Anyway
B-Stinged Butterfly Lyrics


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Break it up roll the stones around in my head
Waking up to a new view when I thought I was dead
We have long since slid down this hole again
Got a pebble caught down in my throat
Couldn't cough it up to tell this one last joke
But we were laughing anyway
While the new kings take this town
All the kids they were dancing around
They don't care
How bad does it have to get
Break it up roll the stones around in my head




Waking up to a new view when I thought I was dead
We have long since slipped down this hole again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to B-Stinged Butterfly's song "Anyway" depict a sense of resilience and determination despite challenging circumstances. The opening lines, "Break it up roll the stones around in my head," suggest a need for introspection and self-reflection. The singer is metaphorically breaking down their thoughts, examining them from different angles. This could imply a search for clarity or a desire to understand their own emotions and experiences.


"Waking up to a new view when I thought I was dead" captures a moment of awakening or realization. It signifies a shift in perspective, where the singer had previously felt emotionally stagnant or disconnected, but now perceives a glimmer of hope or a possibility for change.


The repetition of the phrase "We have long since slid down this hole again" emphasizes a recurring pattern or struggle. It suggests that the singer has faced similar challenges in the past and may feel trapped or stuck in a cycle. However, despite this repetitiveness, they find solace in humor and laughter: "But we were laughing anyway."


The lyrics also touch upon the theme of societal or political issues. The mention of the "new kings" taking over the town can be interpreted as a reference to those in power and the impact they have on the lives of ordinary people. The line "All the kids they were dancing around, they don't care" implies a disregard or indifference towards the worsening state of affairs. It could be seen as a critique of apathy and the need for collective action or awareness.


Overall, "Anyway" showcases the resilience, introspection, and determination of the singer in the face of personal and societal challenges, ultimately finding strength in laughter and humor.


Line by Line Meaning

Break it up roll the stones around in my head
Dismantle and rearrange the thoughts in my mind, examining them closely


Waking up to a new view when I thought I was dead
Finding a fresh perspective in life after feeling defeated


We have long since slid down this hole again
We have repeatedly fallen into the same difficult situation


Got a pebble caught down in my throat
Encountering a small obstacle that is interfering with self-expression


Couldn't cough it up to tell this one last joke
Unable to overcome the obstacle and share a final humorous remark


But we were laughing anyway
Nevertheless, we found joy and amusement in our situation


While the new kings take this town
While those in power dominate and control the city


All the kids they were dancing around
The young people were carefree, enjoying themselves


They don't care
They are unconcerned about the current state of affairs


How bad does it have to get
How dire does the situation need to become


Break it up roll the stones around in my head
Dismantle and rearrange the thoughts in my mind, examining them closely


Waking up to a new view when I thought I was dead
Finding a fresh perspective in life after feeling defeated


We have long since slipped down this hole again
We have repeatedly fallen into the same difficult situation




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Written by: James Hatchell

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