Say Anything
Good Charlotte Lyrics
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The phone again and
Awkward silence is
On the other end
I used to know the sound
Of a smile in your voice
But right now
All I feel
Is the pain of the fighting
Starting up again
All the things we talk about
You know they stay on my mind (on my mind)
All the things we laugh about
They'll bring us through it every time (after time, after time)
Don't say a word
I know you feel the same
Just give me a sign
Say anything, say anything
Please don't walk away
I know you want to stay
Just give me a sign
Say anything, say anything
Some say that
Time changes
Best friends can
Become strangers
But I don't want that
No, not for you
If you just stay with me
We can make it through
So here we are again
The same old argument
And now I'm wondering
If things'll ever change
When will you laugh again
Laugh like you did back then
Make noise till three AM
And the neighbors would complain
All the things we talk about
You know they stay on my mind (on my mind)
And all the things we laughed about
They'll bring us through it every time (after time, after time)
Don't say a word
I know you feel the same
Just give me a sign
Say anything, say anything
Please don't walk away
I know you want to stay
If you'd just give me a sign
Say anything, say anything
I'm falling
I'm falling
I'm falling down
I'm falling
I'm falling
I'm falling down
Down
Down
Down
Don't say a word
I know you feel the same
Just give me a sign
Say anything, say anything
Please don't walk away
I know you want to stay
If you'd just give me a sign
Say anything say anything
Don't say a word (please)
I know you feel the same
Just give me a sign (tell me)
Say anything, say anything
Please don't walk away
I know you want to stay
Just give me a sign (tell me)
Say anything, say anything
In the song "Say Anything" by Good Charlotte, the singer is on the phone with someone, perhaps a close friend or significant other, and there is awkward silence on the other end. He remembers how he used to be able to recognize a smile in the other person's voice, but now all he feels is the pain of fighting starting again. Despite this, he wants them to stay and make things work, and he believes that the things they talk and laugh about will bring them through any struggle. He pleads with them to say something, anything, to show that they want to stay together and work through their issues.
Throughout the song, the singer is constantly expressing his desire for communication and openness. He believes that by talking through their problems and finding common ground, they can overcome any obstacle. The lyrics also touch on the fear of losing someone close and the importance of maintaining strong relationships in the face of conflict.
Overall, "Say Anything" by Good Charlotte is a heartfelt plea for communication and understanding in relationships. The song emphasizes the importance of open and honest conversation, as well as the value of maintaining close connections with those we care about.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am on
The phone again and
Awkward silence is
On the other end
I'm on the phone with you, but we're not talking. The silence between us is uncomfortable and tense.
I used to know the sound
Of a smile in your voice
But right now
All I feel
Is the pain of the fighting
Starting up again
I used to be able to hear the happiness in your voice when we talked, but now all I can hear is the hurt and frustration caused by our constant fighting.
All the things we talk about
You know they stay on my mind (on my mind)
All the things we laugh about
They'll bring us through it every time (after time, after time)
Even when we're not talking or laughing, the memories of our conversations and jokes stay with me and give me hope that we can overcome our problems.
Don't say a word
I know you feel the same
Just give me a sign
Say anything, say anything
You don't need to voice your feelings, because I know we both want the same thing. Just give me a sign – anything at all – that shows me we can work through this together.
Please don't walk away
I know you want to stay
Just give me a sign
Say anything, say anything
Even though things are tough right now, please don't give up on us. Let me know that you're with me and that we can find a way to make things better.
Some say that
Time changes
Best friends can
Become strangers
People often say that relationships change over time, and that even close friends can end up becoming distant and unfamiliar to each other.
But I don't want that
No, not for you
If you just stay with me
We can make it through
I don't want us to end up like strangers. If you're willing to stick with me through this difficult time, I believe that we can get back to being good friends again.
So here we are again
The same old argument
And now I'm wondering
If things'll ever change
When will you laugh again
Laugh like you did back then
Make noise till three AM
And the neighbors would complain
We always seem to end up having the same argument, and I'm starting to worry that things will never get better between us. I miss the times when we could laugh together late into the night, and I hope we can get back to that.
I'm falling
I'm falling
I'm falling down
I'm falling
I'm falling
I'm falling down
Down
Down
Down
I feel like things are falling apart between us, and I'm scared of what that could mean for our friendship.
Don't say a word (please)
I know you feel the same
Just give me a sign (tell me)
Say anything, say anything
I'm begging you not to give up on us. I know that you're feeling the same way I am, so please let me know how we can make things right.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benji Madden, Joel Madden
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