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Leaning on Myself
Anna of the North Lyrics
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Ever since I let you go, you know
I'm drifting in the deep, tryna find a way home
Driving through the streets, nowhere I wanna go
Felt like all I need is how I had it before
Thought that I'd feel free, but the freedom comes slow
Lately, I don't need nobody else
Just trying not to feel the way I felt (ah-ooh)
Lately, I've been leaning on myself
Leaning on myself
Lately I've been fine, I've been filling up my free time
Wasting all my money, playing in the sunshine
I'm drifting in the deep, tryna find a way home
Driving through the streets, nowhere I wanna go
Felt like all I need is how I had it before
Thought that I'd feel free, but the freedom comes slow
Lately, I've been leaning on myself (ah-ooh)
Lately, I don't need nobody else
Just trying not to feel the way I felt (ah-ooh)
Lately, I've been leaning on myself
Leaning on myself
ah-ooh, ah-ooh
ah-ooh, ah-ooh
ah-ooh, ah-ooh
Lately, I've been leaning on myself (ah-ooh)
Lately, I don't need nobody else
Just trying not to feel the way I felt (ah-ooh)
Lately, I've been leaning on myself
Leaning on myself
The song "Leaning on Myself" by Anna of the North is a melancholic and introspective track, detailing the struggles of moving on from a past relationship. The opening lines of the song express a loss of social connections since separating from the unnamed ex-partner, indicating a certain isolation and loneliness felt by the singer. The following verses explore the conflicted emotions of the singer, trying to find a sense of direction and purpose as they navigate the confusing and disorienting aftermath of the breakup. The repeated chorus phrase "Lately, I've been leaning on myself" suggests a newfound independence and self-reliance, as well as a desire to distance oneself from past hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't see my friends no more, at all
I no longer see my friends since I let you go.
Ever since I let you go, you know
I have not seen my friends because I let you go.
I'm drifting in the deep, tryna find a way home
I am lost and trying to find my way back to where I belong.
Driving through the streets, nowhere I wanna go
I'm aimlessly driving without a destination in mind.
Felt like all I need is how I had it before
I realized that everything I need is what I had before.
Thought that I'd feel free, but the freedom comes slow
I thought I would feel free after letting you go, but freedom is taking much longer than expected.
Lately, I've been leaning on myself (ah-ooh)
Recently, I have been relying on myself for support and comfort.
Lately, I don't need nobody else
I do not need anyone else besides myself.
Just trying not to feel the way I felt (ah-ooh)
I am trying not to feel the way I did before.
Leaning on myself
I am leaning on myself for strength and support.
Lately I've been fine, I've been filling up my free time
Recently, I have been doing well and filling my free time with activities.
Wasting all my money, playing in the sunshine
I am spending my money unwisely but enjoying myself.
ah-ooh, ah-ooh
N/A
Lately, I've been leaning on myself (ah-ooh)
Recently, I have been relying on myself for support and comfort.
Lately, I don't need nobody else
I do not need anyone else besides myself.
Just trying not to feel the way I felt (ah-ooh)
I am trying not to feel the way I did before.
Leaning on myself
I am leaning on myself for strength and support.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anna Lotterud, Jakob Bjorn Hansen, Nicholas Alex Long, Tom Schleiter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Leaning on Myself - LYRICS
I don't see my friends no more, at all
Ever since I let you go, you know
I'm drifting in the deep, tryna find a way home
Driving through the streets, nowhere I wanna go
Felt like all I need is how I had it before
Thought that I'd feel free, but the freedom comes slow
Lately, I've been leaning on myself (Oh)
Lately, I don't need nobody else
Just trying not to feel the way I felt (Oh)
Lately, I've been leaning on myself
Leaning on myself
Lately I've been fine, I've been filling up my free time
Wasting all my money, playing in the sunshine
I'm drifting in the deep, tryna find a way home
Driving through the streets, nowhere I wanna go
Felt like all I need is how I had it before
Thought that I'd feel free, but the freedom comes slow
Lately, I've been leaning on myself (Oh)
Lately, I don't need nobody else
Just trying not to feel the way I felt (Oh)
Lately, I've been leaning on myself
Leaning on myself
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Lately, I've been leaning on myself (Oh, oh)
Lately, I don't need nobody else
Just trying not to feel the way I felt (Oh, oh)
Lately, I've been leaning on myself
Leaning on myself
Luva1s
I don't see my friends no more, at all
Ever since I let you go, you know
I'm drifting in the deep, tryna find a way home
Driving through the streets, nowhere I wanna go
Felt like all I need is how I had it before
Thought that I'd feel free, but the freedom comes slow
Lately, I've been leaning on myself (Oh)
Lately, I don't need nobody else
Just trying not to feel the way I felt (Oh)
Lately, I've been leaning on myself
Leaning on myself
Lately I've been fine, I've been filling up my free time
Wasting all my money, playing in the sunshine
I'm drifting in the deep, tryna find a way home
Driving through the streets, nowhere I wanna go
Felt like all I need is how I had it before
Thought that I'd feel free, but the freedom comes slow
Lately, I've been leaning on myself (Oh)
Lately, I don't need nobody else
Just trying not to feel the way I felt (Oh)
Lately, I've been leaning on myself
Leaning on myself
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Lately, I've been leaning on myself (Oh, oh)
Lately, I don't need nobody else
Just trying not to feel the way I felt (Oh, oh)
Lately, I've been leaning on myself
Leaning on myself
Valerie Herrmann
I've discovered this song at a low point in my life and I felt completely understood. Two years later I'm fine and still able to appreciate it. That's the mark of good art.
Props to the video as well, it's perfection.
UnknownMortal
Wishing well to yall
Lily L.
Anna’s not even tryna hide that she is actually an ethereal winged angel from the heavens above blessing us with her existence and her voice ❤️
K
Who's here from Ginny & Georgia? ❤️
Adelie Fabijan
🙋♀️me !!!
A Story of Beau
Meeeeeeee🥰
xvfys
meee 🤠
Riddhi Dey
Me
Jacine Bounin
me me!
Chancee Rin
Meaningful lyrics, Anna! Can't wait to see you again! Much love. ❤️