The band broke up in 2016 but announced their comeback, along with 2 singles under the title "Too Quick to Forgive", on April 11th, 2023. The singles were produced by Will Yip and released under Memory Music.
Alone For Now
Balance and Composure Lyrics
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This time of year I feel alone.
The wind blows and dries my skin.
These people keep to themselves, all living in their own hell.
I need to get out of the place I'm in.
Take me to a place where I don't know anybody.
Leave me alone for now.
I've grown sick of every face that I've known.
See outside but you can't see in, my words don't penetrate the skin.
Nothing will ever seem to get through.
Walk past your problems and your fears, the ones you love are left in tears.
Nothing will ever seem to phase you.
I can't let go, I'll break, I'll fold.
It's got to be this air that's killing me.
I know alone is all I've known and its old and I'm cold but it doesn't phase me.
In "Alone For Now," Balance and Composure taps into that feeling of loneliness that can linger long after the holiday season. Lead singer Jon Simmons speaks of feeling alone during this time of year and how the wind seems to symbolize the coldness he feels inside. He is tired of the people around him who seem to be stuck in their own worlds and longs to just get away. Simmons sings, "Take me to a place where I don't know anybody, leave me alone for now."
As the song continues, it becomes clear that Simmons is struggling to connect with those around him. He feels like his "words don't penetrate the skin" of others and that he can't seem to help the people he loves who are "left in tears." He is consumed by his own problems and emotions, unable to find a way to truly escape the loneliness he feels. The song builds to a climax as Simmons acknowledges that he may break or fold under the weight of all that he's feeling, but he still can't seem to let go.
"Alone For Now" is a raw, honest portrayal of the intense emotions that can come with loneliness. Simmons' poignant lyrics and the band's driving sound come together to create a powerful statement about the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it this air that turns me cold?
I'm feeling cold, but it's not the temperature that's causing it; it's something else.
This time of year I feel alone.
During this season, I always feel isolated and disconnected from others around me.
The wind blows and dries my skin.
The wind around me seems to be causing physical discomfort as it dehydrates my skin.
These people keep to themselves, all living in their own hell.
Everyone around me is withdrawn and focused on their own problems, which prevents us from connecting.
I need to get out of the place I'm in.
I feel stuck where I am, and I want to change my environment to get unstuck and move forward.
Take me to a place where I don't know anybody.
I want to escape familiarity and start anew somewhere where no one knows me.
Leave me alone for now.
I need to be isolated temporarily to reflect and recharge my energy.
I've grown sick of every face that I've known.
I'm tired of seeing the same individuals, and I'm in need of something new and refreshing.
This keeps me up at night.
This feeling of isolation and discomfort is strong enough to cause insomnia.
See outside but you can't see in, my words don't penetrate the skin.
Despite trying to communicate, no one seems to understand me, and it's like they have an impenetrable barrier up.
Nothing will ever seem to get through.
It's starting to feel like no matter what I do or say, I won't be able to reach others or be understood.
Walk past your problems and your fears, the ones you love are left in tears.
If I don't tackle my issues and fears, I'll end up causing pain and sadness to those who care about me.
Nothing will ever seem to phase you.
I'm becoming desensitized to challenges and hardships; it feels like nothing can shake me anymore.
I can't let go, I'll break, I'll fold.
If I don't hold on and deal with my problems, I'll reach a breaking point and collapse.
It's got to be this air that's killing me.
Something intangible is causing me pain and suffering, and I feel helpless and trapped by it.
I know alone is all I've known and its old and I'm cold but it doesn't phase me.
I'm used to being alone and disconnected, so it's not having as much of an impact on me as it used to.
Contributed by Kaitlyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@haveheart11
You listen to this once and it's in your head ALL DAY
@Branchofsin
This song is one I come back to frequently. This hits all the feels.
@Xxpanic63xX
hands down one of the best bands out there right now
@wuaperiot
Its 7:49 am and i feel the power of this master piece
@felipebelmar
Damn, this hits hard, even after these years... Specially now.
@vinylsandkayaks3733
Hearing this and the last song in the split with tigers jaw gives me chills and it's the only band that's been able to do it.
@fouryucked
How is it possible to be this in love with a band?
@Logan-dl1kv
Hearing this for the first time after So many years.... alllll the feels 🥺🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️
@rotolotto
This is the song that got me into them, and that's precisely why I bought their albums, a shirt, and I've jammed em ever since.
@deebz8
this band never fails to give me chills.