"Nothing Lasts Forever" is a song by American

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band

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from the group's second studio album, ''

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'' (2007). Although not being released as a single, "Nothing Lasts Forever" charted at number 23 on the ''Billboard'' Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. "Nothing Lasts Forever – Maroon 5" Billboard.com It was written by band frontman Adam Levine, with production of the song helmed by

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and Maroon 5. The

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of the song was first used in

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's song,

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, which features Levine.

Background

Writing

Band frontman Adam Levine and rapper

developed a friendship sitting together on a flight to Rome for the 2004 MTV Europe Music Awards. During the flight, West showed Levine an early version of his song

. As Levine recalled, "He was rhyming over he 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." While writing for "

", Levine decided to use the

he wrote for "Heard 'Em Say" for a new song he was working on, "Nothing Lasts Forever". The chorus of the song features Levine gently

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in a

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Live

The first time the song was played live,

came on stage and performed part of "Heard 'Em Say". On October 10, while Maroon 5 was playing "Nothing Lasts Forever" at a sold-out concert inside

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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. To the delight of the audience, the two segued into a live rendition of "Heard 'Em Say". Although "Nothing Lasts Forever" wasn't played live many times, during the few performances of the song, it was usually played with West.

Other appearances

Nothing Lasts Forever is featured on the television series '' The Hills'' and a in the 2008 film ''

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''.

Charts

Credits and personnel

All credits adapted from the parent album's liner notes. ;Maroon 5 * Adam Levine – lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar *

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– keyboards, backing vocals *

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– bass guitar * James Valentine – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals *

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– drums, percussion * Ryan Dusick – musical director Credits: ''It Won't Be Soon Before Long" Allmusic. Retrieved on 2010-06-13. ;Production *

– production, additional keyboards *

- production, mixing * Adam Hawkins -

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engineer * Eric "Dream" Weaver - assistant engineer * Jay Goin - assistant engineer * Alex Dromgoole - mix assistant * David Emery - mix assistant

References

{{Authority control 2007 songs Maroon 5 songs Songs written by Adam Levine A&M Octone Records singles Song recordings produced by Mike Elizondo