Ana
Claud Lyrics
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On a Sunday Afternoon
And I called her just past two
To say, "Ana, I love ya but I can't come home to you
And I won't be coming home, tomorrow too"
Oh, Ana
There's nothing you can do
It's been a pleasure to be your man and
I could hold you for every dance but
If I don't ever take this chance then
I should never have been your man
There
Are cities
And countries I should go
Things I want to know
And I promise
That I'll write you
In about a month or so
I'll be a different guy when I come home
To LA
Life here's moving slow
I'm leaving even though
It's been a pleasure to be your man and
I could hold you for every dance but
If I don't ever take this chance then
I should never have been your man
It's been a pleasure to be your man and
(Ooh, ooh, ooh Ana)
I could hold you for every dance but
(Ooh, ooh, ooh Ana)
If I don't ever take this chance then
(Oh Ana)
I should have never been your man
(Oh Ana)
The lyrics to Claud's song Ana are about a man named Ana who is driving on a Sunday afternoon. The singer calls Ana to inform her that, although he loves her, he won't be returning home that night or the following day. The song continues with Ana trying to convince the singer to stay with her, but he tells her that there is nothing she can do to change his mind. He explains that there are cities and countries he needs to visit, and things he needs to learn. He promises to write to her in about a month, but he'll be a different person when he comes back to LA. The man tells Ana that life here is moving too slowly for him and that he's leaving even though it's been a pleasure being her man, and he could hold her for every dance, but if he doesn't take this chance, then he should have never been with her.
The song Ana explores the bittersweet emotions surrounding the singer's decision to leave Ana and explore the world. He is admitting that he loves her but explains that he is at a critical juncture in his personal and professional life that necessitates his absence. The song is also about the sacrifices that must be made in the pursuit of one's dreams, even if that means leaving loved ones behind. The singer is struggling between his love for Ana and his desire to pursue personal and professional growth. He acknowledges that Ana loves him and wants him to stay with her, but he knows that he needs to venture out into the world and become a different person before he can truly come home to her.
Line by Line Meaning
Ana was driving
Ana was behind the steering wheel of a vehicle, driving on a roadway
On a Sunday Afternoon
This event occurred on a Sunday at some point during the afternoon hours
And I called her just past two
At a time slightly past two, I made a phone call to Ana
To say, "Ana, I love ya but I can't come home to you
I expressed affection for Ana but stated that I am currently unable to return home to her
And I won't be coming home, tomorrow too"
Not only am I unable to come home at the present moment, I will likewise not be able to return home the following day
Oh, Ana
A direct address to Ana, a form of expression or appeal
There's nothing you can do
There is no power or action that Ana can take to change the current situation
To get me in the mood
Ana cannot affect my current emotional state or thoughts on the matter
It's been a pleasure to be your man and
Being your romantic partner has been a source of enjoyment and satisfaction for me, and furthermore...
I could hold you for every dance but
I would relish the chance to dance with you every time, but...
If I don't ever take this chance then
If I fail to seize this opportunity...
I should never have been your man
Then it follows that I am not deserving of being your partner at all
There
In other places or locations...
Are cities
There are urban areas or centers of human population...
And countries I should go
As well as entire nations that I ought to visit or explore
Things I want to know
I have an interest in learning new information or gaining knowledge on various subjects
And I promise
I make a commitment to you that...
That I'll write you
I intend to send written communication to you...
In about a month or so
The approximate length of time that will pass before I can write to you again is a month or more
I'll be a different guy when I come home
Upon my eventual return to my place of residence, my personality or outlook may have changed
To LA
Returning to the location of Los Angeles, which may serve as a home or residence for either myself or Ana
Life here's moving slow
The pace of daily existence in my current location is slow or uneventful
I'm leaving even though
Despite the fact that I am leaving, moving on to new experiences and opportunities...
It's been a pleasure to be your man and
Once again express my gratitude for being with Ana
(Ooh, ooh, ooh Ana)
Vocalized sounds that may indicate emotion or additional sentiment
If I don't ever take this chance then
Repeating the previous line for emphasis
(Ooh, ooh, ooh Ana)
Continued vocalizations
I should have never been your man
Restating the conclusion that if I fail to take advantage of opportunities, I do not deserve to be in a romantic relationship with Ana
(Oh Ana)
Another instance of direct address to Ana, which may convey recognition or affection
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Claudia Mintz, Jacob Portrait
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