Anything
One Up Lyrics


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Gee, but it's tough to be broke, kid.
It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.
My luck is changing, it's gotten from
simply rotten to something worse
Who knows, some day I will win too.
I'll begin to reach my prime.

Now though I see what our end is,
All I can spend is just my time.

I can't give you anything but love, baby.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.

Dream awhile, scheme awhile
We're sure to find

Happiness and I guess
All those things you've always pined for.

Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.

Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
I can't give you anything but love.

Rome wasn't built in a day, kid.
You have to pay, kid, for what you get.
But I am willing to wait, dear,
Your little mate, dear, will not forget.

You have a lifetime before you.
I'll adore you, come what may.

Please don't be blue for the present,
When it's so pleasant to hear you say

I can't give you anything but love, baby.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.

Dream awhile, scheme awhile
We're sure to find

Happiness and I guess
All those things you've always pined for.

Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.





Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
I can't give you anything but love.

Overall Meaning

The song “Anything” by One Up, features introspective lyrics about the struggles of poverty yet clinging onto hope for a better future. The singer talks about being broke and how his luck was going from bad to worse. He acknowledges that Rome wasn't built in a day and that he has to pay to get what he wants. Despite the struggle, the song encourages the listener to dream and scheme, as it is believed that happiness and the things they have always pined for can be found. The singer admits that he can’t give his love interest material things, but assures them that they have plenty of love to give.


The lyrics are reminiscent of the Great Depression era, during which the song was written. At the time, many people were struggling financially, and songs that provided hope and optimism were popular. The music and lyrics of the song are uplifting and jazzy, which helps to convey the idea that good times are coming.


Line by Line Meaning

Gee, but it's tough to be broke, kid.
Being financially broke is a difficult situation


It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.
Being broke is not something to be taken lightly as it's a terrible situation


My luck is changing, it's gotten from simply rotten to something worse
My situation has gone from bad to worse, although I'm hoping for an improvement in the future


Who knows, some day I will win too.
Perhaps one day my luck will change and I will be successful


I'll begin to reach my prime.
I will be at the peak of my success and accomplishments


Now though I see what our end is, All I can spend is just my time.
I realize that our current financial situation is dire and I don't have anything else to offer other than my time


I can't give you anything but love, baby.
I don't have much to offer, but I can promise to love you


That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
Love is something that I have in abundance and I'm willing to give that to you


Dream awhile, scheme awhile, We're sure to find Happiness and I guess All those things you've always pined for.
Let's dream and plan together, and eventually we will find happiness and get everything we desire


Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
I want to see you happy and thriving


Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
I want to give you something valuable that you won't find at a discount store


Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
Until I am able to provide you with the things you deserve, you understand the situation


Rome wasn't built in a day, kid.
Success and prosperity take time and effort


You have to pay, kid, for what you get.
Anything worth having comes at a cost


But I am willing to wait, dear, Your little mate, dear, will not forget.
I am willing to be patient and wait for things to get better, and I will always remember our love for each other


You have a lifetime before you.
We have our entire lives ahead of us


I'll adore you, come what may.
No matter what happens, I will always love and cherish you


Please don't be blue for the present, When it's so pleasant to hear you say
Don't be sad about our current situation, because it's comforting to hear you express your love for me


Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
I want to see you happy and thriving


Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
I want to give you something valuable that you won't find at a discount store


Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
Until I am able to provide you with the things you deserve, you understand the situation


I can't give you anything but love.
Despite my current financial situation, my love for you is limitless




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh

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