Following the release of their seventh studio album Cageless (2017) and its accompanying tour, current members of Hedley faced accusations of sexual misconduct with young women over the course of their career. After Hoggard faced additional accusations of sexual assault by two women, the group confirmed they would enter an indefinite hiatus.
On July 23, 2018, Hoggard was charged with one count of Sexual Interference and two counts of Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm. On June 5, 2022, Hoggard was convicted of sexually assaulting the Ottawa woman.
On November 8, 2018, former drummer of the band Chris Crippin spoke out against Hoggard's behaviour during his time with the band. Crippin stated he was routinely called a "f*ggot" and was told to "shut the fuck up" when he tried to speak out. In a separate interview in July 2019, Crippin said that Hoggard was "extremely rude" and it wasn't behaviour he wanted to be around.
On October 20, 2022, Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard was sentenced to 5 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting an Ottawa woman.
Anything
Hedley Lyrics
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Everybody said
You'd better stay in school
Get a real job boy
Don't be a fool
Burn that guitar
You can never be a star
A thousand disbelievers couldn't keep me on the ground
I've invented a momentum that'll never slow me down
I believe it 'cause I feel it and I shout it out loud
I can, I can, I can so
Everybody said boy don't go any higher
(Uh uh, fuck that)
I can do anything
Never push the limit and don't play with fire
(Uh uh, fuck that)
I can do anything
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Wear my heart on my fist take you by surprise fire
(Uh uh, fuck that)
I can do anything
Hahahaha, Ok,ok,ok
Be a movie star
or rock the main stage
An XBox tester
or an astronaut in space
If they tell you that you can't
you can shove it in their face
I can I can I can so
A hundred thousand disbelievers couldn't keep me on the ground
I've invented a momentum that'll never slow me down
I believe it 'cause I feel it and I shout it out loud
I can I can I can so
Everybody said boy don't go any higher
(Uh uh, fuck that)
I can do anything
Never push the limit and don't play with fire
(Uh uh, fuck that)
I can do anything
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Wear my heart on my fist take you by surprise fire
(Uh uh, fuck that)
I can do anything
Yeah
I can do anything
Never try, never win
never get a break
You miss a hundred percent of the
shots you never take
Ooo oo oo oo oo
Ooo oo oo oo oo
Ooo oo oo oo oo
Everybody said boy don't go any higher
(Uh uh, fuck that)
I can do anything
Never push the limit and don't play with fire
(Uh uh, fuck that)
I can do anything
(Yeah) Everybody said boy don't go any higher
(Uh uh, fuck that)
I can do anything
Never push the limit and don't play with fire
(Uh uh, fuck that)
I can do anything
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Wear my heart on my fist take you by surprise fire
Uh uh, forget that
I can do anything
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Everybody said boy don't go any higher
(Uh uh, fuck that)
I can do anything
The song "Anything" by Hedley is essentially a song about following your dreams and ignoring the naysayers who tell you that you can't achieve them. The song is an anthem for anyone who has ever been discouraged or told that they can't do something. The lyrics are empowering and reflect the idea that we can achieve anything we put our minds to with hard work and determination.
The chorus, "Everybody said boy don't go any higher, I can do anything," is a powerful statement of the singer's self-confidence and his refusal to listen to anyone who tells him he can't achieve his dreams. He believes in himself and his abilities, and he's willing to work hard to make his dreams a reality. The song is an inspirational reminder to anyone who's ever been told they can't do something that they should never give up on their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody said
People warned me
You'd better stay in school
I should prioritize education
Get a real job boy
I should pursue a traditional career path
Don't be a fool
I shouldn't take risks
Burn that guitar
I should give up on my dreams of being a musician
You can never be a star
I don't have what it takes to be successful
I can, I can, I can so
But I have the confidence to defy their expectations
A thousand disbelievers couldn't keep me on the ground
I won't let criticism or doubt stop me
I've invented a momentum that'll never slow me down
I have created a forward movement that won't stop
I believe it 'cause I feel it and I shout it out loud
I have conviction and I'm vocal about it
Everybody said boy don't go any higher
People feared my ambition
(Uh uh, fuck that)
I'm not going to let their fears hold me back
I can do anything
I have the ability to succeed
Never push the limit and don't play with fire
People advised me to avoid taking risks and not to be reckless
Wear my heart on my fist take you by surprise fire
I'll pursue my passions fiercely and take people by surprise
(Uh uh, fuck that)
I'm not listening to advice that holds me back
Be a movie star
I have the potential to succeed in any field
or rock the main stage
I can be a successful musician
An XBox tester
Even video game testing is a viable career choice for me
or an astronaut in space
Even a career in space is not out of reach
If they tell you that you can't
If people tell me I can't do something
you can shove it in their face
I will prove them wrong
Yeah
I am confident in myself
Never try, never win
I won't achieve anything if I don't try
never get a break
I won't be successful without hard work and perseverance
You miss a hundred percent of the
If I don't take chances or risks,
shots you never take
I'll never know what could have been
(Yeah) Everybody said boy don't go any higher
People will continue to doubt me
Na na na na na na na
But I will tune them out and focus on my own ambitions
Wear my heart on my fist take you by surprise fire
I will pursue my passions fiercely and take people by surprise
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JACOB WILLIAM HOGGARD, BRIAN JOHN HOWES, JASON ARIE VAN POEDEROOYEN
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@izz_arty8615
oh my god, I finally found it. I remember liking this song so much when I was like, 8.
@khmengsroksraetv
Truly, this song motivated me became a professional salesman in an international HR system of pharmaceutical company. Thanks miss that time.
@anonymousvideostar2075
This song is actually inspiring. It tells you to not listen to the mean people. You can do anything,
@savionking6697
I'm a rooster and a leo
@savionking6697
No racism no sexism no horoscopes such as chinese new year and astrology
@kianr9793
This shit fycking sucks
@Elizand
Hey Hedly I came to ur concert in Toronto on August 20 and IT WAS AWESOME! I was on your left side on lane yy seat 25 and 26 I enjoyed it so much u guys did great here! Thanks so much for coming! And welcome back to Canada Jacob!! Lol the best poster was "JACOB IM WEARING YOUR SHIRT!" And ur just like "your wearing my shirt?!?!" I hope you'll be at the CNE on August 21 ! You guys are my FAVOURITE singers! And next time i might get VIP pass or Front row seats! It was just amazing seeing you all in person! Byeee! Hope your at the CNE on August 21 !!!
@FarshanFeroz
my childhood bro back 9 years back LMAOOO miss this era
@AntonnyCardo
dude, you do not have any idea how long I've been looking for you and this song
@thefukingpreacher
It takes alot more than me reading the bible for you. You read the bible for yourself and then let love be your guiding grace.