Anyway
Laura Love Lyrics
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And tomorrow I will crawl on back and stand in line
If I can I’ll borrow some to make it through a while
Hand me down and run me ‘round until I’m back again
All the livelong day -- anyway
So you say a few of us will not be coming back
Who among you will not mind and who is looking slack
Did you know the gravy train can stop upon a dime
All the livelong day -- anyway
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When I find my hat I’m gone away . . . anyway
Trick down until the rain had finally reached my shoes
Would that I could play guitar and this could be my dues
Thought about that little engine -- tried to say I can
I’m so broke I cannot pay attention to the man
The lyrics "Anyway" by Laura Love reflect the struggle and challenges of trying to survive in a world where the system is set up against you. The first verse talks about the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of living on borrowed time, barely making it through the week, and crawling back to stand in line to receive more handouts. The singer seems to be living on some kind of government assistance, which isn't enough to sustain them for very long, but they have no other options.
The second verse focuses on the uncertainty of life and the fear of not being able to make it. The singer acknowledges that some of them might not make it, but wonders who among them will care. They question if there will be any sympathy for them and amplify the sentiment by referring to the "gravy train" as something that could stop at any time. The theme of uncertainty is also present in the chorus, which repeats the notion of being trapped and living "all the livelong day" without any hope of escape.
The last verse talks about the desperation of poverty and the feeling of being stuck. The singer wants to leave and make a change, but they can't do it without their hat, which they have seemingly lost or misplaced. They liken their situation to that of a musician trying to make it big, but they can't seem to catch a break. The final line of the song "I'm so broke I cannot pay attention to the man" is a poignant statement about the struggles of poverty, and how it can be hard to focus on the larger problems in society when you're just trying to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
Saturday’s the last I saw of what I got on Friday
I spent all my money on Friday and I now I have nothing left on Saturday
And tomorrow I will crawl on back and stand in line
I will have to go back to work tomorrow and follow the daily routine
If I can I’ll borrow some to make it through a while
I will try to borrow some money to survive for some time
Hand me down and run me ‘round until I’m back again
I will have to manage with the same old things until I can afford something new
All the livelong day -- anyway
Despite the hard times and struggles, I have to keep going
So you say a few of us will not be coming back
Some of the people around me might lose their jobs or not return
Who among you will not mind and who is looking slack
Who among us will be affected the most and who is not prepared for it
Did I hear an angry word from one of you sometime
Did I hear someone being frustrated with their life or situation
Did you know the gravy train can stop upon a dime
The good times can suddenly turn into hard times
All the livelong day -- anyway
Despite the unpredictability of life, we have to keep moving forward
When I find my hat I’m gone away . . . anyway
When I can afford to, I will leave this place and start fresh
Trick down until the rain had finally reached my shoes
I was soaked in rain and my situation was getting worse
Would that I could play guitar and this could be my dues
If I had a skill like playing guitar, I could earn a living through it
Thought about that little engine -- tried to say I can
I focused on the positive thoughts and tried to motivate myself
I’m so broke I cannot pay attention to the man
I am so financially broken that I cannot afford to listen to anyone's advice
Contributed by Gabriella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.