Anything Could Happen
Glee Cast Lyrics


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Stripped to the waist
We fall into the river
Cover your eyes
So you don't know the secret
I've been trying to hide
We held our breath
To see our names are written
On the wreck of '86
That was the year
I knew the panic was over

Yes since we found out
Since we found out
That anything could happen
Anything could happen
Anything could happen
Anything could happen
Anything could happen
Anything could happen
Anything could

After the war we said we'd fight together
I guess we thought that's just what humans do
Letting darkness grow
As if we need its palette and we need its colour
But now I've seen it through
And now I know the truth

That anything could happen
Anything could happen
Anything could happen
Anything could happen
Anything could happen
Anything could happen
Anything could

Baby, I'll give you everything you need
I'll give you everything you need, oh
I'll give you everything you need
But I don't think I need you

Stripped to the waist
We fall into the river
Cover your eyes
So you don't know the secret
I've been trying to hide
We held our breath
To see our names are written
On the wreck of '86
That was the year
I knew the panic was over

Yes since we found out
Since we found out
That anything could happen
Anything could happen
Anything could happen
Anything could happen
Anything could happen
Anything could happen
Anything could

I know it's gonna be
I know it's gonna be
I know it's gonna be
I know it's gonna be
I know it's gonna be
I know it's gonna be
I know it's gonna be
I know it's gonna be

But I don't think I need you
But I don't think I need you




But I don't think I need you
But I don't think I need you

Overall Meaning

The song "Anything Could Happen" by the Glee Cast is about the unpredictability of life and how anything can happen at any moment. The opening lines express vulnerability as the singer is stripped to the waist and falls into the river with someone else. They ask the other person to cover their eyes so that they don't know the secret the singer has been trying to hide. This suggests that they have some kind of connection or intimacy, but it's not fully revealed. They held their breath to see their names written on the wreck of '86, which could signify a significant event in their lives, perhaps a metaphor for a personal tragedy or struggle. The year '86 is mentioned several times throughout the song, and it's unclear what it means. However, it's possible that it represents a turning point or significant moment in the singer's life.


The chorus repeats the line "anything could happen" over and over, emphasizing the message that life is unpredictable and can take unexpected turns. The second verse suggests that the singer has been through some kind of war, and they thought they would fight alongside someone else, but they were wrong. They realize that letting darkness grow is not something they need in their lives and that they see the truth now. The bridge suggests that the singer would give everything they need to someone else, but they don't think they need them. This could signify a personal struggle with intimacy and vulnerability or a relationship that's not working out.


Overall, "Anything Could Happen" is a song about the uncertainty of life and how we can't predict what will happen. It's also about personal struggles and the need for vulnerability and connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Stripped to the waist
We are vulnerable and exposed, with nothing to hide behind.


We fall into the river
We are immersing ourselves in an unknown and unpredictable situation.


Cover your eyes
I don't want you to see what's about to happen. I want to protect you from the truth.


So you don't know the secret I've been trying to hide
I've been keeping something from you, and I don't want you to find out about it.


We held our breath to see our names are written on the wreck of '86
We are hoping to see some sort of sign or confirmation that we are on the right path.


That was the year I knew the panic was over
That was the year I realized that I can't always control everything, and sometimes I just need to let go and see what happens.


Yes since we found out that anything could happen
Since we realized that life is unpredictable and anything can happen, we are approaching things differently.


After the war we said we'd fight together
We made a promise to each other to stick together and support each other through difficult times.


I guess we thought that's just what humans do
We saw it as our duty or responsibility as human beings to stand by each other.


Letting darkness grow as if we need its palette and we need its colour
We have been allowing negative emotions and situations to take over, as if they are necessary parts of the human experience.


But now I've seen it through and now I know the truth
Now I have gained a new perspective and understanding of life, and I know that things don't have to be this way.


Baby, I'll give you everything you need
I am willing to provide for you and support you in any way I can.


But I don't think I need you
Despite my feelings for you, I realize that I am capable of standing on my own and don't necessarily need you in my life.


I know it's gonna be
I have faith that everything will work out in the end.




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clifford whittemore

Melissa is an outstanding talent that Glee did not take advantage of.

Rusty Downey

Actually she did get used very well. She was the new rachel which is why she has such a immervise background that none of the others had including her mom and disorder

Ruth Reyes

Agreed I love her voice

Armorkitty14

she was almost considered the main character of the show hence "the new rachel" you got utilized very well

Adrián Cordero

Facts! Melissa was by far the best along with Naya, Amber, Lea & Jenna

Star L8ght

Love hearing Melissa sing. Her voice is just beautiful

Sofia

She was just a simple girl until an accident force her to reveal herself to the world... she is SUPERGIRL!

Ava Avs

@Sofia same I love it so much too it’s my pfp on Wattpad😆 it’s so pretty

Sofia

@Ava Avs yes I was ahahh but I also just love this picture 😊

Ava Avs

@sofia Omg i love ur profile picture do you happen to be a camren shipper? ;)

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