Anything Goes
Embracing Freedom in the Shadows of Loss: Anything Goes by Randy Houser
Lyrics
Normally this time of night, you wouldn't find me here
At this usual time of night, I wouldn't be in this situation.
I'd be reaching for a good night kiss instead of one more beer
I'd typically be seeking affection instead of indulging in more alcohol.
I'd never take a second look at the blond across the bar
I wouldn't pay attention to or be interested in the blonde woman across the bar.
Much less invite her over and let things go this far
Especially, I wouldn't bring her over and escalate things this far.
But anything goes, when everything's gone
Under current circumstances, any behavior is acceptable because everything else has fallen apart.
You ain't around to give a damn whether I do right or wrong
Your absence means I'm not concerned about doing right or wrong.
So bring it on
I'm ready for whatever comes my way.
Anything goes, when everything's gone
Similar to before, given the situation, any action is permissible.
Another morning after, a crazy night before
The morning following another wild night.
I'm searching for my blue jeans on the stranger's bedroom floor
I'm trying to find my clothes in a stranger's room.
Shouldn't I feel guilty? Well I don't feel a thing
Despite the situation, I don't feel any remorse or guilt.
I'd wake her up and say goodbye but I can't recall her name
I can't even remember her name to bid her farewell.
Anything goes, when everything's gone
Similar sentiment to before; under these circumstances, anything is permissible.
You ain't around to give a damn whether I do right or wrong
Your absence means I'm unconcerned about morality.
So bring it on, anything goes, when everything's gone
I'm prepared for whatever happens in this situation.
If you'd a left a single thread for me to hold on to
If there was even a small connection left, I might have a reason to resist my actions.
I'd have one good reason not to do the things I do
I'd have a motive to avoid behaving this way.
But anything goes (anything goes)
Under these circumstances (with everything lost), any behavior is acceptable.
When everything's gone
Reiterating that in the absence of everything, any action goes.
You ain't around to give a damn whether I do right or wrong
Your absence means I'm not concerned about right or wrong.
So bring it on
I'm prepared for whatever happens.
Anything goes, when everything's gone
Similar to previous lines, any action is permissible due to everything being lost.
Anything goes, anything goes
Reiteration that under these circumstances, there are no limits to behavior.
When everything's gone
Emphasizing that with everything lost, there are no restrictions on behavior.
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