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"Nothing Lasts Forever"
Song by Maroon 5
from the album It Won't Be Soon Before Long
ReleasedMay 16, 2007 (2007-05-16)
Recorded2006-2007
Studio
GenrePop rock
Length3:07
LabelA&M Octone
Songwriter(s)Adam Levine
Producer(s)

"Nothing Lasts Forever" is a song by American pop rock band Maroon 5 from the group's second studio album, It Won't Be Soon Before Long (2007). Although not being released as a single, "Nothing Lasts Forever" charted at number 23 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[2][3] It was written by band frontman Adam Levine, with production of the song helmed by Mike Elizondo, Mark "Spike" Stent and Maroon 5.

The chorus of the song was first used in Kanye West's song, Heard 'Em Say, which features Levine.[4]

Background

Maroon 5 and Kanye West performing a medley of the songs "Nothing Lasts Forever" and "Heard 'Em Say" live on October 10, 2007, at Madison Square Garden in NYC.

Writing

Band frontman Adam Levine and rapper Kanye West developed a friendship sitting together on a flight to Rome for the 2004 MTV Europe Music Awards.[5] During the flight, West showed Levine an early version of his song Heard 'Em Say.[5][6] As Levine recalled, "He was rhyming over [the track], and I had just written a hook that was so perfect for it. It was one of those natural collaborations where you're so excited because it's all very pure and very easy."[5] While writing for "It Won't Be Soon Before Long", Levine decided to use the chorus he wrote for "Heard 'Em Say" for a new song he was working on, "Nothing Lasts Forever".[7][8]

The chorus of the song features Levine gently crooning in a falsetto.[9][10]

Live

The first time the song was played live, Kanye West came on stage and performed part of "Heard 'Em Say".[11] On October 10, while Maroon 5 was playing "Nothing Lasts Forever" at a sold-out concert inside Madison Square Garden in NYC, singer Adam Levine announced that he was to introduce "a good friend" to the stage, followed by a surprise guest appearance from West.[12] To the delight of the audience, the two segued into a live rendition of "Heard 'Em Say".[12] Although "Nothing Lasts Forever" wasn't played live many times, during the few performances of the song,[13][14] it was usually played with West.

Other appearances

Nothing Lasts Forever is featured on the television series The Hills[15] and a in the 2008 film Definitely, Maybe.[16]

Charts

Chart (2007) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100[2] 23

Credits and personnel

All credits adapted from the parent album's liner notes.[1]

Maroon 5
Production

References

  1. ^ a b "Liner Notes". May 16, 2007. ((cite journal)): Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ^ a b "Nothing Lasts Forever – Maroon 5", Billboard.com
  3. ^ Elliot, Mark (May 16, 2019). "20 Things You Didn't Know About Maroon 5's 'It Won't Be Soon Before Long'". U Discover Music. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  4. ^ McNeely, David (May 29, 2007). "MAROON 5 SKIPS SOPHOMORE SLUMP". The Lantern. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c Moss, Cory (October 20, 2005). "Kanye, Kids Run Amok In Surreal Macy's For New Clip". MTV. Archived from the original on February 18, 2009. Retrieved January 6, 2009.
  6. ^ Sway (August 25, 2005). "All Eyes On Kanye West". MTV. Archived from the original on February 18, 2006. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
  7. ^ "Kanye West's Best Jams". Entertainment Tonight Canada. June 8, 2017. Archived from the original on July 30, 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  8. ^ Kot, Greg (August 28, 2005). "Kanye West's New Album Audaciously Takes Hip-hop Into Uncharted Territory". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on August 23, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2007.
  9. ^ "Picks and Pans Review: Kanye West". People. September 5, 2005. Archived from the original on May 30, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2007.
  10. ^ Barber, Andrew (February 9, 2016). "The 100 Best Kanye West Songs". Complex. Archived from the original on August 5, 2016. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  11. ^ "Maroon 5 Nothing Lasts Forever live". YouTube. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  12. ^ a b Tratata (October 12, 2007). "Kanye West Performs With Maroon 5". The Insider. Retrieved January 6, 2009.[permanent dead link]
  13. ^ "Maroon 5 playing Nothing Lasts Forever". Guest Spectacular. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  14. ^ "Nothing Lasts Forever performed by Maroon 5". Setlist.FM. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  15. ^ "The Hills – When One Door Closes". What Song. January 31, 2008. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  16. ^ "Definitely, Maybe (TV Spot) – Story". Trailer Addict. January 31, 2008. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
  17. ^ Credits: It Won't Be Soon Before Long". Allmusic. Retrieved on 2010-06-13.
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