Anytime
Finn Neil Lyrics
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I see a dog upon the road
Running hard to catch a cat
My car is pulling to a halt
The truck behind me doesn't know
Everything is in the balance
Of a moment I can't control
Are like the stirrings in my soul
I could go at anytime
There's nothing safe about this life
I could go at anytime
Find the meaning of the act
Remember how it goes
Every time you take the water
And you swim against the flow
The world is all around us
The days are flying past
And fear is so contagious
But I'm not afraid to laugh
I could go at anytime
There's nothing safe about this life
I could go at anytime
Anytime (come without warning)
Anytime (it could be so easy)
A walk in the park (or maybe when I'm sleeping)
Anytime (see the clouds come over)
Rain or shine (I make you so unhappy)
Lets make it right
I feel like I'm in love
With a stranger I'll never know
Although you're still a mystery
I'm so glad I'm not alone
I could go at anytime
There's nothing safe about this life
Make it so easy to fly in the night
I could go at anytime
I could go at anytime
The song "Anytime" by Finn Neil is a reflective piece about the uncertainty and fragility of life. The opening verse describes a moment of suspended animation caused by a dog chasing a cat on the road, and the realization that in any given moment, everything is in the balance, and life can change abruptly. The singer here is present in the moment, attuned to the vibrations in his soul, and is empathetic to the strings that move us all.
The chorus delivers a clear message that life is unpredictable, and there is nothing safe about this life. Fate can come without warning and at any time. The verse pointing out that fear is so contagious, but the singer is not afraid to laugh, reinforces the idea that we must take risks and live our lives to the fullest, as we cannot wait for everything to be perfect. The song encourages us all to find meaning in our actions and to be aware of the passage of time. The lines "with a stranger I'll never know, although you're still a mystery" are about accepting the unknown and appreciating the present.
Overall, "Anytime" is a song that resonates with many of us who are aware of our mortality and are not afraid to embrace that idea to make life meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
I see a dog upon the road
I observe a dog chasing a cat on the road
Running hard to catch a cat
The dog is making an effort to catch the cat
My car is pulling to a halt
I stop my car to avoid hitting the dog and cat
The truck behind me doesn't know
The driver of the truck behind me is unaware of the situation
Everything is in the balance
The outcome is uncertain and depends on many factors at play
Of a moment I can't control
The situation is beyond my control
And your sympathetic strings
The comforting words and actions of a loved one
Are like the stirrings in my soul
They resonate deep within me
I could go at anytime
Life is unpredictable and I could die anytime
There's nothing safe about this life
Life is inherently risky and uncertain
Find the meaning of the act
Understand the intention behind the action
Remember how it goes
Recall the past experiences and lessons learned from them
Every time you take the water
Whenever you engage in something challenging or new
And you swim against the flow
When you choose to go against the norm or convention
The world is all around us
We are surrounded by the world and all its phenomena
The days are flying past
Time is fleeting and passing quickly
And fear is so contagious
Fear can easily spread and affect others
But I'm not afraid to laugh
I won't let fear control me and will find joy in life
Anytime (come without warning)
Death or other life-changing events can happen suddenly
Anytime (it could be so easy)
It's easy for things to change or end unexpectedly
A walk in the park (or maybe when I'm sleeping)
Something bad can happen even during seemingly safe or peaceful times
Anytime (see the clouds come over)
A foreboding sign that something bad is about to happen
Rain or shine (I make you so unhappy)
I can still have an impact on others even during bad or good times
Lets make it right
Let's address any issues and resolve conflicts
I feel like I'm in love
I have strong feelings of affection and attraction
With a stranger I'll never know
The future and outcome of the relationship are unpredictable and uncertain
Although you're still a mystery
There are still many things I don't understand about the person
I'm so glad I'm not alone
I find comfort in having someone by my side
Make it so easy to fly in the night
Life is full of opportunities to explore and take risks
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM A. FINN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kevin Cosgrove
Lisa and Neil just sound unreal singing together. Would love to hear them collaborate on more songs
Sean Gilchrist
"And I won't let go, of the first real moment I saw you." That's just one of the best lyrics from my favorite songwriter ever. And with my favorite guitarist (Johnny Marr) too!
Ricky Boorman
every song he writes is magic!
Captain Chris T.
beautiful song by the greatest singer songwriter ever in my opinion certainly the most consist in writing and performing live. love you Neil
framodcole
Man has people from the record company send him songs. He's great. But he stopped caring.
Stephen
I've just given you a thumbs up
Ricky Boorman
Captain Chris T. You’re so right!👍
framodcole
He and Lisa sound quite good together. Agreed, he has been consistent and is one of my faves as well.
David & Sue Thompson
Well said! His longevity now puts him above Lennon & McCartney and pretty well everyone else I can think of now. Apparently he has recently written a heap of new songs as well, so we wait with baited breath!
spectician
This is just an amazing song, so appropriate. Amazing musicians. Thank you so much for this incredible story, song.