Nothing Is Forever
Ephemeral Dreams: Dusty Springfield's Timeless Reflections
Lyrics
Nothing is forever
Nothing is permanent or everlasting.
Always is a dream
The concept of 'always' is like a dream, not a reality.
Life goes by so fast
Life passes quickly.
You try to make it last
Attempting to prolong or savor moments in life.
The future turns to past
The future becomes the past; time is fleeting.
And summer turns to snow
Symbolic transition from warm to cold, indicating change.
Ohhh
Expressive sound, possibly conveying emotion or realization.
Ohhh
Continuation of emotive expression.
Nothing is forever
Reiteration that nothing lasts indefinitely.
I will understand
Willingness to comprehend or accept impermanence.
If you want me for tonight
Openness to a short-term connection or companionship.
Just come and hold me tight
Invitation to embrace the moment with a tight embrace.
And with the morning light
Recognition of the transient nature of time.
If summer turns to snow
Imagery of a drastic change, from warmth to coldness.
You can go
Permission to leave when the situation changes.
Ohhh
Continued emotive expression.
Ohhh
Further expression of emotion.
Now here I am wanting you
Current state of desiring someone.
Yes here I am wanting to
Reiteration of the desire for someone.
For a lifetime or a day
Whether for a long or short period, expressing the desire for connection.
Or just the month of May
Specific mention of a month, emphasizing a finite duration.
Well, it's easier to stay
Choosing the easier path of staying despite the potential for departure.
Knowing you can go
Acceptance of the possibility that the person can leave.
Ohhh
Emotional expression continues.
Ohhh
Continuation of emotive expression.
And nothing is forever
Reiteration that nothing in life is permanent.
Nothing is forever
Final emphasis on the impermanence of everything.
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