1. Church was a band from Portland, Oregon featuring brothers Brandon Laws … Read Full Bio ↴1. Church was a band from Portland, Oregon featuring brothers Brandon Laws and Richard Laws, and friends Christof Hendrickson and Lane Barrington. Brandon and Richard have evolved Church into Hosannas, which is still alive and well.

2. Doom/Sludge band from Saramento, CA - formed by members of Caulfield

Not to be confused with Australian 1980’s band The Church most famous for their hit-single “Under The Milky Way”.

Just For You
Church Lyrics

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Sometimes when the darkness loses its hold
I tread politely in the cold
Racking my brains
Pumping my veins
And taking the evening train from view
But you know I never wanted to
Ah, you know I did it just for you
And it's so easy to hurt me now

And you've forgotten anyhow
That certain ideas
Have changed through the years
I purchased some tears just to see me through
But you know I never wanted to
Ah, you know I did it just for you
One day I noticed the world at my feet
Next day comes and it rolls into the street
Gathering speed
Paying no heed
That made me bleed until I was blue

But you know I never wanted to
Ah, you know I did it just for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Church's song "Just for You" are reflective of the singer's willingness to go out of their way and sacrifice their own well-being just to please someone they care about deeply. The song begins with the singer acknowledging their struggles with loneliness and depression, admitting that they often find themselves wandering around aimlessly in the cold night, lost in thought. Despite their own struggles, the singer states that they do all of this 'just for you', meaning that they go through these difficult times with the hopes of pleasing the person they love.

As the song progresses, the singer reveals that this person they love has not always reciprocated their feelings, and has often disregarded their efforts to please them. Despite this, the singer still persists, purchasing tears to see them through their pain. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and desperation, as the singer realizes that they are hurting themselves to please someone who does not appreciate their sacrifices.

The final verse talks about the singer's realization that the world is uncaring and unforgiving. They acknowledge the pain and hurt that they have endured at the hands of the person they love, but still states that they endure it all 'just for you'. The lyrics suggest that the singer is deeply committed to this relationship, despite the pain it has caused them.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes when the darkness loses its hold
Sometimes I feel a glimmer of hope when my despair and darkness lift a little.

I tread politely in the cold
I tread softly and cautiously, trying to avoid making any sudden choices.

Racking my brains
I am tirelessly working through different options and possibilities in my mind, trying to find a way forward.

Pumping my veins
I am feeling intense emotion, and it's coursing through my veins and affecting me physically.

And taking the evening train from view
I am leaving the situation behind and trying to escape from it for a while.

But you know I never wanted to
Despite my attempts to distance myself, I never truly wanted to leave you behind or abandon the situation entirely.

Ah, you know I did it just for you
Everything I do, even if it seems extreme or reckless, is ultimately because I care about you and want what's best for us.

And it's so easy to hurt me now
I am in a vulnerable spot and my emotions are raw, so any hurtful action or word could deeply affect me.

And you've forgotten anyhow
You may have lost sight of how much your actions can impact me, perhaps because it's been a long time or because you're not as invested in this as I am.

That certain ideas
Certain beliefs or approaches to our relationship

Have changed through the years
Have shifted or evolved over time.

I purchased some tears just to see me through
I am trying to keep myself afloat by whatever means necessary, even it means resorting to tears to help me stay strong.

One day I noticed the world at my feet
There was a point at which I felt like I had everything going for me and was in control of my life.

Next day comes and it rolls into the street
Suddenly, everything gets taken away and I am left feeling helpless and lost.

Gathering speed
Things are moving more quickly than I can keep up with.

Paying no heed
Others are not taking my feelings or situation seriously, and are dismissing my distress.

That made me bleed until I was blue
All of the frustration and pain I am experiencing is taking a severe toll on me, both mentally and physically.

But you know I never wanted to
Despite how much I'm struggling, I never wanted things to turn out this way, and I am still as committed to you as ever.

Ah, you know I did it just for you
Every hardship I endure, and every obstacle I push through, I do it all for you, because our connection and relationship is worth it to me.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KILBEY

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