If It All Comes Down To You
Anekdoten Lyrics
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So let′s try our luck, down at the spin and win
Haven't seen you for long
Heaven knows where you have gone
Would the words still ring true?
Did you see what I saw?
Did you hear wherever the call was coming from?
Would your mind be set free
Where the river meets the sea?
Would it all come too true
If it all came down to you?
Where would you dare to go?
What would you dare to know
If it all comes down to you?
The lyrics to Anekdoten's "If It All Comes Down to You" seem to speak about the idea of chance, fate and destiny. The song moves to tell the story of two people who could be anything, but haven't seen each other for a long time. The singer prompts his unknown partner to try their luck at the "spin and win." Here, one can interpret the "spin and win" as a metaphor for the game of life, urging the subject of the song to take a chance and take control of their destiny. The line, "heaven knows where you have gone," suggests that the singer hasn't been able to find his long lost partner, leaving their connection to fate and destiny.
The second verse delves deeper into the idea of fate and free will. The singer asks his partner if they would be able to recognize the call of fate, wherever it may come from. The lines, "would your mind be set free, where the river meets the sea," shows the listener how the possibilities are endless but ultimately depend on the choices one makes. The chorus then asks the listener to question themselves, where would they dare to go and what would they dare to know if it all comes down to just them.
Overall, the message behind "If It All Comes Down to You" asserts the importance of taking risks and seizing opportunities, but also accepting the idea that fate might play a role in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
We could be anything
Our future is full of endless possibilities and we have the potential to accomplish anything we set our minds to
So let's try our luck, down at the spin and win
Let's take a chance and try something new or potentially risky, like gambling, in the hopes of finding success or good fortune
Haven't seen you for long
It has been a while since we last spent time together or communicated, and we have likely both experienced changes and growth since then
Heaven knows where you have gone
It is uncertain where you have been or what you have done since we last saw each other, but regardless, I am glad to be reunited with you now
Would the words still ring true?
If we were to reconnect or discuss our current beliefs and values, would they still align and resonate with one another?
Did you see what I saw?
Did you witness the same event or occurrence that I did, and if so, did we interpret it the same way?
Did you hear wherever the call was coming from?
Are you aware of the source or message of the communication we both received, and do you feel compelled to respond to it?
Would your mind be set free
If we were to embrace new ideas or perspectives and let go of old ones, would our minds feel liberated or constrained?
Where the river meets the sea?
In a place of transition or change, where the familiar and the unknown converge and blend together
Would it all come too true
If our hopes and dreams were to actually come to fruition, would we feel overwhelmed, undeserving, or unprepared?
If it all came down to you?
If the outcome or success of a situation depended solely on your actions or decisions, would you have the confidence and capability to handle that responsibility?
Where would you dare to go?
What new places, experiences or opportunities would you take advantage of, without fear of failure or judgment?
What would you dare to know
What knowledge, truths or perspectives would you actively seek out or confront, even if they were uncomfortable or challenging?
If it all comes down to you?
In the face of adversity, pressure or personal accountability, would you have the courage and resilience to persevere and succeed?
Contributed by Luke T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@FrancoSablic
Lyrics:
We could be anything
so let's try our luck down at the spin and win
Haven't seen you for long
Heaven knows where you have gone
Would the words still ring true?
Did you see what I saw?
Did you hear wherever the call was coming from?
Would your mind be set free
where the river meets the sea?
Would it all come too true
if it all came down to you?
Where would you dare to go?
What would you dare to know?
If it all comes down to you
@MatzeMumpitz
This album is of the kind you want to present to every friend of yours, cos you know it will make their lives better.
@entertherealmofchaos
I love this album, but i think most people i know would find it hard work.
@GuillermoHernandez-km4rt
I mean, this is some serious gourmet thing...
@JSMultimedia-fw9ow
Yes, its true! 🥲
@paulgrace3439
I hope Anekdoten have another album in them. They are due. Wonderful band who never put out a bad album.
@newforestpixie5297
I’m not a musician but my father was and my son is & I’ve enjoyed all spectrum of rock music since first hearing ‘ hocus pocus ‘ , ‘ silver machine ‘ , ‘ I know what I like in your wardrobe ‘ etc when I was 9 years old - had this album received more daylight in the uk , I can’t help believe at least folks born in the 1960s or early 70s would’ve made it a massive success in sales. Even without being household names , this album is still a Massive Success . A joy. A lift. It is Superb. I lLove it - Thankyou so much Anekdoten ❤️🇨🇳from wessexshire ( near Stonehenge & Bournemouth) May the Gods continue to Bless You 😀
@entertherealmofchaos
Nice comment. It is one of my favourite albums.
@R-UKaiser
This is a call to join our feelings, to think in love, in friendship, in music, in life. Anekdoten talks everytime much better, don't stop Anekdoten.
@grabster82
Anekdoden and Opeth. Thank you Sverige :-)
@alanguitar666
This one sounds like Los Jaivas' "La Conquistada". Love your work guysssss 💜