There's Never A Forever Thing
A-Ha · Stay On These Roads
Dry your eyes now
Don't you cry
It's all right
Lie back
Leave the light on
It's all right, dear
I'll be here through the night
With you till the first signs of light
Say the word and I'll come tonight
It's all right now
Don't you cry now
Hush...
Wipe your tears away
There's never a forever thing
All through the night
I'll try so hard to be there somehow
With you till the first signs of light
Say the word and I'll come
Tonight
Darling, don't you
Cry.....
There's Never A Forever Thing
Released on the 1986 album Stay On These Roads, this track by A-Ha blends new wave and synth-pop with a melancholic tone that defines their early sound. The song features the band's signature three-part vocal harmony, layered over driving synthesizers and a steady drum beat, creating an atmospheric backdrop for themes of impermanence and loss. As part of their breakthrough era, the recording helped establish the group's international reputation, showcasing their ability to merge electronic textures with emotional storytelling. While not a chart-topping single in the same vein as 'Take On Me', the track remains a significant piece of their discography, reflecting the post-punk revival influence that permeated their work during the mid-1980s.