Anthony
Nickel Creek Lyrics


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Anthony, Anthony
Oh, he said he can't love me
But I think he can

Yes, I think he can
I told him that just before he ran
Just before he ran
Mmm, mmm
Mmm, mmm
And he's not lookin' back

He's not lookin' back
Cause he doesn't want anything I have
Or anything I am

Anthony, Anthony




Oh, he said he can't love me
Anthony

Overall Meaning

The song "Anthony" by Nickel Creek is a heartbreaking piece that tells the story of a woman who is rejected by a man named Anthony. The lyrics are simple yet deeply emotive, and they paint a vivid picture of the pain and confusion that the woman is feeling. The refrain “Oh, he said he can’t love me, but I think he can. Yes, I think he can” is a desperate plea for Anthony to change his mind, revealing the woman's deep longing for love and validation.


The verse “Just before he ran” is particularly poignant because it suggests that the woman may have had a chance to tell Anthony how she truly felt, only to have him speed away without looking back. Despite this, the woman still holds onto the hope that he will come back to her, even though she knows deep down that he has moved on. This emotional conflict is intensified by the repetition of the phrase “he’s not looking back” and the bitter realization that Anthony doesn't want anything she has to offer.


All in all, "Anthony" is a powerful song that captures the complexity of human emotions and the deep longing for love and acceptance that we all feel. It's a bittersweet reminder that sometimes the people we love don't love us back and that we must find a way to come to terms with that reality.


Line by Line Meaning

Anthony, Anthony
Addressing the person named Anthony


Oh, he said he can't love me
Anthony expressed that he is unable to love the singer


But I think he can
Despite Anthony's statement, the singer believes that he is capable of loving them


Yes, I think he can
Reiterating the belief that Anthony is capable of loving the artist


I told him that just before he ran
The artist expressed their belief to Anthony before he left without any explanation


Just before he ran
Anthony left abruptly and without warning


Mmm, mmm
Non-verbal expression of sadness or disappointment


And he's not lookin' back
Anthony has no intention of returning or reconsidering his decision


Cause he doesn't want anything I have
Anthony is not interested in the artist's possessions or material possessions


Or anything I am
Anthony does not feel a romantic connection to the artist


Anthony, Anthony
Repeating the addressee's name




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Written by: SARA WATKINS

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Comments from YouTube:

@AJ-lb6hc

This song is great with headphones. Was not expecting the surround sound

@OdedFriedGaon

love this band!

@jiniu4083

My friends name is Anthony. When ever I see him. This. This song.

@kt9aq

So worth the headphones! Sounds amazing.

@itshighmewn8174

I was looking for a TND review of A Dotted Line and got this.
Nice.

@rezieu.5538

this is so my relationship now. oh well.

@oedwardbutler3463

2021

@daniel6976

I personally know the guy this song is about

@andrewwiggins7374

I feel bad for Anthony's ex girlfriend. :(

@Voltanaut

Why do some people say "Anthony" as if the "th" made a "the" sound? Just replace the "th" for a "t" and the problem is solved. That's how it's pronounced.

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