Forever
by Noah Kahan
Summary
"Forever" by Noah Kahan explores themes of love, longing, and the bittersweet nature of memories. It captures the idea that the journey of life and relationships can be messy but also deeply fulfilling.
Full Analysis
The overall theme of the song revolves around the complexity of relationships and the passage of time. Kahan reflects on moments from his past, blending nostalgia with hope for the future. He acknowledges the struggles and uncertainties of life but also embraces the beauty that comes with connection and love. There's a sense of yearning for deeper understanding while also celebrating the richness of experiences, even the imperfect ones.
Verse 1
Let's drive for no reason, let's see where these wheels land
Let's grind down the curve of this earth
You look fine in the evening, honey, it's starting to storm
When we kissed in the car in the school parking lot
In this opening verse, Kahan sets a carefree and adventurous tone. The idea of driving "for no reason" suggests spontaneity and a desire to escape the ordinary. As the couple enjoys the moment together, there's an underlying tension with the storm approaching. This mirrors the unpredictability of life and relationships. The kiss in the school parking lot adds a nostalgic touch, reminding us of youthful love and the intensity of those early experiences.
Chorus
*When forever was a sentence, sentence to death / Oh, when you were a running tear, I was a drop of sweat / And, the edges of your soul
Full Lyrics
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Let's grind down the curve of this earth
You look fine in the evening, honey, it's starting to storm
When we kissed in the car in the school parking lot
Where I'd go with my friends to get drunk
Used to wish I meant anything to anywhere, to anyone
When forever was a sentence, sentence to death
Oh, when you were a running tear, I was a drop of sweat
And, the edges of your soul, I haven't seen yet
And I'm glad I get forever to see where you went
I won't be alone for the rest of my life
I'll build a boat for when the river gets high
And I'll meet a girl in the heat of July
And I'll tell her so she knows
That I'm broke, but I'm real rich in my head
That I broke a bone that never healed in my hand
So, when I hold her close, I might loosen my grip
But I won't ever let her go
I won't ever let her go
Whoo
Remember when we called the cops
'Cause we got too high, and you got scared
And the cops just laughed?
We can't make rent, so we window-shop
In the Upper West Side, oh my God
Could you imagine that?
I won't be alone for the rest of my life
I'll build a boat for when the river gets high
And I'll meet a girl in the heat of July
And I'll tell her so she knows
That I'm broke, but I'm real rich in my head
That I broke a bone that never healed in my hand
So, when I hold her close, I might loosen my grip
But I won't ever let her go
I won't ever let her go
When forever was a sentence, sentence to death
Oh, when you were a running tear, I was a drop of sweat
And, the edges of your soul, I haven't seen yet
Now I'm glad I get forever to see where you went
To see where you went
