Anyone (song)

## **Anyone**

* Reissue
* Original

"**Anyone**" is the debut single by Sean Kennedy, released independently on September 13, 2018. Kennedy was 15 years old at the time of release, which he wrote and produced alone. The song was written as a reflection about Sean's move to a new school.

## Background and Release

"Anyone" was written on May 26, 2017. In mid 2018, the song was registered as the 10th track on Kennedy's first demo album, *Crazy*. After spending the summer convincing his parents to let him release a song, Sean chose the track as his debut single, which was announced on August 17, 2018 on all of his social medias. It is unknown if the song was supposed to serve as a lead single for *Crazy*.

Kennedy's vocals received mixed reactions, which led Sean to work on his vocal ability. When recording his debut album, *Tell Me*, he offered new vocals for an acoustic version that was featured on the album. A new single version was then released using the updated vocals and a slightly altered cover. CD singles were sold on Kennedy's website. The original version of the song can no longer be found online.

Kennedy performed "Anyone" live for the first time, almost two years after its release, during his *What's Left Unsaid: Live* concert. Sean shared the song's original lyrics in his debut photobook.

## Composition

Musically, "Anyone" is a mid-tempo guitar-centric song. It is composed in the key of G Major, and it's in common time with a tempo of 90 beats per minute. The song features acoustic and electric guitars, strings, drums and percussion.

## General information

### Producer(s)

Sean Kennedy

"**Anyone (Revisited)**" is the re-recorded debut single by Sean Kennedy, released independently on March 4, 2022. The track served as the lead single for *Tell Me (Revisited)*, alongside "High (Revisited)". The track bears close resemblance to the original, however, there are more electric guitars and more backing vocals. The song's acoustic version was also re-recorded and released with the rest of Tell Me (Revisited) on March 11, 2022. It features different vocals from the re-recorded single. Following the removal of the original version of *Tell Me* from streaming platforms, the revisited version of the song was re-issued as a single with the original song's cover art.

## Commercial Release

### Digital Release

**Anyone - Single**

**Anyone & High (Revisited) - Single**

## Graphics

### Photoshoot

Several family members took photos of Sean that were used to promote the single, including some from the *Crazy* photoshoot. The cover art was shot outside of the Amalfi Cathedral in Italy.

## Cross-References

* Direct references to "Better Day".
* Being alone is referenced in many songs including "Alone at Last", "First", "What You Did (Interlude)" and more.

## Official Versions

* Single Version - 3:13
* Acoustic Version - 3:10
* Revisited Acoustic Version - 3:13
* Revisited Version - 3:13

## Lyrics

### Album Version

I have a million words to say

But I know they won't come out

I've made so many mistakes

That I don't think I can count

Need peace so I plead

That I don't mess up

Words cutting through my heart

Been turned the wrong way

And I'm going insane

Need to break out

Is anyone out there?

Anyone at all

I'm young and I'm blind and

I just need to find someone

Is anyone out there?

This love has left a mark

I just want to find home and

I'm lost in the dark

I don't know how to find my way

I'm lost and can't be found

I need to turn myself around

Can't you see that?

I run

But I can't hide

I fight

But there's no one by my side

I try and I try

To make it out alive

But I'm by myself

Is anyone out there?

Anyone at all

I'm young and I'm blind and

I just need to find someone

Is anyone out there?

This love has left a mark

I just want to find home and

I'm lost in the dark

I run

But I can't hide

I fight

But there's no one by my side

I try and I try

To make it out alive

But I'm by myself

I'm alone

### Original Lyrics

Hello and goodbye

Goodmorning, goodnight

The days they go by

And I'm left here to die

The crying

The screaming

I wish I was dreaming

And all through this evening

I say

Is there anyone out there?

Anyone at all

I'm young and I'm blind and

I just wanna reach the sun

Anyone out there?

With a giant question mark

I just wanna find home and

I'm lost in the dark

## References

1. ↑ Somers Junior Releases Third Album (June 17, 2021).
2. ↑ Sean Kennedy - The High School Trilogy (Live From Home).
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sean's Original Spotify Bio.
4. ↑ Saturday in the Parks: What's Left Unsaid.
5. ↑ Sean Kennedy: The High School Trilogy