Raye first attracted Nashville's attention as the lead vocalist on a string of independent singles in the 1980s. Billed as The Wrays, the act released a couple of singles on Mercury Records in the mid-80s before breaking up. Epic Records signed Raye as a solo act in 1990. A year later, the nostalgic ballad Love, Me hit No. 1, and by 2000, he charted 21 Top 10 hits for Epic. His first four studio albums, as well as his Greatest Hits, have been certified platinum. His best-known hits include Little Rock, about a recovering alcoholic, and I Think About You, about watching his teenage daughter grow up.
Anyone Else
Collin Raye Lyrics
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On my way home
Yeah, I know we can't afford it
But life doesn't last too long
This world has gone crazy
And knocked us both to our knees
I'm fumbling for the words to try
And tell you I love you
When anyone else
Would've been long gone
Packed it up and headed back home
And not a soul would blame you
After what I put you through
Yeah, anyone else
Would've gone insane
Called the game on account of rain
Anyone else, anyone else, anyone else,
Anyone but you
Mayday, baby, all the rivets
Popped loose it's a total tailspin
Too much grindstone
Too little time with you, girl
You know it's wearing thin
Baby let's trade in these teardrops
For warm kisses on skin
You got a drawer full of IOU's
And it's high time
You called those things in
When anyone else
Would've been long gone
You've passed up so many chances
To walk right out the door
Instead of dodging
A champagne cork
And watching the wet clothes
Fall to the floor
When anyone else
Would've been long gone
Packed it up and headed back home
And you can hide behind
A Cheshire cat grin
But you know it's true
Yeah, anyone else
Would've gone insane
Called the game on account of rain
Anyone else, anyone else,
Anyone but you
Anyone else, girl, anyone but you
In Collin Raye's song "Anyone Else," the lyrics speak to the difficulties and challenges that come with a relationship. The first verse sees the singer purchasing wine and roses on his way home, knowing that he and his partner cannot afford it. This gesture is his way of expressing appreciation for his partner and the struggle they face together. In the second verse, it becomes apparent that the relationship is strained, with both parties struggling to keep it together. The singer acknowledges that the world can be a challenging and unpredictable place, and it's easy to feel like everything is falling apart. However, the singer recognizes that his partner is still there and hasn't given up on their relationship, and he's grateful for her resilience.
The chorus of the song speaks to how the singer recognizes that, in any other relationship, his partner might have left him already. The song recognizes the hardships that come with relationships and how it's easy for one or both parties to give up and walk away. However, the singer's partner stays, committing herself to the relationship despite the difficulties, even when anyone else would have quit.
In the final verse, the singer calls for a change, realizing the strain on the relationship has caused them to be distant from each other. He recognizes that it's not enough to be in a relationship and that it's important to make time for each other. The relationship has been on the brink of collapse, and they have to work at it to keep it together. Despite all the difficulties, the singer's partner has stayed with him, and he acknowledges and appreciates that.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby I bought wine and roses
Despite financial struggles, I wanted to do something special for you by buying wine and roses
On my way home
During my journey back from outside, I stopped to buy wine and roses
Yeah, I know we can't afford it
I acknowledge the fact that we can't afford these luxuries
But life doesn't last too long
I want to make the most of our time together as life is short
This world has gone crazy
The world has become chaotic and unpredictable
And knocked us both to our knees
The unpredictable world has caused us great pain and we feel helpless
I'm fumbling for the words to try
I'm struggling to communicate how much you mean to me
And tell you I love you
I want to vocalize my love for you
For hanging onto me
I'm grateful that you've stuck with me through difficult times
When anyone else
In these difficult circumstances, anyone other than you
Would've been long gone
Would have given up and left
Packed it up and headed back home
Would have left me and gone back to their own home
And not a soul would blame you
It's completely justifiable if you left given our circumstances
After what I put you through
Considering all the difficulties, arguments, and fights we've had
Yeah, anyone else
I mean anyone who was going through what you've been through
Would've gone insane
Would have become mentally disturbed
Called the game on account of rain
Would have ended this game (relationship) to avoid further struggles
Mayday, baby, all the rivets
The situation is dire and I need your help
Popped loose it's a total tailspin
Everything is falling apart and the situation is out of control
Too much grindstone
I've been working too hard
Too little time with you, girl
I haven't been spending enough quality time with you
You know it's wearing thin
You are aware that the situation is becoming worse day by day
Baby let's trade in these teardrops
Let's make the situation better by moving on from the pain and sorrow we've experienced
For warm kisses on skin
Let's make things better and more intimate between us
You got a drawer full of IOU's
I owe you so much and I want to fulfill my promises
And it's high time
It's the right time to return my debts
You called those things in
You asked for what you deserve
You've passed up so many chances
You've had countless opportunities to leave me
To walk right out the door
To end the relationship and walk out of our home
Instead of dodging
Rather than avoiding
A champagne cork
A celebratory symbol
And watching the wet clothes
Standing in the rain and becoming soaked
Fall to the floor
Feeling lost and vulnerable in torrential rain
And you can hide behind
You might think it's easy to hide behind
A Cheshire cat grin
A smile that doesn't reveal what's actually going on in your mind
But you know it's true
But deep down, you know what I am saying is true
Anyone else, girl, anyone but you
I can't imagine being with anyone else other than you, and truly appreciate you sticking with me through these hard times
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RADNEY M. FOSTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Amanda Harding
Baby I bought wine and roses
On my way home
Yeah, I know we can't afford it
But life doesn't last too long
This world has gone crazy
And knocked us both to our knees
I'm fumbling for the words to try
And tell you I love you
For hanging onto me
When anyone else
Would've been long gone
Packed it up and headed back home
And not a soul would blame you
After what I put you through
Yeah, anyone else
Would've gone insane
Called the game on account of rain
Anyone else, anyone else, anyone else,
Anyone but you
Mayday, baby, all the rivets
Popped loose it's a total tailspin
Too much grindstone
Too little time with you, girl
You know it's wearing thin
Baby let's trade in these teardrops
For warm kisses on skin
You got a drawer full of IOU's
And it's high time
You called those things in
When anyone else
Would've been long gone
You've passed up so many chances
To walk right out the door
Instead of dodging
A champagne cork
And watching the wet clothes
Fall to the floor
When anyone else
Would've been long gone
Packed it up and headed back home
And you can hide behind
A Cheshire cat grin
But you know it's true
Yeah, anyone else
Would've gone insane
Called the game on account of rain
Anyone else, anyone else,
Anyone but you
Anyone else, girl, anyone but you
You're welcome lol π₯°π₯°π₯°
TheEnterprise87
I love this song, had not heard it in years till I came across it today and i'm glad I did. Collin Raye is a great and very underrated Country singer.
rinsetwice
I love this song and Collin Raye, I want the 80's 90's country music back!
ANT R U OK
100%
Jose Contreras
You're not alone on that today's country music is π©
Zaracha Stellaris
Prime country on Sirius XM!
Gordon Shumway
Just this Saturday I was putting groceries away in my car and could hear this song playing. At first I thought it was from someone's car, but as I listened I could tell it was live. Imagine my shock when I discovered Collin was playing a live concert less than 1/2 mile from my house. I really wished I would have known because I would have gone, and it would have been the first concert I would have attended. This song was hitting the airwaves when I got into country in the 8th grade. I have been a fan ever since.
Linda Thetford
I would've been there in an instant! Omg I first saw collin raye in 2011 with my aunt he paid attention us more than anybody else in the front row because he was literally enjoying making me spazz out from happiness haha πππ I even got to sing a bit of "love remains" with him π afterwards I said "we love you!" And waved expecting merely a wave back. He walks to the front of the stage while I'm frozen and takes my hand planting a smooch on it. I managed to squeak out an "I love you" and "I've listened to you my whole life you just made my whole life" and he goes "awww" and as he's walking away he goes "I love you darlin!" And I nearly died haha I've loved that man for years so that was a meaningful experience I never thought I'd get to meet him but I did and hopefully you will too β₯οΈβ₯οΈβ₯οΈ
Chaz M
A great Radney Foster signature song. Saw Colin in Bay City MI in 2011 on his acoustic solo tour with an awesome piano player. Got to meet him backstage and get pics. Still has his amazing vocal quality. Very personable with the audience.
radney720
Another great song written by my favorite - Radney Foster.Β Thanks Radney and Collin.Β I miss great country music like this.
MMAFighter38
This guy is so underrated.