For A Moment
Nichole Alden Lyrics


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Have I fallen back?
I've warned myself time and time again
But your were glistening like a star
And I was drawn back to descend
For a moment, for a moment, for a moment I breathe and start again
For a moment, for a moment, for a moment I breathe... I breathe you in.

There's an innocence I've given up
To learn the things I had to know to let you go
But here I am again
You draw me in
It's not right
It's not right but I pretend
For a moment, for a moment, for a moment I breathe and start again
For a moment, for a moment, for a moment I breathe... I breathe you in.

It's so easy when there's no one there to hold or tie your hands
And you've got secrets that no one understands





For a moment, for a moment, for a moment I breathe and start again
For a moment, for a moment, for a moment I breathe... I breathe you in.

Overall Meaning

The song "For a Moment" by Nichole Alden is a reflection on the struggle of moving on, and the momentary temptation to go back to someone who has already been let go of. The lyrics convey this internal battle and the singer's desire to relive a past moment, symbolized by the image of a glistening star drawing her back to "descend." The line "It's not right but I pretend" highlights the conflict between what the heart wants and what the mind knows is best. The bridge of the song acknowledges the difficulty of letting go of someone, especially when there is no one else to hold onto or understand the situation.


The song speaks to the universal experience of wanting to revisit past memories with someone, but at the same time recognizing that doing so would not be healthy or productive in the long run. It captures the feelings of nostalgia, regret, and longing that many people have experienced after ending a relationship. The powerful lyrics are combined with a gentle melody that enhances the emotions expressed in the words.


Line by Line Meaning

Have I fallen back?
Am I repeating a past mistake?


I've warned myself time and time again
I know I shouldn't do this.


But your were glistening like a star
But you were irresistible, shining bright.


And I was drawn back to descend
And I couldn't resist going back down that path.


There's an innocence I've given up
I've lost my naïveté.


To learn the things I had to know to let you go
I had to learn the hard way how to move on from you.


But here I am again
But now I'm back.


You draw me in
You have a pull on me.


It's not right
This isn't good for me.


It's not right but I pretend
I know it's wrong, but I act like it's okay.


It's so easy when there's no one there to hold or tie your hands
It's easy to act on impulses when no one is there to stop you.


And you've got secrets that no one understands
You have a mysterious side that no one can grasp.


For a moment, for a moment, for a moment I breathe and start again
For a brief time, I feel alive and refreshed, ready to start anew.


For a moment, for a moment, for a moment I breathe... I breathe you in.
For a brief time, your presence is all-consuming and I lose myself in it.




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