Anyday
Derek and the Dominos 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
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

And I know anyday, anyday, I will see you smile
Any way, any way, only for a little while
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

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




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 and the Dominos's song "Anyday" are about the power of belief and the strength of love. The singer is urging someone to believe in him and to stay with him, even when things get tough. At first, the person he is speaking to seems to be rejecting him, saying that they want to go back home and be alone. But the singer remains confident in their love and asks the person to trust him.


He promises that if they believe in each other, they can have a love that will last forever. He says that he will always be there for them, even when the world is against them. The chorus is a powerful declaration of his devotion, as he promises that he will see them smile again, even if it's just for a little while. The last verse is a bit cryptic, but it seems to be saying that in order to truly understand love and to win back a lost lover, one must be willing to take risks and to be brave.


Overall, "Anyday" is a song about the power of love and the importance of believing in oneself and in one's partner. It is a message of hope and an affirmation of the idea that true love can conquer all.


Line by Line Meaning

You were talking and I thought I heard you say
I overheard you saying something


"Please leave me alone
You asked to be left alone


Nothing in this world can make me stay
There is nothing that could convince you to stay


I'd rather go back, I'd rather go back home"
You prefer to return home instead of staying here


But if you believed in me like I believe in you
If only you had the same faith in me that I have in you


We could have a love so true, we would go on endlessly
Our love could be something truly special and last forever


And I know anyday, anyday, I will see you smile
I have no doubt that one day you will smile again


Any way, any way, only for a little while
Even if it's just for a short time


Well someday baby, I know you're gonna need me
There will come a day when you will need me


When this old world has got you down
When life gets tough and overwhelms you


I'll be right here, so woman call me
I'll always be here for you, so don't hesitate to ask for help


And I'll never ever let you down
I will never disappoint you


To break the glass and twist the knife into yourself
To harm yourself emotionally


You've got to be a fool to understand
Only a foolish person would do that


To bring your woman back home after she's left you for another
Trying to reconcile with your partner who has left you for someone else


You've got to be a, you've got to be a man
You have to be strong and mature to attempt to fix the relationship


Anyday, anyday, I will see you, I will see you smile
I will keep believing that you will smile again


Any way, any way, only for a little while
Even if it's just for a brief moment


Anyday, anyday, I will see you smile
I will never give up hope of seeing you happy


Any way, any way, just for a little, just for a little while
Even if it's just for a short and fleeting time




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

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Comments from YouTube:

@hippydippy

Bobby deserves so much more credit for his contributions to this album than he's ever been credited for. In fact... It's almost a crime. His song writing, soulful gospel voice & keyboards guided this whole album. It would NEVER have been the same without him. Hail Bobby!

@Bradfiddle

Amen to that! Whitlock has never received the acclaim he deserved with George Harrison or the Layla album. From the 1st time I listened to Layla in 1971, his writing and soulful vocals stood out above Clapton's and his kybd contribution were as 'instrumental' as Eric and Duane's guitars.

@romolahodas2413

@JR Bradfield I agree...he was great. We lost him way too early.

@matthewstetson1840

@Romola Hodas Maybe in your head but in reality Bobby Whitlock still walks the Earth.

@staggerproof5589

Agreed. One of the least appreciated singers and songwriters of his time.

@johnmaer

@Romola Hodas We haven't lost him yet. Where do you see an Obit?

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@josephgonzalez4380

Jim Gordon, tortured soul, great drummer on this incredible album, passed away today. RIP ✨

@larryrubin5150

Wow. Didn't know that. He refused parole hearings gave up. RIP Mr Gordon

@larryklawiter9168

Really great to rediscover the huge part Bobby Whitlock played in this band. Has anyone in rock ever had such anguish in his voice? After 50 years it still gives me chills...

@donharrold1375

The “layla” album was one of the greatest in the history of rock. Why it was relatively ignored at the time is beyond me.

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