aNYway
Slum Sociable Lyrics
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More I have to question
There's grief about, I'm stuck in
It's not so that I'm wishing
'Cause I got this time off
Soon you will be gone
I rest in this wormhole
The moment that I stay
Moment you can't wait
I leave you today
It's what I say ANYWAY
You put me on the floor
I got tired to listen out
Then you'll get straight through me
Like I said, it's been a dream
What's your request then?
I'm not gonna look for it
'Cause I got this time off
Soon you will be gone
I rest in this wormhole
Always want something more
The moment that I stay
Moment you can't wait
I leave you today
It's what I say ANYWAY
The moment that I stay
The moment that I stay
The moment that I stay
Moment you can't wait
I leave you today
It's what I say ANYWAY
The lyrics of "Anyway" by Slum Sociable explore the conflicting emotions of wanting more in life, but feeling uncertain about what that entails. The opening lines suggest that the more the singer experiences in a day, the more they begin to question their life and surroundings. Despite feeling stuck in their current situation and experiencing grief, the singer is not necessarily wishing for something else. The lyrics express a sense of restlessness and dissatisfaction, yet hesitation to make a change.
The chorus of the song highlights the singer's conflicting emotions. They have time off and soon someone will be gone, which indicates they may have the opportunity for change, but they remain trapped in a "wormhole" of their own making. The use of a wormhole suggests a sense of being stuck in time or stuck in a particular place, unable to move forward. The singer always wants something more, but as the song progresses, it seems they are unable to articulate what that is. The repeated line "the moment that I stay, the moment you can't wait, I leave you today, it's what I say anyway" further emphasizes the singer's indecisiveness.
The lyrics are evocative and complex, suggesting a sense of discontentment and confusion that many people can relate to. The repeated use of a vague reference to leaving someone or something without articulating what that is adds to the confusion and mystery of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
More that day gives
The more that the day progresses, the more I question my life and circumstances.
More I have to question
As my day goes on, I find myself questioning more and more about my life and situations.
There's grief about, I'm stuck in
I am surrounded by sadness and despair, and I feel trapped and unable to escape it.
It's not so that I'm wishing
I am not actively wanting or wishing for this feeling of despair and sadness.
'Cause I got this time off
However, I do have some free time to myself amidst all of this.
Soon you will be gone
Soon, the person who is causing me distress will be gone from my life.
I rest in this wormhole
I find myself stuck in a difficult and frustrating situation.
Always want something more
Despite my circumstances, I still have the desire for something greater in life.
The moment that I stay
When I choose to stay in a situation that is causing me distress,
Moment you can't wait
The moment that the person causing me distress is looking forward to.
I leave you today
I choose to leave this situation behind today.
It's what I say ANYWAY
Regardless of what others may think or say, I have made up my mind to leave.
You put me on the floor
I feel weak and powerless because of the actions of others.
I got tired to listen out
I have become tired of constantly listening to the negative words of others.
Then you'll get straight through me
Despite my efforts to protect myself, this person is able to penetrate my defenses and affect me deeply.
Like I said, it's been a dream
As I look back on this situation, it almost feels like a distant dream rather than a reality.
What's your request then?
What is it that you want from me in this situation?
I'm not gonna look for it
Regardless of what you want from me, I am not willing to compromise or change my decision to leave.
The moment that I stay
If I were to stay in this negative environment,
Moment you can't wait
It would be a moment that the person causing me distress is eagerly anticipating.
I leave you today
Therefore, I have decided to leave this situation today.
It's what I say ANYWAY
Regardless of what anyone else may think or say, I have made the decision to leave.
Contributed by Carter E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@no414
The more that the day gives
The more I have to question
This grief I am stuck in
Is not so thin, I'm wishin'
'Cause I've got this time off
Soon you will be gone
I rest in this worm hole
Always want something more
The moment I stay
The moment you can't wait
"I leave you today"
Is what I say, anyway
You put me, on the floor
I've got tired to listen out
The will gets straight through me
Like i said, its been a dream
What's your request then?
I'm not gonna look for it..
'Cause I've got this time off
Soon you will be gone
I rest in this worm hole
Always want something more
Moment I stay
Moment you can't wait
"I leave you today"
Is what I say, anyway
Moment I stay
Moment I stay
Moment I stay
Moment you can't wait
"I leave you today"
Is what is say, anyway
@hugosequeira1810
The video reminds me of "The Holy Mountain" a must see movie!
@TheCorneliusantonius
+Hugo Sequeira That's exactly what I'm thinking... This shit have some much elements of this movie...
@cobeyspeyer163
I got the same vibe
@mitchellsloanmusic9658
Pretty much COMPLETELY ‘inspired’ by Holy Mountain haha
@MsTerielle
The more I play this, the more I love it. I don't watch it, I just love the song.
@glenncampbell1455
Hypnotizing beats and vocals
@no414
fr cant stop listening to it
@Raquelemania
Beautiful video
@victoriavianna7307
watching it while listening to rite of spring was one of the best things i've done
@petertownsend488
Visually- Reminds me of the original Star Trek story telling and props!
Musically- Wonderful piano and seamless bass section. Easy listening and familiar vocal