Nothing Lasts Forever (Maroon 5 song)
"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" | |
|---|---|
| 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]
Background edit
Writing edit
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 edit
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 edit
Nothing Lasts Forever is featured on the television series The Hills[15] and a in the 2008 film Definitely, Maybe.[16]
Charts edit
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100[2] | 23 |
Credits and personnel edit
All credits adapted from the parent album's liner notes.[1]
- Maroon 5
- Adam Levine – lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar
- Jesse Carmichael – keyboards, backing vocals
- Mickey Madden – bass guitar
- James Valentine – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals
- Matt Flynn – drums, percussion
- Ryan Dusick – musical director[17]
- Production
- Mike Elizondo – production, additional keyboards
- Mark "Spike" Stent - production, mixing
- Adam Hawkins - Pro-Tools engineer
- Eric "Dream" Weaver - assistant engineer
- Jay Goin - assistant engineer
- Alex Dromgoole - mix assistant
- David Emery - mix assistant
References edit
- ^ a b "Liner Notes". May 16, 2007.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ a b "Nothing Lasts Forever – Maroon 5", Billboard.com
- ^ 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.
- ^ McNeely, David (May 29, 2007). "MAROON 5 SKIPS SOPHOMORE SLUMP". The Lantern. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ a b c Moss, Cory (October 20, 2005). "Kanye, Kids Run Amok In Surreal Macy's For New Clip". MTV. from the original on February 18, 2009. Retrieved January 6, 2009.
- ^ Sway (August 25, 2005). . MTV. Archived from the original on February 18, 2006. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
- ^ . Entertainment Tonight Canada. June 8, 2017. Archived from the original on July 30, 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ Kot, Greg (August 28, 2005). "Kanye West's New Album Audaciously Takes Hip-hop Into Uncharted Territory". Chicago Tribune. from the original on August 23, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2007.
- ^ "Picks and Pans Review: Kanye West". People. September 5, 2005. from the original on May 30, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2007.
- ^ Barber, Andrew (February 9, 2016). "The 100 Best Kanye West Songs". Complex. from the original on August 5, 2016. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ^ "Maroon 5 Nothing Lasts Forever live". YouTube. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
- ^ a b Tratata (October 12, 2007). "Kanye West Performs With Maroon 5". The Insider. Retrieved January 6, 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Maroon 5 playing Nothing Lasts Forever". Guest Spectacular. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
- ^ "Nothing Lasts Forever performed by Maroon 5". Setlist.FM. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
- ^ "The Hills – When One Door Closes". What Song. January 31, 2008. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
- ^ "Definitely, Maybe (TV Spot) – Story". Trailer Addict. January 31, 2008. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- ^ Credits: It Won't Be Soon Before Long". Allmusic. Retrieved on 2010-06-13.