Anywhere
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Park the car, make it quick
Wonderful, haggard girl
Pale in spite scandinavian sun
Freckled arms, freckled face
Grasstained jeans, bruiced knees
Delicate with sneekers on
Undressed now, hidden in bush
Scotchtight skin round vertebrae
Clinging on to velvet leaves
Finished now, jump back in
Red hot seat burns through skirt
Just a kiss and we're on our way
Anywhere anytime



We'll be there
Long before the others will

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jay's song "Anywhere" paint a vivid picture of a spontaneous and somewhat reckless adventure, likely involving two young people in love. The first line, "Park the car, make it quick," implies a sense of urgency and perhaps a desire for secrecy. The line "Wonderful, haggard girl" suggests that the female character is both worn out from their escapades but also full of wonder and excitement.


The following lines mention the Scandinavian sun, freckles on the girl's arms and face, and grass-stained jeans and bruised knees, painting a picture of two young people making the most of the outdoors and soaking up the sun. The line "Undressed now, hidden in bush" suggests a sense of danger and risk-taking, which is further reinforced by the somber, melancholy tone of the line "Scotchtight skin round vertebrae, clinging on to velvet leaves."


The final lines describe the couple jumping back into the car, the girl feeling the burn of the hot seat on her skirt, and sharing a kiss before driving off on their next adventure, wherever and whenever that may be. The final line, "Long before the others will," suggests that the couple is confident in their love and in their ability to seize the moment.


Overall, "Anywhere" is a song about youthful adventure and love, with references to the beauty of nature and the thrill of taking risks with a partner. It suggests a sense of impulsive freedom and living in the moment.




Line by Line Meaning

Park the car, make it quick
Hurry up, let's park the car quickly


Wonderful, haggard girl
The girl is beautiful but looks tired or worn out


Pale in spite scandinavian sun
Even in the bright Scandinavian sun, the girl remains pale


Freckled arms, freckled face
The girl has freckles on her arms and face


Grasstained jeans, bruiced knees
The girl's jeans are stained with grass and her knees are bruised


Delicate with sneekers on
Despite wearing sneakers, the girl seems fragile or delicate


Undressed now, hidden in bush
The girl is undressed and hiding in a bush


Scotchtight skin round vertebrae
The girl's skin is tight around her spine


Clinging on to velvet leaves
The girl is holding on to the soft leaves of a velvet plant


Finished now, jump back in
They are done and ready to get back in the car


Red hot seat burns through skirt
The car seat is so hot that it burns the girl's skirt


Just a kiss and we're on our way
A simple kiss and they are ready to go


Anywhere anytime
They can go anywhere at any time


We'll be there
They will be there together


Long before the others will
They will arrive before anyone else does




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Abhishek Landge

[Intro: Jay-Z]
Uh huh yea, yeah
Duro!
You gotta let it bump
Uh, uh, uh like dat yeah
Come on bring the chorus in

[Chorus: Sample]
I'd risk everything
For one kiss, everything
Yes I'd do anything (Anything?)
Anything for you

[Verse 1: Jay-Z]
I’d do a bid, loose a rib, bust a cap, trust in that
Run up to heaven doors, exchange my life for yours
Leave a steak out the door, mi casa, su casa
Just remember to turn the lights off in the hall
My brother from another pop, minus one shot
We Nino and Gee Money, man, we all we got
From the stoop to the big dudes, stoppin' us from playin' hoops
And us getting mad, throwing rocks off the roof
Straight thuggin' man, I thought we would never progress
But look at us now man, we're young execs
My nigga Dame, my nigga Biggs, my nigga Ty
My nigga High, my nigga Gotti
We embody all that’s right with the world
No matter how pretty she is, you never liking my girl
That's how we run, when you ain’t around
I'll spank ya son, keep him in line
If you should die, I’ll keep him like mine
God forbid, keep this in mind, my nigga
[Chorus: Sample]
I'd risk everything
For one kiss, everything
Yes I'd do anything (Anything?)
Anything for you
I'd risk everything
For one kiss, everything
Yes I'd do anything (Anything?)
Anything for you

[Verse 2: Jay-Z]
I know Momma, your little baby
But these streets raised me crazy
Product of my environment, nothing can save me
Thanks for letting me bloom, for your wisdom, for your womb
For the roof over my head, for my shoes, for my bed
For the most important lesson in life was when you said
"Strive for what you believe in, set goals and you can achieve them"
Thanks for the days you kept me breathing
When my asthma was bad and my chest was wheezin'
Thanks for the look of love just as I was leaving
On nights you thought that I wouldn't come back, that left you grieving
Thanks for holdin' down the household when times was bad
As a man, I apologize for my dad
When the rent was due, you would hustle like a pimp would do
That wasn’t the life meant for you
You’re a queen, you deserve the cream, everything that gleamed
Everything that shines, everything that’s mine

[Chorus: Sample]
I'd risk everything
For one kiss, everything
Yes I'd do anything (Anything?)
Anything for you
I'd risk everything
For one kiss, everything
Yes I'd do anything (Anything?)
Anything for you

[Verse 3: Jay-Z]
Check it out, uh, uh
Dear nephews, I’m writing' this with no pen or a pad
And I’m signing it, ya uncle, ya best friend, and ya dad
Don't look back if you fall and you’re feeling bad
I’m right there from your cut to when you peelin' the scab
If it comes a time when you ain’t feelin' your real dad
Put my face on his body don’t wait for nobody
Don’t follow no nigga, that's ho shit man
Stand on your own two, do your shit man
The world is yours, some girls are nice some girls are whores
Don't listen to your crew, do what works for you
Standing back from situations gives you the perfect view
You see the snakes in the grass and you wait on their ass
Bite your tongue for no one and whatever is said
Take it how they want, a closed mouth don't get fed
You know my number when it’s code red
If you're wrong, my nigga
You're my nephew, fuck it we get it on my lil nigga



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LA Dub Z

Sometimes I fall into the trap of thinking Jay Z is only worth his entrepreneurship, then I go back and hear songs like this. I cry for hip hop some days.

wav.yliving 波打つ

hip hop is at its prime right now lol

Angel Knox

SickestRap Who lied to you 

SA Turner

Angel Knox I want to know too. 

Nice safe space fgt

SickestRap You are right. I see SickestRap commenting on all the top hip hop right now. SickestRap, why are we not friends?

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Adrian Barnes

My lil bro just passed away. He would play this song religiously, when we were kids. You will be missed, RIP Trecko White.

Ray Lowman

R.I.P. To your boy G

773Meek

Rip bro

KrisRaps

Damn, This SOng Reminds Me Of My Dad. He Passed Away In 2009, Remember This SOng Played Whoel Day That Day, Damn.. !
People Who We Lost Will never Be Forgoten, Not If They Dead And Not If They Just Left Us For Other Reasons

Eric

RIP HOPE YOU HEAL FROM THE LOSS KING 👑

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