Will Anything Happen?
Blondie Lyrics
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I know what I said and I meant it
I always liked the way you played guitar
I always knew that someday you'd go far
And if you do will anything happen?
Will it come true will anything happen?
Will I see you again?
Please don't forget I'm here waiting
You always said that you would never change
Like the people that you've met and the places that you've been
And if you do will anything happen?
Will it come true will anything happen?
Will I see you again?
Will I see you again?
I always said you could make it
Just don't forget that I said it
Cause I always liked the way you played guitar
And I always knew that someday you'd go far
And if you do will anything happen?
Will it come true will anything happen?
Will I see you again?
Will I see you again?
Will I see you again?
And if I do will anything happen?
The lyrics of Blondie's "Will Anything Happen?" express the doubts and insecurities of a person who believes in the talent of someone else, but wonders whether their dreams and ambitions will ever come to fruition. The singer of the song has always supported and encouraged the person they address, telling them they could "make it" and praising their guitar playing skills. However, they also acknowledge the fickleness of fame and success, questioning whether their friend's aspirations will ever be realized.
The repetition of the question "will anything happen?" underscores the uncertainty and anxiety of the singer, who doesn't want to lose touch with their friend but fears that they might forget about the people and places that matter to them. The lyrics also touch upon the theme of nostalgia, hinting at a past when the two friends used to hang out together and share their hopes and dreams.
One interesting aspect of the song is that it was written by Debbie Harry, the lead singer of Blondie, as a tribute to her friend and former bandmate Elda Gentile, who played guitar with Harry in the band Wind in the Willows. Another fun fact is that "Will Anything Happen?" was not originally intended to be included on Blondie's album "Parallel Lines," but was added after the band felt they needed another track for the album.
Line by Line Meaning
I always said you could make it
I expressed my belief in your ability to achieve success.
I know what I said and I meant it
I am certain about my statement and I stand by it.
I always liked the way you played guitar
I appreciated your skill at playing the guitar.
I always knew that someday you'd go far
I had a strong feeling that eventually you would achieve great things.
An' if you do, will anything happen?
If you do become successful, will anything change?
Will it come true, will anything happen?
Will my prediction about your success become a reality? Will it have any impact on our relationship?
Will I see you again?
Are we going to meet again in the future?
You said you'd be through here again
You promised to visit again.
Please don't forget I'm here waiting
I'm still here, waiting for you.
You always said that you would never change
You promised to always stay true to yourself, regardless of any changes in your circumstances.
Like the people that you've met and the places that you've been
You have had experiences that have shaped you, but you remain the same at your core.
Just don't forget that I said it
Don't forget that I believed in you and supported you.
And I always knew that someday you'd go far
I had a strong feeling that eventually you would achieve great things.
An' if you do, will anything happen?
If you do become successful, will anything change?
Will it come true, will anything happen?
Will my prediction about your success become a reality? Will it have any impact on our relationship?
Will I see you again?
Are we going to meet again in the future?
Will I see you again?
Are we going to meet again in the future?
An' if I do, will anything happen?
If we do meet again, will anything change?
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Written by: JACK LEE
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Kc
on Accidents Never Happen
Judging from the cultural framework at the time i read it as lies being exposed for the middle income layers of the society who ere led to believe that if they follow certain codes they will be happy and prosperous but so many fail so accidents nver happen is a mockery