The band formed in 1986 as an underground punk rock act. Their popularity grew during the following decade with the 1992 album It's A Shame About Ray, which was produced, engineered, and mixed by The Robb Brothers (Bruce Robb, Dee, and Joe), followed by a cover of Simon and Garfunkel's "Mrs. Robinson", which eventually became one of the band's most successful singles.
Throughout its various incarnations, recording and touring lineups of the band have included co-founders Ben Deily and Jesse Peretz, John Strohm (Blake Babies), Doug Trachten, Corey Loog Brennan, Byron Hoag, Ben Daughtry, Juliana Hatfield (Blake Babies), Nic Dalton (Godstar, Sneeze, The Plunderers), Dave Ryan, Patrick "Murph" Murphy (Dinosaur Jr), Bill Gibson (Eastern Dark), Mark 'Budola' Newman, Kenny Lyon, Vess Ruhtenberg, Devon Ashley, Karl Alvarez and Bill Stevenson (Descendents), P. David Hazel and various others.
Cited as one of the most important alternative rock groups, The Lemonheads were active until 1997 and went on hiatus, but reformed with a new lineup in 2005 and released The Lemonheads in the following year. The band released its latest album, Varshons, in June 2009.
Anyway
The Lemonheads Lyrics
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There was a time that I would give it all away
There was a time I'd give it just to you
There was a time it didn't matter
What you'd say
What you'd say
I loved you so but that was long ago
When it only takes a day
It doesn't matter anyway
It doesn't matter anyway
Lying on my own again
Standing for whatever comes along
You'll never be alone again
You're only lonely when you let yourself get strong
Get too strong
[Chorus]
Look at your catastrophe
Look at me how it has to be
Say goodbye, it's all the past to me
Just don't try
Not the last to be
Free and stupid in the sunrise
Summer blowin' by and shining in the trees
I get the feeling that you feel no surprise
Unexpected morning had me on my knees
On my knees
[Chorus]
The Lemonheads' song "Anyway" is a mellow and somewhat melancholic reflection on lost love and the emotional aftermath of a relationship. The song's lyrics reveal a sense of betrayal and disappointment, as the singer reflects on a time when they trusted and loved someone deeply, only to realize that the relationship was not as strong or real as they thought. The opening lines, "There was a time I would've trusted you / There was a time that I would give it all away," convey a sense of vulnerability and willingness to give everything to someone else based on trust alone.
However, as the song unfolds, it becomes clear that this trust was misplaced and that the singer has been left alone, standing on their own and struggling to move on from the past. The chorus, "I loved you so but that was long ago / When it only takes a day / It doesn't matter anyway," highlights the fact that time has passed and the relationship is no longer relevant or important. The emotion in the song comes from the contrast between this sense of resignation and detachment and the lingering feelings of hurt and longing that remain.
The verses of the song continue to explore the aftermath of the relationship, as the singer reflects on their own strength and resilience. They suggest that being alone is better than being in a relationship that isn't right, but admit that it can be difficult to stand strong and avoid the temptation to give up and seek comfort in someone else. Overall, "Anyway" is a powerful reflection on the complexity of human relationships and the emotional struggles that can occur when trust is broken and love is lost.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a time I would've trusted you
In the past, I had complete faith in you and believed in your intentions.
There was a time that I would give it all away
At some point, I was willing to sacrifice everything for you and your satisfaction.
There was a time I'd give it just to you
Previously, I was willing to let go of things just to make you happy or for the sake of our relationship.
There was a time it didn't matter
There was a time when your opinions didn't affect me, and I was free to be myself.
What you'd say
This is referring to the things you told me or the promises you made.
I loved you so but that was long ago
I used to be deeply in love with you, but that love is a thing of the past now.
When it only takes a day
When love or trust is broken, it only takes a single day for everything to change.
It doesn't matter anyway
It doesn't matter how much we loved each other in the past because things have changed and moved on now.
Lying on my own again
I find myself alone once more, with no one to share my thoughts or feelings with.
Standing for whatever comes along
This means facing whatever problems come along and not running away from them.
You'll never be alone again
I'm telling you that you will never be alone again if you choose to face your problems and not run away from them.
You're only lonely when you let yourself get strong
Being lonely only happens when you become strong and refuse to rely on others for support.
Get too strong
This could mean becoming too strong and independent to ask for help when needed, leading to loneliness.
Look at your catastrophe
This line could be interpreted as telling the person to analyze the destruction they've caused in their life and relationships.
Look at me how it has to be
This line could be interpreted as telling the person to look at me as an example of how things should be or how they could've been.
Say goodbye, it's all the past to me
This means saying goodbye to the past and moving on from it, with no desire to go back to it.
Just don't try
This could be interpreted as saying, 'Just leave it alone, don't try to revive or return to the past.'
Not the last to be
This line means that the person is not the only one who has faced destruction and regrets in a relationship.
Free and stupid in the sunrise
This line means feeling free and silly when the sun rises and everything feels new and fresh.
Summer blowin' by and shining in the trees
This line captures the feeling of summer breeze blowing through the trees, emphasizing how beautiful, but fleeting, the moment is.
I get the feeling that you feel no surprise
This line means that I get the sense that you are not surprised that our relationship didn't work out.
Unexpected morning had me on my knees
This line means a sudden realization or a jarring surprise had me on my knees and unable to comprehend or adjust to the new reality.
On my knees
This line emphasizes the feeling of vulnerability and powerlessness.
[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that love and trust can easily disappear, and it's not worth holding onto something that's gone.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRIAN KELLY MCKNIGHT, ROBIN A. THICKE
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@jamesgabriiel
This song is so cool…
@cbfall
Great song.
@mellotron3181
Thanks, you have good taste
@cbfall
You're too kind!!! You're very welcome!!!
@GamoM
Free and stupid in the sunrise