The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
There will never be an ending
But, there's always change
So, all the things that you [unverified] defending
Have been rearranged but it's so hard to talk to you
You [unverified] never there
With my adjusted way of thinking I shouldn't care
Now, I know that nothing lasts forever
So, long every thing's going to be that, much better
Now, I know that nothing lasts forever
Every thing's going to be that much better
You're the one that should be saying sorry
All you ever did was make me want to talk to you
These are moments I can't get over
So how can you ever look over your shoulder
Find something new
Or are you playing best defense with amour on
You can only take a beating
Don't prove me wrong
Now I know that nothing lasts forever
So long every thing's going to be that much better
Now I know that nothing lasts forever
Every thing's going to be that much better
You're the one that should be saying sorry
All you ever did was make me want to talk to you
And that's why when we talk about the past
I could sit with you for hours
And that's why I say that we'll never be the same
But I can't explain forever
Nothing ever stays the same
Feelings just get in the way
Every hour of every day
When there's no more left to say
You can watch your colors fade
But, you can't sit still, forever
You can't sit still
It's all over and been
I'm not lesser within
Won't change anything
So stop worrying
But, there's always change
So, all the things that you [unverified] defending
Have been rearranged but it's so hard to talk to you
You [unverified] never there
With my adjusted way of thinking I shouldn't care
Now, I know that nothing lasts forever
So, long every thing's going to be that, much better
Now, I know that nothing lasts forever
Every thing's going to be that much better
You're the one that should be saying sorry
All you ever did was make me want to talk to you
These are moments I can't get over
So how can you ever look over your shoulder
Find something new
Or are you playing best defense with amour on
You can only take a beating
Don't prove me wrong
Now I know that nothing lasts forever
So long every thing's going to be that much better
Now I know that nothing lasts forever
Every thing's going to be that much better
You're the one that should be saying sorry
All you ever did was make me want to talk to you
And that's why when we talk about the past
I could sit with you for hours
And that's why I say that we'll never be the same
But I can't explain forever
Nothing ever stays the same
Feelings just get in the way
Every hour of every day
When there's no more left to say
You can watch your colors fade
But, you can't sit still, forever
You can't sit still
It's all over and been
I'm not lesser within
Won't change anything
So stop worrying
Lyrics submitted by cheerupemokd
Nothing Lasts Forever Lyrics as written by Chris Daymond Brett Mitchell
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, AMPLIFIED ADMINISTRATION
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i love this song soo much!! jebediah need to get out there more coz their music rocks!!
This song is great Jeb are a great band! They are a great example of what australian musci can be
This is an excellent song. Jebadiah are a f*cking great band! The beautiful thing about this song is it points out that "Nothing lasts forever" something which everybody has to relise sooner or later. Unfortunatly people choose later to stop themselves from being hurt.
yeah jeb are pretty great :)
i love this song and i really need to learn that nothing lasts forever
pretty obvious what this song is about. great song but it effects me too much so i rarely listen to it