Lleshaj, an Albanian originally from Kosovo, whose family fled to Sweden while she was a child to escape war and conflict in the region, was living in Stockholm when she met Randall, from Minneapolis, on SoundCloud in 2012. Lleshaj began commenting on the tracks Randall had posted and the two discovered they appreciated each other's music. After meeting in person in Minneapolis, they began working together in Sweden as Flora Cash. The duo has said that they've never revealed the origin or meaning of their band name to anyone.
In 2012, the pair met on SoundCloud and struck up a musical connection, leading Shpresa Lleshaj to travel from Stockholm to Minneapolis to meet Cole Randall in person. They returned to Sweden together and immediately began work as Flora Cash.
They released their debut EP, Mighty Fine, on December 12, 2012. Their second EP, Made It for You, came out on June 13, 2013. That year, Lleshaj and Randall also married. A third EP, I Will Be There, followed on September 20, 2014.
After independently releasing a handful of songs and two EPs, the pair signed with Swedish label Icons Creating Evil Art, after which they released, Can Summer Love Last Forever?, in March 2016. The seven-song mini-LP earned them nominations for two GAFFA awards, as Swedish Artist of the Year and Swedish Newcomer of the Year.
Flora Cash broke into the mainstream with their song “You’re Somebody Else”; a track from their debut full-length album, Nothing Lasts Forever (And It’s Fine), which Steve Baltin, writing for Forbes Magazine called “arguably the most intriguing song on radio this past year.”. The song reached #1 on Alternative Radio and achieved RIAA Platinum Certification in the United States.
The duo performed several times on American television after making their debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden and toured with Sir Sly, Joywave, lovelytheband, Judah & the Lion and AJR throughout 2018 and 2019.
In early 2020, Flora Cash released ‘Baby, It’s Okay’ on Sony’s RCA Records, which featured Billboard charting singles ‘Missing Home’ and ‘They Own This Town.'
For A While
Flora Cash Lyrics
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don't need to think
no words on my own
right here I feel so strong
you taught me how
to read the truth on my own
i wait all alone
so here I am
so here I am
so born to be
so here you have me
and they think they got me forever
but it's only for a while
and sometimes peace strikes you
to be what you need to be
to carry on
so here I am
so here I am
you got me, so here I am
so take me, take me, take me, take it all
take me, take me, take me, take it all
just for a while
The lyrics of "For a while" by Flora Cash convey a sense of self-discovery and empowerment. The first few lines, "I hide beneath your lies, don't need to think, no words on my own," suggest that the singer has been living in the shadow of someone else, relying on their words and deception. However, there is a turning point indicated by the line "right here I feel so strong." This signifies that the singer has realized their own strength and is ready to break free from the lies and the dependence on others.
The next verse reveals that someone (possibly the person the singer has been relying on) has taught them "how to read the truth on my own." This indicates that the singer has developed their own sense of discernment and is waiting alone, feeling strong in their newfound ability to perceive the truth. The repetition of "so here I am" emphasizes this sense of self-assertion and the willingness to be present in their own truth.
The lines "and they think they got me forever, but it's only for a while" show that despite the perception others have of the singer, they know that their current situation is temporary. There is a realization that sometimes peace strikes and allows one to be who they need to be in order to carry on. This suggests that the singer is ready to take charge of their own life and be true to themselves, even if it is for just a while.
Overall, this song speaks to the theme of personal growth, breaking free from reliance on others, and taking charge of one's own truth and destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
i hide beneath your lies
I conceal myself beneath the falsehoods you present
don't need to think
There is no requirement for cognitive processing
no words on my own
I lack the ability to express myself
right here I feel so strong
In this very moment, I experience immense strength
you taught me how
You provided me with instruction
to read the truth on my own
To independently discern reality
i wait all alone
I patiently anticipate in solitude
i feel so strong
I am filled with great fortitude
so here I am
Consequently, I present myself before you
so born to be
Innately destined to exist
so here you have me
Therefore, you possess my being
and they think they got me forever
Others mistakenly perceive perpetual control over me
but it's only for a while
However, their hold is temporary
and sometimes peace strikes you
Occasionally, tranquility engulfs one's being
to be what you need to be
Allowing the realization of one's necessary state
to carry on
To persist and continue forward
so take me, take me, take me, take it all
Gladly accept and receive the entirety of my being
just for a while
Only for a brief duration
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: COLE RANDALL, SHPRESA LLESHAJ RANDALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mihranushv5125
Gives me that Daughter vibes💙
@greyperry
Arghhh! I can't believe it somebody knows about Daughter too. Maybe I am reaching for the stars, hopefully they will collaborate
@mihranushv5125
grey perry yes it's like i don't know anyone who knows about Daughter. I am happy too meet Daughter fans like me in the comments❤️ and wow it would be fantastic if they do a collab
@alejandrosantosjr3448
The guitar is soothing with a sprinkle of suspense. Her voice is beautiful; sounds like that ghost you were about to be scared of but ends up helping you.
@breannaw5051
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@daimonerosartiste9203
Everything you've created here is extremely beautiful. The emotions and love ya'll put into this album is spectacular. I'm excited to see you progress into greatness.
@MicInc
One of the most beautiful songs I've heard in a long time!!!
@theREDC0de
Such an underated song. Absolutely love it.
@m.7054
this is remind me of your song 'save me' your voice is so insanely beautiful pls always sings this way
@princeoffriendship
This song hits different when you are affected by the coronavirus... I remember feeling very sick and couldnt leave my bed. I didnt know that it was the virus... A couple of days later I stood up and was able to do the rapid test and I was positive. Then I was called to go to my nearest hospital and have the pcr test. I arrived there 10 minutes earlier and I was waiting in the car feeling very weak listening to this song ...'so here I am, you got me so here I am....' tears were running from my eyes...'just for a while'... It's been a month since then. Now Im healthy!