In the track, Bieber sings about being in a happy mood for the time being and not being so sad or gloomy all the time.
At Least for Now
Justin Bieber Lyrics
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You're excited for no reason
I look lost with a drink in my hand
What you think is fair ain't even even
It's cold outside from my expression
Take the scarf and wrap it around my neck
Loosen up my tie
Trying to avoid disappointment
At least for now
One finger at a time, I turn the pages, yeah
Right leg crossed while you're smoking a cigarette
Camera's on the couch, ain't nobody taking pictures
Throw my arms around you, bear witness
The stripes on my shirt can you read between the lines
You sip champagne while I sip on red wine
Never mind me watching you, never mind the tension
Please excuse me while I dance, I forgot to mention
I'm going on strike
At least for now
Trying to avoid disappointment
At least for now
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah
At least for now, at least for now, oh
The lyrics to Justin Bieber's song "At Least for Now" discuss a familiar scenario of a romantic encounter where the two parties have different expectations. The singer is concerned that their partner is excited for "no reason" when they look at their face. They feel lost and out of place with a drink in their hand, and they believe that what their partner thinks is fair is not even. Despite the cold exterior of the singer, their partner wraps a scarf around their neck and loosens their tie.
The singer is trying to avoid "disappointment," but they also seem to be hesitant to fully engage with their partner. They turn the pages of a book "one finger at a time" and watch their partner smoke a cigarette with their leg crossed. The singer seems to be feeling tension and is watching their partner's movements closely, which causes them to forget to mention that they are going on strike. They seem to be taking a step back from the encounter to try to avoid being let down, at least for now.
The lyrics throughout the song highlight the feeling of uncertainty and hesitation that can come with new romantic experiences. The singer is trying to find balance in the situation so that they do not get hurt. They are taking small steps to detach from the experience and protect themselves, such as turning the pages of a book one finger at a time, refusing to be photographed, and going on strike from the interaction.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm concerned when you look at my face
I feel uneasy when you stare at me
You're excited for no reason
You appear thrilled without a definite reason
I look lost with a drink in my hand
I seem confused while holding a drink
What you think is fair ain't even even
What you consider fair is not truly equitable
It's cold outside from my expression
My face reflects that it's cold outside
Take the scarf and wrap it around my neck
Wrap the scarf around my neck to keep me warm
Loosen up my tie
Adjust the tight tie around my neck
At least for now
For the moment
Trying to avoid disappointment
Trying not to get upset
One finger at a time, I turn the pages, yeah
Slowly flipping through the pages one finger at a time
Right leg crossed while you're smoking a cigarette
Crossing my right leg while you smoke a cigarette
Camera's on the couch, ain't nobody taking pictures
The camera is on the couch, yet no one is taking pictures
Throw my arms around you, bear witness
I embrace you and let you see my love
The stripes on my shirt can you read between the lines
Do you get the hidden message behind the stripes on my shirt
You sip champagne while I sip on red wine
You drink champagne while I drink red wine
Never mind me watching you, never mind the tension
Ignore me as I watch you, disregard the awkwardness
Please excuse me while I dance, I forgot to mention
Pardon me as I dance, I forgot to say earlier
I'm going on strike
I'm taking a stand
At least for now
For the moment
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah
At least for now, at least for now, oh
For the moment, for the moment, oh
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bernard Harvey, Jason Boyd, Joshua Williams, Justin Bieber
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shinopiano
When I heard this song for the 1st time, I had immediate goose bumps as soon as I heard Justin's voice.
His pure voice lifted my soul up.
As the song went on, my spirit was lifted higher and higher.
As if I could reach the invisible realm.
The realm I'm always looking for in life.
The realm I rarely experience in life.
Justin's resonating voice, the microtones in his melodies, complex rhythm of the melodies, & repetitive synthesizer...
Allowed me to reach there.
At Least For Now
Trying to avoid disappointment.
At Least For Now
I'm living in this song.
@sauravmaan
Lyrics for At Least for Now :
[Verse 1]
I'm concerned when you look at my face
You're excited for no reason
I look lost with a drink in my hand
What you think is fair ain't even even
It's cold outside from my expression
Take the scarf and wrap it around my neck
Loosen up my tie
[Chorus]
At least for now
Trying to avoid disappointment
At least for now
One finger at a time, I turn the pages, yeah
[Verse 2]
Right leg crossed while you're smokin' a cigarette
Camera's on the couch, ain't nobody takin' pictures
Throw my arms around you, bear witness
The stripes on my shirt, can you read between the lines?
You sip champagne while I sip on red wine
Never mind me watchin' you, never mind the tension
Please excuse me while I dance, I forgot to mention
I'm going on strike
[Chorus]
At least for now
Trying to avoid disappointment
At least for now
[Outro]
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah
At least for now, at least for now, oh
@thatisimpossible
amazing song Justin. This one is a masterpiece. Glad to have you back bruh
@yoihenbath
Bruh ??😂😅
@carlijane
I can feel the vibes in this song. Going through depression and anxiety can take over and you feel guilty for the lack of what you can offer others, which makes you that much more disappointed.. when you just want to be the best version of yourself, especially to those you feel really deserve it and have been patient and just more than you deserve (like Hailey). I feel his heart in these words. he is trying to avoid disappointments (such as his illness, career and life changes, mental health) just to keep his head above water so he won't ruin the moment and just enjoy his life. He wants to give himself that, he wants to give Hailey that, He wants to give his fans that. It's hard to give something you feel you don't have in the moment. I am so glad he took the time to take care of himself (or like he says 'at least for now'), because you can't pour out of an empty cup. One day at a time. Love you, Justin.
@makedafrederick3997
😢😢
@michaelanazodo5939
Wonderful description🥳
@cas6648
Thank you.
@peachesk7764
Facts.
@hakimnelson-wilder6266
Carli Harris I’ve been trying to interpret this song and you really helped a lot thank you
@Codyraylee
this is the kind of song on an album you don’t discover for a few months but once you do it shakes you to the core and you can’t stop listening to it. Thanks J for writing this ❤️
@shinopiano
When I heard this song for the 1st time, I had immediate goose bumps as soon as I heard Justin's voice.
His pure voice lifted my soul up.
As the song went on, my spirit was lifted higher and higher.
As if I could reach the invisible realm.
The realm I'm always looking for in life.
The realm I rarely experience in life.
Justin's resonating voice, the microtones in his melodies, complex rhythm of the melodies, & repetitive synthesizer...
Allowed me to reach there.
At Least For Now
Trying to avoid disappointment.
At Least For Now
I'm living in this song.