A daughter of musicians, it's not a surprise music is such a big part of Sally's life. She recorded her first demo in a trailer in Lafayette, IN. "That’s not the funny part," says Sally. "The first time I played my demo for a big time producer, who will remain nameless, he fell asleep halfway through. That was awkward!" Don't worry, Sally told us she came away from that experience laughing, not crying.
In co-founding what is now the 5th largest indie label in the US,. Sally made the brazen decision to turn down multiple major record deals in order to control her music and vision. That vision along with thought provoking songs like “Villain”, “So Long”, “Today Is Not Tomorrow” and “I Could Be Great”, has made a huge impact in the lives of Anthony’s fans. In addition, Anthony has proven she isn’t a one trick pony, as her music is played across multiple radio formats including, Alternative, Top 40, Triple A and Hot AC.
Sally's inspirations include: Ani Difranco, Eminem, Whitney Houston, Prince, Michael Jackson, Bob Seger, Dr Catherine Hamlin, Ruth Bell Graham, Kate Winslett and Drew Barrymore.
Favorite quote "sometimes I've believed as many as 6 impossible things before breakfast." ~Lewis Carroll
So Long
Sally Anthony Lyrics
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Have ya changed Or you the same.
Cuz baby I know nothin'
About you these days.
I wonder where you are now
And where you lay your head.
And when you sleep alone how
Do you not
Remember what we had.
And I know that something
Is goin' on.
(It's goin' on and on)
Cuz' we haven't spoken
For so long.
(It's been So Long)
This time is slowly passing
As you keep me on the line.
I feel it's everlasting
And I'll be here
All of my life.
And I know that something
Is goin' on.
(It's goin' on and on)
Cuz' we haven't spoken
For so long.
(It's been So Long)
Oh yeh
Let me go yeh.
Oh No No No
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Oh no.
And I know that something
Is goin' on.
(It's goin' on and on)
Cuz' we haven't spoken
For so long.
(It's been So Long)
Can I ask you somethin'
Have ya changed
Or you the same.
In Sally Anthony's song "So Long," the singer is wondering about a person they used to be close to. The first verse asks if the person has changed or stayed the same, as the singer admits they don't know much about this person anymore. The second verse wonders where this person is now and what they think about when they sleep alone at night, asking how they can forget the past memories that the singer still holds onto. The chorus repeats that there is something going on between them, as they haven't spoken in a long time and the singer feels stuck on the phone for an endless amount of time. The bridge has the singer pleading with the person not to let them go, showing that they still care about this person despite the distance and time apart. The final verse repeats the first, with the singer still unsure if the person has changed or stayed the same.
The song could be interpreted as a reflection on a past relationship that has ended, with the singer curious about what happened to the other person and if they've moved on or stayed the same. It could also be seen as a song about a long-distance relationship that is struggling to stay connected, with the singer feeling like they are always waiting for the other person to call or wondering what they are up to.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I ask you somethin'
The singer requests permission to ask a question
Have ya changed Or you the same.
The singer is unsure if the person has changed or remained the same
Cuz baby I know nothin'
The singer is uncertain about the person's current life and thoughts
About you these days.
The artist has no current knowledge about the person
I wonder where you are now
The artist is curious about the current location of the person
And where you lay your head.
The singer is curious about where the person sleeps at night
And when you sleep alone how
The singer is questioning how the person can sleep without thinking about their past relationship
Do you not Remember what we had.
The artist is wondering if the person has forgotten about their past relationship
And I know that something
The artist is certain that something is happening
Is goin' on.
The artist knows that something is happening, but is unsure what it is
(It's goin' on and on)
The situation seems to be never-ending
Cuz' we haven't spoken
The lack of communication is the source of the artist's uncertainty
For so long.
The lack of communication has lasted a significant amount of time
This time is slowly passing
The singer feels like time is moving very slowly
As you keep me on the line.
The person is keeping the singer waiting for a response
I feel it's everlasting
The artist feels that the situation will never end
And I'll be here
The artist is not leaving the situation
All of my life.
The singer feels like they will be waiting forever
Oh yeh
The singer is expressing frustration
Let me go yeh.
The artist wants to move on from the situation
Oh No No No
The artist is upset and frustrated
Don't let me go
The artist is torn between wanting to move on and wanting to stay in the situation
Cuz' we haven't spoken
The lack of communication is causing the singer distress
For so long.
The length of time without communication is causing the artist distress
Contributed by Violet P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.