By Any Means
Joe Lyrics


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Mmm
Ooh oh
Yeah yeah
Can't believe myself
Don't know what to do
Such a foolish move
To walk out on you
Now I'm stuck on sick
Trying to win you back
When all of this could have been avoided
If I had just told the truth
About where I've been
About what I needed
About what I'm in
When I said I'm feeling
From more than you had
Now more than anything I just need one more chance

I gotta get you back
By any means
Back
By any means
Back
By any means
I don't care what it takes baby I'll
Do anything
I'll
Do anything
I'll
Do anything
You don't belong in the cold
You shouldn't be alone
Baby come back
This is your home
I gotta get you back
By any means
Back
By any means
Back
By any means
Back
By any means

Woman I can't lie
To tell the truth
I've been sitting here in this room
Like why why why
And I've come to the conclusion
Of what I need to do
Switch things up when it comes to you
Cut things off when it comes to me
That means do things differently
So I'm B-E double G-I-N-G-U to C-O-M-E
Back to J-O-E-P-L-E-A-S-E please!
Baby don't you get it
You are my addiction
And I was your affliction
Girl I learned my lesson

Now I want you back
By any means
Back
By any means
Back
By any means
I don't care what it takes baby
I'll
Do anything
I'll
Do anything
I'll
Do anything
You don't belong in the cold
You shouldn't be alone
Baby come back
This is your home
I gotta get you back
By any means
Back
By any means
Back
By any means
Back
By any means

Baby just tell me where you are
And I'll come right now
Cause you know
I won't let [? ]
My biggest mistake so far
But I'm allowed a few of those
I swear I won't make no more
Tell me then we can start over
I'll do better
I won't never hurt your heart
Or do anything to pull us apart
I just wanna be closer
Cause my greatest fear
Is waking up tomorrow
Without you being here

Now I want you back
By any means
Back
By any means
Back
By any means
I don't care what it takes baby
I'll
Do anything
I'll
Do anything
I'll
Do anything
You don't belong in the cold
You shouldn't be alone
Baby come back
This is your home
I gotta get you back
By any means
Back
By any means
Gotta get you back
By any means
Back
By any means





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Overall Meaning

In "By Any Means" by Joe, the singer is acknowledging that they made a foolish choice by leaving their lover and is now taking measures to apologize and make amends. The lyrics convey the importance of honesty and communication in a relationship, as the singer realizes that they should have been truthful about where they have been and what they needed. Now, in an effort to get their lover back, the singer is willing to do anything, hence the repeating chorus of "I'll do anything, By any means."


The second verse highlights the singer's realization that they need to change their ways in order to make things work with their partner. They recognize their past mistakes and are willing to take the necessary steps to make a change. The song concludes with the singer expressing their deep love and desire to be reunited with their lover.


Overall, "By Any Means" is a heartfelt plea for reconciliation and a reminder that sometimes love requires effort and sacrifice to make things right.


Line by Line Meaning

Can't believe myself
I am regretful and disappointed in my own actions that led to you leaving me.


Don't know what to do
I am feeling confused and lost without you in my life.


Such a foolish move
Leaving you was a mistake, and I regret it deeply.


To walk out on you
Leaving you was a heartless and reckless act on my part.


Now I'm stuck on sick
I am suffering from the pain of losing you.


Trying to win you back
I am doing everything in my power to make things right and get you back in my life.


When all of this could have been avoided
Our separation could have been prevented if I had been honest with you from the start.


If I had just told the truth
I should have been truthful about my feelings and needs instead of hiding them from you.


About where I've been
I should have communicated honestly about my whereabouts and actions.


About what I needed
I should have been clear about my emotional and physical needs.


About what I'm in
I should have shared my thoughts and feelings about our relationship and where I see it going.


When I said I'm feeling
I should have been truthful when I expressed my emotions and thoughts to you.


From more than you had
My feelings for you were more than what I had expressed or shown, and I should have been honest about them.


Now more than anything I just need one more chance
I am desperate for another opportunity to make things right and be with you again.


I gotta get you back
I am determined to win you back into my life.


By any means
I am willing to take any action necessary to make you mine again.


You don't belong in the cold
You do not deserve to be alone or without love in your life.


You shouldn't be alone
It is unfair and unjust for you to be without me in your life.


Baby come back
I want you to return to me and be my partner again.


This is your home
Our relationship is where you belong, and I want you to feel comfortable and loved in it.


Woman I can't lie
I am being truthful with you about my feelings and intentions.


To tell the truth
I am admitting my mistakes and seeking redemption from them.


I've been sitting here in this room
I have been reflecting on our relationship and how I can improve upon it.


Like why why why
I am asking myself why I let you go and how I can make amends.


And I've come to the conclusion
I have arrived at the realization that I need to change my behavior and actions.


Of what I need to do
I have understood what steps I need to take to win you back and repair our relationship.


Switch things up when it comes to you
I need to make changes to the way I treat you and show you my love and affection.


Cut things off when it comes to me
I need to eliminate negative behaviors and habits that led to the breakdown of our relationship.


That means do things differently
I need to change my approach and actions in our relationship to make it successful.


So I'm B-E double G-I-N-G-U to C-O-M-E
I am beginning to come around and want to be with you again.


Back to J-O-E-P-L-E-A-S-E please!
I am pleading with you to give me another chance and be with me again.


Baby don't you get it
I want you to understand how much I love and need you in my life.


You are my addiction
I am addicted to your love and presence in my life.


And I was your affliction
I caused you pain and trouble, and I want to make it right.


Girl I learned my lesson
I have realized my mistakes and am ready to make things right with you.


Baby just tell me where you are
I am eager to find you and be with you again.


And I'll come right now
I am ready and willing to act immediately to reunite with you.


Cause you know
You understand the depth of my love for you.


I won't let [? ]
I won't let anything come between us or keep us apart.


My biggest mistake so far
Leaving you was the biggest mistake I have made in life.


But I'm allowed a few of those
I am willing to forgive myself for my past mistakes and try to make things right.


I swear I won't make no more
I am making a promise to you that I will not repeat past mistakes in our relationship.


Tell me then we can start over
I want to know what I need to do to start fresh with you and have a new beginning.


I'll do better
I am committed to being a better partner and making our relationship work.


I won't never hurt your heart
I will work hard to never cause you any pain or harm in our relationship.


Or do anything to pull us apart
I will refrain from any actions or behaviors that could lead to the breakdown of our relationship.


I just wanna be closer
I want to deepen our relationship and be even more connected with you.


Cause my greatest fear
My biggest fear is losing you for good and not being able to have you in my life.


Is waking up tomorrow
I am scared of facing a future without you by my side.


Without you being here
I want you to stay with me and never leave my side again.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRYAN MICHAEL COX, BRYAN MICHAEL PAUL COX, JOHNTA AUSTIN, JOHNTA M. AUSTIN

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