For Now
Original Broadway Cast Lyrics

Why does everything have to be so hard?
Life is difficult and challenging, making it hard to overcome the obstacles.

Maybe you'll never find your purpose.
It is possible that one may never find their true purpose in life.

Lots of people don't.
Many individuals go through life without discovering their unique purpose.

But then -- I don't know why I'm even alive!
Sometimes it can be difficult to understand the reason for our existence.

Well, who does, really?
It is common to question the meaning of life and why we are here.

Everyone's a little bit unsatisfied.
No one is fully content with their life, and everyone has areas that are lacking or unfulfilled.

Everyone goes 'round a little empty inside.
Many individuals experience a feeling of emptiness, as if something is missing from their lives.

Take a breath, look around.
In times of difficulty, it can be beneficial to pause and reflect on one's surroundings.

Swallow your pride.
It is important to set aside ego and take actions that may be uncomfortable or difficult for personal growth.

For now...
Although things may be challenging or difficult, it is a temporary state of being and will not last forever.

Nothing lasts, Life goes on.
Change is a constant aspect of life, and everything is temporary as time continues to move forward.

Full of surprises. You'll be faced with problems of all shapes and sizes.
Life is unpredictable and can present challenges of varying degrees that can be unexpected or challenging.

You're going to have to make a few compromises... for now...
To navigate life's challenges, it may be necessary to make concessions or temporary compromises in the short term.

But only for now! (for now) Only for now! (for now) Only for now! (for now) Only for now!
Although life may be challenging, it is important to remind oneself that these challenges are temporary and only for a finite period of time.

For now we're healthy. For now we're employed. For now we're happy... If not overjoyed.
It is important to appreciate the good things in life, even if they are not perfect or completely satisfactory in every way.

And we'll accept the things we cannot avoid, for now...
Acceptance is key in navigating life's challenges, especially when there are factors that are out of our control.

But only for now! (for now) Only for now! (for now) Only for now! (for now) Only for now!
The idea of optimism and positivity despite life's temporary challenges is reinforced, reminding us that everything is temporary if we hold on.

Only for now! (Sex!) Is only for now! (Your hair!) Is only for now! (George Bush!) Is only for now!
The song also highlights comical aspects of life that we may find frustrating, but are ultimately temporary and fleeting.

Don't stress, relax, let life roll off your backs except for death and paying taxes everything in life is only for now!
The track empowers its listeners to not get too bogged down by life's temporary challenges and uncontrollable factors, choosing to focus on enjoying the present moment.

Each time you smile... It'll only last a while. Life may be scary... But it's only temporary.
The song emphasizes that life may seem scary and uncertain, but it is ultimately just a temporary state that can be overcome.

Everything in life is only for now.
The phrase embodies the theme of the song, reminding us that although challenges and difficult moments may arise, our current feelings and state is temporary and will change.