Anyway
Night Hikes Lyrics


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Hey God
Okay
I forgot that I don't want to know anyway

Do you
Ever pray
Can I live by the words that you want me to say?
You've got to do that thing you do I'm getting lost
You've got to be the one I've always wanted to trust

I know you want me to fall for you
But do you want me to stay?

So hey God
Just wait
I'm not clear on the way it'll fall into place

I'm not
Insane
I just wake through the night and I sleep through the day

You've got to do that thing you do I'm getting lost
You've got to be the one I've always wanted to trust

I know you want me to fall for you
But do you want me to stay?
When I remember to call for you
What do you want me to say?

So hey God




Okay
I forgot that I don't want to know anyway

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Night Hikes's song "Anyway" convey a sense of uncertainty and questioning towards a higher power, most likely referring to God. The song's protagonist is addressing God directly, expressing their confusion and admitting that they have forgotten or decided that they don't actually want to know the answers they seek. The lines "Hey God, Okay, I forgot that I don't want to know anyway" indicate a reluctance to pursue knowledge or understanding, perhaps out of fear or a realization that some things are better left unknown.


The following lines, "Do you, Ever pray, Can I live by the words that you want me to say?" reflect an inner struggle about living a meaningful life and adhering to God's guidance. The singer is questioning if they can truly embody the teachings and values they believe God wants them to uphold. It hints at a desire for validation and confirmation from God that they are on the right path.


The lines "You've got to do that thing you do, I'm getting lost, You've got to be the one I've always wanted to trust" express a longing for God's intervention or guidance in order to find a sense of purpose and direction. There is a realization that by placing trust in God, the singer can potentially find their way and escape from feeling lost or confused.


The chorus of the song repeats the question, "I know you want me to fall for you, But do you want me to stay?" This line highlights a struggle between the desire to connect with God on a deeper level and the uncertainty of whether it is reciprocated. It touches upon feelings of insecurity and the need for reassurance from God.


Overall, "Anyway" by Night Hikes explores themes of existential uncertainty, the desire for meaning, and the search for faith.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey God
Hello, divine being


Okay
I acknowledge your presence


I forgot that I don't want to know anyway
I realize that I don't desire to have all the answers


Do you
Are you able to


Ever pray
Engage in a form of communication and supplication


Can I live by the words that you want me to say?
Am I capable of aligning my actions with your teachings?


You've got to do that thing you do I'm getting lost
You must continue your unique actions, as I find myself confused and uncertain


You've got to be the one I've always wanted to trust
You have to fulfill the role of the individual I have longed to place my faith in


I know you want me to fall for you
I am aware that you desire for me to develop strong feelings towards you


But do you want me to stay?
However, do you wish for me to remain in your presence?


So hey God
Once again, hello, divine being


Just wait
Please be patient


I'm not clear on the way it'll fall into place
I am uncertain about how things will unfold and come together


I'm not insane
I am not mentally unstable


I just wake through the night and I sleep through the day
I simply have a different sleep schedule, being awake during the night and asleep during the day


When I remember to call for you
When I bring to mind the need to seek your presence


What do you want me to say?
What specific words or phrases do you desire me to express?


Okay
I acknowledge your presence


I forgot that I don't want to know anyway
I realize that I have no desire to have all the answers




Lyrics © DistroKid, HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP
Written by: Matthew Farrell, Olivia Godby

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