For Me This Is Heaven
Jimmy Eat World Lyrics
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We can't do a thing but wait so let's wait
For one more
And the time's such clumsy time
Deciding if it's time
I'm careful but not sure how it goes
You can lose yourself in your courage
When the time we have now ends,
When the big hand goes round again,
Can you still feel the butterflies?
Can you still hear the last goodnight?
And the mindless comfort grows
When I'm alone with my big plans
And this is what she said gets her through it
If I don't let myself be happy now then when?
If not now?
When the time we have now ends,
And when the big hand goes round again,
Can you still feel the butterflies?
Can you still hear the last goodnight?
I close my eyes and believe
That wherever you are, Angel
For when the time we have now ends
And when the big hand goes round again
Can you still feel the butterflies?
Can you still hear the last goodnight?
The song "For Me This Is Heaven" by Jimmy Eat World is a poignant depiction of the uncertainty and anxiety surrounding waiting for a significant event or moment to occur. The song begins by questioning the genuineness of the "first star" that the singer sees and realizing that they are powerless to do anything but wait for what's to come.
The lyrics then explore the awkward and indecisive nature of time, as the singer grapples with trying not to lose themselves in their own courage. The impending end of the present moment creates a sense of urgency, and the singer questions whether they will still feel the emotions that accompany a significant event.
As the song progresses, the singer contemplates the self-doubt and hesitancy that often accompany big plans and dreams. They find solace in the idea that by allowing themselves to be happy in the moment, they can combat these feelings and trust that everything will work out. The song ends with a musing on the idea of an "Angel" whom they will see again when time ends, culminating in a final plea to hold onto the magic and wonder of life, no matter how much time passes.
Overall, "For Me This Is Heaven" is a powerful and insightful exploration of the complexities of time, waiting, and seizing the moment to find happiness amidst the uncertainty of life.
Line by Line Meaning
The first star I see may not be a star
The first thing I see that catches my attention might not be what it seems
We can't do a thing but wait so let's wait
We have no control over what's going to happen, so we might as well be patient
For one more
Let's wait a little longer
And the time's such clumsy time
The time we're in feels awkward and difficult to navigate
Deciding if it's time
Trying to decide if this is the right time for something
I'm careful but not sure how it goes
I'm being cautious, but I'm not exactly sure how this is supposed to work
You can lose yourself in your courage
Sometimes being brave can make you forget who you are
When the time we have now ends,
When this moment is over
When the big hand goes round again,
When the clock strikes again
Can you still feel the butterflies?
Will you still be excited and nervous?
Can you still hear the last goodnight?
Will you still remember the last kind thing someone said to you?
And the mindless comfort grows
I find myself finding comfort in things that don't really matter
When I'm alone with my big plans
When I'm by myself and dreaming big
And this is what she said gets her through it
This is what someone else told me helps them get through tough times
If I don't let myself be happy now then when?
If I can't be happy in this moment, when will I ever be?
If not now?
If not right now, then when?
I close my eyes and believe
I shut out the world and have faith
That wherever you are, Angel
That wherever my loved one is, even if they're not here with me, they're my angel
For when the time we have now ends
Because eventually, this moment will be over
And when the big hand goes round again
And time marches on
Can you still feel the butterflies?
Will you still feel excited and nervous?
Can you still hear the last goodnight?
Will you still remember the last kind thing someone said to you?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAMES CHRISTOPHER ADKINS, RICHARD E BURCH, THOMAS DARRELL LINTON, ZACHARY MICHEL LIND
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