aNYway
Lauren Alaina Lyrics


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You can spend your whole life buildin'
Something from nothin'
One storm can come and blow it all away
Build it anyway

You can chase a dream
That seems so out of reach
And you know it might not ever come your way
Dream it anyway

God is great
But sometimes life ain't good
And when I pray
It doesn't always turn out
Like I think it should
But I do it anyway
I do it anyway

This world's gone crazy
And it's hard to believe
That tomorrow will be better than today
Believe it anyway

You can love someone with all your heart
For all the right reasons
And in a moment they can choose to walk away
Love 'em anyway

God is great
But sometimes life ain't good
And when I pray
It doesn't always turn out
Like I think it should
But I do it anyway
I do it anyway

You can pour your soul out singing
A song you believe in
That tomorrow they'll
Forget you ever sang
Sing it anyway
Yeah, sing it anyway
Yeah, yeah

I sing
I dream
I love
Anyway




Yeah yeah
I do it anyway

Overall Meaning

Lauren Alaina's song "Anyway" is an inspirational ballad that implores listeners to pursue their dreams and live their lives to the fullest, despite the uncertainty and challenges that may come with it. The song begins by exploring the futility of trying to achieve something, only to have it taken away by a storm. But the refrain of "build it anyway" encourages listeners to pursue their goals even though there's always a possibility of failure.


The second verse encourages listeners to pursue their dreams, even if they feel unattainable. The bridge acknowledges the hardships of life and questions the efficacy of prayer, but ultimately concludes that it's worth pursuing faith and hope, even if things don't always work out as we imagine.


The final verses explore the challenges of loving others and creating something that is meaningful and lasting, despite the possibility of disappointment or rejection. The song concludes with an affirmation of the importance of staying true to oneself and pursuing what brings joy and fulfillment, even if others may forget or overlook our efforts. Overall, "Anyway" is a powerful message of resilience, persistence, and hope in the face of life's uncertainties and challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

You can spend your whole life buildin'
Even if you spend your entire life building something, there is always a chance that it may not stand strong forever.


Something from nothin'
Creating something valuable and meaningful from scratch can be a challenging feat.


One storm can come and blow it all away
A single storm, both literally and metaphorically, can cause destruction and chaos to everything you have built.


Build it anyway
Despite the risks, it's important to continue building and creating something of value.


You can chase a dream
Having a big dream to achieve is something that motivates and inspires many people.


That seems so out of reach
Some dreams can feel impossible or far out of reach, making them incredibly daunting to pursue.


And you know it might not ever come your way
There is always a possibility that the dream may never come true, no matter how hard you work towards it.


Dream it anyway
Despite the challenges, it's important to keep chasing your dreams and working towards your goals.


God is great
Many people find strength, guidance and hope in their faith or spirituality.


But sometimes life ain't good
However, life can be unpredictable and challenging at times, leading to difficult situations and emotions.


And when I pray
Prayer is a powerful tool that many people use to seek comfort, support or guidance.


It doesn't always turn out
Unfortunately, prayers may not always be answered in the way we hoped or expected.


Like I think it should
Our expectations may not always match reality, leading to disappointment and frustration.


But I do it anyway
Despite the potential risks or disappointments, people often continue to pray and rely on their faith for support and hope.


This world's gone crazy
Many people may feel disillusioned or disappointed with the state of the world and its various issues.


And it's hard to believe
It can be difficult to maintain a positive outlook and to believe that things will get better in the face of so much negativity.


That tomorrow will be better than today
Despite the difficulty, it's important to hold onto hope and maintain optimism for a better future.


Believe it anyway
Despite the challenges and doubts, it's important to keep believing in a better tomorrow and to work towards that goal.


You can love someone with all your heart
Loving someone deeply is one of the most powerful and intense emotions a person can experience.


For all the right reasons
When love is genuine and based on strong values and qualities, it can be an incredibly positive force in a person's life.


And in a moment they can choose to walk away
Unfortunately, even strong love can sometimes come to an end if the other person chooses to leave.


Love 'em anyway
Despite the potential pain and heartbreak, it's important to continue loving others and being open to new relationships.


You can pour your soul out singing
Expressing oneself through art, music or other creative outlets can be incredibly cathartic and powerful.


A song you believe in
Share your art knowing that in most cases people will even forget that what was shared was by you.


That tomorrow they'll forget you ever sang
Even if the moment of recognition or success does not come, it's important to keep sharing your art and believing in yourself.


Sing it anyway
Despite the potential lack of recognition or success, it's important to continue sharing your art and following your passions.


I sing
Expressing oneself through music and art is an important part of many people's lives.


I dream
Having big dreams and goals to work towards is a form of motivation and inspiration for many people.


I love
Loving others, oneself and the world is an important part of living a fulfilling life.


Anyway
Despite the challenges and risks, it's important to continue pursuing one's passions, expressing oneself through art and music, and loving others and the world around us.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARTINA MCBRIDE, BRAD WARREN, BRETT WARREN

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Comments from YouTube:

Jeffrey Manarang

Unforgettable outstanding moment and it’ 2018 and I still love this and Lauren’s own version. ❤️❤️🎉🎉

Ronnie Stewart Jr

I watched this and remembered when Kristy Lee Cook sang it a few years prior. Lauren did INCREDIBLY well with this song!!! You can really feel her passion in the words she’s singing!

Christian Al Bos

Thank you. Thank you for all the contestants in your season. You inspired me so much, you inspired me to sing. You let my talent comes out from me. I missed everyone in your season!!! I hope I could see you all someday! Love from the Philippines

CJ Estrada

i'm also from Philippines, let's support her! :D

Amy Arceo

Wow, that was such an amazing performance!! That isnt an easy song to sing! Great Job Lauren!!!

The Beach

i always loved and remember this performance. a hallmark of this season.

thomas salvatore

She sings with so much passion. I feel it is from the heart.

mlynn

Never care for this song but after hearing Lauren Alaina performed, I realized this song is a beautiful music, with beautiful lyrics. #lovecountrymusic

Madi Lam

Brings me to tears every single time. I was 10 years old watching this with my parents and this is what inspired me to sing.

1974stargazer

The way Lauren builds up, then belts out those BIG notes - wow - I just loved this! Not just the WAY she sang it - she was singing to & on behalf of the people in her hometown - it made it SO especially heartfelt. I loved Scotty's She Believes In Me the same (LOADS) but for a different reason - it's one of my Mum&Dad's songs, makes me cry 'cause they're not together anymore! It's a shame we can't vote here in the UK - I'd vote them both ten times each! Can't wait to see the finale! Peace!

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