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anytime
Gyllene Tider Lyrics
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a friend, when I'm feeling blue,
I can count on you,
cause I know you will be by my side
Anyday, when the sun has turned away,
I'm cold, and feeling alone,
I know you'll stand by me,
Anytime, I close my eyes
Anytime, I close my eyes
Anytime, when you need a helping hand,
a friend, to find a reason to live,
trust in me,
you know I will be by your side, anytime
The lyrics of Gyllene Tider's "Anytime" convey the importance of having a supportive friend who is always there to offer a helping hand, especially during difficult times. The use of "anytime" and "anyday" throughout the song emphasizes the idea that this friend is always available and reliable. The repetition of "I know you will be by my side" and "yes I know you will be by my side" further reinforces this sentiment of unconditional support.
The verses alternate between describing the singer's own need for support and their willingness to offer support to their friend. This highlights the symbiotic relationship between true friends who are there for each other no matter what. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "anytime, I close my eyes," adds a poignant touch to the song as it suggests that even when physically apart, this friendship is enduring and lasts beyond the immediate moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Anytime, when I need a helping hand,
Whenever I require support or help, in any shape or form,
a friend, when I'm feeling blue,
I'm in dire need of a close, understanding companion when I'm down
I can count on you,
I trust and have faith in you entirely
cause I know you will be by my side
I know for certain that you'll be there with me through thick and thin
Anyday, when the sun has turned away,
Days when everything seems to go wrong, and life becomes gloomy and dark
I'm cold, and feeling alone,
I'm trapped in a state of loneliness with nothing but a chill in my heart
I know you'll stand by me,
I know that you will support me in every way possible
yes I know you will be by my side
I'm confident about the fact that you'll remain close to me, always
Anytime, I close my eyes
At all times, even in the quiet of solitude
Anytime, I close my eyes
Whenever I am at rest, in a state of reflection
Anytime, when you need a helping hand,
At every instance when you require assistance or aid, regardless of when or how
a friend, to find a reason to live,
A friend to spark renewed purpose or meaning in life
trust in me,
Have confidence and faith in me
you know I will be by your side, anytime
You can rest assured that I will always be there for you, no matter what
Contributed by Dominic C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.