Anchor
Pentatonix Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Every time that you tell me you want it
I can read your mind and I'm not even on it
And now I see it, feel it, clearer than the morning
If you're gonna go, then give a warning
I don't wanna be the rock that holds you down

This ship has run aground
Oh, oh

And I'll be an anchor for you
Oh, oh, oh
But you're always cutting me loose
Oh, oh, oh, oh

I'll be your night watch
Your lighthouse, your North Star
Your red sky, your harbor
Your ocean, your shipyard
But you want to sail
With the night wind exploring
So how can I love you
If safe waters bore you?

Far away when you're sitting right by me
But I remember when the fire was blinding
And now I see it, feel it, clearer than the morning
If you're gonna go, then give a warning
I don't wanna be the one to hold you down
I'll always be around
Oh, oh

And I'll be an anchor for you
Oh, oh, oh
But you're always cutting me loose
Oh, oh, oh, oh

I'll be your night watch
Your lighthouse, your North Star
Your red sky, your harbor
Your ocean, your shipyard
But you want to sail
With the night wind exploring
So how can I love you
If safe waters bore you?

You're out there looking for the answers
I'm here just tryna be your anchor
But I will never try to hold you down
(Hold me down)
You're out there looking for the answers
I'm here just tryna be your anchor
But I will never try to hold you down, down (hold me down)
Down, down, down, ayy, ayy

And I'll be an anchor for you
Oh, oh, oh

But you're always cutting me loose
Oh, oh, oh, oh

Overall Meaning

The song "Anchor" by Pentatonix is a story about a relationship where one partner wants to explore and venture out while the other prefers to stay rooted in safety. The lyrics describe the emotions and confusion felt by the singer who wants to be there for their partner as an anchor, but also feels like they're holding them back. The singer highlights the fact that they can't love their partner if they don't understand their desire for adventure.

The singer describes their fear of holding their partner down and their willingness to be a support system that will always be there. The lyrics, "I'll be your night watch, Your lighthouse, your North Star, Your red sky, your harbor, Your ocean, your shipyard" describe the support and guidance that the singer is willing to provide. However, the lyrics also express the frustration felt by the singer when the partner is still restless and looking for something more.

Overall, the song is an introspective look at the complexities of love and the balance between stability and adventure. It's a reminder that sometimes in a relationship, the best way to love someone is to let them go and explore, even if that means allowing them to drift away.

Line by Line Meaning

Every time that you tell me you want it
When you tell me you want something, I can sense it without you having to say it directly.

I can read your mind and I'm not even on it
I can understand what you want or need without even needing to be actively thinking about it.

And now I see it, feel it, clearer than the morning
I can sense your emotions and desires clearer than the early morning light.

If you're gonna go, then give a warning
If you plan on leaving or making a change, please let me know in advance.

I don't wanna be the rock that holds you down
I don't want to be the obstacle that stops you from achieving what you want.

This ship has run aground
Our relationship has come to a halt or a standstill.

And I'll be an anchor for you
I will offer stability and support for you.

But you're always cutting me loose
You always seem to want to break free from my support and leave me behind.

I'll be your night watch
I will be vigilant and protective of you through the night.

Your lighthouse, your North Star
I will guide you and help you navigate through life's challenges.

Your red sky, your harbor
I will be a source of safety and comfort for you.

Your ocean, your shipyard
I will provide you with everything you need to accomplish your goals and dreams.

But you want to sail
You want to explore and try new things.

With the night wind exploring
You want to go on adventures and experience new sensations and emotions.

So how can I love you
It's difficult for me to love you fully and completely if you're always looking for something different.

If safe waters bore you?
If you find comfort in uncertainty and unpredictability, how can I offer you emotional safety and stability?

You're out there looking for the answers
You're searching for a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you.

I'm here just tryna be your anchor
I'm here to be a stable presence in your life, to ground you and keep you secure.

But I will never try to hold you down
I will never try to limit or restrict you, even if it means I have to let you go.

(Hold me down)
A repeated line, emphasizing the theme of holding someone back versus letting them go.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jesse Shatkin, Maureen McDonald, Mitch Grassi

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