aNYway
Culture Code & Shanahan feat. Matthew Steeper Lyrics

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Take my hand and know
It doesn't matter why you're scared
Lost inside yourself
It's time you gave up on the wishing well

But you're worth more than what you're hiding
Would you let it go for me
You can't escape the past behind you

You think it's best to hide from me

But I still see you, in every way
But I still see you, anyway

Anyway

But I see you, anyway

Take my hand and know
It doesn't matter why you're scared
Lost inside yourself
It's time you gave up on the wishing well

But you're worth more than what you're hiding
Would you let it go for me
You can't escape the past behind you
You think it's best to hide from me

But I still see you, in every way
But I still see you, anyway

Anyway

But I see you, anyway

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Culture Code & Shanahan feat. Matthew Steeper's song Anyway appear to be about someone reaching out to a person who is scared and lost within themselves, telling them that they are worth more than what they are hiding and encouraging them to let go of their fears. The repeated phrase "But I still see you, anyway" suggests that the person singing the song is willing to accept and support the other person despite their vulnerabilities and imperfections. The line "You can't escape the past behind you" could indicate that the person is struggling with past traumas or regrets that they are trying to conceal, while the line "It's time you gave up on the wishing well" implies that they have been relying on futile hopes and dreams to escape their problems.

Line by Line Meaning

Take my hand and know
I am offering you my support and guidance. Please trust me and take my hand.

It doesn't matter why you're scared
You don't have to explain why you're afraid. Your fears are valid and I want to help you overcome them.

Lost inside yourself
You feel trapped and uncertain, and it seems like you can't find a way out of your thoughts and emotions.

It's time you gave up on the wishing well
You're holding onto a false hope that things will magically get better, and it's time to face reality and make real changes.

But you're worth more than what you're hiding
You have so much value as a person, but you're holding back because you're ashamed or afraid of something.

Would you let it go for me
I'm asking you to trust me enough to share your emotions and let go of the things that are holding you back.

You can't escape the past behind you
Your past experiences and actions have contributed to who you are today, and it's important to acknowledge and work through them.

You think it's best to hide from me
You're afraid that if you open up to me, I will judge or reject you. But that's not true – I want to help you.

But I still see you, in every way
No matter how much you try to hide or pretend, I can still see the real you and I want to help you overcome your struggles.

But I still see you, anyway
Despite your fears and doubts, I still see you as a valuable person who deserves love and support.

Anyway
Despite all the obstacles, struggles, and doubts, I still want to help you and support you no matter what.

But I see you, anyway
Despite your fears and doubts, I still see you as a valuable person who deserves love and support.

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