Taken from the EP "Celestial" (January 16th, 2026)
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"The lyrics of 'Everlasting MMXXVI' reflect on impermanence, change, and the inevitable passing of time. Using imagery of fading ships, drifting shadows, and memories lost in the haze, the song captures the melancholy of relationships and identities that shift beyond recognition. The repeated questioning - who has changed, who remains, who has risen or fallen - emphasises the uncertainty and fragility of human connection. At its core, the refrain 'nothing's everlasting' serves as both a lament and a truth, underscoring the transience of life and the bittersweet realisation that even cherished bonds and moments cannot remain unchanged." - Mark Kelson (vocals, guitars)
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Music by Mark Kelson
Lyrics by James Hunt & Mark Kelson
Recorded @ Lucidity Sound (Melbourne, Australia) & Moon Unit Studios (Helsinki, Finland)
Produced & mixed by Mark Kelson, Richie Poate & Jan Rechberger
Mastered by Joe Carra @ Crystal Mastering (Melbourne, Australia)
Video produced by Mark Kelson
THE ETERNAL are:
Mark Kelson | vocals, guitars
Richie Poate | guitars
Niclas Etelävuori | bass
Jan Rechberger | drums, percussion
Lyrics:
The fleeting hours fall away
Conscience calling, but still it fades
(Still it fades, still it fades, still it fades)
Like ships in the night that drift away
I know you're out there, but still you fade
(Still you fade, still you fade, still you fade)
Who has been left behind?
And who has changed?
I'm not the same anymore
Who has been lifted up?
And who has fallen down?
Nothing's everlasting
Ghosts and shadows roam my mind
Fading features, lost in time
(Lost in time, lost in time, lost in time)
Warmth surrounds me colours dance
I long to see a fleeting glance, to set me free
(Set me free, set me free, set me free)
Who has been left behind?
And who has changed?
I'm not the same anymore
Who has been lifted up?
And who has fallen down?
Nothing's everlasting
Everlasting
Everlasting
Who has been left behind?
And who has changed?
I'm not the same anymore
Who has been lifted up?
And who has fallen down?
Nothing's everlasting
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