Anyday
Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band Lyrics


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You were talking and I thought I heard you say
"Please leave me alone.
Nothing in this world can make me stay.
I'd rather go back, I'd rather go back home."

But if you believed in me like I believe in you,
We could have a love so true, we would go on endlessly.
[Chorus]
And I know anyday, anyday, I will see you smile.
Any way, any way, only for a little while.

Well someday baby, I know you're gonna need me
When this old world has got you down.
I'll be right here, so woman call me
And I'll never ever let you down.

[Chorus: x2]

To break the glass and twist the knife into yourself;
You've got to be a fool to understand.
To bring your woman back home after she's left you for another,
You've got to be a, you've got to be a man.

[Chorus: x2]





Anyday, anyday, I will see you smile.
Any way, any way, just for a little, just for a little while.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Derek Trucks Band & Susan Tedeschi's song "Anyday" appear to be about a relationship on the rocks, with one person wanting to leave, while the other is pleading for them to stay. The singer hears the other person say that nothing can make them stay, and that they would rather go back home. However, the singer believes that if the other person believed in them like they believe in the other person, they could have a love that lasts forever. The chorus of the song repeats the optimistic sentiment that one day they will see the other person smile, even if it's only for a little while.


The second verse of the song seems to directly address the heartache that comes with a relationship falling apart. The singer says that when the other person needs them, they will be there. They will be the one constant in the other person's life, and they will never let them down. The final verse of the song suggests that sometimes love involves taking a risk, even if it means breaking your own heart. To "twist the knife into yourself" suggests a sort of masochism, but it's a necessary step in understanding the complexities of love. The singer promises to be the kind of man who can bring his woman back home after she's left him for another.


Line by Line Meaning

You were talking and I thought I heard you say
I heard you speak, I thought you asked me to leave you alone


"Please leave me alone. Nothing in this world can make me stay. I'd rather go back, I'd rather go back home."
You want to be left alone because nothing in this world can make you stay, you'd rather go back home


But if you believed in me like I believe in you, We could have a love so true, we would go on endlessly.
If you have faith in me like how I trust you, we could build a relationship so trustworthy that it'll go on forever


[Chorus] And I know anyday, anyday, I will see you smile. Any way, any way, only for a little while.
I believe that one day, I'll see you happy again. In any circumstance, even if it's only for a moment


Well someday baby, I know you're gonna need me When this old world has got you down. I'll be right here, so woman call me And I'll never ever let you down.
You'll need me someday when the world gets you down; I'll be here, so call me because I'll never disappoint


[Chorus: x2]
Repeated chorus


To break the glass and twist the knife into yourself; You've got to be a fool to understand. To bring your woman back home after she's left you for another, You've got to be a, you've got to be a man.
To harm yourself, you must be foolish in the act to understand it. To bring your girl back after she left you for another, you need to be a man.


[Chorus: x2]
Repeated chorus


Anyday, anyday, I will see you smile. Any way, any way, just for a little, just for a little while.
One day, even if it's only for a short time, I'll see you happy again, no matter how it comes




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOBBY WHITLOCK, ERIC PATRICK CLAPTON

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Comments from YouTube:

@dougfireside2120

I swear to God this version of this song makes me happy every time I listen to it. Just seeing the joy on the faces of those in the band, and that of those watching is a gift. When I hear it on my playlist I imagine seeing the band feeling every minute of this. I have see TTB a number of times and they never disappoint. His playing, her singing, his singing, his drumming, what more could you ask for in life?

@SuperDeaville

I must have watched this clip more than 100 times over the years. It still gives me goosebumps. Trucks gives a masterclass in solo-building, but what is so striking is how the entire band travels the same musical journey so seamlessly. As good as it gets.

@dougmisantoni4384

Everytime......

@benspencer9523

Same.

@richardraybould6928

What a band and what a performance!
Derek just tears it up but Susan and Mike on vocals are stellar. Can't get enough of this!
Simply brilliant!

@robinwilson1433

Can you please tell me Mike's surname?

@scrumhalforegon

​@@robinwilson1433 Mike Mattison. He is a Harvard graduate with formidable musical chops in his own right. Was the lead singer for the Derek Trucks band before they merged with Tedeschi's band. He also wrote one of their signature songs, Midnight in Harlem.

@haroldbrown6630

Yup, when Clapton listens to someone play guitar and smiles and applauds, come on now. Love everything this duo does - the it factor is love.

@janflewelling6277

And sings along❣👍

@slickbama8322

Can you imagine playing in a band that has this much fun and effortlessly puts out the best music you can get on the planet! And Eric is singing along! Holy crap!

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