Anywhere
Emily Wolfe Lyrics

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I know you try so hard to let me in
but I can’t tempt you anymore with reassurance
Well I felt daylight disappear with each explosion
in my ear
This heart of mine might break and tear
but honey I’m not going anywhere
Baby it’s been months since you’ve been back
and I’ve been lying wide awake

thinking of all the things I lack
Why do I hang my pain in picture frames
and drown myself in rain
If I break beyond repair
I’m terrified I won’t go anywhere
You had to leave to find out where you are
Believe me I’d take hard
over a simple broken heart
Now that you’re lying here again
with memories of where you’ve been
You said leaving’s something I do best
but without you I don’t want to know what’s next
In the past I wasn’t there
but honey I can take you anywhere

What’s done is done, now I’ll be there
so honey let me take you anywhere

Overall Meaning

In Emily Wolfe's song "Anywhere," the lyrics explore the complexities of a relationship that has been strained due to distance and emotional barriers. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that her partner is trying to let her in, but she can't be tempted with reassurance anymore. The singer describes feeling like daylight disappears with each explosion in her ear, which creates a sense of chaos and confusion. Despite this, the singer expresses that her heart may break and tear, but she is not going anywhere. She is committed to trying to make the relationship work.

Throughout the song, the singer expresses her vulnerability and fears about the relationship. She mentions that it has been months since her partner has returned, and she has been lying awake, thinking about all the things she lacks. She questions why she hangs her pain in picture frames and drowns herself in rain, suggesting that she has been trapped in her past pain. However, the singer ultimately expresses that she is willing to take her partner anywhere, despite the struggles they have faced.

The lyrics suggest that the couple has been through a lot, but they are both willing to work through their challenges. The singer acknowledges that her partner had to leave to find out where she was, but now she is willing to be there for her. The song ends with the singer expressing her commitment to take her partner anywhere.

Line by Line Meaning

I know you try so hard to let me in
I understand that you are trying hard to let me come closer to you.

but I can’t tempt you anymore with reassurance
I can no longer encourage you with words of comfort to get closer to me.

Well I felt daylight disappear with each explosion in my ear
Whenever there was a loud noise, it felt like daylight had disappeared from my life.

This heart of mine might break and tear
I am afraid that my heart might get hurt and break apart into pieces.

but honey I’m not going anywhere
Despite the fears, I am still here with you and not planning to leave anytime soon.

Baby it’s been months since you’ve been back
It’s been quite some time since you’ve returned to me, my love.

and I’ve been lying wide awake thinking of all the things I lack
During these sleepless nights, I’ve been thinking about everything I wish I had but don’t.

Why do I hang my pain in picture frames and drown myself in rain
I wonder why I keep revisiting my painful memories and choosing to suffer in the sadness.

If I break beyond repair I’m terrified I won’t go anywhere
I am scared that if I get too hurt, I won’t be able to move on and will be stuck in this pain forever.

You had to leave to find out where you are
You needed to go away in order to figure out your place in the world.

Believe me I’d take hard over a simple broken heart
I’d rather struggle and work hard than experience the pain of heartbreak again.

Now that you’re lying here again with memories of where you’ve been
Now that you’re back here with me, I know you are reminiscing about your journey and where you’ve been.

You said leaving’s something I do best but without you I don’t want to know what’s next
You’ve told me that leaving is your strength, but I cannot imagine what my future looks like without you.

In the past I wasn’t there but honey I can take you anywhere
Even though I wasn’t always present in the past, I’m here now and I will take you anywhere you want to go.

What’s done is done, now I’ll be there so honey let me take you anywhere
We cannot change what happened in the past, but I will always be here for you now and I’d love to go on adventures with you anywhere.

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