Anywhere Else
Murs Olly Lyrics
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Put up your hands, show your desire
If you want this, don’t hold back.
Asked you to stand like one of the choir
Lift up your voice, build it up higher
In this moment, don’t look back.
'Cause tonight, the stars are in your eyes
I don’t want to be anywhere else
And if I have to give all of myself
I don’t want to be anywhere else but here with you
Lost in the sounds, a song in your head
Jumping around, nothing compares to this moment
And nothing ever will
'Cause tonight, the stars are in your eyes
Tonight, our arms are opened wide
I don’t want to be anywhere else
And if I have to give all of myself
I don’t want to be anywhere else but here with you, with you
A million eyes stare into space
Not you and I, we’re face to face
I don’t want to be anywhere else but here
Turn the whole world upside down, let’s pour it out
Let’s all reach for higher ground, while we’re looking down
Strike up the band, let’s start a fire
Put up your hands, show your desire
If you want this, don’t hold back
I don’t want to be anywhere else
And if I have to give all of myself
I don’t want to be anywhere else but here with you
A million eyes stare into space
Not you and I, we’re face to face
I don’t want to be anywhere else but here with you.
The lyrics of Murs Olly's song, "Anywhere Else", exude a sense of euphoria and living in the moment. From the opening lines, Murs Olly urges the listener to "strike up the band" and embrace a sense of excitement and passion. He encourages the listener to let go of inhibitions and to pursue their desires. Through elements like the repetition of the phrase "don't hold back" and the imagery of lifting up one's voice, Murs Olly creates a sense of unbridled energy and enthusiasm.
The chorus of the song-- "I don't want to be anywhere else / And if I have to give all of myself / I don't want to be anywhere else but here with you"-- is particularly poignant. Not only is Murs Olly expressing his desire to be present in the moment, but he is also expressing his love and devotion to someone specific. The lyrics paint a picture of two people lost in a moment of pure joy and connection, and the rest of the world falls away in importance.
In the final verse of the song, Murs Olly speaks to a sense of shared experience with his partner, stating "A million eyes stare into space / Not you and I, we're face to face." This moment of intimacy contrasts with the opening lines of the song, which suggest a sense of community and shared connection. Through these lyrics, Murs Olly seems to suggest that moments of pure connection can happen in a variety of contexts--whether it be with a crowd at a concert or simply with one other person.
Line by Line Meaning
Strike up the band, let’s start a fire
Let's begin this experience with enthusiasm and excitement, and let's create a spark that will ignite this moment.
Put up your hands, show your desire
Show us your eagerness and passion by expressing it with your hands.
If you want this, don’t hold back.
If you truly desire this moment, do not restrain yourself from enjoying it fully.
Asked you to stand like one of the choir
I am requesting you to stand confidently just like a member of a choir would when they perform.
Lift up your voice, build it up higher
Use your voice to add to the energy of the moment and enhance the experience for everyone involved.
In this moment, don’t look back.
Stay fully present in this moment and do not let any past experiences or worries of the future ruin the present.
'Cause tonight, the stars are in your eyes
The way you look tonight is magical, as if the stars themselves are shining in your eyes.
Tonight, our arms are opened wide
We are here with open arms, ready to embrace the moment and all who want to be a part of it.
I don’t want to be anywhere else
I am completely happy and content right where I am in this moment.
And if I have to give all of myself
If I need to give my all and put in all my energy to enjoy this moment, I am willing to do so.
Lost in the sounds, a song in your head
We are engulfed in the music, as we have a song in our head that we cannot resist moving to.
Jumping around, nothing compares to this moment
There is nothing in the world that comes close to matching the joy and happiness that this moment brings.
And nothing ever will
There will never be another moment that is quite as special as this one.
A million eyes stare into space
People around us all seem disconnected and preoccupied with other things, except you and I who are fully engaged with each other and the moment.
Not you and I, we’re face to face
We are connecting with each other, face to face, and nothing can take away from this amazing experience.
Turn the whole world upside down, let’s pour it out
Let's create a moment so incredible that the whole world is affected by it, and let's put our whole hearts into enjoying it.
Let’s all reach for higher ground, while we’re looking down
Let's push ourselves to reach our full potential and aim for greatness, even as we enjoy the moment at hand.
I don’t want to be anywhere else but here with you
There is nowhere I would rather be than here, in this moment, with you.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: WAYNE ANTHONY HECTOR, ALEX SMITH, OLIVER MURS
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Emma Jones
Love this song and really good beats.
Matt Pilgrim
love this song!
julysforblue
All of Olly's should be teach in English class. His pronounciation os very clear plus,his songs are all beautiful!!
Caroline Bennett
Julia Sapphire olly murs he good
Caroline Bennett
To olly Murs I like your new alum I like the song call moves it a good song It was a nice surprise listen to the radio and you where talk about your tours for next year when I you doing your next tour
Love from Sam
Sarah Louise Campbell
I love Olly Murs because all songs is interesting
IMeNe Ô ops
loooooove this song❤
Lemma the Lemon
This makes me remember the time I saw Olly at school but I didn’t actually see him. And it also reminds me that I could’ve had Olly’s germs on me. I always get so excited for nothing.
Alandon Joe
This sounds is so good for my soul... 😎
Amy Perales
I love this song in case you didn't know