The lesson in resiliency has paid off, with the grounded Morris pivoting from Mobile, to Auburn University (where he graduated with a degree in Finance) to Nashville and eventually, to Birmingham, Alabama. He diligently honed his songwriting along the way, but also experienced the typical drizzle of record company-stutter steps (one self-titled under-the-radar release), and other unpredictable delays (he was originally signed to a subsidiary of Universal that folded before they released his album), that fortunately, never seemed to dampen the buzz about the singer/songwriters immense talent, or his unique perspective about arriving at his appointed destination.
After moving from Nashville to Birmingham, Morris got to work, exploring the local musical terrain with a renewed gusto, and writing and performing with renewed inspiration. Before long he scored a development deal with Universals, now defunct, Strummers Records. And after trying, unsuccessfully, to put a band (Parkers Back) around his existing songs, Eliot would make permanent his solo status building on the southern mystique, and creating a slow-burning buzz through CD sharing and a constant blur of touring (both local haunts and coveted opening slots and side stages for John Mayer, Counting Crows and James Taylor among others). Strummer would eventually die an unfortunate death but Universal saw something special and decided that Eliot was an artist that needed to be heard.
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Eliot Morris Lyrics
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I can say, I won't let her slip away
She walks like waterfalls and her smile won't take a while
Anyway, fell in love with her today
You know this is unlike me to open up and say..
You are all i need my love hey
Oh, you got the ways so you get to move me
Oh, you got the ways so you get to soothe me
I like your everything hey...
Anyway, opened up my eyes today
Now I must say, all that gray has gone away
She smiles like sunlight shining and
Her face like sad today
Anyway opened up my eyes today
I can not believe myself no...I
I can't think of no one else my love hey no no
Oh, you got the ways so you get to move me
I like your whisperin my name
Oh you got the ways so you get to soothe me
I like your everything hey..
You know this unlike me to
Open up and say...
You are all i need my love heyy
Oh you got the ways so you get to move me
I like your whisperin my name
Oh you got the ways so you get to soothe me
I like your everything
Oh you got the ways so you get to move me
I like your whisperin my name
Oh you got the ways so you get to soothe me
I like your everything
The song "Anyway" by Eliot Morris is a love song that expresses the feeling of falling head over heels in love with someone unexpectedly. The lyrics depict the singer being completely captivated by the person they have just fallen for. The first verse describes the singer falling in love with the person and not wanting to let them slip away. The second verse shows the singer opening up their eyes and realizing that all their worries and anxiety have disappeared because of this person's presence in their life. The chorus expresses the depth of the singer's feelings for this person, saying that they are all they need and that their ways of moving and soothing them are what has made them fall so deeply in love.
Throughout the song, the lyrics praise the person's smile, their way of walking, and the sound of their voice. The singer admits that it is unlike them to open up and express their feelings so honestly, but that this person has moved them to do so. Overall, the lyrics of "Anyway" convey the overwhelming emotions that come with falling in love unexpectedly.
Line by Line Meaning
Anyway fell in love with her today
Despite everything else going on in my life, I could not help but fall in love with her on this particular day.
I can say, I won't let her slip away
I am confident that I will keep her in my life and not let her go.
She walks like waterfalls and her smile won't take a while
She moves elegantly and gracefully, and her smile is instantaneous and infectious.
Anyway, fell in love with her today
Despite everything else going on in my life, I could not help but fall in love with her on this particular day.
You know this is unlike me to open up and say..
It is rare for me to be so vulnerable and express my feelings so openly.
You are all i need my love hey
I feel complete and fulfilled when I am with you, my love.
Oh, you got the ways so you get to move me
Your actions and words have a powerful effect on me, and you can influence my emotions easily.
I like your whisperin my name
The way you speak my name softly and affectionately is something I find endearing and comforting.
Oh, you got the ways so you get to soothe me
Your presence and the things you do have a soothing effect on me, and can make me feel calm and at peace.
I like your everything hey...
Every aspect of you, from your personality to your physical appearance, is appealing to me and something that I admire.
Anyway, opened up my eyes today
Despite my previous skepticism or uncertainty, something made me see things clearly and with a new perspective on this day.
Now I must say, all that gray has gone away
I had previously felt dull or unenthusiastic about life, but now everything seems brighter and more exciting.
She smiles like sunlight shining and
Her smile is radiant and warm, like the sun on a beautiful day.
Her face like sad today
Although she may seem outwardly happy, there is a hint of sadness or pain on her face today.
I can not believe myself no...I
I am surprised or shocked by my own feelings or actions.
I can't think of no one else my love hey no no
My thoughts and emotions are completely focused on you, and I cannot imagine being with anyone else.
Oh you got the ways so you get to move me
Your actions and words have a powerful effect on me, and you can influence my emotions easily.
I like your whisperin my name
The way you speak my name softly and affectionately is something I find endearing and comforting.
Oh you got the ways so you get to soothe me
Your presence and the things you do have a soothing effect on me, and can make me feel calm and at peace.
I like your everything hey..
Every aspect of you, from your personality to your physical appearance, is appealing to me and something that I admire.
Oh you got the ways so you get to move me
Your actions and words have a powerful effect on me, and you can influence my emotions easily.
I like your whisperin my name
The way you speak my name softly and affectionately is something I find endearing and comforting.
Oh you got the ways so you get to soothe me
Your presence and the things you do have a soothing effect on me, and can make me feel calm and at peace.
I like your everything
Every aspect of you, from your personality to your physical appearance, is appealing to me and something that I admire.
Contributed by Nathan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MotherSkipper
What a nice song! Makes my heart smile. :)
marillion jenn
this is SUCH a groovin' tune! :)
Jerry Deubner
Just Shazamed this song in a grocery store and had to hear it...its a pretty cool song
ExotikZBoy17
This song just me feel happy
hailey
i love this stfu