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Never say that nothing ever came from a mouse anyway
Crawled into my house, took my cat away
Don't let your brain tell your mind that it must say
That nothing ever came from a mouse anyway
Anyway

Never say that nothing ever came from a gnat anyway
Flew into my ear and then he done flown away
Always causing aggravation so can't you ever say
That nothing ever came from a gnat anyway
Anyway, anyway, anyway

Something always comes from the music anyway
Came into my life and it stole me blues away
Oh, my stereo is my best friend every day
And this music is my blood, it's my blood
It always comes and goes, but it never floods
Something always comes, something always goes
Something always comes from the music
Something always comes from the music anyway
Anyway, anyway, anyway

Don't ya feel that this music flows
Don't ya feel like it's life
Well I do, well I certainly do
I can't live without this music in my blood
Well it gets me up when I'm feeling down
And I cannot sleep when this music is around
I live to move
And I know that there's something there
Filling me up, this music
A wise man once said
A wise man once said when he told me
One good thing about music
When it hits you, you feel no pain

Something always comes and it always goes
It will be there to the end after everything is gone
The music
Ah, it will, to the end
Something always comes, something always goes
Something always comes and it goes




Something always comes from the music anyway
Anyway, anyway, anyway

Overall Meaning

The song "Anyway" by O.A.R. begins with an unusual statement that 'something comes from a mouse, anyway' and then goes on to explain how a mouse took away the singer's cat. The message in the lyrics seems to be that even the smallest things can have an impact on our lives. Similarly, a gnat that causes aggravation is mentioned, highlighting the idea that even something as small as a gnat can have an impact.


However, the song then takes a turn towards a more positive message by stating that "something always comes from the music anyway". The singer explains that music has given comfort, "stolen his blues away", and has become a significant part of his life. He goes into detail about how music is always there when he needs it and how it makes him feel. The final lines of the song contain a quote from Bob Marley, "When it hits you, you feel no pain". This line reinforces the idea that music is a healing force and can be a source of comfort in difficult times.


Overall, the song highlights the impact that small things in life can have on us, while also showing the positive impact that music can have on our lives. The lyrics encourage listeners to appreciate the simple things and find solace in music.


Line by Line Meaning

Never say that nothing ever came from a mouse anyway
Do not underestimate the potential of small things.


Crawled into my house, took my cat away
Something insignificant (like a mouse) can cause big changes and disruptions in life.


Don't let your brain tell your mind that it must say That nothing ever came from a mouse anyway
Do not let negative thoughts and assumptions hinder you from seeing the possibilities in things.


Never say that nothing ever came from a gnat anyway Flew into my ear and then he done flown away Always causing aggravation so can't you ever say That nothing ever came from a gnat anyway Anyway, anyway, anyway
Even the most annoying and insignificant things can have an impact on our lives, and we should acknowledge that fact.


Something always comes from the music anyway Came into my life and it stole me blues away Oh, my stereo is my best friend every day And this music is my blood, it's my blood
Music can have a powerful effect on our emotional state and can be a source of comfort and inspiration.


It always comes and goes, but it never floods Something always comes, something always goes Something always comes from the music Something always comes from the music anyway Anyway, anyway, anyway
Music is a constantly changing and evolving art form that will always be a part of our lives in some way.


Don't ya feel that this music flows Don't ya feel like it's life Well I do, well I certainly do I can't live without this music in my blood
Music can feel like an essential part of life that flows through our veins and sustains us.


And I cannot sleep when this music is around I live to move And I know that there's something there Filling me up, this music
Music can be energetic and invigorating, and can make us feel alive and inspired.


A wise man once said when he told me One good thing about music When it hits you, you feel no pain
Music has the power to transcend physical and emotional pain and make us feel better.


Something always comes and it always goes It will be there to the end after everything is gone The music Ah, it will, to the end
Music will always be a timeless and enduring art form that will outlast all other forms of entertainment.


Something always comes, something always goes Something always comes and it goes Something always comes from the music anyway Anyway, anyway, anyway
Music is a constant presence in our lives that can make us feel a wide range of emotions, and will always be a source of inspiration and entertainment.




Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: BENJAMIN AARON GERSHMAN, CHRIS CULOS, JERRY DE PIZZO, MARC ANDREW ROBERGE, RICHARD JOE ON

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