Any Old Time
Billie Holiday Artie Shaw & His Orchestra Lyrics
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I am yours for the asking darling
Any old time you need me
Ill be their with love that's lasting darling.
All through the years well stand together
Sharing the tears and stormy weather
And the sunshine will be yours and mine
Any old time your blue
And any old thing you do ill see you through.
So just remember that I am waiting dear
If ever you want me ill be near,
Any old time and any place you may be.
The lyrics to "Any Old Time" express a steadfast and unwavering love. The singer offers themselves fully and unconditionally to their partner, stating that they will always be there whenever they are needed. The first two lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer telling their lover that they are available to them at any time. The lyrics go on to promise a lasting love that will withstand any hardships that may come their way.
The lyrics use weather as a metaphor for the ups and downs of life, promising to stand together through both the "tears and stormy weather" as well as enjoy the "sunshine" together. The singer also promises to support their lover whenever they need help or encouragement, promising to "see you through" any difficulties they may face.
Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of enduring love that will always be there for the other person, no matter what happens. The melody is soft and gentle, perfectly matching the lyrics' sentiment.
Line by Line Meaning
Any old time you want me
I'm available to you anytime you desire
I am yours for the asking darling
I belong to you and will respond to your request, my dear
Any old time you need me
Whenever you require my presence
Ill be their with love that's lasting darling
I'll be there for you with long-lasting affection, my dear
All through the years well stand together
We'll stick together throughout the years
Sharing the tears and stormy weather
We'll console each other during tough and trying times
And the sunshine will be yours and mine
We'll enjoy happiness together
Any old time you're blue
Whenever you're feeling down
You'll have our love to chase away the blues
Our love will help alleviate your sadness
And any old thing you do ill see you through
I'll support you through any endeavor
So just remember that I am waiting dear
I'm patiently awaiting your call
If ever you want me ill be near
Whenever you need me, I'll be close
Any old time and any place you may be
Regardless of the time or place, I'll be there for you
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JIMMIE RODGERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thaumastura
Any old time you want me
I am yours for just the asking, darling
Any old time you need me
I'll be there with love that's lasting, darling
All through the years, we'll stand together
Sharing the tears and stormy weather
And the sunshine will be yours and mine
Any old time you're blue
You'll have our love to chase away the blues
And any old thing you do, I'll see you through
So just remember that I am waiting, dear
If ever you want me I'll be near
Any old time and any place where you may be.
@Voiding-ofdark
I love this playing, when I'm cooking or eating dinner, to finish an wonderful day.
@wardharrah55
I can't get enough of this song!!! Ms. Holiday's vocals and those key changes!!! With one of the best bands of all time...the ending of this song 2:54 I could put on repeat...I Don't know why, but it just stirs something deep in my soul!!! Thank you for posting this!!!
@wardharrah55
Here it is over a year since I commented and I am still enjoying this as much as I did the first time I heard it over 40 years ago…I can’t figure out for the life of me why that ending stirs me so…any big band song that does that minor key thing gives me goosebumps…
Thank you again for posting this and more importantly for picking up the pieces and putting back together the original professors channel…Godspeed
@TheDiannel
LOve Artie Shaw. My favorite big band.
@user-gs7qz8xd1i
They,ll never be another one like HER.❤❤❤❤
@gladyspostma9099
Extraordinario!!!!❤
@nix9vex13
Sublime.
@ella-iz2zx
❤️
@georgehewett6243
Wonderful song and arrangement; sheeze, what "dumbo" at Victor Records prepared the label crediting "Billy" Holiday? If I'd done that, I'd have been walking around with a bag over my head in shame for weeks.
@thaumastura
Any old time you want me
I am yours for just the asking, darling
Any old time you need me
I'll be there with love that's lasting, darling
All through the years, we'll stand together
Sharing the tears and stormy weather
And the sunshine will be yours and mine
Any old time you're blue
You'll have our love to chase away the blues
And any old thing you do, I'll see you through
So just remember that I am waiting, dear
If ever you want me I'll be near
Any old time and any place where you may be.