Firefall was a mainstay, album-oriented rock band that put out a large number of hits such as "You Are the Woman" and "Just Remember I Love You" in the late 1970's. The album track from 1976's Firefall, "Cinderella", is a narrative about a man dealing with the torn feelings regarding his girlfriend's unexpected pregnancy and the negative consequences on the relationship and is one of the most controversial tracks released in the rock era.
The original line-up included former Spirit bassist Mark Andes, who later joined Heart, and former Byrds drummer Mike Clarke.
The band's releases were on Atlantic Records during their career. "You are the Woman" was featured as a notable track on the record label's twin compact-disc 30-year history retrospective that was released in 1988.
Anymore
Firefall Lyrics
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Walkin' the line between Heaven and Hell
You got me caught in between
A doubt and a dream but I know you so well
I hear that all is fair in love and war
Well, you and I have seen 'em both before
Something's happening that I can't ignore
You got me spinning around
Draggin' me down then you love me again
I'm higher than high
Ready to fly then you say it's the end
I hear that all is fair in love and war
You and I have seen 'em both before
Something's happening that I can't ignore
I just can't seem to see no difference anymore
Spending most of my time
Trying to make up my mind what you're thinkin' about me
The moment I do
You're somebody new, it's a new mystery
I hear that all is fair in love and war
Well, you and I have seen 'em both before
Something's happening that I can't ignore
Oh, I can't seem to see no kind of difference anymore
Anymore
Firefall’s “Anymore” is a ballad about the complexity of love and relationships. The singer is bewildered by their lover’s constant switches in temperament, leaving them feeling unstable and uncertain. The opening lines, “You got me losing my mind, Walkin’ the line between Heaven and Hell” depict the inner turmoil the singer is experiencing as they try to maintain balance in their relationship. The singer is caught between a “doubt and a dream” which shows their vulnerability and how they can’t help but feel attached despite the tumultuous circumstances.
Throughout the song, there is a constant conflict between love and war, uncertainty and stability. The singer and their lover have seen both sides of love and war and despite the chaos, they can’t seem to let go of the passion they have for one another. The line, “Trying to make up my mind what you’re thinkin' about me, The moment I do, You're somebody new, it's a new mystery” illustrates the confusion and unpredictability of their relationship. However, despite the ups and downs, the singer can’t seem to see any difference anymore which shows their acceptance of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
You got me losing my mind
You have caused me to become extremely distraught and overwhelmed.
Walkin' the line between Heaven and Hell
I am struggling to reconcile the good and bad aspects of our relationship.
You got me caught in between
I am stuck in a place of uncertainty and confusion because of you.
A doubt and a dream but I know you so well
I am torn between insecurity and hope, but because of my familiarity with you, I am unable to let go.
I hear that all is fair in love and war
The saying that love and war are ruthless and justifiable is well-known to me.
Well, you and I have seen 'em both before
We have both been through experiences of love and war that were ruthless and justifiable.
Something's happening that I can't ignore
There is a situation that is occurring between us that I cannot avoid or neglect.
I just can't seem to see no difference anymore
I am unable to distinguish between the good and bad aspects of our relationship.
You got me spinning around
You have caused me to become disoriented and confused.
Draggin' me down then you love me again
You are causing me pain and disappointment, but then show me affection again.
I'm higher than high
I feel an intense level of excitement and exhilaration.
Ready to fly then you say it's the end
I am prepared to take a chance, but you suddenly bring everything to a stop.
Spending most of my time
I am investing a considerable amount of my time and energy.
Trying to make up my mind what you're thinkin' about me
I am attempting to discern your thoughts and feelings towards me.
The moment I do
As soon as I come to a conclusion,
You're somebody new, it's a new mystery
You change your behavior and demeanor, causing me to once again be unsure and perplexed.
Oh, I can't seem to see no kind of difference anymore
I am completely unable to distinguish between the positive and negative aspects of our relationship.
Anymore
The inability to tell the difference between the good and bad aspects of our relationship has become a consistent experience.
Contributed by Caroline R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Angela K.
on Undertow
Tryin' not to lose myself
In the women and the wine
Tryin' not to change my point of view
Hopin' I can keep my feet
Above the waterline
Even after all my dreams come true
In a sea of motion
Water edged with foam
Clingin' to the things I used to know
Swallowed by an ocean
Sinking like a stone
But I'm drownin' in the undertow
Tryin' not to lose myself
In the glitter and the gold
Tryin' not to change the way I feel
Hopin' I can keep my head
'Cause I, I cannot keep my hold
Even on the lie that I know is real
Caught upon the waters
Of some dark and nameless sea
Whoa let the current carry me
Tryin' not to lose myself
In the fortune and the fame
Tryin' not to change the way I feel
Hopin' I can keep my eyes
On the things that stay the same
Disregard the things that I know are real
In a sea of motion
Water edged with foam
Clingin' to the things I used to know
Swallowed by an ocean
Sinking like a stone
But I'm drownin' (drownin', drownin')
Well I'm drownin' (drownin', drownin')
Well I'm drownin'
Caught in the undertow
Undertow
In the Undertow
Caught in the, caught in the, caught in the undertow
Caught in the undertow