After Idol he was signed by SonyBMG and his first single was Wasabi, which reached #1 on the ARIA charts. Lee tours with the covers band he sang with before Idol, Bedrock, and intends to release future albums with them.
You Could Have Anyone
Lee Harding Lyrics
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Swoop you in my Datsun 'Cherry'
I'm Mister average
You're Miss-Not-So-Ordinary
Built like a goddess
Everyone knows you're the hottest girl in school
You're cool
And everything they all want to be, yeah
[Chorus]
You could have anyone
Could have anyone
But you're dancing here
With your arms around me
You could have it all
Like candy in the mall, yeah
You could have anyone
But you want
But you want me
Here come the golden boys
Lord knows I don't have their muscle
But what I lack in buff
I make up for with my hustle
Still everybody in the party's turnin wonderin
Why you're not here with someone else
And why you're here with me 'cause
[Chorus]
Sometimes it feels as if I'm dreamin
And if I'm dreamin
Please just let me be
[Chorus]
The song "You Could Have Anyone" by Lee Harding depicts a classic tale of high school romance. The singer, Mr. Average, is surprised and elated that the hottest girl in school, Miss-Not-So-Ordinary, is dancing with him instead of one of the golden boys with their muscle. He swoops her in his Datsun 'Cherry', implying that he is not as flashy as some of the other guys she could have been with. The chorus of the song repeats the theme of the lyrics, stating that she could have anyone, but she chose to be with him.
The song highlights the feelings of self-doubt and insecurity that come with young love, especially when the object of your affection is seemingly out of your league. Mr. Average recognizes that he is not as built as the other boys, but he believes that he makes up for it with his perseverance and tenacity. He wants to believe that this beautiful girl is dancing with him because she sees something special in him.
Overall, "You Could Have Anyone" is a fun, upbeat song with relatable lyrics for anyone who has ever felt like they lucked out in the romance department. Lee Harding's energetic vocals and the catchy melody make this song perfect for dancing and singing along.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey girl it's party night
The evening is a time for celebration.
Swoop you in my Datsun 'Cherry'
Pick you up in my car.
I'm Mister average
I'm just an ordinary guy.
You're Miss-Not-So-Ordinary
You are an extraordinary woman.
Built like a goddess
Your physique is divine.
Everyone knows you're the hottest girl in school
You have a reputation as the most attractive young woman in this educational institution.
You're cool
You are a fashionable person.
And everything they all want to be, yeah
You exemplify the qualities that they all aspire to possess.
You could have anyone
You have many suitors who are interested in courting you.
Could have anyone
You have many options when it comes to potential romantic partners.
But you're dancing here
You are currently engaging in rhythmic movement in this location.
With your arms around me
You are embracing me.
You could have it all
You could have access to all of the desirable things in life.
Like candy in the mall, yeah
You could have anything you want as if you were shopping in a mall for sweets.
But you want me
You have chosen to spend time with me, despite having many other options available to you.
Here come the golden boys
The popular and desirable men are approaching.
Lord knows I don't have their muscle
I am not as physically strong as they are.
But what I lack in buff
However, I compensate for my lack of muscularity.
I make up for with my hustle
I excel through hard work and effort.
Still everybody in the party's turnin wonderin
Everyone is curious about why you are spending time with me.
Why you're not here with someone else
Why you are not with one of the other potential suitors.
And why you're here with me 'cause
And why you have chosen me as your companion.
Sometimes it feels as if I'm dreamin
I sometimes have difficulty believing that this is the reality.
And if I'm dreamin
If this is not real life,
Please just let me be
Please do not wake me up.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PHIL THORNALLEY, WAYNE ANTHONY HECTOR
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