For A While
Sam Valdez Lyrics
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Pretend what existed didn't at all
Here in the great divide
Somewhere in the dark
We gave up faster then we ever fought
But its fine for a while
Dont say that I didn't try
Don't say that I didn't try
To erase you from my mind
Why is it possible to only partly want
Something that's good for you but you feel better off
Distracting the light away
Beginning to fall
I swear if I could help it I would cut it all off
But its fine for a while
Dont say that I didn't try
To erase you from my mind
Don't say that I didn't try
To erase you from my mind
In Sam Valdez's song "For a While," the lyrics explore the complexities of a failing relationship and the struggle to let go. The first stanza suggests a desire to dissolve the relationship, acknowledging that pretending it never existed might be easier. The line "We gave up faster then we ever fought" highlights the imbalance in the relationship, where the decision to let go was made hastily. Despite the pain and confusion, the singer finds solace in the idea that everything will be fine, at least for a while.
The second stanza delves into the internal conflict experienced in letting go. The line "Dont say that I didn't try to erase you from my mind" reflects the singer's attempts to move on and forget about the person they are addressing. However, the repetition of this line emphasizes the difficulty in completely erasing someone from their thoughts. It hints at the lingering emotions and attachment that make it challenging to let go.
The chorus's question raises the paradox of partially wanting something that is good for you, while feeling better off without it. This contradiction represents the push and pull of emotions, where the singer acknowledges that letting go might be beneficial but also admits feeling uncertain about it. The lines "Distracting the light away, beginning to fall" depict the singer's attempts to divert their attention and emotions, but the weight of the situation becomes increasingly overwhelming.
The song ultimately captures the mixture of longing, struggle, and resignation that comes with the end of a relationship. The repeated lines and contrasting emotions exemplify the complexity of trying to move on and the reluctance to fully let go.
Line by Line Meaning
Would it be better if we dissolved
Is it possible that it would be preferable if we ended our connection or relationship?
Pretend what existed didn't at all
Act as if everything that happened between us never happened
Here in the great divide
In this significant and noticeable separation between us
Somewhere in the dark
In a place of ambiguity, uncertainty, or emotional turmoil
We gave up faster than we ever fought
We surrendered or abandoned our efforts and commitment to each other more quickly than we ever stood our ground or fought for our relationship
But its fine for a while
However, this temporary state of disconnection or detachment feels acceptable or tolerable for now
Dont say that I didn't try
Please don't claim that I didn't make an effort
To erase you from my mind
To remove your presence, memories, or thoughts from my consciousness
Why is it possible to only partly want
Why is it conceivable to desire something or someone only to a limited extent
Something that's good for you but you feel better off
Something that may be beneficial or positive for you, yet you believe you are in a superior condition without it
Distracting the light away
Redirecting attention or focus away from the brightness or clarity of the situation
Beginning to fall
Starting to decline or descend, potentially referring to emotional stability or a deteriorating state
I swear if I could help it I would cut it all off
I promise, if I had the ability, I would completely sever or end this connection or involvement
But its fine for a while
However, for the time being, this situation is acceptable or tolerable
Dont say that I didn't try
Please don't assert that I didn't make an effort
To erase you from my mind
To remove your presence, memories, or thoughts from my consciousness
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Written by: Sam Valdez
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