ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN
- Ellie Goulding Lyrics

Stripped to the waist
We have opened up and exposed ourselves

We fall into the river
We dive into the unknown, taking risks

Cover your eyes
Blind yourself to the truth and reality so that you don't have to confront it

So you don't know the secret
Hide the truth from others to avoid confrontation or judgment

I've been trying to hide
We often try to hide things we don't want others to see or know about ourselves

We held our breath
Stayed in a state of anticipation, waiting for something to happen

To see our names are written
To discover that we are remembered or significant in some way

On the wreck of '86
Referring to a past event or situation that caused chaos or destruction

That was the year
Referring to a specific time in the past

I knew the panic was over
I felt a sense of relief and calmness after a chaotic or stressful situation

Yes since we found out
Acknowledging a discovery or realization

That anything could happen
Accepting that anything is possible, good or bad

After the war we said we'd fight together
Unified by a common goal or struggle

I guess we thought that's just what humans do
Assuming that human nature is to work together and support each other

Letting darkness grow
Allowing negativity and fear to take over our lives

As if we need it's palette and we need it's color
Thinking that negativity is necessary in our lives to feel balanced or complete

But now I've seen it through
Now understanding the truth about negativity

And now I know the truth
Acknowledging a personal realization or epiphany

Baby, I'll give you everything you need
Offering to give someone everything they require or desire

But I don't think I need you
Questioning whether a person or relationship is necessary in one's life

I know it's gonna be
Having faith that things will work out in the end

(But I don't think I need you)
Reiterating a feeling of independence and self-reliance