Whenever Wherever
The Canals Lyrics
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Whenever you want it, wherever you want it. Anywhere you are, my love, let me comfort you,
your eyes dripping blue.
I'll be night light, looking for a sin,
You be the bright light, drive me in.
No room for doubts, so stubbornly keep on,
But for how long?
To be here alone, tonight, tonight. And I can't say no,
Not until I reap the seeds I've sown,
Not until I take that long walk home and stare you down.
Words that'll ease you,
Words that're always dressed up to please you, promise it someday,
Whispered to you, so desperately all night
Walk out the door, get rid of the tales,
We can say it's okay, but we're kidding ourselves
Trick me to think that you could be all mine.
All night, hold me.
To be here alone, tonight, tonight. Whenever you want it, wherever you want it. All the time, the way you are alone, the way you hold it all,
I, I stood, I watched you come down,
oh lord, I try and still it's not enough
The Canals’ song “Whenever Wherever” is a melancholic and introspective reflection on human connection and longing. The opening line, "Out of sight, the way you come alive when you are all alone,” speaks to the hidden lives we all lead when no one is watching. The song suggests that there is a profound sense of sadness in the knowledge that we can never truly know another person’s innermost thoughts and feelings no matter how intimately we may think we know them.
The chorus of the song, “Whenever you want it, wherever you want it. Anywhere you are, my love, let me comfort you, your eyes dripping blue,” suggests a desire to bridge this gap of understanding and to provide comfort to the one you love, even if it’s only from a distance. The lyrics are tinged with a sense of desperation as the singer seeks to hold onto a love that is slipping away.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of conflict between the desire for intimacy and the fear of vulnerability that often comes with it. The lines “Not until I reap the seeds I've sown, not until I take that long walk home and stare you down,” suggest that the singer is not yet ready to fully let themselves be known and to confront the consequences of their actions.
Overall, “Whenever Wherever” is a hauntingly beautiful meditation on the complexities of human connection and the inherent uncertainties of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of sight, the way you come alive when you are all alone.
You have a vibrant energy that only shines when you're alone.
Whenever you want it, wherever you want it. Anywhere you are, my love, let me comfort you, your eyes dripping blue.
I'm here to comfort you whenever and wherever you need me. Your eyes show your sadness, and I want to help you through it.
I'll be night light, looking for a sin, You be the bright light, drive me in.
I'll be a guiding light, looking for trouble to make life more exciting. You be the light that draws me in and keeps me grounded.
No room for doubts, so stubbornly keep on, But for how long?
I'm determined to keep moving forward, but I wonder how long I can keep it up without questioning myself.
To be here alone, tonight, tonight. And I can't say no, Not until I reap the seeds I've sown, Not until I take that long walk home and stare you down.
I need to face the consequences of my actions and confront you tonight. I can't back down until I've done so, even if it means being alone.
Words that'll ease you, Words that're always dressed up to please you, promise it someday, Whispered to you, so desperately all night
I'll say anything to make you feel better, even if it's not completely true. I'll whisper these comforting words to you all night long.
Walk out the door, get rid of the tales, We can say it's okay, but we're kidding ourselves Trick me to think that you could be all mine.
Let's forget about our problems and pretend everything is okay. But deep down, I know that I can't have you all to myself.
All night, hold me.
I just want you to hold me all night long.
To be here alone, tonight, tonight. Whenever you want it, wherever you want it. All the time, the way you are alone, the way you hold it all,
Being alone with you is all I want, even if it means facing some hard truths. I love the way you handle everything on your own.
I, I stood, I watched you come down, oh lord, I try and still it's not enough
I saw you struggle and fall, and I'm doing my best to help you. But it never feels like enough.
Contributed by Jayden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@darioalzateopina9797
Itunes USA (after Super Bowl 2020)
#1. Shakira - Whenever, Wherever
#3. Shakira - Hips Don't Lie
#5. Shakira - Waka Waka
#7. Shakira - She Wolf
#35. Shakira - Empire
#54. Shakira - Try Everything
#62. Shakira - La Tortura
#67. Shakira - Underneath your clothes
#68. Shakira - Chantaje
#88. Shakira - Objection
Quien soño ver a shakira asi en itunes usa por años :)
@umutyigitkarsl9435
Anyone in 2024?
@RicardoSchmeits
Maybe..... oh wait! YES!😁 SHAKIRA!
@ominousparallel3854
HELL YEAH
@rachelruth6558
Yesssssss ❤
@alpharidho2961
Hiii, its meeee
@makeitfunny.1
Ya ya ya😂😂
@rainymanoban2119
who is here after watching her super bowl perfomance? honestly this woman better tell us what she be eating coz she never age
@ilovedeckstar1534
I saw it as well
@ThePethboc
Its the number one song in the US right now!
@yoshee1708
Neither does j lo lol