For Sure
American Football Lyrics
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Delayed
Maybe for the better
Imagine us together
We're relatively stable and tentatively able
To say for certain whether this uncertainty is for sure
The opening lines of "For Sure" by American Football conveys the feelings of uncertainty in a relationship. The singer here voices the idea that maybe they've waited too long to commit to the relationship. At the same time, they question whether the delay was for the better or not. They then imagine a future where they're together, and while they acknowledge that they've been relatively stable in their relationship, they're still uncertain about whether or not their relationship will work out.
The lyrics continue to highlight the themes of uncertainty, trust, and vulnerability. The line "tentatively able" suggests that there is some hesitation, some apprehension that the singer carries towards the situation. But they also seem confident that they're equipped to handle the uncertainty that comes with it. However, they question whether or not this uncertainty is for sure- whether they can trust the stability in their relationship, or if it's all just fleeting.
Overall, "For Sure" is a poignant expression of the complexities that come with a relationship. The singer's internal monologue highlights the tension between wanting to commit and taking things slow, between trusting the stability and confronting the uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
June seems too late
The month of June appears to be very far away and distant.
Delayed
Something has been postponed or pushed back from its original schedule.
Maybe for the better
This delay could actually turn out to be beneficial in some way.
Imagine us together
A hopeful and optimistic thought of what it would be like for the two people to be in a relationship.
We're relatively stable and tentatively able
We have some sense of security and capability, though it may be uncertain and subject to change.
To say for certain whether this uncertainty is for sure
We cannot definitively determine if the current state of ambiguity and unpredictability is absolute or not.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Michael Thomas Kinsella, Stephen Michael Holmes, Steven Joseph Lamos
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