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AdriAnne Lenker Lyrics


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Staring down the barrel of the hot sun
Shining with the sheen of a shotgun (shotgun)
Carol has a little, if we need some
Joa has a ride, if we wanna come
Hanging your jeans with a clothes pin
Skin still wet, still on my skin
Mango in your mouth, juice drippin'
Shoulder of your shirt sleeve slippin'

Christmas eve with your mother and sis
Don't wanna fight but your mother insists
Dog's white teeth slice right through my fist
Drive to the ER and you put me on risk
Grocery store list, now you get pissed
Unchecked calls and messages
I don't wanna be the owner of your fantasy
I just wanna be a part of your family

And I don't wanna talk about anything
I don't wanna talk about anything
I wanna kiss, kiss your eyes again
Wanna witness your eyes looking
I don't wanna talk about anyone
I don't wanna talk about anyone
I wanna sleep in your car while you're driving
Lay in your lap when I'm crying

Circle of pine and red oak
Circle of moss and fire smoke
Fan on the ceiling like a wheel spoke
Push the clutch in and I pull the choke
Wanna listen to the sound of you blinking
Wanna listen your to hands soothe
Listen to your heart beating
Listen to the way you move

And I don't wanna talk about anything
I don't wanna talk about anything
I wanna kiss, kiss your eyes again
Wanna witness your eyes looking
I don't wanna talk about anyone
I don't wanna talk about anyone
I wanna sleep in your car while you're driving
Lay in your lap when I'm crying

Weren't we the stars in Heaven?
Weren't we the salt in the sea?
Dragon in the new warm mountain
Didn't you believe in me?
Yeah, you held me the whole way through
When I couldn't say the words like you
I was scared, Indigo, but I wanted to
I was scared, Indigo, but I wanted to

And I don't wanna talk about anything
I don't wanna talk about anything
I wanna kiss, kiss your eyes again
Wanna witness your eyes looking
I don't wanna talk about anyone
I don't wanna talk about anyone
I wanna sleep in your car while you're driving
Lay in your lap when I'm crying (woo)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Anything" by AdriAnne Lenker can be interpreted as a love song that conveys the singer's desire to simply be with their lover without any expectations or pressure. The opening verse sets the stage by describing a hot, intense feeling that is both dangerous and enticing, with mention of a gun and the possibility of needing help from friends. The second verse is more sensual, with imagery of a wet body, a juicy mango, and a slipping shirt sleeve. The third verse introduces conflict with the lover's family, but the singer still desires to be included as a part of their life. The chorus repeats the desire to not talk about anything and instead just be in each other's presence, whether it's kissing, watching each other's eyes, or seeking comfort in a crying spell. The final verse includes powerful, almost mythic imagery, with the singer suggesting their lover was capable of moving mountains for them, and expressing gratitude for their supportive presence during a time of vulnerability.


Overall, the lyrics showcase a yearning for intimacy and simplicity in a complex world. The language used is often metaphorical and poetic, but the emotions behind them are raw and sincere. The repetition of certain phrases and words, such as "I don't wanna talk about anything" and "I wanna," are effective in conveying the singer's focus and desire for a specific type of interaction with their partner.


Line by Line Meaning

Staring down the barrel of the hot sun
Feeling overwhelmed by the heat and brightness of the sun


Shining with the sheen of a shotgun (shot gun)
Glimmering like a gun that has just been polished


Carol has a little if we need some
Carol has some resources that we could use if necessary


Joa has a ride, if we wanna come
Joa has a car that we could use to travel


Hanging your jeans with a clothes pin
Drying your jeans by hanging them with a clip


Skin still wet, still on my skin
Feeling someone's wet skin still touching one's own skin


Mango in your mouth, juice dripping
Eating a mango that is so juicy that juice is dripping from one's mouth


Shoulder of your shirt sleeve slipping
The shoulder of one's shirt coming down slightly, revealing one's skin


Christmas eve with your mother and sis
Spending Christmas Eve with a partner's mother and sister


Don't wanna fight but your mother insists
Trying to avoid an argument, but the partner's mother is provoking it


Dog's white teeth slice right into my fist
Getting bitten by a dog, with its white teeth making contact with one's fist


Drive to the E.R and you put me on risk
Going to the emergency room, but the partner's driving is dangerous and puts one at risk


Grocery store list, now you get pissed
Getting angry about the grocery store list


Unchecked calls and messages
Not responding to calls and messages


I don't wanna be the owner of your fantasy
Not wanting to be someone's unrealistic ideal


I just wanna be a part of your family
Wanting to fit in with someone's family


And I don't wanna talk about anything
Not wanting to engage in conversation


I wanna kiss, kiss your eyes again
Desiring to kiss the partner's eyes


Wanna witness your eyes looking
Wanting to see the partner's eyes as they look at something


I don't wanna talk about anyone
Not wanting to gossip or discuss other people


I wanna sleep in your car while you're driving
Wanting to rest in the partner's car while they are driving


Lay on your lap when I'm crying
Wanting the partner to comfort one when crying by lying on their lap


Circle of pine and red oak
Being surrounded by trees of pine and red oak


Circle of moss and fire smoke
Being surrounded by moss and smoke from a fire


Fan on the ceiling like a wheel spoke
Noticing how a ceiling fan looks like a wheel spoke


Push the clutch in and I pull the choke
Adjusting the gears and carburetor on a vehicle


Wanna listen to the sound of you blinking
Wanting to hear the partner's eyes blinking


Wanna listen your to hands soothe
Wanting to hear the partner's hands as they soothe something


Listen to your heart beating
Wanting to hear the sound of the partner's heartbeat


Listen to the way you move
Wanting to hear the sound of the partner moving


Ordering the stars in Heaven
Trying to make order out of chaos


Hurling salt in the sea
Doing something pointless that won't make a difference


Dragging a new-born mountain
Trying to accomplish an impossible feat


Didn't you believe in me?
Questioning whether the person ever had faith in oneself


You held me the whole way through
Feeling supported through a difficult time


When I couldn't say the words like you
Being unable to express oneself as well as the partner can


I was scared, Indigo, but I wanted too
Feeling fear but still wanting to take a risk




Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Adrianne Elizabeth Lenker

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Comments from YouTube:

@christopherwellman2364

I accidentally pressed the microphone button, and upon noticing that, I really didn't know what I wanted to hear, so I just said "anything", and now I am listening to this song.

@briannamorales2604

Do you like it?

@fwkii.0

I love this song

@Braelyn_.

this is literally such a great way to find a song😭 especially if its a good song like this

@christopherwellman2364

@@briannamorales2604 yeah

@yigonhwang2276

My art teacher asked me what song I wanted to listen and I said anything, and he said "I got you bro,"

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@katrollerakates

“i don’t wanna be the owner of your fantasy I just wanna be a part of your family”

@marsathing9989

real bro.

@yarajawad2966

so real bro when u really wanted it to be serious and seen

@katrollerakates

@@yarajawad2966 REAALLLLLLL RAA

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