After gaining a following as a popular live act on college campuses, the band has gained popular success since signing to Lava Records in 2005, with their singles "Love and Memories" and "Shattered (Turn the Car Around)" gaining mainstream radio airplay. Speaking with Songfacts in an interview, Roberge explained "Love and Memories" was inspired by the Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet movie, The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
The members of O.A.R. first came together in Rockville, Maryland in the basement of drummer Chris Culos' childhood home in 1996. As a young group of musicians, they were the prototype of the modern, self-starting band--taking charge of their fate by working the internet and building an identifiable sound. The band’s music, a rock/reggae fusion, consisted of songs that were fully accessible, yet teasingly elusive. Attracting fans all across the country, the band members toured relentlessly, pushing their album sales through boundless dedication and word-of-mouth appeal, never waiting for the industry to catch up. O.A.R. owes much of their success to piracy and Napster, the mp3 sharing engine. Around 2000, O.A.R.'s popularity greatly increased among college students because their song "Crazy Game of Poker" was a huge hit on Napster.
By the time the band had reached their 10 year anniversary together, they had sold over 1.2 million albums and performed in front of over 1 million people. Their studio record, Stories of a Stranger, produced radio favorites “Love and Memories” and “Heard the World” as well as mtvU’s Most Downloaded Video of 2006, “Lay Down.” The band followed up the successful release with a live double disc CD and DVD set, Live From Madison Square Garden, recorded during the band’s second sold-out performance at the prestigious arena.
Early in 2008, the band members holed themselves up in a studio in Los Angeles to work on their next project, All Sides. The album was released on July 15th.
The Heaven Songfacts reports that the first single from O.A.R.'s seventh studio album, King was released on June 7, 2011 on Wind-Up Records.
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Any Time Now
O.A.R. Lyrics
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Any time now I'm gonna wake up and find my way.
And by that time now, you're gonna never ever never ever hear
Me say, "That was the longest damn day."
Do you ever truly feel that it's a waste of time
To live a day?
I mean, deep inside have you convinced yourself there's much
But, for me it's that last baby moment before I wake.
It bless my soul, caress my heart, leave me
Wishing for a brighter day.
Any time now I'm gonna wake up and see the day.
Any time now I'm gonna wake up and find my way.
And by that time now, you're gonna never ever never ever hear me
Say, "That was the longest damn day."
Do you ever truly dream and stay inside them
Before you wake?
I mean, deep inside can you relax the mind
And grab the minute like the last one to save?
Well, for me it's that last baby moment before I rise,
It fills me with wonder, it bless my soul, catch the dream before I open my eyes.
Any time now I'm gonna wake up and see the day.
Any time now I'm gonna wake up and find my way.
And by that time now, you're gonna never ever never ever heard me say,
"That was the longest damn day."
One, two, three more days will never be enough for me.
One, two, three more lifetimes will bless my soul for my eyes can see
That I can wake up if I want to.
But I'll just stay inside my mind.
One, two, three more days will never be enough for me.
One, two, three more lifetimes will bless my mind for my soul is free.
Any time now I'm gonna wake up and see the day.
Any time now I'm gonna wake up and find my way.
The lyrics of "Any Time Now" by O.A.R. inspire listeners to seize every moment and appreciate life, rather than dwelling on negative thoughts. The song suggests that waking up and facing the day, finding one's purpose, and dreaming are all important parts of life. The song portrays the belief that there is so much to live for and listeners can live through countless experiences and still feel like they haven't had enough.
Lead vocalist Marc Roberge stated that he wrote this song on a long night of driving through the empty streets of America. He was looking for a sense of peace and understanding at the time. The song has a simple melody and sincere lyrics that make it feel like a personal meditation. The melody is upbeat, and the lyrics are positive, making it perfect for sing-alongs or even to enjoy alone to motivate oneself to appreciate each moment in life.
Much in the vein of O.A.R.'s genre "rock-reggae," the song features warm vocals, a groovy bassline, and a laidback reggae beat. It's an excellent example of O.A.R.'s signature sound, which combines elements of rock, reggae, pop, and jazz. In summary, "Any Time Now" is a song with a feel-good message and a rhythm that is guaranteed to get the listener moving.
Line by Line Meaning
Any time now I'm gonna wake up and see the day.
I believe that the day will come when I finally realize my purpose and wake up to a brighter future.
Any time now I'm gonna wake up and find my way.
I'm confident that I will find my path in life, I just need to keep searching and not lose hope.
And by that time now, you're gonna never ever never ever hear
Me say, "That was the longest damn day."
Once I find my way, I won't complain or feel that time is being wasted, because I will be doing what I was meant to do.
Do you ever truly feel that it's a waste of time
To live a day?
Have you ever felt like life is meaningless and the days go by without purpose?
I mean, deep inside have you convinced yourself there's much
More to get out of the way?
Do you believe that there is more to life than just going through the motions and getting things done?
But, for me it's that last baby moment before I wake.
It bless my soul, caress my heart, leave me
Wishing for a brighter day.
For me, the moment before I wake up is special and fills me with hope and optimism for a better day.
Do you ever truly dream and stay inside them
Before you wake?
Have you ever wanted to stay asleep just to keep dreaming and escaping reality?
I mean, deep inside can you relax the mind
And grab the minute like the last one to save?
Do you have the ability to quiet your mind and appreciate every moment before it passes by?
Well, for me it's that last baby moment before I rise,
It fills me with wonder, it bless my soul, catch the dream before I open my eyes.
For me, that last moment before I wake is magical and inspires me to hold onto my dreams and aspirations.
One, two, three more days will never be enough for me.
One, two, three more lifetimes will bless my soul for my eyes can see
That I can wake up if I want to.
I feel like there is so much more to do and experience in life, that even one lifetime is not enough.
But I'll just stay inside my mind.
One, two, three more days will never be enough for me.
One, two, three more lifetimes will bless my mind for my soul is free.
I may feel like there is more to life, but for now I will stay in my own thoughts and appreciate the free space in my mind.
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: MARC ANDREW ROBERGE
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