Leona Naess is a singer/songwriter who was born in New York City on July 31… Read Full Bio ↴Leona Naess is a singer/songwriter who was born in New York City on July 31, 1974. Leona was raised in London, England where she was educated at Institut Le Rosey as a child before moving back to New York at the age of 18 to study music and anthropology at New York University. Six years later she signed to the record label MCA and has since released "Comatised" (2000), "I Tried To Rock You But You Only Roll" (2001), and on Geffen Records "Leona Naess" (2003).
Leona released her fourth album, "Thirteens", in 2009. The much-delayed album is named after thirteen lo-fi home-recorded albums.
Naess lives in New York City and frequently travels back to London. She was engaged to singer-songwriter Ryan Adams, but the engagement ended in 2003. Naess wrote on her MySpace blog in January 2010 that she is pregnant, taking a break from music, and has "never been happier".

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Anything
Leona Naess Lyrics

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Where, where are we?
It got so misty I couldn't see
And as you lay your head
On this sunken bed
Do you regret me?
[Chorus]
Does my way destroy you?
And if I knew

Could I stop these
Habits of mine?
'Cause when I
Open my eyes, I'd give anything to see you
Do I drive you away with these pictures of blue?
When I open my eyes
I'd give anything to see you
To see you
Do the shadows
Brighten you when you sleep?
I feel alive
I'm no longer a storm
This heart is getting warm
Tell me
Do you regret me?
[Chorus]

I don't have cause to hate anymore
I'm not afraid to be alone
Well, sometimes I catch myself laughing
And it's all because of you
When I
Open my eyes I'd give anything to see you
Do I drive you away with these pictures of blue?
When I open my eyes
I'd give anything to see you
When I
Open my eyes, I'd give anything to see you
Do I drive you away with these pictures of blue?
When I open my eyes
I'd give anything to see you
When I
Open my eyes, I'd give anything to see you
When I
Open my eyes, I'd give anything to see you
When I
Open my eyes, I'd give any any thing

When I
Open my eyes, I'd give any any thing

Overall Meaning

The song "Anything" by Leona Naess is a heart-wrenching exploration of fear, regret, and a desperate longing for connection. The lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that has already slipped away, and the singer is left grappling with the consequences of her own mistakes. The opening lines set a desolate scene: the mist has descended and the singer can no longer see where she's going. This metaphorical fog could symbolize the confusion and uncertainty that often accompany the end of a relationship.

The chorus is the emotional centerpiece of the song. The singer wonders if her actions have destroyed the relationship and if she could have done anything differently to keep it intact. The line "Do I drive you away with these pictures of blue?" is particularly poignant, suggesting that the singer's emotions may have been too intense or difficult for her partner to handle. The final lines of the chorus are heartbreaking in their vulnerability: the singer would do anything to see her partner again, but she may not know how to make that happen.

The song's bridge is a welcome shift in tone. The singer acknowledges her own growth and transformation, saying that she no longer has "cause to hate" and is no longer afraid to be alone. However, even in this newfound freedom, she realizes that her partner has left an indelible mark on her life. The final repetition of "When I open my eyes, I'd give anything to see you" is a reminder that no matter how much we grow or change, some relationships leave a permanent ache that can never be fully healed.

Line by Line Meaning

Where, where are we?
Uncertainty of location and situation

It got so misty I couldn't see
Lack of clarity and confusion

And as you lay your head On this sunken bed Do you regret me?
Doubts about the worthiness of the relationship

[Chorus] Does my way destroy you? And if I knew Could I stop these Habits of mine?
Self-reflection and anxiety about the impact of one's actions on the loved ones

'Cause when I Open my eyes, I'd give anything to see you Do I drive you away with these pictures of blue? When I open my eyes I'd give anything to see you
Longing for the presence and approval of the loved one

Do the shadows Brighten you when you sleep? I feel alive I'm no longer a storm This heart is getting warm Tell me Do you regret me?
Inner conflict and hope for a positive outcome

I don't have cause to hate anymore I'm not afraid to be alone Well, sometimes I catch myself laughing And it's all because of you
Personal growth and gratitude towards the loved one

[Chorus] When I Open my eyes, I'd give anything to see you Do I drive you away with these pictures of blue? When I open my eyes I'd give anything to see you
Repeated expression of the yearning for connection

When I Open my eyes, I'd give any any thing When I Open my eyes, I'd give any any thing When I Open my eyes, I'd give anything
Final emphasis on the intensity of desire and effort to maintain the relationship

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Written by: LEONA NAESS

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