Anyway
Six-4 Lyrics
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I still stayed by your side
You gave your love away
And you blamed it on me
You wanted all the weight
And I picked up your side
I loved you anyway
I loved you anyway
I kept you alive in my hands
Or in my head cause the girl I used to know has been dead for a long time
And I still feel spirits in the dark
Your voice keeps calling me
But I don't want to keep tip toeing through the grave yard with blood on my hands
You slapped me in my face
I still stayed by your side
You gave your love away
And you blamed it on me
You wanted all the weight
And I picked up your side
I loved you anyway
I loved you anyway
I tried to take your pain but you want to inflict it on me
I tried to help you change but you want to prove it to me
And if you want to run away I just hope you're okay where you are
Cause if you want to end the game
What am I supposed to do
But love you anyway
I loved you anyway
I loved you anyway
I loved you anyway
The lyrics to Six-4's song "Anyway" depict a tumultuous and toxic relationship. In the first verse, the singer reveals that they have endured mistreatment from their partner, being slapped in the face. Despite this, they have chosen to remain by their side, displaying a strong level of commitment and love. The partner, however, has given their love away to others and placed the blame on the singer, creating a strained dynamic in the relationship.
The second verse delves deeper into the complexity of the relationship. The partner expresses a desire to die, indicating a deep emotional struggle within themselves. The singer takes on the role of a caretaker, holding their partner's life in their hands both literally and figuratively. The line "the girl I used to know has been dead for a long time" suggests that their partner has changed drastically, possibly due to their emotional turmoil.
Moving forward, the singer acknowledges the lingering presence of their partner's voice, even though they do not wish to continuously tread through a graveyard, symbolizing the burden and darkness that their relationship has become. Despite the haunting nature of the situation, the singer remains devoted and continues to love their partner.
In the final verse, the singer reflects on their attempts to alleviate their partner's pain and facilitate personal growth. However, their efforts are met with resistance, as the partner holds onto their negative behaviors. The singer expresses concern for their partner's well-being if they choose to run away, highlighting their genuine care and worry. Ultimately, they question what they are supposed to do if their partner wants to end the relationship and yet they still persist in loving them regardless of the circumstances. The repetition of the line "I loved you anyway" emphasizes their unwavering love and dedication throughout the hardships they have faced together.
Line by Line Meaning
You slapped me in my face
You physically hurt me by striking my face
I still stayed by your side
Despite your actions, I remained loyal and supportive to you
You gave your love away
You freely distributed your affection to others
And you blamed it on me
Yet, you held me responsible for your actions and choices
You wanted all the weight
You desired to carry the burden of your struggles alone
And I picked up your side
Instead, I willingly took on your share of the difficulties
I loved you anyway
Nevertheless, I continued to have deep affection for you
I loved you anyway
Regardless of everything, my love for you remained unchanged
You said you wanna die
You expressed a desire to end your own life
I kept you alive in my hands
I metaphorically held onto your life, ensuring your survival
Or in my head cause the girl I used to know has been dead for a long time
Alternatively, I held onto memories of who you used to be, as the person I once knew has long ceased to exist
And I still feel spirits in the dark
I continue to sense the presence and lingering influence of our past
Your voice keeps calling me
The echoes of your words continue to reach out to me
But I don't want to keep tip toeing through the grave yard with blood on my hands
However, I no longer wish to navigate cautiously through the remnants of our broken relationship, burdened by guilt and responsibility
I tried to take your pain but you want to inflict it on me
I made efforts to alleviate your suffering, yet you insisted on causing me pain instead
I tried to help you change but you want to prove it to me
I attempted to aid in your transformation and growth, but you desired to demonstrate it to me through your actions
And if you want to run away I just hope you're okay where you are
In the event that you choose to escape from our relationship, I genuinely wish for your well-being and contentment
Cause if you want to end the game
Because if you decide to terminate our connection
What am I supposed to do
I find myself uncertain of the best course of action
But love you anyway
Yet, I will continue to love you unconditionally
I loved you anyway
Despite everything, my love for you remained unchanged
I loved you anyway
Regardless of all the challenges and hardships, I still had deep affection for you
I loved you anyway
Even in the face of adversity, my love for you never wavered
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Ismael Baez
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