Fine for Now Lyrics

Lyric discussion by AlfiePark 

Cover art for Fine for Now lyrics by Grizzly Bear

This seems to be about spending time with loved ones, knowing that something is eventually going to come between, be it death, moving, a new lover, etc. Instead of complaining about the lack of time that they have, say "There is time. There's so much time." Its about milking every second to the last sweet drop with the ones who are important, and realizing how fragile every minute is.

I don't hear "If we're all faltering", I hear "We're all faltering". As if he's trying to say that people hesitate too much with their loved ones. We're all faltering. We all wait until its too late.

In the context of Daniel Rossen's 'In Ear Park' sentiments, it seems that he is wishing he had spent more time with his father. The first line says "There was time" in regards to his father, and the next "There is time" could be about his current loved ones. Maybe he wants to spend more time with others now that he sees how important every second is.

This could be completely wrong, but whenever I hear Dan sing "We're all faltering", I see him wishing he had not faltered, wishing he had been stronger, wishing he could be stronger, hoping he can be there.

Maybe.

I agree with you. The line "we're all faltering, why'd I help with that?" indicates that the entire family is falling apart and he/she is contributing to the problem. Also the song is called "Fine For Now" which kind of means the the family may be fine for now but soon they will fall.