Anymore of This
Mindy Smith & Matthew Perryman Jones Lyrics
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Turning through the pages
But I don′t know what I've read
Thread is wearing thin
Everything′s familiar
But I don't know who I am
Don′t even know where I′ve been
Watching moments pass
I wanna run away from it
But I still won't take that step
Locked inside the glass
An empty box of memories
And a heart full of regret
Do you know where you′re going?
Don't even know where I am
I don′t wanna miss
I don't wanna miss anymore of this
Letting go I wanna feel all of it
I′m hanging on every word you say
I gotta keep goin'
Can't stay where I am
I don′t wanna miss
I don′t wanna miss anymore of this
Letting go I wanna feel all of it
I'm hanging on every word you say
I don′t wanna miss
I don't wanna miss anymore of this
Letting go I wanna feel all of it
I′m hanging on every word you say
After the fall
We can recover
What's left in the dark
Can still be discovered
I won′t give up
I won't give up no no
After the fall
We can recover
What's left in the dark
Can still be discovered
I won′t give up
I won′t give up oh no
The lyrics of "Anymore of This" by Mindy Smith Matthew Perryman Jones fundamentally revolve around a person's journey to self-discovery and identification of their true purpose in life. The song opens with the artist admitting to feeling lost and confused, a state where everything seems familiar, but they do not understand their identity. The character seems to have lost their sense of direction and can't seem to figure out where they are headed. They are desperate to escape this state but are reluctant to take that step.
As the song progresses, the lyrics go on to paint a picture of hanging hopelessly onto every word spoken by someone who seems to have some sense of direction in their life. The phrase "I'm hanging on every word you say" expresses this sentiment clearly. The artist wants to experience all aspects of life and doesn't want to miss a moment of it anymore. In the chorus, the character is determined to let go of the past and the fear of the unknown, hoping to embrace every moment of life fully.
The emphasis on not giving up in the latter part of the song shows the character's resolve and determination to emerge from this period of confusion stronger and more resilient.
Line by Line Meaning
Where did I begin
I am lost and unsure of how I got to where I am.
Turning through the pages
I am searching for answers and understanding my past.
But I don’t know what I've read
Despite my search, I am still unclear about my past and present.
Thread is wearing thin
I am running out of time and options to find the clarity I need.
Everything's familiar
Despite my confusion, everything around me is recognizable.
But I don't know who I am
Despite my surroundings being familiar, I am unsure of my own identity and purpose.
Do you know where you're going?
Do you have a clear direction and understanding of your life?
Don't even know where I've been
I am so lost that I cannot even track my past experiences and decisions.
Watching moments pass
I am merely observing life happen around me without participating.
I wanna run away from it
I have the urge to escape my confusion and uncertainty about life.
But I still won't take that step
Despite my desire to escape, I am too afraid or uncertain to take action.
Locked inside the glass
I feel trapped and unable to escape my situation.
An empty box of memories
Even if I think about my past, it feels empty and unfulfilling.
And a heart full of regret
I am burdened by the mistakes and missed opportunities of my past.
I don't wanna miss
I desire to fully experience and be present in my life.
Letting go I wanna feel all of it
I want to release my fears and fully embrace life, even the difficult parts.
I'm hanging on every word you say
I am listening intently to those around me, hoping for guidance or clarity.
I gotta keep goin'
I must continue forward, even if the path is unclear or difficult.
Can't stay where I am
I must move on from my current state of confusion and uncertainty.
After the fall we can recover
After experiencing failure or hardship, we have the ability to heal and move on.
What's left in the dark can still be discovered
Even when life seems uncertain, there is always potential for growth and understanding.
I won't give up
I am determined to overcome my struggles and find clarity.
I won't give up no no / I won't give up oh no
I am committed to not giving up on myself, even if the journey is difficult or unclear.
Writer(s): Matthew Jones, Seth Jones, Mindy Smith
Contributed by Lucas F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sue Hamilton
whoever picks the songs for vampire diaries should win an award! The songs always invoke the deepest emotions!!
JanePlays
Yess.
Stacie Dellmar
My favorite lyrics have to be, "Do you know where you're going?" "Don't even know where I am." I don't know the words just touch a little piece of my soul or something, I can relate with everything that I've had to go through and am going through...anyway great song, beautiful really. Keep it up you two! <3
Kelly
I know right it's strange, I'm drawn to the lyrics too. Sometimes I find myself singing just those two lines, it just puts you in a somber mood but in the very best way of course.
Alex Drake
Exactly.
RachEve
I love this song! Heard it on TVD but couldn't find it by searching the lyrics so thank God for Shazam!
dealinginfiction
Vampire Diaries certainly does pick such perfect songs for every episode and for the fans that watch them. This song brings me to tears remembering, not about the show, but about my life. I miss you Thomas, Andrew, Raymond, Jana, and Dallas.
JanePlays
sameee
TrueLoveProduction
At this point i cant live without your music anymore. I love it, I love your voice and I love you. Seriously your music has saved me and I'm so glad I've discovered you, cause i've learnt which is the real music. everytime i listen to it, to you I feel better. Plus I love when you do duets. You both are such great voices and congrats for this Amazing work. Thank you Matthew for being here. xx always your italian fan, Andie.
Weisbrod Imaging
2 of my most favorite voices in modern music, amazing lyrics, and an awesome melody - this song has a hold on my spirit... Absolutely beautiful and awesome.