Oh Anna
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I don't know where you're layin'
Just know it's not with me
I don't know what I'd tell you
If I passed you on the street

I don't want your sympathy
But you don't know what you do to me
Oh, Anna (Na na na na, oh, Anna, na na na na)
Every time I see your face
There's only so much I can take
Oh, Anna (Na na na na) Oh, Anna (Na na na na)

I don't know how you taste when
There's smoke in your perfume
So chew me up and spit me out
I've nothing left to lose

I don't want your sympathy
But you don't know what you do to me
Oh, Anna (Na na na na) Oh, Anna (Na na na na)
Every time I see your face
There's only so much I can take
Oh, Anna (Na na na na, oh, Anna, na na na na)

(Anna, you don't know)
(Anna, you don't know)
(Anna, you don't know)
You don't, you don't know now
(Anna, you don't know)
Never, never know (Never know)
(Anna, you don't know)
(Anna, you don't know)

I don't want your sympathy
But you don't know what you do to me
Oh, Anna (Na na na na) Oh, Anna (Na na na na)
Every time I see your face
There's only so much I can take
Oh, Anna (Na na na na, oh, Anna, na na na na)

I hope you never hear this
And know that it's for you
I don't know how I'd tell you
If you asked me for the truth

I don't want your sympathy
But you never know what you do to me
Oh, Anna (Na na na na) Oh, Anna (Na na na na)
Every time I see your face
There's only so much I can take
Oh, Anna (Na na na na) Oh, Anna (Na na na na)

Oh, Anna oh, Anna
Ow!

Overall Meaning

In "Oh Anna," Styles Harry expresses his conflicted feelings towards a person named Anna. The opening lines convey a sense of distance and separation as he admits that he doesn't know where Anna is or what he would say if he were to encounter her. There is a sense of longing and frustration in his voice, suggesting that Anna's absence from his life is causing him pain.


The chorus reveals that Harry doesn't want Anna's sympathy, but at the same time, he acknowledges the power she holds over him. Every time he sees her face, it overwhelms him. The repetition of her name and the melodic "na na na" emphasize his emotional turmoil. He is caught in a cycle of desire and vulnerability that he can no longer bear.


The second verse illustrates Harry's curiosity about Anna's taste when smoke is present. It hints at an intoxicating mix of desire and danger as he pleads for her to consume him and discard him. This could symbolize the passionate yet destructive nature of their relationship.


As the song progresses, it becomes clear that Harry is aware that Anna may never hear this song or understand its meaning. He questions how he would truthfully express himself if she were to ask him directly. The abrupt ending with a triumphant "Ow!" suggests a release of pent-up emotions.


Overall, "Oh Anna" portrays Harry Styles grappling with the intense emotions and confusion that come with longing for someone who may not even be aware of the impact they have on him.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know where you're layin'
I am unaware of your current whereabouts


Just know it's not with me
But I am certain that you are not with me


I don't know what I'd tell you
I am uncertain about what I would say to you


If I passed you on the street
In the event that I happened to encounter you while walking


I don't want your sympathy
I do not desire your pity


But you don't know what you do to me
However, you are oblivious to the impact you have on me


Every time I see your face
Each instance I catch sight of your countenance


There's only so much I can take
There exists a limit to the emotional burden I can endure


I don't know how you taste when
I am unsure of the sensation of your flavor when


There's smoke in your perfume
Your fragrance is tainted with the presence of smoke


So chew me up and spit me out
Consequently, consume me entirely and discard me contemptuously


I've nothing left to lose
I have no remaining assets to relinquish


Anna, you don't know
Anna, you are unaware


You don't, you don't know now
Currently, you do not possess the knowledge


Never, never know
You will never acquire understanding


I hope you never hear this
I desire that you never become aware of this


And know that it's for you
And comprehend that this is dedicated to you


I don't know how I'd tell you
I am uncertain of the method I would employ to disclose to you


If you asked me for the truth
In the event that you requested the truth from me


Oh, Anna
Oh, Anna


Ow!
Ow!




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ALEX RAYMOND SALIBIAN, HARRY EDWARD STYLES, MITCHELL KRISTOPHER ROWLAND, TYLER SAM JOHNSON

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@debbielisboa5279

The probable lyrics 🌻:

[Verse 1]
Don’t know where you’re laying
Just know it’s not with me
Don’t know what I’d tell you if
I passed you on the street

[Chorus]
I don’t want your sympathy, but you don’t know what you do to me
Oh! (Oh, Anna!)
Every time I see your face, there’s only so much I can take
Oh! (Oh, Anna!)

[Verse 2]
Don’t know how you taste when
There’s smoke in your perfume
Chew me up and spit me out
Nothing left to lose

[Chorus]
I don’t want your sympathy, but you don’t know what you do to me
Oh! (Oh, Anna!)
Every time I see your face, there’s only so much I can take
Oh! (Oh, Anna!)

[Chorus]
I don’t want your sympathy, but you don’t know what you do to me
Oh, Anna! (Oh, Anna!)
Every time I see your face, there’s only so much I can take
Oh, Anna! (Oh, Anna!)

[Verse 3]
Hope you never hear this
And know that it’s for you
I don’t know what I’d tell you if
You asked me for the truth

[Chorus]
I don’t want your sympathy, but you’ll never know what you do to me
Oh, Anna! (Oh, Anna!)
Every time I see your face, there’s only so much I can take
Oh, Anna! (Oh, Anna!)

[Guitar Solo + "Faith" Interpolation]
Well I guess it would be nice if I could touch your body
If I could touch your body
If I could touch your body
If I could touch your body

[Chorus]
I don’t want your sympathy, but you’ll never know what you do to me
Oh, Anna! (Oh, Anna!)
Every time I see your face, there’s only so much I can take
Oh, Anna! (Oh, Anna!)



All comments from YouTube:

@VENOMPresents

"JUST A LITTLE BIT OF YOUR HEART" TODAAAAY!

@AinoNNuunu

(:

@ritikasingh5312

I think anna is not on Spotify, plz upload it their

@zophfia

OMFG

@teatrolleno3057

Please ultralight beam of harry styles

@orangekittyyyyy

can you do space cowboy
kacey musgraves ft harry styles?🥺

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@pakhibanerjee9860

Is Anna even a person? Is she an emotion? We don't know..

@annahill8965

She’s a person and she’s me

@EdithVUA

@@annahill8965 hahhaha Oh Anna!

@albaithin

Maybe Anna is a place, who knows

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