forever//over
EDEN
The Ephemeral Nature of Youth and Friendship
EDEN's song "forever//over" captures the fleeting nature of youth, friendship, and the inevitable passage of time. The lyrics reflect a sense of nostalgia and melancholy as the artist reminisces about a time when life felt infinite and full of possibilities. The opening lines set the tone, expressing the rapid pace of life and the difficulty in grasping it. This sentiment is further explored through the metaphor of meeting the devil, symbolizing a confrontation with one's fears and uncertainties about the future.
The song delves into the bittersweet memories of a past summer, a time when the artist and his friends felt like giants, invincible and free. However, as summer ends, so does that chapter of their lives. The lyrics poignantly describe how they grew up, their paths diverged, and they lost touch with each other. This loss is not met with sadness but rather a sense of acceptance and reflection on how life naturally evolves. The repeated plea, "So, please, don't fade me now," underscores the desire to hold onto those precious memories and connections, even as they slip away.
EDEN's introspective lyrics also touch on the theme of impermanence and the acceptance of life's highs and lows. The lines "'Cause everything is not alright, and we are falling / But that's just life, without some lows there is no highs" highlight the inevitability of pain and change, but also the resilience to move forward. The song concludes with a philosophical musing on the absurdity of expecting anything to last forever, embracing the transient nature of existence. Through its evocative lyrics and reflective tone, "forever//over" resonates with anyone who has experienced the passage of time and the bittersweet nature of growing up.