Anymore
Jason Lyrics
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She don't like my friends
She thinks we party too hard
She said, "It's me or them"
She said I need to change my ways
"Boy, you got a choice to make"
So I don't drink any more
I don't drink any more and I don't drink any less
She picked a bad time
To try and slow me down
And this ain't a good night
To try and turn me around
I still like to get crazy, nothing new
Still like to have a few
So I don't drink any more
Ever since she left
I don't drink any more and I don't drink any less
I didn't want her to go and it's not that I don't give a damn
I just want someone to want me for who I am
And this is who I am
She said I need to change my ways
"Boy, you got a choice to make"
So I don't drink any more
Yeah, tonight you can bet
I don't drink any more and I don't drink any less
No, I don't drink any more and I don't drink any less
Jason's song "Anymore" reflects on a relationship that fell apart because of his drinking habits. The lyrics demonstrate that the singer's significant other couldn't handle his drinking, his friends, or his lifestyle, and that he had to choose between changing to make her happy, or continuing to live his life the way he wanted. Jason sings, "She said I need to change my ways, 'Boy, you got a choice to make'."
The singer chose to stop drinking, but not necessarily because he wanted to. He does not make changes because he thinks they're necessary, but because he wants someone to "want [him] for who [he is]." Perhaps he considers his decision to stop drinking as an attempt to make his partner happy, to make her stay. Nevertheless, he admits that he still likes to "get crazy," meaning let loose and have a good time, and nothing has fundamentally changed except his decision to stop drinking.
"Anymore" showcases the singer's personal struggle with identity and autonomy, attempting to negotiate his love for both someone else and his free-spirited personality. The song also accurately portrays the difficulty that can come with changing one's behavior to please someone else or maintain a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
She don't like this bar
She dislikes the location we spend time in
She don't like my friends
She disapproves of the people I associate with
She thinks we party too hard
She believes we consume too much alcohol and engage in excessive behavior
She said, 'It's me or them'
She presented an ultimatum that required me to choose between her and my friends
She said I need to change my ways
'Boy, you got a choice to make'
She informed me that I must make a decision to adjust my lifestyle or lose her
So I don't drink any more
Ever since she left
I don't drink any more and I don't drink any less
I stopped consuming alcohol after she left and maintained that sobriety level
She picked a bad time
To try and slow me down
And this ain't a good night
To try and turn me around
Her attempt to restrain my behavior during a social event was poorly timed and inappropriate
I still like to get crazy, nothing new
Still like to have a few
I still enjoy having fun and consuming a moderate amount of alcohol
I didn't want her to go and it's not that I don't give a damn
I just want someone to want me for who I am
And this is who I am
I valued our relationship and care about her leaving, but I desire to be accepted by someone who appreciates me for my true self
No, I don't drink any more and I don't drink any less
I continue to abstain from alcohol and maintain my moderate consumption habits
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CJ Solar, John Kelley Lovelace, Neil Thrasher
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS:
THAT SMOKE SUPPOSED TO COVER YOU UP AND CLOUD MY MIND
THIS DRINK SHOULD BE GETTING ME DRUNK
AND GETTING ME BY
IT SHOULD'VE BEEN EASY TO DO WHAT I CAME HERE FOR BUT THE SECOND YOU WALK THROUGH THE DOOR
THIS BAR DOESN’T WORK ANYMORE
YOU’RE GIVING IT A HELL OF A JOB TO DO
THE WAY HE’S SPINNING YOU ROUND ON THE FLOOR
IT BRINGS BACK THE MIDNIGHT MISSING YOU I WAS JUST DRINKING THROUGH BABY
IT’S DRIVING ME CRAZY
EVEN THE WHISKEY CANNOT IGNORE
THAT I’M RIGHT BACK WHERE I WAS BEFORE
BUT THIS BAR DOESN’T WORK ANYMORE
THIS CROWDS SUPPOSED TO DROWN YOU OUT
ALL NIGHT LONG
SOME PRETTY GIRL’S SUPPOSED TO TURN THINGS AROUND AND MAYBE TURN ME ON
I SWORE THIS NEON WOULD BURN YOU OUT FOR SURE
BABY TELL ME WHAT I PAYING 'EM FOR
THIS BAR DOESN’T WORK ANYMORE
YOU’RE GIVING IT A HELL OF A JOB TO DO
THE WAY HE’S SPINNING YOU ROUND ON THE FLOOR
IT BRINGS BACK THE MIDNIGHT MISSING YOU I WAS JUST DRINKING THROUGH BABY
IT’S DRIVING ME CRAZY
EVEN THE WHISKEY CANNOT IGNORE
THAT I’M RIGHT BACK WHERE I WAS BEFORE
BUT THIS BAR DOESN’T WORK ANYMORE
THEY MIGHT AS WELL CLOSE IT DOWN SHUT IT DOWN GO AHEAD AND
BOARD UP THE WINDOWS AND LOCK THE DOORS
BECAUSE THIS BAR DOESN’T WORK ANYMORE
YOU’RE GIVING IT A HELL OF A JOB TO DO
THE WAY HE’S SPINNING YOU ROUND ON THE FLOOR
IT BRINGS BACK THE MIDNIGHT MISSING YOU I WAS JUST DRINKING THROUGH BABY
IT’S DRIVING ME CRAZY
EVEN THE WHISKEY CANNOT IGNORE
I’M STILL HUNG UP ON WHEN I WAS YOURS
THIS BAR DOESN’T WORK ANYMORE
James Emory
Arguably the best song on his album so far……
Austin Chriss
I agree but "watching you love me"is deff best also there both my favorite of the album
Frank the Tank 68
Definitely one of his best songs ever top 5 who wants to debate?
Kyle Cross
I think small town small is
James S
No doubt
Lauren Beene
This song is fire!🔥🔥
Yet another amazingly relatable song!🖤
Justice Harrison
Hello there Lauren nice meeting you here
Debbie Smitherman
Sounding amazing Jason! Love it ! Loving the new album you’re on 🔥 fire with this one ! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Cortney Zunie
Love the whole album but this is my favorite 🔥🔥🤠🤠
Justice Harrison
Hello there Courtney nice meeting you here