1) Ana was the name Ana John… Read Full Bio ↴There are 9 artists by the name of Ana.
1) Ana was the name Ana Johnsson went by before going international. She is most known for the Spider-Man 2 soundtrack theme "We Are".
2) Cuban-born singer Ana Rodriguez was a late 80s teen pop singer who had minimal chart success with songs like "Shy Boys" and "Got To Tell Me Something". She currently records Latin pop music under the moniker Mia.
3) ANA (アナ) is also a Japanese band from the Fukuoka Prefecture signed with the label compactsounds. 大久保潤也 (vocals/guitar) and 大内篤 (guitar/backing vocals) formed the band in 1997. 野間博光 (drums) later joined the two in 2003, completing the present lineup. Based in rock but having subtly incorporated mellow elements of techno-pop in their music, ANA has gained local and regional popularity.
4) Ana is an indie guitarist who lives in New York City.
5) ANA is a punk rock band from Germany.
6) Ana was a post-rock instrumental band from Brazil. After this broke up, some members founded Constantina.
7) Ana is a Spanish singer who came onto the scene in 2007 with Amor Latino.
8) ANA is a classical chamber ensemble from Fredonia, NY. They have performed the works of James Piorkowski, Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Ned Rorem.
9) Ana is a Portuguese singer.
10) Ana (stylized as ANA) are an Australian Symphonic Rock/Metal 5-piece from Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 2023, the band have released 1 EP called The Art of Letting Go which was released on March 29th, 2024 via Eclipse Records.
We Are
Ana Lyrics
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My, oh my,
Telling everybody, oh, just how
To live their lives.
Sliding down the information highway,
Buying in just like a bunch of fools.
Time is ticking, and we can't go back,
My, oh my.
What about the world today?
What about the place that we call home?
We've never been so many,
And we've never been
So alone.
Keep watching from your picket fence,
You keep talking, but it makes no sense!
You say we're not responsible,
But we are.
We are.
You washed your hands,
You come out clean,
But fail to recognize the enemy's within!
You say we're not responsible,
But we are.
We are.
We are.
One step forward, making two steps back,
My, oh my.
Riding piggy on the bad boy's back for life.
Lining up for the grand illusion,
No answers for no questions asked.
Lining up for the execution,
Without knowing why.
It's all about power,
By taking control,
Breaking the will,
And raping the soul.
They suck us dry 'till there's nothing left,
My, oh my.
My, oh my.
So alone
are
Keep watching from your picket fence!
We are, we are, we are, we are.
(it's all about power by taking control)
We are, we are (it's all about power)
It's all about power, by taking control.
Ana Johnsson's "We Are" is a powerful commentary on the modern world, particularly with regard to the ways in which big media and political powers manipulate the populace. The opening lyrics set the scene for the rest of the song, with the devil (often seen as a metaphor for evil or corruption) coming to the doorstep and telling people how to live their lives. This is a commentary on the way in which powerful entities often claim to be acting in the best interests of others, while in reality manipulating them for their own ends.
The second verse takes things a step further, with the singer asking what has happened to the world and the place we call home. This is an allusion to the ways in which unchecked capitalism and globalisation have led to a loss of community and a sense of isolation. The final line of the verse sums up this feeling of isolation, with the singer noting that despite being more connected than ever before, we have never been so alone.
The chorus of the song is a striking plea for responsibility. The singer implores those in positions of power to recognize the harm that they are causing, and to take responsibility for it. This is particularly pointed in the line "You washed your hands, You come out clean, But fail to recognize the enemy's within!" which accuses those in power of hypocrisy and denial.
Overall, "We Are" is a powerful song that speaks to the frustration and anger that many feel about the state of the world. It is a call to action and a reminder that we all need to be accountable for the world we live in.
Line by Line Meaning
See the devil on the doorstep now,
My, oh my,
Telling everybody, oh, just how
To live their lives.
There are manipulative and controlling forces at our doorstep, dictating how we should live our lives.
Sliding down the information highway,
Buying in just like a bunch of fools.
Time is ticking, and we can't go back,
My, oh my.
We mindlessly consume the information presented to us, and time is constantly moving forward without the ability to reverse our actions.
What about the world today?
What about the place that we call home?
We've never been so many,
And we've never been
So alone.
We live in an ever-growing world, yet we still feel isolated and alone.
Keep watching from your picket fence,
You keep talking, but it makes no sense!
You say we're not responsible,
But we are.
We are.
Those who sit idly by and criticize without taking responsibility are still complicit in the current state of affairs.
You washed your hands,
You come out clean,
But fail to recognize the enemy's within!
You say we're not responsible,
But we are.
We are.
Even if we try to absolve ourselves of responsibility, we cannot ignore the negative influences within our society.
One step forward, making two steps back,
My, oh my.
Riding piggy on the bad boy's back for life.
We make progress, but then it is negated by our own actions that hold us back.
Lining up for the grand illusion,
No answers for no questions asked.
Lining up for the execution,
Without knowing why.
We follow the crowd without questioning why, leading us to disastrous ends and a lack of answers.
It's all about power,
By taking control,
Breaking the will,
And raping the soul.
They suck us dry 'till there's nothing left,
My, oh my.
The people in power are driven by domination and subjugation, exerting control over our lives and stealing away our strength and spirit.
So alone
are
Keep watching from your picket fence!
The repetition of the word "are" emphasizes the feeling of loneliness, while the line suggests that we are only watching the world go by instead of being active participants.
We are, we are, we are, we are.
(it's all about power by taking control)
We are, we are (it's all about power)
The chorus repeats the phrase "we are," emphasizing the importance of taking responsibility and recognizing the negative influences around us. It also highlights the theme of domination and control that drives those in power.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHAD VACCARINO, IAN AXEL
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