Taking influence from classic '70s and '80s radio pop, along with a dose of electronica, hip-hop and lo-fi indie rock, Sofia debuted her first single, "Meaner Girl," in 2019 at the age of 15, with her tales of high-school drama and teen issues quickly finding an audience. Two more singles followed that year -- "I Try" and "No Fun" -- before she released her debut EP, 2020's Self Aware Bitch.
Either Way
Anna Sofia Lyrics
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Smile upon your face
Eyes blue like the waves
But you hate everything
Lost in your head
Stuck in there again
Thoughts bounce around
Tall but not too strong
Hair's messy when it′s long
Skin's never soft
But I wouldn't change a thing
Lost in your head
Stuck in there again
Thoughts bounce around
You won′t let them out
Internal war
Fighting for more
Thoughts keep you down
You won′t let them out
I love you either way
Way
Way
Love you either way
The song Either Way by Anna Sofia is a poignantly beautiful take on loving someone who is struggling with their own internal turmoil. In the opening lines, the singer describes their beloved's physical attributes - their smile, their blue eyes - before acknowledging that despite all these things, "you hate everything." This line sets the tone for the rest of the song, which deals with the complex emotions that arise when loving someone who is not at peace with themselves.
Throughout the song, the singer describes their beloved's internal struggles. They're "lost in [their] head" and "stuck in there again," unable to let go of the thoughts that keep them down. The singer recognizes the internal war that their beloved is fighting, but also acknowledges that they "love [them] either way." The repetition of this line at the end of each verse drives home the central message of the song: that even when someone is at their lowest, even when they're struggling to navigate their own internal landscape, they are still deserving of love and acceptance.
Overall, Either Way is a deeply empathetic song that acknowledges the complexity of loving someone who is struggling with their mental health. It's a reminder that even when people are at their lowest, they are still deserving of love and compassion.
Line by Line Meaning
Days, love you for days
I have loved you for days, and will keep loving you
Smile upon your face
You smile at me, putting a smile on my face
Eyes blue like the waves
Your eyes are as blue as the waves in the ocean
But you hate everything
Despite everything, you seem to hate everything around you
Lost in your head
You seem to be absorbed in your thoughts and distant from everything else
Stuck in there again
Your thoughts have trapped you again, leaving you stuck and unsure
Thoughts bounce around
Your thoughts bounce around in your head, never settling on one thing
You won′t let them out
You are not willing to share your thoughts and feelings, keeping them locked up
Tall but not too strong
You are tall, but not overwhelmingly strong
Hair's messy when it's long
Your hair is messy when it's long, and I love that about you
Skin's never soft
Your skin may not be soft, but I accept and love you for who you are
But I wouldn't change a thing
Despite any flaws or imperfections, I would not change a thing about you
Internal war
You are fighting a battle within yourself, causing distress and turmoil
Fighting for more
You are fighting for something more, never settling for less
Thoughts keep you down
Your thoughts are keeping you down, making it hard to move forward
You won't let them out
You refuse to let your thoughts and feelings out, causing you to remain trapped
I love you either way
Despite everything, I love you for who you are and will continue to love you
Way
Reinforces the previous statement - I love you no matter what
Way
Reinforces the previous statement - I love you no matter what
Love you either way
A final reinforcement of the fact that I will love you no matter what
Writer(s): Jeff Kleinman, Catherine Ward, Jeffrey Hazin, Anna Vomvolakis
Contributed by Arianna L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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anna sofia is literally my fave artist🧚♀️🧚♀️🧚♀️
pink cowgirlhat
Anna Sofia omg u replied !!! 🥺✨
Anna Sofia
luv youuuu!!!
Ren
This song such a good song. Im still wondering why you're underrated. I've been a fan for a few months now and the more i listen to u, the more im loving u🙆🏻♀️
Ren
GASPS anna sofia knows i exist 😌 i can now die in peace
Anna Sofia
awwww this is the sweetest thing ever!! working on more music for uuu🤎 xx
Gigi Hadid
You’re my definition of the word “Aesthetic” I LOVE YOU!!!
Benita Alphonso
I'm glad John introduced me to u this is an amazing soon wow ur voice is soothing
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You have a beautiful voice. So good!
Sam Trowsers
Such a unique lyric video to go with an amazing song, perfection