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For Now
Twin Shadow Lyrics
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In beds with thankless boys
And all the lives that need to keep awake another century
Far off are perfect days
For now ill have to wait
In beds with all the ones I hate
To give myself, myself away
I been on to you and nothings been the same
Is there anything as quiet as a night alone with you?
Had it ever been as clear as on the day that you went away
Don't speak from other lives
Don't need a hopeful line
Your hand upon my face is fine
Remind me of my place this time
Someone must've told the man in the sky
To paint a portrait of you and I
Someone must've gone and told him why
(Is there anything as quiet as a night alone with you?
Had it ever been as clear as on the day that you went away)
Is there anything as quiet as a night alone with you?
Had it ever been as clear as on the day that you went away
The opening lines of Twin Shadow's "For Now" paints a picture of nostalgia and longing, as the singer reminisces about "summer girls" and "perfect days" that are now "far gone" and "far off." He then turns to the present, where he finds himself lying in bed with people he hates, perhaps to fill the void left by those who have gone. The lyrics take a turn towards a confession, as the singer admits that he belongs to someone and has been deeply affected by them. He asks whether there is anything as peaceful as being alone with this person, and whether anything has been as clear as the day that they left.
The chorus of "For Now" suggests that the singer is waiting for something more permanent, even as he finds himself in the company of people he dislikes. He asks for a reminder of his place, which could mean a realization of his true feelings or a reassurance of his current situation. He then muses that someone in the sky must have painted a portrait of him and his beloved, indicating the enduring nature of their bond. The repetition of the lines "Is there anything as quiet as a night alone with you? / Had it ever been as clear as on the day that you went away" reinforces the singer's fixation on this one person and the intensity of his emotions.
Overall, "For Now" is a wistful, introspective song that explores the themes of nostalgia, love, and longing. The lyrics suggest a sense of displacement and searching, as the singer navigates his feelings and tries to find a place to belong.
Line by Line Meaning
Far gone are summer girls
The summer has ended and the girls who were only around for the season are gone.
In beds with thankless boys
Those girls were sleeping with boys who didn't appreciate them.
And all the lives that need to keep awake another century
Everyone has to keep living their lives, with the knowledge that they have a long time left to live.
Far off are perfect days
There are no more perfect days, as they were in the past and far away.
For now ill have to wait
The artist acknowledges that they will have to be patient for something they want.
In beds with all the ones I hate
The singer is surrounded by people they don't like and are forced to associate with.
To give myself, myself away
The singer is willing to sacrifice themselves for someone else.
I belong to you and that's not gonna change
The artist is dedicated to their relationship and will remain faithful.
I been on to you and nothings been the same
The artist has picked up on something that changed the way they view their partner.
Is there anything as quiet as a night alone with you?
The artist values the peaceful moments they spend with their partner.
Had it ever been as clear as on the day that you went away
The singer misses their partner and realizes how much they mean to them.
Don't speak from other lives
The artist doesn't want to hear stories or perspectives from other people.
Don't need a hopeful line
The singer doesn't need false hope or empty promises.
Your hand upon my face is fine
The small gestures of affection mean a lot to the singer.
Remind me of my place this time
The singer wants their partner to remind them of their position and importance in the relationship.
Someone must've told the man in the sky
The artist believes that there is a higher power that is responsible for certain things.
To paint a portrait of you and I
The artist feels like they are part of something bigger and important.
Someone must've gone and told him why
The singer thinks that there's a reason why they were brought together with their partner.
Is there anything as quiet as a night alone with you?
The singer values the peaceful moments they spend with their partner.
Had it ever been as clear as on the day that you went away
The artist misses their partner and realizes how much they mean to them.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GEORGE WILLIAM LEWIS, WYNNE BENNETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@teddyhose
This footage is shown in Exit Through the Gift Shop shot by Thierry Guetta, someone who practically devoted his whole adult life to filming graffiti artists at work. He never originally planned on turning it into a documentary, the man just loved the excitement of it and kept boxes and boxes of video tapes.
@SpankRamen2
This song takes me back to my childhood in the early 80's. I was only in pre-school, but my brother was in high school & he listened to stuff like this back in the day! I'm gonna introduce him to this awesome song! LOVE THIS SONG!!!
@danieleramponi6659
Never erase this video, its awesome.
@JoeWild1984
All the songs on this record are the best one!
@stasway
Underrated song...
@89smoochie89
<3 THIS IS PURE ADRENALINE!
@deftcure
these guys are amazing.. saw them last thursday .. and i can say...THE SHIT!!!...
@chichistosa805
Love this Music & video is awesome love the Graffiti & elephant..Twin Shadow Rocks....
@7hink
Exit through the gift shop is fuckin brilliant. If you love this video definitely check out the whole movie.
@cryoshock8137
Will do. Thanks!