"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.
"Nothing Lasts Forever" | |
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Song by Maroon 5 | |
from the album It Won't Be Soon Before Long | |
Released | May 16, 2007 |
Recorded | 2006-2007 |
Studio | |
Genre | Pop rock |
Length | 3:07 |
Label | A&M Octone |
Songwriter(s) | Adam Levine |
Producer(s) |
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The chorus of the song was first used in Kanye West's song, Heard 'Em Say, which features Levine.[4]
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]
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.
Nothing Lasts Forever is featured on the television series The Hills[15] and a in the 2008 film Definitely, Maybe.[16]
Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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US Bubbling Under Hot 100[2] | 23 |
All credits adapted from the parent album's liner notes.[1]
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