Anyhow
Anyhow - meaning Summary
Pleading Despite Ruined Love
Cohen’s "Anyhow" is a direct, intimate plea from a repentant speaker who faces a failed romance. He alternates confession and requests—mercy, reduced hatred, one more chance—while acknowledging mutual guilt and an irreparable ending. The repeated refrains give the poem a desperate conversational rhythm, balancing regret with a clear-eyed acceptance that forgiveness may be denied even as he still hopes for small mercy.
Read Complete AnalysesYou know, it really is a pity The way you treat me now I know you can't forgive me But forgive me anyhow The ending got so ugly I even heard you say You never ever loved me But could you love me anyway? I dreamed about you baby You were wearing half your dress I know you have to hate me But could you hate me less? I've used up all my chances And you'll never take me back But there ain't no harm in asking Could you cut me one more slack? I'm naked and I'm filthy And there's sweat upon my brow And both of us are guilty Anyhow Have mercy on me, baby After all I did confess Even though you have to hate me Could you hate me less? It's a shame and it's a pity I know you can't forgive me The ending got so ugly You never ever loved me Dreamed about you, baby I know you have to hate me I'm naked and I'm filthy And both of us are guilty (Anyhow) Have mercy on me baby
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