Forever

Christopher Cross's song 'Forever' delves into the complexities and transient nature of love and relationships. The lyrics reflect a sense of resignation and acceptance as the narrator addresses a partner who is leaving. The opening lines, 'Don't explain yourself / Doesn't matter reasons why,' suggest that the narrator has come to terms with the end of the relationship and prefers to leave things unsaid, indicating a desire to avoid further emotional pain or conflict.

The chorus, 'Well you go and you play / But don't ever think a minute / That you took my love away,' reveals a mix of defiance and vulnerability. The narrator asserts that their love was genuine and significant, but also acknowledges that it has come to an end. The repeated line, 'forever really means until the day it ends,' underscores the idea that 'forever' is not an absolute term but rather a relative one, dependent on the circumstances and the passage of time.

Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of reflection and realization. The lines, 'And we'll never know how much we had / Until it's far behind,' highlight the common human experience of only fully appreciating something once it's gone. The song captures the bittersweet nature of love, where the memories of the good times remain, but the reality of the present forces a painful acknowledgment of change and loss. Cross's smooth, melodic delivery adds an extra layer of poignancy to the lyrics, making 'Forever' a touching exploration of love's impermanence.