anytime
Asia (Rock) Lyrics
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Fought the war, but felt no pain
Arm to arm, we left the skin
Then said the words, remember them
Oh, never a moments doubt
Oh, feel it, scream it loud
Anytime that you call
Anytime if you fall
Anytime I'll be there for you
Any moment of fear
Anytime say the prayer
Swear that our word is true
Should I go
Should I stay?
I won't turn my head away
Cross the line, the great divide
So kill the silence, where we hide
Oh, never a moments doubt
Oh, feel it so scream it loud
[Chorus]
If clouds fall, stand tall
As mountains climb from endless sea
Call out, fear not
Bring back that memory
[Chorus]
The song "Anytime" by Asia (Rock) talks about the strength and support between friends. The song begins by reminiscing about childhood, when friends used to play and fight games together without hurting each other. They would leave behind their physical struggles and say things that were worth remembering. The chorus is an uplifting reminder that the singer will always be there for his friend, no matter what. Anytime that they are in trouble or need help, the singer will be there to support them, pray with them, and make sure that their bond never breaks.
The second verse reflects on how sometimes tough decisions must be made, but the friendship should not be compromised because of it. The lyrics implore a message of unity and solidarity, stating that they should cross the great divide and break the silence, instead of turning their heads away. The message is about building bridges, not walls. The song empowers the listener to stand tall like the mountains and to call out without fear to bring back memories of better days when they needed support.
Line by Line Meaning
As a child, we played the game
When we were young, we engaged in playful activities
Fought the war, but felt no pain
Despite pretending to engage in a struggle, we weren't hurt
Arm to arm, we left the skin
We stood closely and engaged in what might resemble a fight
Then said the words, remember them
We exchanged words that we expected each other to recall
Oh, never a moments doubt
We never once questioned our commitment
Oh, feel it, scream it loud
We could feel our beliefs and wanted to express them loudly
Anytime that you call
If you ever reach out to me
Anytime if you fall
If you ever experience hardship
Anytime I'll be there for you
I'll be present and supportive when you need it
Any moment of fear
If you ever feel scared
Anytime say the prayer
You can ask for help at any time
Swear that our word is true
We promise to be truthful
Should I go
If I should leave
Should I stay?
If I should stay
I won't turn my head away
I won't avoid making a decision
Cross the line, the great divide
Transcend any boundaries that may separate us
So kill the silence, where we hide
We must remove any shroud of secrecy between us
If clouds fall, stand tall
Even in the face of adversity, we will stand strong
As mountains climb from endless sea
Like land formations emerging from a vast ocean, we can overcome challenges
Call out, fear not
Don't hesitate to ask for help, even if afraid
Bring back that memory
Remember our commitment to one another
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEOFF DOWNES, JOHN TIMOTHY PAYNE
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