banshees deal with the idea of the passing of time and the inevitability of endings. The first line speaks to the grand scope of time, with "Infinity stretches unlimitlessly," evoking a sense of eternity. However, as the song progresses, the idea of time becomes more concrete, with "Countless days pass by immeasurably" and "Anniversaries gutter in the maelstrom." The passing of time is not necessarily a smooth process, but rather a chaotic one that can be overwhelming, as depicted by the "snowstorm of lustrous millennium" imagery.


The chorus of the song repeats the lines "We couldn't stay together / This couldn't last forever" and "Forever just one more tie then never / This is the last string to sever," reinforcing the idea that all things must come to an end, including relationships. The last verse, which ends with "I have lost you for ever and ever," brings the theme of loss and heartbreak to the forefront. The soliloquies, flooding ascent, and senses dissolving all seem to represent the singer's inner turmoil at the end of the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Infinity stretches unlimitlessly
Time seems endless and there appears to be no end to what lies ahead


Countless days pass by immeasurably
Time flies by and cannot be quantified or measured


Anniversaries gutter in the maelstrom
Important milestones and celebrations are overshadowed and eventually fade in the chaos of life


Whirling a snowstorm of lustrous millennium
The passage of time is like a storm that dazzles, yet ultimately creates a sense of distance and separation


We couldn't stay together
The relationship could not continue due to circumstances beyond the artist's control


This couldn't last forever
The singer has come to terms with the fact that the relationship is not sustainable long-term


Senses dissolve into soliloquies
The singer's experiences and emotions become internalized, leading to introspection and self-reflection


Flooding ascent in synchronicity
The artist is overwhelmed by feelings of unity and harmony, but must face the reality of separation


But we couldn't stay together
The relationship ultimately must come to an end


I knew this wouldn't last forever
The artist had a sense of inevitability that the relationship would eventually end


Forever just one more tie then never
The word 'forever' is just another way of saying 'never again', as the relationship has come to a definitive end


This is the last string to sever
The final aspect of the relationship that needed to be let go of has been released, allowing for closure and moving on


On and on yes it goes on and on
Time continues to march forward despite the singer's feelings and emotions


I could stay wherever
The singer is resigned to the fact that they can no longer stay in the relationship, regardless of where they might end up


I would last forever
Even though the relationship has ended, the singer desires to remain in stasis and hold onto what cannot be grasped


Forever never forever
The mere promise of 'forever' is an illusion, as things are in a constant state of change


This is the last string to sever
The final aspect of the relationship that needed to be let go of has been released, allowing for closure and moving on


I have lost you for ever and ever
The singer has come to terms with the loss of the relationship, realizing that it is final and will never be regained




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IAN OWEN DEVANEY, ANDY MORRIS, LISA JANE STANSFIELD

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@JuniorOliveira-ni5je

Lyrics
Infinity stretches unlimitlessly
Countless days pass by immeasurably
Anniversaries gutter in the maelstrom
Whirling a snowstorm of lustrous millennium
We couldn't stay together
This couldn't last forever
Senses dissolve into soliloquies
Flooding ascent in synchronicity
But we couldn't stay together
I knew this wouldn't last forever
Forever just one more tie then never
This is the last string to sever
On and on yes it goes on and on
I could stay wherever
I would last forever
Forever just one more tie then never
This is the last string to sever
Forever never forever
This is the last string to sever
I have lost you for ever and ever



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@the_nicolas_cage_pillow5807

spotify needs to put this album back on for streaming because i’m going crazy without this song man

@jacksonvill3212

i’m saying

@Lavvey

EXACTLY

@AngelGarcia-oy3yj

Thank God I'm in Mexico and I have it

@carmen000laurent

What is going on with that!?

@carmen000laurent

The reissues on vinyl have been crap. This is the only way I have to listen to this song 😓

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@rp61productions

I can imagine anybody who hears this song for the first time; even if they're not a big Banshees fan, to fall in love with the track instantly. It just conjurs up such emotions... I'm really happy there's been many many people who've enjoyed the way I edited the footage to fit the mood of the song.

@leniceclark6285

2019, I brazilian girl with 24 years old listening for the first time. Lovely song!!!!!! I❤❤❤❤❤❤

@01aleph

I'm from Split , Croatia (Ex Yogoslavia) and I've been listening to SATB since 1980.they are my favourite band 4 decades , thanks for this post rp61productions

@retrofuture1989

First time hearing this song and it honestly brought me to tears

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