For Today
Chittlin' Lyrics
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And I stared at the sky while you kissed me
And you were running away, away from everything
And I stayed behind so you'd miss me
And all these words would sound so sweet
I could care less about you
Care less about you
And I can see clearer and I'm getting closer
To finding out to just who I am without you in the way
So hold me
But only for today
In spite my best ambitions
Getting in the worst situations
But here I am crystal clean
The lyrics of Chittlin's song For Today speak about a person trying to move on from a relationship that no longer serves them any good. The opening line of the song, "I was walking with your left hand in my back pocket," sets the tone for the lyrics that follow. The singer reminisces about the past while acknowledging that it is time to move on. While his lover is running away from everything, the singer chooses to stay behind to make her miss him. He confesses that he could care less about her at this point. The repetition of the phrase "care less about you" emphasizes his determination to let go of the past and move ahead.
The chorus of the song, "And I love the sound of you walking away", is a powerful statement that suggests a sense of freedom and liberation. The singer expresses his desire to find himself and his identity without his lover in his life. He recognizes that this process will be challenging but believes that holding onto his lover for just today will help him get started. The line "But here I am crystal clean" indicates that the singer has emerged stronger and better from the ordeal.
Overall, Chittlin's song For Today is an introspective take on moving on from a relationship that has turned sour. It speaks about the importance of self-discovery, letting go of the past, and finding a sense of independence.
Line by Line Meaning
I was walking with your left hand in my back pocket
I was intimately close to you with our hands intertwined, but not necessarily in a committed relationship.
And I stared at the sky while you kissed me
In that moment, I was lost in thought instead of in the physical moment with you.
And you were running away, away from everything
You were trying to escape the hardships that life brought, both internally and externally.
And I stayed behind so you'd miss me
I wanted to make sure you realized what you had left behind and that I meant more to you than you initially thought.
And all these words would sound so sweet
After some reflection, I realized that words can be deceiving and don't always hold the meaning they seem to convey.
I could care less about you
I've come to terms with the fact that you don't hold the same importance in my life as before.
Care less about you
I'm slowly understanding that I don't need you in my life to be happy.
And I love the sound of you walking away
There's a sense of relief when I hear you leaving, because it means I can focus on myself without worrying about you.
And I can see clearer and I'm getting closer
After some distance and introspection, I'm starting to understand myself better and what I need in life.
To finding out to just who I am without you in the way
I'm taking the time to figure out who I am without any influence from you and gaining independence.
So hold me
For just this moment, I want to feel the comfort of being held.
But only for today
I'm not ready to commit to anything long-term, and I want to take things slow.
In spite my best ambitions
Despite trying to move on and let go, I sometimes still find myself struggling with my feelings for you.
Getting in the worst situations
As a result of these lingering emotions, I find myself making bad choices and ending up in difficult situations.
But here I am crystal clean
Despite everything, I'm slowly but surely getting back to a good place mentally and emotionally.
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