This Is Only For Now
Charlotte Sometimes Lyrics


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Here I am, gullible, for now
Here I am, A solid box for now.

This is only for now
But I'm not so sure.
Seems the bugs hit the windshield
More than ever before, spinning doubt.
I know that you want to
You know that you want to

Here I am, insecure for now.
This is only for now
But I'm not so sure.
Seems the bugs hit the windshield
More than ever before, spinning doubt

I know that you want to
You know that you want to

The smell of the matches
The weight of this floor
The way that your hair says
"You don't need me anymore."

I know that you want to
You know that you want to

This is only for now
But I'm not so sure




Seems the bugs hit the windshield
More than ever before, spinning doubt.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Charlotte Sometimes's song, "This Is Only For Now," depict a sense of vulnerability and insecurity. In the first verse, the singer describes herself as gullible and a solid box, implying that she is easily influenced and perhaps closed off emotionally. However, she acknowledges that this state of being is temporary, indicating that she is aware of her own personal growth and potential to change.


Throughout the song, the singer expresses a sense of uncertainty and doubt, represented by the bugs hitting the windshield. This metaphor could symbolize the obstacles and challenges of life that can throw us off course, causing us to question ourselves and our relationships. Despite this, the singer expresses a desire to be wanted and needed by someone, even as she acknowledges the impermanence of the present moment.


The lyrics also mention the smell of matches, the weight of the floor and the way that hair can convey a message. These sensory details add richness and depth to the song, perhaps representing the ways in which we can use our senses to ground ourselves during difficult times.


Overall, "This Is Only For Now" is a poignant reminder of our temporary nature in the world, but also a testament to our ability to overcome challenges and grow as individuals.


Line by Line Meaning

Here I am, gullible, for now
Presently, I find myself easily fooled or deceived by others.


Here I am, A solid box for now.
At this moment, I am feeling like a closed-off, impenetrable object.


This is only for now
The current situation is temporary.


But I'm not so sure.
However, I am uncertain of what the future holds.


Seems the bugs hit the windshield
It appears that obstacles and challenges keep coming at me at an accelerating pace.


More than ever before, spinning doubt.
This is causing me to question myself and be unsure of what to do or believe.


I know that you want to
I understand that you have the desire to do something.


You know that you want to
You are aware that you possess a desire to do something.


The smell of the matches
The scent of burned wood and sulfur.


The weight of this floor
The burden and heaviness of this current situation.


The way that your hair says
The manner in which the look or behavior of your hair signifies something.


"You don't need me anymore."
"I am no longer necessary or important to you."




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DAVE KATZ, JESSICA POLAND, SAM HOLLANDER

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