aNYway
Lemonheads Lyrics

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There was a time I would've trusted you
There was a time that I would give it all away

There was a time I'd give it just to you
There was a time it didn't matter
What you'd say
What you'd say

[Chorus:]
I loved you so but that was long ago
When it only takes a day
It doesn't matter anyway
It doesn't matter anyway

Lying on my own again
Standing for whatever comes along
You'll never be alone again
You're only lonely when you let yourself get strong
Get too strong

[Chorus]

Look at your catastrophe
Look at me how it has to be
Say goodbye, it's all the past to me
Just don't try
Not the last to be
Free and stupid in the sunrise
Summer blowin' by and shining in the trees
I get the feeling that you feel no surprise
Unexpected morning had me on my knees
On my knees

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The Lemonheads’ song “Anyway” is about lost love and moving on from it. The song talks about a past love that the singer has let go. The chorus talks about how the love was “long ago” and that “it doesn’t matter anyway.” The singer is trying to convince himself that the love is not worth holding onto and that he needs to move on. He is having a hard time being alone but also recognizes that he needs to stand up for himself and not let anyone treat him poorly. The bridge of the song talks about how things have changed and that it’s time to say goodbye to the past. The singer seems to have finally come to terms with the end of the relationship and is ready to move forward.

The lyrics of “Anyway” are straightforward and touching. The song’s message is relatable and many people can identify with the difficulty of letting go of a past love. The music video for the song is also quite powerful, with footage of the band playing mixed in with clips of a young woman walking around a city, looking lost and alone. Overall, “Anyway” is a beautiful song that captures the essence of moving on from a lost love and finding strength in oneself.

Line by Line Meaning

There was a time I would've trusted you
In the past, I had complete faith in you

There was a time that I would give it all away
I used to sacrifice everything for you

There was a time I'd give it just to you
I would give everything to just you and no one else

There was a time it didn't matter What you'd say
Whatever you'd say, it didn't bother me then

I loved you so but that was long ago When it only takes a day It doesn't matter anyway It doesn't matter anyway
I used to love you deeply but that was a long time ago. Love has now become instantaneous and fleeting, and ultimately doesn't matter in the end

Lying on my own again Standing for whatever comes along
I am alone again, facing whatever obstacles come my way

You'll never be alone again You're only lonely when you let yourself get strong Get too strong
You will always find someone to be with but you become lonely when you become too self-sufficient

Look at your catastrophe Look at me how it has to be Say goodbye, it's all the past to me Just don't try Not the last to be
Reflect upon your actions which led to your failure. It's time to move on and leave the past behind.

Free and stupid in the sunrise Summer blowin' by and shining in the trees I get the feeling that you feel no surprise Unexpected morning had me on my knees On my knees
I'm feeling carefree and naïve in the beauty of nature but you remain indifferent. An unexpected twist has left me devastated.

I loved you so but that was long ago When it only takes a day It doesn't matter anyway It doesn't matter anyway
My feelings for you have changed but given how fleeting love has become, it ultimately doesn't matter anymore

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN KELLY MCKNIGHT, ROBIN A. THICKE

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