We Are Fine

Track 8 on Tramp

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In an NPR interview, Van Etten described the inspiration behind this track: I wrote the song about a friend talking me through a panic attack. [In] moving to New York City… Read More

Feb. 7, 20121 viewer8.3K views

We Are Fine Lyrics

[Verse 1: Sharon Van Etten]
Trying hard to breathe
Head between my knees
Take my hand and squeeze
Say I'm alright

[Verse 2: Sharon Van Etten]
Whisper in my ear
Happy you are here
Everything seems clear
And we're alright, we're alright

[Chorus: Sharon Van Etten and Zach Condon]
Tell me not to trip or to lose sight
You are walking in my guided light
Take my hand and help me not to shake
Say I'm alright, I'm alright
Say I'm alright, I'm alright

[Verse 3: Zach Condon]
It's okay to feel
Everything is real
Nothing left to steal
'Cause we're alright, we're alright

[Chorus: Sharon Van Etten and Zach Condon]
Tell me not to trip or to lose sight
You are walking in my guided light
Take my hand and help me not to shake
Say I'm alright, I'm alright
Say I'm alright, I'm alright
Say I'm alright, I'm alright

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In an NPR interview, Van Etten described the inspiration behind this track:

I wrote the song about a friend talking me through a panic attack. [In] moving to New York City and doing what I do, social anxiety is a really ridiculous kind of curse to have. But I met people along the way who deal with it — performers as well — and they are learning to deal with it daily and deal with it in different ways."