For You
Kurt Nilsen Lyrics


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How many times have I seen?
You only get to keep the ones that you love
So if not, why bother.
If you could pick and choose from the top of the shelf
It wouldn't have worked because you'd be aiming too high
You really want someone you like

For you
For you

I see you right there, with broken eyes
What are you trying to do to yourself?
please forget it and move on
You always want the things hard to get, and when you get them,
You want something else, whatever that may be

For you
For you

For You
For you

All this time, where did it go?
I can't believe my eyes, but you know I'm here for you
I'm here for you
So when you walk out there, let me end and say
May the best of luck, may it guide you on your way, wherever that may lead





For You
(I'll be here for you)

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are a reflection of a person's thoughts and feelings towards a loved one who seems to be struggling. The singer observes the loved one and realizes that they have been chasing after things that aren't worth it. They tell the loved one that they only get to keep the things that they love and advise them to focus on what they truly want. The singer sees the loved one with broken eyes and can't help but wonder why they are doing this to themselves. They encourage the loved one to forget their past mistakes and move on.


The singer also notes that the loved one tends to want things that are hard to get and quickly loses interest once they get it. However, they reassure the loved one that they will always be there for them, no matter what happens. In the end, the singer wishes the loved one the best of luck on their journey, wherever it may lead.


Line by Line Meaning

How many times have I seen?
I have observed many times


You only get to keep the ones that you love
The things we cherish the most are the ones that we hold onto forever


So if not, why bother.
We shouldn't waste our time on things that don't matter to us


If you could pick and choose from the top of the shelf
If we had a choice of only the best, it wouldn't be realistic


It wouldn't have worked because you'd be aiming too high
Our expectations can sometimes be too high and unrealistic


You really want someone you like
What we truly want is someone who we connect with and like for who they are


For you
This is for you and no one else


I see you right there, with broken eyes
I can see your pain and sadness in your eyes


What are you trying to do to yourself?
Why are you hurting yourself?


please forget it and move on
Let go of the pain and move forward


You always want the things hard to get, and when you get them,
You tend to desire things that are difficult to attain, and once you obtain them


You want something else, whatever that may be
You crave for something else


All this time, where did it go?
Time has passed so quickly, and we wonder where it went


I can't believe my eyes, but you know I'm here for you
I am here to support you, even when things seem surreal


So when you walk out there, let me end and say
As you venture forth on your journey, I want to end by saying


May the best of luck, may it guide you on your way, wherever that may lead
I wish you the best of luck and may it lead you to wherever you need to go


For You
This is all for you


(I'll be here for you)
Just remember that I am here for you




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Written by: KURT NILSEN

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