[Intro]Falling is a feeling that I never wanna feel again, feel againHaunted in a feeling that I never wanna feel again, feel againDear departed, d-dear departed[Verse 1]My friends, we've come to bury the dear departed meWith a death of youth comes a cold, hard truthCan someone comfort me?We've gathered here to remember the kid that I used to beWe've got colorful hats with those rubber band strapsAnd alcoholic drinksWear some dark clothes, we're in mourningBut we're gon' party until the morning comesA celebration, maybe a séanceFor all our innocence lost[Chorus 1]Nothing lasts forever, no, you can't hold on, ayyNothing lasts forever, so just have fun (Just have fun, just have fun)Falling is a feeling that I never wanna feel again, feel againDear departed, d-dear departed[Verse 2]One time, I said goodbye to somebodyWho taught me how to tie my shoesIf it was not for him, I would not have beenAnd my laces would still be looseSome precious things just slip awayAnd some things you never findStill, you've got to dance with the things you lostAnd I've got to dance with mine[Chorus 2]Nothing lasts forever, no, you can't hold on, ayyNothing lasts forever, so we just move onDie, feel, then you cry, heal, ohNothing lasts forever, so just have fun (Just have fun, just have fun)Falling is a feeling that I never wanna feel again, feel againDear departed, d-dear departed[Bridge]Wear your dark shades, we're in mourningBut we're gon' party until the morning comesA celebration, or standing ovationFor all our innocence lost[Chorus 3]Nothing lasts forever, no, you can't hold on, ayyNothing lasts forever, so what's done is doneFirst you ie, feel, then you cry, then you heal, oohNothing lasts forever, so just have fun (Just have fun, just have fun)Falling is a feeling that I never wanna feel again, feel againDear departed, d-dear departed