For Today
Mayfield Jessica Lea Lyrics
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And I stared at the sky while you kissed me
And you were running away, away from everything
And I stayed behind so you'd miss me
And all these words would sound so sweet
I could care less about you
Care less about you
And I can see clearer and I'm getting closer
To finding out to just who I am without you in the way
So hold me
But only for today
In spite my best ambitions
Getting in the worst situations
But here I am crystal clean
The lyrics to Jessica Lea Mayfield's song For Today describe a moment of clarity and growth following the end of a relationship. The singer reminisces about a time when she was walking hand in hand with her ex-lover, while mentally drifting away from him and staring at the sky. She recalls the feeling of him running away from everything, while she stayed behind hoping he would miss her. Despite the previous sweetness of their words, she proclaims that she now cares less about him and loves the sound of him walking away. The end of the relationship has allowed her to see herself more clearly and find her true identity without him in the way. She accepts that she may get into difficult situations, but she values the present moment and hopes that he will hold her only for today.
The song conveys a sense of freedom and independence, as well as the bittersweet feelings that come with the end of a relationship. The singer acknowledges the challenges that may lie ahead, but she has gained a stronger sense of self and is ready to face them. Overall, the lyrics to For Today are a powerful reminder to value and appreciate the present moment, even when things seem uncertain or difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
I was walking with your left hand in my back pocket
I was by your side, holding you close as we walked together
And I stared at the sky while you kissed me
My mind was elsewhere, lost in thought as you kissed me
And you were running away, away from everything
You were trying to escape from your problems and responsibilities
And I stayed behind so you'd miss me
I chose to let you go in hopes that you would realize what you were leaving behind
And all these words would sound so sweet
Your lies and empty promises used to sound convincing to me
I could care less about you
I have reached a point where I no longer have strong feelings for you
Care less about you
I no longer have the capacity to care deeply for you
And I love the sound of you walking away
I find peace and solace in your absence
And I can see clearer and I'm getting closer
I am starting to understand myself and find my way without you
To finding out to just who I am without you in the way
I am on the path to discovering my true identity without the hindrance of our failed relationship
So hold me
Give me the comfort and warmth I need in this moment
But only for today
I know our time together is limited and temporary
In spite my best ambitions
Even though I had good intentions and goals, I still got caught up in a bad situation
Getting in the worst situations
Finding myself in difficult and undesirable circumstances
But here I am crystal clean
Despite my struggles, I have come out of it with a clear conscience and a sense of purity
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jessica Lea Mayfield
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DarikW
She's amazing! She has soul and substance. I haven't felt this way about an artist in quite some time. Heard her on Father's Day on PHC while driving in the middle of nowhere Alaska. Thank you, Garrison K.!
John Frank
I was listening to The Avett Brothers singing this and found out it was a cover. Now I hear the original...it's great. I enjoy it as much as theirs.
m01s _
Christopher of the Stubbs family I have to wholeheartedly disagree with you. The dorko brothers couldn’t write songs like this if their lives depended on it. Don’t make me laugh.
C Stubbs
The Avett Brothers version is far superior.
sheasy2002
She is amazing!
MJ
This song gets me everytime
sweetlouuu
got her blasphemy album and really didn't like it. this is what i like about her, just the acoustic guitar and her voice. none of the drums, electric guitar, bass, all the junk that takes away from the tiny inflections in her voice that create real emotion.
Jhone gonçalves
Muito boa essa musica, me faz viajar dentro de meus proprios pensamentos...
garyjg
Wow - a great fresh voice.
joecoolmccall
one of my favorite songs of 2008