Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth,_Wind_&_Fire
Discography
Earth, Wind & Fire (1971)
The Need of Love (1971)
Last Days and Time (1972)
Head to the Sky (1973)
Open Our Eyes (1974)
That's the Way of the World (1975)
Spirit (1976)
All 'n All (1977)
I Am (1979)
Faces (1980)
Raise! (1981)
Powerlight (1983)
Electric Universe (1983)
Touch the World (1987)
Heritage (1990)
Millennium (1993)
In the Name of Love (1997)
The Promise (2003)
Illumination (2005)
Now, Then & Forever (2013)
Holiday (2014)
The Classic Christmas Album (2015)
Anything You Want
Earth Wind & Fire Lyrics
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I wouldn't believe till love had gone
Replacing the old with the new
And now that I want to see it through
You tell me you care
But he's still inside your heart
And it's tearing me apart
Chorus:
I'll be there to listen to everything
You cry all you need
Ever to believe in you without
A reason why for your love
I'll be near to be with you
To wipe the tear away
Though it's hard for me
I'm anything you want
(I'll be anything...)
Baby, it was so wrong and we both knew
And yet it was all that I could do
You were living a life you could not feel
Thinking he was the way to make it real
Can't let him go
I'm still a part of you
I'll do what I must do
Anything you want
Chorus
Bridge:
Every time you talk about hum
You'll never know how it hurts my heart
But, I'll be there for you baby
He's still inside your heart
It's tearing me apart
Anything you want
I'll be there...
Chorus
The lyrics of the song describe the conflict within a relationship where the singer is trying to convince their partner that they are the right choice for them, while the partner is still holding on to their past love. The line "You were so right all along, I wouldn't believe till love had gone" suggests that in the past, the singer did not recognize the value of their partner's love, and only realized it when it was too late. Now, they're willing to do anything to make things work between them, even if it means being "anything you want."
The chorus indicates the singer's willingness to be there for their partner, even though it is emotionally exhausting for them. They want to listen to their partner cry and be supportive without needing a reason why they love them. The bridge highlights the pain that the singer feels every time their partner talks about their past love. Despite this, they vow to be there for their partner and do whatever it takes to make the relationship work.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that although love can be messy and painful, the singer is willing to put in the effort to make it work, even if it means being selfless and enduring their partner's emotional baggage.
Line by Line Meaning
You were so right all along
I now realize that what you said all along was true
I wouldn't believe till love had gone
I refused to accept your advice until it was too late
Replacing the old with the new
Moving on from the past to something new
And now that I want to see it through
Now that I am committed to making things work
You tell me you care
You say that you love me
But he's still inside your heart
You are still attached to your past relationship
And it's tearing me apart
It hurts me deeply
That I'm anything you want
I will be whatever you need me to be
I'll be there to listen to everything
I will be here to listen to your every word
You cry all you need
You can cry as much as you want
Ever to believe in you without
I will always believe in you, no matter what
A reason why for your love
I don't need a reason to love you
I'll be near to be with you
I will be close by to be with you
To wipe the tear away
I will comfort you when you cry
Though it's hard for me
Even though it is difficult for me
I'm anything you want
I am here for you in any way you need me
Baby, it was so wrong and we both knew
We both knew our previous situation was wrong
And yet it was all that I could do
But that was all I could do at the time
You were living a life you could not feel
You were not happy with your life
Thinking he was the way to make it real
You thought your ex was the key to your happiness
Can't let him go
You cannot let go of your past relationship
I'm still a part of you
I am still important to you
I'll do what I must do
I will do whatever I need to do to be with you
Every time you talk about him
Whenever you mention your ex
You'll never know how it hurts my heart
You do not know how much it hurts me to hear about him
But, I'll be there for you baby
But I will still be here for you, despite my hurt
Bridge:
He's still inside your heart
You are still attached to your past relationship
It's tearing me apart
It hurts me deeply
Anything you want
I will be whatever you need me to be
I'll be there...
I will always be here for you
Chorus
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IAN PRINCE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@newnanbro1
This should've been a single release. Happy heavenly birthday Maurice 🎂 ✨️
@iniuram8231
with the emotions: boogie wonderland, anything you want, thinking of you, motor, all in the way, the speed of love, side by side, moonwalk, sweet sassy lady, my love, something special, wanna be with you
@rallysims5893
U know it.. Maurice's go to it girls..The Emotions
@rallysims5893
Nice memory.. compilation Iniuram.. peace
@NKLnDime
Let us bow and give thanks to the Almighty for digital music!
Because I WOE OUT many EWF albums, cassettes and cd's until they'd scratch, skip or just quit playing altogether lol.
@anthonycarr2852
Lol me to me to
@lyndelljones5483
Maurice sings the LIFE outta this song. So emotional!!!
@localafh
Earth, Wind & Fire is the greatest R&B group EVER! ‘Love Always’ Immanuel!
@albertedwards3803
This is pouring you heart out in a song 🎵 from the the genius called Maurice White, R.l.P 💐😇🙌🙏
@eb4459145
My hats off to Earth Wind & Fire for their creation of some of the best music of my generation. 👍❤.