"Fine" by Cornelia Jakobs is a song about the aftermath of a failed relationship. The lyrics depict the narrator's feelings of sadness, anger, and longing for their ex-partner. They express the desire for the ex-lover to realize what they had together and regret losing it. The song begins with the narrator saying they need their ex-lover at this moment, although they also feel hatred towards them. They mention hearing that their ex has already moved on to someone new, which makes them resent the love their ex is now giving to someone else. The narrator hopes that their ex-lover will eventually miss the love they once shared. They are willing to be there for them if they become tired or dissatisfied with their current relationship. They want their ex to know that it could have been them, still together. However, the narrator acknowledges that they will be fine without their ex-lover if they have to. They imply that they are strong enough to move on and find happiness without them. Despite waking up to the harsh reality of being apart, the narrator believes they will be okay in the end. The lyrics then reflect on the past, where the narrator considers themself to have been the best that their ex-lover had. They question how something so good could change so quickly. The narrator apologizes for any trivialities or shortcomings that may have contributed to the deterioration of their relationship. The chorus repeats the idea that the narrator will be fine without their ex-lover, but they also express their struggle with this reality. The days feel weak, the nights are long, and the narrator's heart still yearns for their ex's return. They admit that it may sound foolish, but they liked themself more when they were with their ex. The Swedish verses in the song roughly translate to the narrator's self-reflection. They admit to being difficult and emotionally unstable but believe that when they are in a good place, they are pretty great. They express that everything they believe in is in their ex's hands, and they hope their ex can wait until things turn around. The narrator acknowledges the pain they both feel and suggests that if they both ignore it, it might eventually fade away. They plead their ex to stay and not let them die in this current state. The song concludes with the repetition of the narrator being fine, but it contrasts with the statement that they are not fine. This contradiction shows the inner conflict and struggle they face as they try to move on from the failed relationship. Overall, "Fine" explores the emotions of heartbreak, longing, and self-reflection after a relationship ends. It captures the complex feelings and thoughts one experiences when trying to find closure and move forward.
