Please note that from November 2023's Hindsight is 50/50 onwards, Uschenko started using Ghostwoman as the preferred spelling for the project. The albums are now listed on streaming platforms under that slightly altered moniker, which means that most scrobbles will now go to Ghostwoman instead.
Anne If
Ghost Woman Lyrics
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Listen to your words
There's nothin i can say
Living yesterday
Anne, if i want to hear
tell you you're alright
there's nothin i can do
Anne, if i love you blind
you can give my mind a try
loosen every stitch in time
another reminder and
he treats you like his toy
How much more can I stand?!
I am yours
I wanna throw you out
if i can't help what you cry about
there's nothing i can do
But i am yours too
The lyrics to Ghost Woman's song "Anne If" convey a sense of longing and helplessness towards someone named Anne. The singer acknowledges Anne's loneliness and the inability to offer any meaningful words or actions to alleviate her pain. They express a desire to hear Anne's perspective and reassure her that she is alright, but ultimately feel powerless in their ability to make a difference. The repetition of "living yesterday" suggests a sense of being stuck in the past and unable to move forward.
The singer reveals their deep love for Anne, even if it blinds them to certain aspects of their relationship. They offer themselves as a listening ear and a supportive presence, urging her to give their mind a chance. The line "loosen every stitch in time" suggests a desire to unravel the complex layers that hold them back, allowing for a deeper connection.
The lyrics also indicate a frustration with someone else's mistreatment of Anne. The line "another reminder and he treats you like his toy" suggests a pattern of emotional manipulation or abuse. The singer questions how much more they can endure, highlighting their loyalty and devotion to Anne.
In the final lines, the singer expresses a conflicted sentiment. On one hand, they express a desire to protect Anne and remove her from situations that make her cry. However, they acknowledge their own limitations and wholeheartedly proclaim their devotion to her.
Overall, "Anne If" explores themes of love, longing, powerlessness, and the complexities of relationships. It evokes a sense of empathy and a heartfelt desire to be there for someone, even when faced with the limitations of the circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Anne, if you're lonely
Anne, in the state of isolation and emptiness
Listen to your words
Pay attention to the messages you convey
There's nothin i can say
I have no words or solutions
Living yesterday
Being trapped in the past
Anne, if i want to hear
Anne, if I desire to listen
tell you you're alright
Assuring you that everything is fine
there's nothin i can do
I am powerless to make a change
But i am yours
However, I am devoted to you
Anne, if i love you blind
Anne, if my love for you is irrational
you can give my mind a try
Give my thoughts and perspectives a chance
loosen every stitch in time
Dissolve any ties to the past
another reminder and
Yet another occasion to recall
he treats you like his toy
He manipulates and mistreats you
How much more can I stand?!
The extent of my endurance reaches its limit
I am yours
I am committed to you
I wanna throw you out
I have the desire to push you away
if i can't help what you cry about
If I am unable to alleviate your pain
there's nothing i can do
I am without any means to change the situation
But i am yours too
Yet, I am also intimately connected to you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Evan Uschenko
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