Nothing Lasts Forever
Upon This Dawning · To Keep Us Safe [2012]
When you told me
All the things you said
All your f*cking words mean nothing
Cause you're fighting for anything
Cause we are waves
And you're just a f*ckin' boat b*tch
I'm not the last man
Your lies could destroy everything but us
Why did I believe when you told me
"Just hold on, I'll be yours forever"?
I'll be yours forever
Why did I believe when you told me
"Just hold on, I'll be yours forever"?
You left me to die
If you told me that we're already dead
I wouldn't lie in this bed
Waiting for you, for you oh
If you told me that we're already dead
I wouldn't lie in this bed
Lie in this bed
Why did I believe when you told me
"Just hold on, I'll be yours forever"?
I'll be yours forever
Why did I believe when you told me
"Just hold on, I'll be yours forever"?
You left me to die
I'll stand with all my friends
For what is right
You'll never change
What we are
You will never be stronger
Than what's keeping me grounded
You better leave me alone tonight
Why did I believe when you told me
"Just hold on, I'll be yours forever"?
I'll be yours forever
Why did I believe when you told me
"Just hold on, I'll be yours forever"?
You left me to die
We are all the same
From the first to the f*cking last
I never thought I'd be alone in this fight
In the daylight and in the dark
I did this on my own
I never thought I'd be alone tonight
The stars are lighting up my path
We're the same
I did this on my own
From the first to the f*cking last
We're the same
In the daylight and in the dark
We're the same
From the first to the f*cking last
Nothing Lasts Forever
From the 2012 album To Keep Us Safe, "Nothing Lasts Forever" stands as a defining track in the discography of Upon This Dawning. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of melodic post-hardcore and alternative rock, characterized by dynamic shifts between heavy, distorted riffs and soaring, emotive vocal lines. Released during a pivotal era for the group, the recording captures the raw energy and introspective themes that became hallmarks of their early work. The track contributes to the album's cohesive narrative, utilizing a structure that builds tension before releasing into cathartic resolution. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to resonate with listeners seeking music that balances technical proficiency with genuine emotional depth, cementing its place within the band's catalog of influential recordings.