Any Day Now
Elbow Lyrics


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What's got into me
Can't believe myself
Must be someone else
Must be

Any day now how's about getting out of this place
Anyways
Got a lot of spare time
Some of my youth and all of my senses on overdrive

Don't play Coltrane you will sleep at the wheel




Eyes on horizon
Don't sleep at the wheel

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Elbow's "Any Day Now" speak of a feeling of restlessness and a desire to break free from routine and familiar surroundings. The opening lines express a sense of self-doubt and confusion, suggesting that the singer may not recognize himself and is perhaps feeling trapped in his own skin. This feeling is followed by a call to action, with the singer declaring that it's time to leave and move on to something new.


The chorus further underscores this sense of urgency, with the singer expressing a need to escape the current situation and experience something new and exciting. The repetition of "any day now" suggests a feeling of impatience and a desire for immediate change, while the reference to having "spare time" and "senses on overdrive" implies a longing to embrace life to the fullest.


The final lines of the song offer a warning against complacency and a call to remain alert and engaged with the world. The reference to Coltrane (presumably jazz musician John Coltrane) suggests that the singer is well-versed in the joys and pitfalls of excess, and is urging his audience to stay focused and on task.


Overall, the lyrics to "Any Day Now" capture a universal feeling of restlessness and longing for something more, while also showcasing Elbow's penchant for poetic language and evocative imagery.


Line by Line Meaning

What's got into me
I am feeling different and strange


Can't believe myself
I am surprised by my own behavior


Must be someone else
I don't recognize who I am right now


Must be
There must be a reason for this change in me


Any day now how's about getting out of this place
I am ready to leave this location soon


Anyways
Regardless, in any case


Got a lot of spare time
I have a lot of free time without any obligations


Some of my youth and all of my senses on overdrive
I am experiencing high levels of excitement, energy and enthusiasm


Don't play Coltrane you will sleep at the wheel
Don't listen to music that may relax you and cause you to become drowsy while driving


Eyes on horizon
Focus on the road ahead


Don't sleep at the wheel
Remain alert while driving to avoid an accident




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Peter James Turner, Richard Barry Jupp, Craig Lee Potter, Mark Potter, Guy Edward John Garvey

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Any Day Now - Lisa Dilan - Lyrics

Any day now
I will hear you say goodbye, my love
And you'll be on your way then my wild, beautiful bird
You will have flown
Any day now, I'll be all alone,
I'll be all alone
Any day now, when your restless eyes meet someone new
Oh, to my sad surprise
Then the blue shadows will fall all over town
Any day now, now; love will let me down

I know I shouldn't want to keep you
If you don't want to stay
Till you have gone forever
I'll keep holding on for dear life
Holding you this way; begging you to stay

Any day now when the clock strikes go
You'll call it off
And then my tears will flow
Then the blue shadows will fall
All over town
Any day now love will let me down
Love will let me down

Musical Interlude

I know I shouldn't want to keep you
If you don't want to stay
Till you have gone forever
I'll keep holding on for dear life
Holding you this way; begging you to stay

Any day now when the clock strikes go
You'll call it off
And then my tears will flow
Then the blue shadows will fall
All over town
Any day now love will let me down
Love will let me down
Love will let me down
Love will let me down
Love will let me down oh
Love will let me down…….

Comments from YouTube:

Eric

I found this song on spotify and its fantastic. It reminds me of Radiohead's later albums like Kid A and A Moon Shaped Pool.

Green Toast

Kid a and a moon shaped pool have a 15 year gap 😂

Orgyen Dorje

Dark, shuffle, sketchy, edgy, beautiful,... Perfect Elbow!

Ha-Mi Nguyen

Can't describe how much I love this song!

LanceCampeau

Hugely underrated track.

Bede Road

6 dislikes
How can anyone dislike this masterpiece?
The drum work here is out of this world

Eric

This song has a really good like/dislike ratio, especially compared with views

Kevin Luis

As a big fan of Elbow I really love this song definitely one of my favourites from their debut album

EcksTheGuide

Back in college, this song came on a Best Buy promotional disc with some other random stuff. Loved this song instantly. Then season 3 of Nip Tuck came around, and this song was featured in the first episode. Couldn't believe it.

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