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Just for Now
Imogen Heap Lyrics

Just for now
Just for now
Just for now
Just for now
Just for now
Just for now

It's that time of year
Leave all our hopelessness's aside
If just for a little while

Tears stop right here
I know we've all had a bumpy ride
I'm secretly on your side

How did you know?
It's what I always wanted
Could never have too many of these
Will you quit kicking me under the table?
I'm trying, will somebody make her shut up about it?
Can we settle down, please?

It's that time of year
Leave all our hopelessness's aside
If just for a little while
Tears stop right here
I know we've all had a bumpy ride
I'm secretly on your side

Bite tongue
Deep breaths
Count to ten
Nod your head

I think something is burning
Now you've ruined the whole thing
Muffle the smoke alarm
Whoever put on this music
Better quick sharp remove it
Pour me another
Oh, don't wag your finger at me

It's that time of year
Leave all our hopelessness's aside
If just for a little while
Tears stop right here
I know we've all had a bumpy ride
I'm secretly on your side

Get me outta here
Get me outta here
Get me outta here

Get me outta here
Get me outta here
Get me outta here

Get me outta here
Get me outta here
Get me outta here
Get me outta here
Get me outta here
Get me outta here
Get me outta here

Just for now
Just for now

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Imogen Jennifer Heap

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01Headlock3:36

02Goodnight and Go3:51

03Have You Got It in You?4:11

04Loose Ends

05Hide and Seek

06Clear the Area4:14

07Daylight Robbery3:21

08The Walk5:14

09Just for Now

Imogen Heap

10I Am In Love With You3:08

11Closing In4:48

12The Moment I Said It5:56

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

taebrandy_you 76

3y↑110

Just for now
Just for now
Just for now
Just for now
Just for now
Just for now
It's that time of year
Leave all our hopelessness's aside
If just for a little while
Just stop right here
I know we've followed a bumpy ride.
I'm sinking along your side
How did you know?
It's what I always wanted
Could never have too many of these
Well you, quit kicking me under the table
I'm trying; will somebody make her shut up about it?
Can we settle down please?
It's that time of year
Leave all our hopelessness's aside
If just for a little while
Just stop right here
I know we've followed a bumpy ride.
I'm sinking along your side
Lie down
Deep breaths
Count to ten
Nod your head
I think something is burning
Now you've ruined the whole thing
Might fool the smoke alarm
Whoever put on this music?
Better quick sharp remove it
Pour me another
Oh, don't wag your finger at me
It's that time of year
Leave all our hopelessness's aside
If just for a little while
Just stop right here
I know we've followed a bumpy ride.
I'm sinking along your side
Get me outta here
Get me outta here
Get me outta here
Get me outta here
Get me outta here
Get me outta here
Get me outta here
Get me outta here
Get me outta here
Get me outta here
Get me outta here
Get me outta here
Get me outta here
Just for now
Just for now.

All comments from YouTube:

T R

2y↑471

I've never said this, but I think her original of this and Clams Casino compliment each other - one is not better than the other. It just depends on your current mood as to which one you prefer to hear.

samfinnorchard

10w

absolutely

7k Vestra 7k

10w

@inthezone93 Nvm after getting this stuck in my head I'm in love with both

7k Vestra 7k

11w

@inthezone93 I gotta disagree. I think it depends on which one you hear first. I hear Clam Casino in Imogen Heap and you probably hear it the other way around

ÞórlæifR

11w

and halcyon on and on

inthezone93

12w↑1

the original is leagues ahead what 😭

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nome

3y↑2K

just realized how much Imogen Heap gets sampled

samfinnorchard

10w

shes a pioneer

BudgieMint

11w

@Inu 柴犬 nice???

Inu 柴犬

11w

im the 2,000th like

BudgieMint

11w

v i e r r e c l o u d

Craig Daly

16w

@nome clams casino samples a lot of her stuff

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Mia Bryant

3y↑380

Imogen is just one of those creative artists ahead of our time, just like Björk. Raw art in the flesh

n i g g o n y a

2y↑3

my exact thoughts

CinnCity78

2y↑2

Great comparison

Jean Nascimento Extras

2y↑465

To be honest this song sounds like Imogen's telling the story of a family fight during Christmas

Literally it sounds like that

InnoDaGreat

32w↑1

@aubrey brueggen most likely Christmas cuz she said "how did you know, it's what I always wanted" so implying a gift

House of Gahd

35w

This song was originally commissioned for the holiday episode of The OC, where the family was Jewish and Catholic, so the original lyric - in place of “just for now” - was “Christmukkah”! It didn’t end up being used, so Imogen changed that lyric to be a little bit less on-the-nose and released it herself instead.

tistrazz

37w↑2

that's exactly what it's about, it's about the gathering at xmas w family and all the shit that comes and secretly being on each other's side

Ma'Dere

42w

Well said 👏 👌 👍

S.O.C. C.

50w↑1

@kimberley williams The Holiday. So did I. Fell for it immediately.

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Blackout

1y↑38

Knowing the sampled song before you listen to this "clean" version... just feels like a girl you only ever dreamed about or heard on the phone and now she is standing right in front of you and talking to you.

Epicgamer65

19w↑1

Damn.

Simon V

1y↑1

A beautiful way of putting it

Gattobuono

4y↑344

A great song from 13 years ago ..... hoping to hear something new soon ..... please Imogen! :-)

paganpoetry

1y↑6

16 years now💓🥺😭

Esther Vegana Madrid

2y↑2

Please Soon

Sunset Philosophy

3y↑11

15 years now

Véronique Morin

3y↑4

love it

Jonas Steinberg

3y↑125

she's pretty good lol. I've been listening to this album for years, but now that I'm a little older I can sense how she captures everyone's family misery poetically in this song. It's kind of deep!

Jonas Steinberg

18w↑1

@avva get over my family issues? thanks you're a godsend!

avva

18w

Get over it jonas

pyreworks

2y↑1

This song: it's Christmas dinner and everyone of your family is debating about politics

Aydilla3kenny

Jonas Steinberg Yessss!

Marco Boscarol

3y↑6

lol?

Jas

4y↑63

music isnt like this anymore, the vocals in this song are absolute bliss, a subtle instrumental thats great and doesnt take the focus away from the vocals 💕

TheChickenRiceBowl

3y↑309

I can't believe I was only 13 when I used to listen to this album nonstop. Can't believe I'm 23 now. Holy crap.

SOSA

25w

@Lady London WHAT? this comment was so weird…

catsupbag

51w↑1

Now im 13 hearing this album! haha

Brooke Elise777

I was addicted to her the same year!

TheChickenRiceBowl

@emily Yooo, the iPod nano. 😭 I had a lavender one. Wish I still had it.

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scirazz

2y↑82

no jokes clam casino changed my life with this sample ive been listen to im god since middle school and now a college graduate I still havent found a song that can just pull me into a nolgastic mood like this song does her voice literally sounds like angels calling me f rom heaven then you hear a synth arpeggio down a scale then the bass kicks in and her humming turns into a warm blanket for my ears next you hear her voical chop pitched up to give off this haunting but calming howl as the kick rides you thru the drum beat and that ice cold snare drum/ clap sents shivers down my spine

BudgieMint

10w↑1

@7k Vestra 7k yeah i checked yesterday

7k Vestra 7k

10w

@BudgieMintIt came out a good while ago.

scirazz

10w

@BudgieMint im god came out early 2010s

BudgieMint

10w

but wait im god was made in 2020 so how do you go from middle school to college graduate in like a year

4 piece spicy

20w↑2

Visceral explanation of the feel

taebrandy_you 76

3y↑110

Iggins

3y↑38

Such phenomenal vocals, she's a true artist. Song needs more views people need to hear this!!

Red Star

21w↑8

I was once brought to a state of euphoria by her singing. This was long ago, didn't know much about her but when her music came over on the radio while i was at semi-sleep it was amazing.

Ambra Anderson

2y↑31

Goosebumps all over. I haven't heard this in so long.

CoriSparks

37w↑10

This song always reminds me of something you'd hear in a Final Fantasy game

no

16w↑2

Right!

Chidimwa Kayeyi

2y↑23

Cant believe I was only 16 when this classic came out now am 58 years old

BudgieMint

10w

just for now isnt 42 years old

Ukena Dean

11w

😂

Carl Kpsplucky

16w↑2

that’s impossible. This came out when I was 12, now I’m 74. So your math is off.

Kitt3h

25w

@SOSA ok

SOSA

25w↑3

@Kitt3h he was obviously joking

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Mariah Teller

2y↑8

This song is the only thing that will make my baby fall asleep when she’s overstimulated. So beautiful. 🥰

dream luvr

3y↑9

such a creative song, just now hearing her music for the first time

jak jak

4y↑23

One of the best songs on one of the best albums ever.. I always come back to this album.. I probably will till the day I pass on to the heapsong in the sky

hoppetosse8

4y↑5

I love the live version when she was on Studio 11 103.1FM (rehearsals). It‘s a bit more powerful, less airy. But both are great. One of her best songs imo. 🙂

rhyanna x3

4y↑57

I love this song!!

idk

rhyanna x3 same

KC Cabbell

3y↑11

This song rly puts me at ease an helps me sleeps😭

Kermy Chaaan

4y↑11

I LOVE this song!! So much memories 😭😭

Katy J

4y↑11

I love the live version of this song so much. I wish that was what went on the album.

Emmá

30w↑2

Criminally underrated artist

Lliza Wooff

4y↑98

Imogen, my dear. I hope you read this and I only wanted you to know how precious you are, your voices and music. what I ask is you to stay healthy and happy. Ily.

Manny 100k

3y↑1

Sends chills thru you every single time... Musical genius ily Imogen

Richard Prado

40w↑10

I’m watching “the Holiday” on Netflix. Had to pause the movie real quick. This song is legendary

Xenius

38w↑1

Watched the Holiday for a hour ago also on Netflix, I was like: Hmmmm beautiful song.
So I checked it out on Spotify and I was like: WAIT WHAT? THAT'S THAT CLAIM CASINO SONG.
Thank god I watched Holiday on Netflix....or more like thanks to my mom who suggested me to watch the movie :D

hello goodbye

29w↑3

If you grow up in a dysfunctional family these lyrics really hit home

8der8Overtaker8

36w↑2

One of the best Songs for sampling

Viscant

2y↑3

Quarantine has made me remember artist I used to hear a long time ago and I'm grateful for Imogen Heap

Daniel Cezar

3y↑1

Ícone!

Naya Maria

3y↑3

this is beautiful...I love the old version without instruments....but still iconic ….we love you imogen

Cool Man

3y↑3

really? i feel like the instruments make it more melancholic honestly

Wasif RASHID

36w↑3

imogen heap, clams casino, and lil b are all incredible

Relaxation Music Sanctuary

2y↑36

I feel that not being a native english speaker adds something to the pleasure of listening to this song

Feops.

2y↑1

Tanto a versão do MeiaUm como essa, são incríveis

Muzafar Md Yusof

4y↑3

Love it!! 😊

Shiloh Dynasty

4y↑2

hey Imogen, can you please make more music? your music is so relaxing and chill.

Agnes

Will always love this song! ❤️

G_G

4y↑27

One of my favorites of hers

Darcy Butler

2y↑3

This was the first song I ever bought, still hits different every time I listen.

Ceereeal

39w↑1

kinda relate to the lyrics, haven't been in the best mental state the past few years and having to go to family reunions and try to act a little more cheerful, having to "leave all hopelessnesses aside". It's kinda hard because I constantly think about what I'm going to do when I return home, but I try to enjoy my holidays, at least "just for a little while". Song is really good too ofc lol

David Walton

3y↑1

I'm just now listening to her music. My son has been invited by her staff to attend a live show in Miami with backstage passes and VIP treatment. Pretty cool I think!He tried getting me to listen a few years ago but I wasn't sure what to think. I like her innovative sound.

Elizabeth knod

It’s 2021 and this song still slaps 👋

Марина Искор

2y↑1

Thank you for creating this! It's sincerity makes me almost cry every time i listen it. Oh. So deep and truthful....

nader haidar

2y↑3

imogen heap, you are the most talented artist-singer-musician in history, your prowess is mind-bending

Carol Kons

Her voice always astounds me

Ngabirano Visensio

26w

I feel greater now only after discovering this song!!! 💪

oight

2y↑1

this album was so massively underrated from pitchfork's review at the time. they need to rereview it, been listening to this for so long since i was a kid. so many of the sounds were so unique for the time. her first song i heard was the walk, which is still amazing

bren mack

16w

I love all versions of this song ❤

BudgieMint

10w

same

trinityhecc

34w

this song always plays on the radio when im working on homework at my local starbucks

Jesus of America

1y↑2

Just realized so many things I'd forgotten, the song, the time, myself and the people then. What a time in life.

double H sword

27w

Had me crying, her passionate voice!

Hello world

I love this song, like old world that full of nature

S.O.C. C.

48w↑3

One of the most beautiful endings to a song that i have ever heard.

sjkg94

4y↑2

This song always takes me back to the most blissfully innocent time of my life. First loves.

Ruby Rose

4y↑1

I kinda want an instrumental of “holding out for a hero”it’s just too good

Udo Matthias drums

love it!!

dreamsouls unite

4y↑1

One of my absolute favorites. Love you.

Orijuno 啓発

3y↑133

1:00 Clamsy is a genius😭❤
This song itself is worth appreciating as well 💯

Dynoids

1y↑1

@LEFTplayshonkai clams casino im god

Kitt3h

3y↑23

0:41

LEFTplayshonkai

Remembers me of another song

yasmine

2y↑5

i used to listen to this when i was 12 and now I'm 18 and it just makes me sad because like my life has been absolutely horrible since being 12. it made me sad because i'll never get rid of my traumas and i wish i could go back.

Maris Nelson

2y↑3

I’m so sorry, I hope things get better for you

Viktor K

I love it so much! First I saw the live radio edit in 2007:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25VGdNU3nrU
I couldn't get enough her talented and sexy voice.

Jonathan Pinto

Love this music

Maria Letícia

Trilha do filme O amor não tira férias 😘

Piotr Gurdziel

Listening to the Immogen it is like going to the better world for a while.

bruh

30w

i listened to this a lot when i was a senior in high school. it was peak quarantine and i spent most of my time in my bed with nothing else to do but sleep and go on my phone. COVID-19 seems to be more manageable now. i hope i'm able to make better memories to this song

Axis Diagonal

3y↑6

This song is epitome of having inner thoughts

Rishan B

3y↑2

I miss those years. Days were great back then.

Pia Tjojudo

4y↑3

so much nostalgia with this song..
13 years. wow

pix lax

21w

a heap of talent!.

V Walker

i can not explain how much joy this brings me

Jonathan S

Beautiful song.

Author Robb Hankins Da Body Guard

29w

The fact that this song is about a dysfunctional family simply trying to have a normal dinner is brilliant.

Nathan Daley

1y↑1

Why did I not look up the source for the I’m God Samples before...... this is beautiful

Akko5105

2y↑32

então essa é a música que o meiaum remixou

INCRÍVEL

Vals Gal

3y↑46

The Holiday movie introduced me to this song over 10 years ago

Cole VonCole

2y↑3

1:03 ish I'll never be able to hear without one of the most beautiful drops of all time... thanks alot Clams! Also everyone else hear for the original sample look up "cherry" by the chromatics to have your mind blown

rzg0ld3n

43w

@wokeil Yes. clams originally made that beat for lil B but it became more popular as a standalone

wokeil

43w

@rzg0ld3n Watch the sample breakdown on Lil B- I'm god (same beat). It's really interestingly sampled.

rzg0ld3n

1y↑1

0:40 is the clams casino i'm god sample

inxaneo

Love this <3

Ren Sellars

I LOVE THIS SONG

Cactus Suitcase

This hits hard when you're too sad to function tbh

puaj kk

31w

LINDAA

Damian Funeralflowers

As usual.. Just delightful!

Humble Joy

43w

It's October. The holidays are coming, and my dad was just put into a nursing home recently. We also found out today that he's not allowed any visitors at the facility. This song brought me to a creative point, thinking of all the Christmases and other gatherings from years past, longing for them...and decided to make a photo/ video collaboration of holidays with family. Not created * Yet *. But I'm hopeful :)

YOBAMA

4y↑38

I hope this channel will never end

Propaganda

This is brilliant

Aboo Swaleh Mosafeer

33w

What a song!!!!!

• IᴍOᴋᴀɢə •

50w

This is beautiful

Ersh Man

1y↑1

Amazing.

WhereIsSam?

28w↑1

Ok how tho. How is this so perfect?

laura parri

2y↑3

The Holiday! ( Just finished to see It again ) ♥️

JA !

3y↑1

i didn't know this was sampled on clams casino omg. imogen heap is so talented and gets sampled so much!

Modity

46w

Thank You Imogen Heap!!

It's ENZO

Alright time to get the sampler I'm getting inspired now!

klutzycutie

2y↑7

The Holiday movie got me to find this song 🎄❤️

AelitaUndomiel

Feeling like wanting to be left alone at a sushi bar to this song lol (The Holiday reference <3)

COCANEGUY

Am a 17 yr listening to this. Hard to see hard working artists these days

TheGreenLoop

4y↑2

This is really beautiful... greetings from Germany

Roman Nikolaevich

4y↑2

You are magnificent, beautiful and original. My knowledge of English is too small to convey admiration for your talent (google translator) You are very cool))))
I do not understand why you stopped uploading your video on the YouTube channel, since I really expect new works from you

sunfade

2y↑3

KING OF RAP I CAN BET MY MONEY ON THAT

MysticJimmy7

52w

i love you Imogen 🌹💜

Leon Mitchell

2y↑2

I listened to this when I was 12 I’m 20 now crazy

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