Anyway
Fisher Lyrics

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And at the very thought of you
I lie awake and wander through
The trepid halls and twisted dreams
And everything splayed in between
When you said love was a dangerous game
It only made me want to play
And who said hearts weren't made to be broken
You'd be worth it anyway

All the words I wished I'd said
And all the disarray that lies ahead
Scrawled on pages in my mind
Carefully packaged in an unmarked spine
When you said love was a dangerous game
It only made me want to play
And who said hearts weren't made to be broken
You'd be worth it anyway
Why do you insist on antagonizing me
Half smiles in my direction
Touching accidentally
When you said love was a dangerous game
It only made me want to play
And who said hearts weren't made to be broken
They're made to be broken
When you said love was a dangerous game
It only made me want to play

And who said hearts weren't made to be broken
You'd be worth it anyway

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Fisher's song "Any Way" expresses the desire of the singer to escape their pain and move on from their hurt, but at the same time acknowledges the permanent scars left behind. The second part of the first verse, where Fisher describes standing in the middle of the highway playing chicken with cars, conveys a sense of recklessness or even suicidal ideation. However, as it becomes clear in the chorus, these self-destructive tendencies are directed towards wanting to feel the pain of a lost lover. The singer wants to communicate the depth of their emotions to this person, even if it means causing them sadness.

In the second verse, Fisher reveals that the lost lover was also a parental figure. The singer acknowledges that the person was too good to them, but at the same time, they felt compelled to "mess it up." These lines portray an ambivalence towards the relationship, where the singer feels both love and resentment towards the person who has been both a lover and a father figure to them.

Overall, "Any Way" captures the complexities of a relationship where one person has a history of trauma or unresolved issues. The song conveys the mixed emotions of wanting to hold onto a loved one while recognizing that their presence may exacerbate personal pain. The internal conflict and ambivalence towards the relationship is captured through the repetition of the line "If there was any way I could have known" in the chorus, which highlights the singer's regret and self-doubt.

Line by Line Meaning

You can take me away from my sorrow
Although my sadness can be temporarily alleviated, my suffering and pain will still remain within me.

But you can't take away my scars
The wounds of past experiences, both physical and emotional, are deeply ingrained in me and cannot be erased.

I stand in the middle of the highway
Metaphorically, my life feels like a dangerous and unpredictable road with no clear direction.

Playing chicken with the cars
I am taking risks with my life, hoping to find a rush of excitement or a sense of control in the midst of chaos.

It's not that I'm destructive, I
I am not intentionally trying to cause harm, even though my actions may have negative consequences.

Just want to feel your pain
I am seeking an emotional connection with someone who can understand and relate to my struggles and hardships.

If there was any way I could have known
I regret not having the foresight or knowledge to prevent the consequences of my actions.

I would trip and fall away from you
I would distance myself from you, even if it means experiencing pain again and again, to avoid causing you further harm or difficulty.

If there was anything I could have done
I wish there was something I could have changed or improved to maintain a strong and healthy relationship with you.

To stay in love with you - with you
I yearn to remain affectionate and fond of you, despite the obstacles and hardships that may come.

I wish I could say to you what you are to me
I feel a deep emotional bond with you, but expressing my feelings would only create unhappiness and despair for you.

But I know it would make you sad
Revealing my innermost thoughts and feelings to you would be too much of a burden for you to bear.

You are too good to be my lover
You are too kind, generous, and loving to be involved in a romantic relationship with me, given my struggles and imperfections.

But you've been the greatest dad I ever had
Even though a romantic relationship may not work out between us, I still value and appreciate the important role you have played in my life as a father figure.

You made my life so lovely I
Your influence and support has created a beautiful and fulfilling life for me in many ways.

Just had to mess it up
Despite your positive impact on me, I have made mistakes and caused harm due to my own personal struggles and weaknesses.

If I knew I'd do it twice just to make sure that I did it right
If I could go back and do things differently, I would take the opportunity to correct my mistakes and make amends, even if it meant going through the same pain and difficulties again.

If there was any way I could have known
Once again, I regret not having the foresight or knowledge to avoid causing damage or harm in my relationships.

I would always need to be alone
I am coming to terms with the fact that I may never be completely fulfilled or happy in a romantic relationship due to my own personal struggles and hardships.

To stay in love with you - with you
Despite the challenges and difficulties, I still long for a deep emotional connection and love with someone special.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Samantha Fisher

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