anytime
Starr Garrison Lyrics
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You are a sad, sad song
Do you have a name
Do you like what I play
When the lights go out
How come you're still around
No knocks at the door
You pick me up off the floor whenever I fall
Or anytime at all
When I come apart
You climb into my guitar
You make me mean what I say
You're may comfort and my bain
When I start to shine
You like to stay behind
When my heart starts to swell
Do you smile to yourself
If they clap and they yell or make me feel small
Or anytime at all
How did you know that I needed you inside
How did you know that I needed you inside
If my star should fade
I will not be afraid
Trading licks 'til the end
Me and my old, old friend
The song "Anytime" by Starr Garrison talks about the singer's relationship with an old guitar. The song implies that the guitar is more than just a musical instrument, it is a friend and confidante that the singer can rely on anytime. The first stanza says that when everything in life is going wrong, and the singer feels sad, the guitar is like a sad song that accompanies them. The singer is asking the guitar if it has a name and if it likes what the singer plays. In the next stanza, the singer talks about how the guitar is always there for them, even in the dark. No one visits the singer anymore, but the guitar is always present to pick the singer up whenever they fall. In the final stanza, the singer wonders how the guitar always manages to know when the singer needs it the most. The singer trusts the guitar completely and believes that they will always be friends, even until the end.
The song talks about the guitar as if it is a living being, and this is a metaphor for the comfort and reliability that music can bring. The guitar represents the singer's passion and release, and is always there for them, no matter what happens. The song is melancholic but hopeful, as the singer expresses gratitude and love for the guitar that has been with them through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
When everything is wrong
During times of difficulty and sadness
You are a sad, sad song
You represent my sadness and sorrow
Do you have a name
I question your identity and your purpose
Do you like what I play
I am questioning whether you appreciate the music I create
When the lights go out
During times of darkness and despair
How come you're still around
I am questioning why you remain present during my difficult times
No knocks at the door
No one comes to visit me
No one comes here anymore
I am alone in my hardship
You pick me up off the floor whenever I fall
You help me to get back up when I stumble
Or anytime at all
You are always there for me, regardless of the time
When I come apart
When I am fragmented and broken
You climb into my guitar
You represent my music as my source of comfort
You make me mean what I say
You help me to say the words that I truly mean
You're my comfort and my bane
You are both my source of solace and the cause of my pain
When I start to shine
During moments of success and triumph
You like to stay behind
You prefer to remain in the background
When my heart starts to swell
When I feel proud and elated
Do you smile to yourself
I am questioning whether you feel happy for me or if you have other motivations
If they clap and they yell or make me feel small
If the audience either applauds or criticizes me
Or anytime at all
Regardless of the circumstances
How did you know that I needed you inside
How did you know that I needed your music to express my emotions
If my star should fade
If my success dwindles
I will not be afraid
I will remain courageous
Trading licks 'til the end
We will continue to work together until the end of our partnership
Me and my old, old friend
I have known you for a long time, and you have always been there for me
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Garrison Starr
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