About the song
Anymore by Travis Tritt: A Country Ballad of Love and Longing
In the realm of country music, few artists have captured the essence of heartbreak and longing quite like Travis Tritt. With his raspy vocals and emotionally charged delivery, Tritt has crafted a discography that resonates deeply with listeners seeking solace and connection. Among his many chart-topping hits, “Anymore” stands out as a poignant ballad that encapsulates the complexities of unrequited love and the struggle to move on from a cherished past.
Released in 1991 as the second single from Tritt’s sophomore album “It’s All About to Change”, “Anymore” quickly ascended to the top of the country charts, peaking at number one in both the United States and Canada. The song’s enduring popularity is a testament to its relatable lyrics and Tritt’s captivating performance.
The opening lines of “Anymore” set the stage for a tale of unrequited love: “I can’t hide the way I feel about you anymore / I can’t hold the hurt inside, keep the pain out of my eyes anymore.” Tritt’s voice aches with vulnerability as he confesses his inability to suppress his feelings for the one he loves, despite the pain their indifference causes.
The chorus further emphasizes the depth of the narrator’s longing: “My tears no longer waiting, my resistance ain’t that strong / My mind keeps recreating a life with you alone / And I’m tired of pretending I don’t love you anymore.” The repetition of the phrase “anymore” underscores the narrator’s desperation, their plea for reciprocation echoing through the song.
As the song progresses, Tritt grapples with the conflicting emotions of love and despair. He acknowledges the futility of his hopes, yet he cannot bring himself to relinquish his affections entirely: “My heart can’t take the beating, not having you to hold / A small voice keeps repeating deep inside my soul / It says I can’t keep pretending I don’t love you anymore.”
The bridge offers a glimmer of hope, as the narrator acknowledges the possibility of moving on: “I’ve got to take the chance or let it pass by / If I expect to get on with my life.” However, this fleeting optimism is quickly overshadowed by the recurring refrain, “I’m tired of pretending I don’t love you anymore.”
“Anymore” concludes with a poignant fade-out, leaving the listener with the lingering image of the narrator trapped in a cycle of unrequited love. The song’s enduring power lies in its ability to capture the universality of heartbreak, the raw emotions that transcend individual circumstances and resonate with listeners across generations.
Travis Tritt’s “Anymore” is a timeless country ballad that has earned its place among the genre’s greatest hits. With its heartfelt lyrics, relatable themes, and Tritt’s impassioned vocals, the song continues to touch the hearts of listeners worldwide, offering solace and understanding to those who have experienced the pain of unrequited love.
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I can’t hide the way I feel about you anymore
I can’t hold the hurt inside, keep the pain out of my eyes anymore
My tears no longer waiting
My resistance ain’t that strong
My mind keeps recreating a life with you alone
And I’m tired of pretending
I don’t love you anymore
Let me make one last appeal
To show you how I feel about you, mm hm
‘Cause there’s no one else I swear holds a candle anywhere
Next to you, mm hm
My heart can’t take the beating
Not having you to hold
A small voice keeps repeating
Deep inside my soul
It says I can’t keep pretending
I don’t love you anymore
I’ve got to take the chance or let it pass by
If I expect to get on with my life
My tears no longer waiting
Oh, my resistance ain’t that strong
Oh, my mind keeps recreating
A life with you alone
And I’m tired of pretending
I don’t love you anymore
Anymore
Anymore