Sunrise doesn’t last all morning
A cloudburst doesn’t last all day
Seems my love is up
And has left you with no warning
But it’s not always going to be this grey
All things must pass
All things must pass away
Sunset doesn’t last all evening
A mind can blow those clouds away
After all this my love is up
And must be leaving
It has not always been this grey
All things must pass
All things must pass away
All things must pass
None of life’s strings can last
So I must be on my way
And face another day
Now the darkness only stays at nighttime
In the morning it will fade away
Daylight is good
At arriving at the right time
It’s not always going to be this grey
All things must pass
All things must pass away
All things must pass
All things must pass away
Finding Hope in Impermanence
“All Things Must Pass” by The Beatles offers a gentle meditation on the inevitability of change. The lyrics use vivid imagery—sunrise, sunset, cloudbursts—to remind us that both joy and sorrow are fleeting. The song acknowledges heartache and loss, yet its tone remains uplifting. The repeated refrain, “All things must pass,” acts as a comforting mantra, suggesting that even the darkest moments will eventually give way to brighter days. George Harrison’s songwriting shines through in the way he encourages listeners to embrace transition with acceptance and hope, highlighting the natural ebb and flow of life.
Song Credits
Songwriters: George Harrison
Release Year: 1970
Label: Apple Records