“We know that every single kid out there is tired of the same old dance-pop record that gets released every single week. Our goal is to be the music scene’s saving grace,” says guitarist Mike Kitlas. “It will tell our listeners that we are here to stay and we are not a fad band that will fade out as soon as dance-pop is outdated.”
Free Your Mind extends beyond the cut-and-paste albums being churned out, instead infusing dynamic guitars behind the soul-shaking howls and relatable melodies from frontman Slade Echeverria. Crafted in Los Angeles by producer Mike Green (Paramore, Good Charlotte) over a four-week span in Los Angeles, Free Your Mind's formation came from a desire to break out from the "fad band" chokehold and delve into what was real.
The EP's lyrical themes of drama-addled love are age-appropriate for this band still fresh from cap and gown status, yet show emerging maturity and growth while navigating the waters of life on the road and in the press, as well as their loss of anonymity. Not one track doesn’t contain a purpose or reason ripped from the band’s own personal headlines, and the EP title wasn’t without a conscious peek into their agenda, either.
“We want to challenge kids to think outside of the norm, and really find themselves, rather then just following what the crowd is doing,” Kitlas said. “We want to show our listeners that they are not alone, we all go through our struggles and everyone has their ups and downs in life.”
The seven-track EP, kicks off with a mischievous call to a wayward paramour on “Let The Games Begin,” before sliding into the instant hip-shaking grooves of “The Brightest Green,” a slice of Maroon 5-ish soul that takes on a life of its own. Anarbor takes a familiar formula but adds a warmth and genuineness to every guitar lick and lyric that keeps them relatable yet unique. Each track seamlessly follows the next, spinning clever lyrics and brisk guitars, and each adds another deft chapter to this memorable volume.
“The distinctive sound we are reaching for is rock and roll. We don't use any instruments in our songs that we don’t play live, we are going for a very raw and real sound for this record,” Kitlas said. When noted that shared influences range from Third Eye Blind to Red Hot Chili Peppers, it’s even more apparent where the EP’s driving and fully-executed rock-based energy gained its roots.
The easy nature and chemistry of the band from Phoenix, Arizona, formed in 2003 is more than just a cosmic luck for an emerging band. Because this, in years of formation, is by no means a freshman band. Echeverria and Kitlas became friends in grade school, and continued to grow up experiencing many life-changing events together, securing a bond that eventually extended to music, and a decision to make it their ultimate ambition. The band signed to Hopeless Records before they even received their high school diplomas.
More than just a sum of its parts, the writing process for Anarbor is a group united, with each member adding input in acoustic jam sessions that allows everyone to collaborate and contribute creatively. It’s a cohesion that allowed each member’s personal preferences and talents shine when it came to recording.
Sharing the stage with everyone from Fall Out Boy to the Gin Blossoms, as well as a coveted spot on this year’s Take Action! Tour, Anarbor is gaining steady recognition as the diverse band to watch among a sea of faux rock ‘n rollers. This motivated and utterly gifted band will resonate with any listener who knows a thing or two about learning who you are and putting your ambitions into motion.
“We want people to walk away feeling comforted and confident in themselves,” Kitlas said. “Music is a universal language that everyone can relate to. We talk about our real life stories, feelings and situations. You can expect real music and real lyrics, no filler.”
18
Anarbor Lyrics
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pulled up in your daddy's car
you wanna move in with me
guess we're off to a heavy start
Should've seen this coming from a mile away
eighteen, crazy
I know what you want from me
So if you wanna piss off your parents
date me to scare them
show them you're all grown up
If long hair and tattoos are what attract you
baby then you're in luck
and I know it's just a phase
you're not in love with me
you wanna piss off your parents, baby
piss off your parents
that's alright with me
You know I'm broke
so you pulled out your daddy's card
I drink, I smoke
you ate it up from the very start
Should've seen this coming from a mile away
I'll play your game
I know what you want from me
I know what you want from me
So if you wanna piss off your parents
date me to scare them
show them you're all grown up
If long hair and tattoos are what attract you
baby then you're in luck
and I know it's just a phase
you're not in love with me
you wanna piss off your parents, baby
piss off your parents
that's alright with me
I know what you want from me
So if you wanna piss off your parents
date me to scare them
show them you're all grown up
If long hair and tattoos are what attract you
baby then you're in luck
and I know it's just a phase
you're not in love with me
and I know it's just a phase
you're not in love with me
You wanna piss off your parents, baby
piss off your parents
that's alright
You wanna piss off your parents, baby
piss off your parents
that's alright with me
The song "18" by Anarbor is a story of a young couple who fell madly in love with each other, but the girl is only 18 and still living with her parents. She wants to move in with the guy, and they both know that it's a heavy start, but they continue their relationship anyway. However, it's not that simple because the girl knows that her parents won't approve of her relationship with the guy. Hence, she wants to date him to scare and piss off her parents. The guy is broke, and she pulls out her daddy's card, and she eats up his smoking and drinking habit from the very start, knowing what she wants from him.
The lyrics convey a sense of rebellion from both the girl and the guy. They are in love, but the girl only wants to date him to piss off her parents. The guy knows what she wants from him, and he plays along with the game. It's a complex and straightforward song, honestly portraying the insecurities and complicated nature of young relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Eighteen, crazy
Being young and reckless
pulled up in your daddy's car
Arriving in their partner's wealthy and luxurious car
you wanna move in with me
Asking to start living with their partner
guess we're off to a heavy start
Starting their relationship with a significant change
Should've seen this coming from a mile away
Predicting the result of their hasty decisions
I know what you want from me
Knowing what their partner is expecting from the relationship
So if you wanna piss off your parents
Using their relationship to rebel against their parents
date me to scare them
Going out with their partner to cause their parents discomfort
show them you're all grown up
To prove that they are mature and independent
If long hair and tattoos are what attract you
If their partner is attracted to their appearance
baby then you're in luck
Their partner is fortunate to have found someone that fits their preference
and I know it's just a phase
Realizing their partner's feelings are not genuine
you're not in love with me
Knowing that their partner is not truly in love
piss off your parents
To make their parents angry and upset
I know what you want from me
Reaffirming that they are aware of their partner's intentions
You know I'm broke
Admitting their financial situation
so you pulled out your daddy's card
Relying on their partner's father's money
I drink, I smoke
Acknowledging their bad habits
you ate it up from the very start
Their partner was accepting of their flaws from the beginning
piss off your parents, baby
Encouraging their partner to continue making their parents upset
that's alright with me
Accepting that their partner's actions do not affect their love for them
and I know it's just a phase
Realizing their partner's feelings are temporary
You wanna piss off your parents, baby
Repeating their acceptance of their partner's actions
piss off your parents
Reiterating their partner's intention to anger their parents
that's alright with me
Concluding that they will stay by their partner's side regardless of their motives
Writer(s): Morgan Taylor Reid Copyright: Tenyor Music, Songs Of Chmi
Contributed by Micah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@icebear3288
18, crazy
Pulled up in your daddy's car
You wanna move in with me
Guess we're off to a heavy start
Should've seen this coming from a mile away
18, crazy
I know what you want from me
I know what you want from me
So if you wanna piss off your parents
Date me to scare them
Show them you're all grown up
If long hair and tattoos are what attract you
Baby, then you're in luck
And I know it's just a phase
You're not in love with me
You wanna piss off your parents, baby
Piss off your parents
That's alright with me
You know I'm broke
So you pulled out your daddy's card
I drink, I smoke
You ate it up from the very start
Should've seen this coming from a mile away
I'll play your game
I know what you want from me
I know what you want from me
So if you wanna piss off your parents
Date me to scare them
Show them you're all grown up
If long hair and tattoos are what attract you
Baby, then you're in luck
And I know it's just a phase
You're not in love with me
You wanna piss off your parents, baby
Piss off your parents
That's alright with me
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
I know what you want from me
So if you wanna piss off your parents
Date me to scare them
Show them you're all grown up
If long hair and tattoos are what attract you
Baby, then you're in luck
And I know it's just a phase
You're not in love with me
And I know it's just a phase
You're not in love with me
You wanna piss off your parents, baby
Piss off your parents
That's alright
You wanna piss off your parents, baby
Piss off your parents
That's alright with me
@lelanipa3791
@@petrajocic8898
Well...
-I wasn't alowed to take of a cap that hid my whole hair for over a month (am only allowed to take it of for like 2 weeks or something now)..
-I still am not allowed to go out without it.
-I can't show myself to a lot of people.
-I got yelled at
-I had less trust than usuall from the family members that know
Nothing too bad, I guess lol
Edit: spelling mistake
@iwantcookies758
"If long hair and tattoos are what attract you-"
nervous laughter
@angelinamerwin141
Oop
@emmyxx9877
Whoops
@ecija689
laughs in harry styles
@cassandraogalino2689
laughs in frank iero
@bianca.444
@@cassandraogalino2689 yes!!!!
@acmx72
love the fact that i listen to this to feel like the bad boy but i'm truly the "i'll bring her home by 8pm, sir" then bring her back exactly at 8pm
@Crocs.are.my_fav
Dude same
@Crocs.are.my_fav
I just came out as trans
@adios_Toreador.
@Poggers !! That’s awesome!