Any Day Now
The Watchmen Lyrics


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Touching down, it's a frozen town
Look around, I grew up, I fell down
Nothing changes, nothing changes
Except the red lights
Nobody changes, nobody changes
want to see them tonight

Everybody gather 'round
Everybody drink it down
I'm feeling like a one-legged man
Always made to take a stand

Any day now, it will come

I walk in and just laugh it off
And all the heads turn
Familiar faces help me shake the cold off

Everybody gather 'round
Everybody drink it down
I'm feeling like a one-legged man
Always made to take a stand

Any day now, it will come

Sounds like bullshit, but did you ever notice
This whole town of ice and snow
Gets you running
Chasing something
What it is, I'll never know
Just hope one day that it shows





Any day now, it will come

Overall Meaning

The Watchmen's song "Any Day Now" is a melancholic yet motivating reflection of a life lived in a frozen town. The lyrics convey a sense of stagnation and frustration with the lack of change in the town and its people. The smooth grooves of the rhythm section and the tight harmonies of the vocalists give depth to the emotive nature of the song.


The opening lines set the scene: "Touching down, it's a frozen town; Look around, I grew up, I fell down." The coldness of the town and the singer's past failures are presented as inextricably linked. The chorus reinforces this theme, suggesting a feeling of detachment and isolation from those around him despite the shared experience of inhabiting the same, unchanging town. "Nobody changes, nobody changes; want to see them tonight."


Line by Line Meaning

Touching down, it's a frozen town
Arriving in this frigid town where everything feels cold and unchanging


Look around, I grew up, I fell down
Surveying the area, reminiscing on growing up here, and remembering past mistakes


Nothing changes, nothing changes
Despite the passage of time, things remain the same in this town


Except the red lights
The only difference is the red traffic lights controlling the few cars on the empty streets


Nobody changes, nobody changes
People here are stagnant and resistant to change


want to see them tonight
Still looking for some kind of connection with the familiar faces in this town


Everybody gather 'round
A call for people to come together and socialize


Everybody drink it down
Encouragement to enjoy a drink and relax


I'm feeling like a one-legged man
Feeling out of place and disadvantaged


Always made to take a stand
Obligated or forced into taking action, even when it is difficult


Any day now, it will come
Hopeful anticipation for something to change or happen soon


I walk in and just laugh it off
Entering a situation with a lighthearted attitude to alleviate stress or discomfort


And all the heads turn
Drawing attention or admiration from those around you


Familiar faces help me shake the cold off
Recognizing and interacting with people you know can create a sense of warmth and comfort


Sounds like bullshit, but did you ever notice
Acknowledging that what is being said may sound untrue or unrealistic


This whole town of ice and snow
Referring to the harsh and unwelcoming environment of the town


Gets you running, chasing something
Motivating you to pursue something, even if you are uncertain what it is you're seeking


What it is, I'll never know
Acceptance of the mystery and confusion of the pursuit


Just hope one day that it shows
An expression of optimism for one day discovering that elusive something




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DANNY GREAVES, JOEY SERLIN, KEN TIZZARD, SAMMY KOHN

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Comments from YouTube:

@DragK101

For those who don't know, they are a band from Winnipeg, and this song is about coming home to Winnipeg. I feel honoured to live in the same city that they grew up and formed in.

@YamsPickard

i really wish these guys were still around amazing voice and musicianship not to mention the lyrics are amazing

@r2woh1

Underrated, so much talent. Way to go guys! And yeah this song should have been the opener to the Jets.

@whichwayfilms

For the past few years, I've been attempting to write a screenplay and I've always had this song in the back of my head whenever I plan out the story. It's sort of become the unofficial theme of the screenplay.

@kanadiankreme

Hockey Night In Canada used this classic in a video montage to reflect on The Winnipeg Jets prior to their season opener. Was very special. Great job as usual HNiC!

@purple.budgie7839

Best Canadian band EVER. Love love love them Can't wait to see the in Vancouver next month!!

@kcdesert05

Another great Canadian band! This song reminds me of Alden, New York. 1998 was a great year, and alot of fun for us in Alden. To Steve, Terra, 'Shell, Jeff, Chris, Liz, Tanya, Rich, Brian, Debbie, Lauk's Landing, Alden B and G, and esp. Kelly....thanks for the memories, y'all! Now that it's almost time for me to take off into the sunset, I'll miss you guys, and look forward to being all together again, another place another time. CH.8 UNDERGROUND!

@niblogrape

I live in Wales in the UK and have never really seen these guys. Quite odd to put a face to a sound. Miss this band - they had a profound effect on me. My favourite song of theirs. Wish more Canadian bands would make it to Britain.

@justiceforu77

saw them live back in the day, best live show ive ever seen, i love u guys!!

@arifjinha

I saw for the first time in london in 1994, my first year away from home at western, the very next week during thanksgiving they played my home town ottawa. that was an incredible and crazy time in my life - the watchmen were my favourite band for awhile... and they were amazing live, one of the live performances, a kind of super-charged energy that the lead vocals smooth out brilliantly.

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