Joyner and Widmer were formerly of the band The Eames Era, which took its name from the furniture designed by Charles and Ray Eames.
Subsequent albums are Alix (released September 16, 2014), Reader as Detective (released July 19, 2019)
Either Way
Generationals Lyrics
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Na na na, not if they don’t wake up
I don’t want to keep it myself but I don’t want to let you out of my sight
Now if they may come listen if they had enough
I can’t set my mind on anything
And I’m telling everyone around
Now, I know, I don’t know how
But this one is an original
Ah ah ah
If it makes you happy
Ah ah ah
Even if it kills me
Ah ah ah
And be the person that could tell me
Ah ah ah
Either way you’re with me
I try to listen to my head and
Come back with nothing but badda da da boom boom
I wasn’t lying when I said I was afraid that you could tell that I’ve been running on fumes
And now I’m gunna have to see you again
And I know I’m gunna have to do it soon
Now, I know, I don’t know how
But this one is an original
Oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
And now my stomachs tied with so many words
And now my head is spinning every way
And it’s the sound of my own racing heart that keeps me up at night
And when I walk around
I hear them saying that my feet are not on the ground
And, I know, I don’t know how
But this one is an original
Ah ah ah
If it makes you happy
Ah ah ah
Even if it kills me
Ah ah ah
And be the person that could tell me
Ah ah ah
Either way you’re with me
Oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
Ah ah
The song "Either Way" by Generationals is a combination of upbeat, almost carefree music and lyrics that seem to express a sense of anxiety and unease. It paints a picture of a relationship where one party is eager to please the other, even if it means sacrificing their own happiness. The opening line "I'm just a man you got me running head long into the neon lights" sets the stage for the rest of the song, with the singer seemingly swept along by the other person's desires.
The chorus ("If it makes you happy, even if it kills me...") underscores this dynamic, suggesting that the singer is willing to go to great lengths to make their partner happy, even if it means hurting themselves in the process. The bridge, with its rapid-fire listing of physical sensations ("And now my stomach's tied with so many words / And now my head is spinning every way / And it's the sound of my own racing heart that keeps me up at night") further emphasizes the singer's sense of being overwhelmed.
Overall, "Either Way" is a song about the push and pull of a relationship, and the sometimes-uncomfortable sacrifices we make for those we love.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m just a man you got me running head long into the neon lights
I am just an ordinary man, but you make me chase after excitement and adventure.
Na na na, not if they don’t wake up
No, it won't happen unless they become aware and conscious of what's happening.
I don’t want to keep it myself but I don’t want to let you out of my sight
I do not want to keep my feelings to myself, but I cannot let you out of my sight because of my attachment to you.
Now if they may come listen if they had enough
Maybe they will come and listen if they are interested enough.
I can’t set my mind on anything
I am unable to make up my mind about anything.
And I’m telling everyone around
I am discussing it with everyone around me.
Now, I know, I don’t know how
I am aware that I do not know how to deal with this situation.
But this one is an original
This situation is unique and different from what I have experienced before.
Ah ah ah
Mumbling sound without discernible meaning.
If it makes you happy
If it makes you happy.
Even if it kills me
Even if it means it will harm me.
And be the person that could tell me
Be the person who informs me or gives me guidance.
Either way you’re with me
Either way, we are together in this.
I try to listen to my head and
I try to use logical thinking and reasoning.
Come back with nothing but badda da da boom boom
I return with no specific answer or solution, just confusion.
I wasn’t lying when I said I was afraid that you could tell that I’ve been running on fumes
When I said I was scared that you would know that I am exhausted and struggling, I wasn't lying.
And now I’m gunna have to see you again
I have to meet you again.
And I know I’m gunna have to do it soon
I know I have to do it soon.
Oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh
Mumbling sound without discernible meaning.
And now my stomachs tied with so many words
I am feeling overwhelmed by the many things I want to say.
And now my head is spinning every way
I am feeling confused and disoriented.
And it’s the sound of my own racing heart that keeps me up at night
It is the sound of my own heartbeat that keeps me awake at night.
And when I walk around
As I move around.
I hear them saying that my feet are not on the ground
I hear people criticising me - they think I am not practical or grounded in reality.
Ah ah ah
Mumbling sound without discernible meaning.
If it makes you happy
If it makes you happy.
Even if it kills me
Even if it means it will harm me.
And be the person that could tell me
Be the person who informs me or gives me guidance.
Either way you’re with me
Either way, we are together in this.
Ah ah ah
Mumbling sound without discernible meaning.
Ah ah ah
Mumbling sound without discernible meaning.
Ah ah ah
Mumbling sound without discernible meaning.
Ah ah ah
Mumbling sound without discernible meaning.
Writer(s): Grant Evan Widmer, Edward Joyner
Contributed by Camden V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ratehojicha7347
i could not help forgeting scene of dining room
@_missfarfalla_
Can't stop listening to this song...ON REPEAT!!
@ChloesHomeMovies2
I loved this movie this song is great really puts a smile on my face when im sad the dining room scene made me and my mum laugh so much. :)
@paulthompson2374
I knew this song existed - god haven't heard it in years - can't seem to find it anywhere.
@ThePopoBg
great movie!! Drew Barymore is a wonderful actress ♥ ;)
@_missfarfalla_
Can't stop listening to this song!!
@user-fm5tc5vk7f
Youtube é a melhor plataforma
@nikkisidhu91
0:44 - 0:50 Gets me every time! <3
@SteaksauceandRob
This movie was such comfortable stuff.... Good stuff
@johnnyQuest11
i love this song!!! the best song on the soundtrack. i almost bought the whole thing just for this song. an awesome movie too. "we have an open bathroom door policy." "he has the open door policy, i don't." the dining table scene was the best and funniest movie scene ever!!