Quoted as "the next big thing" AnchondO is the band that has everybody talk… Read Full Bio ↴Quoted as "the next big thing" AnchondO is the band that has everybody talking. Known as Midwestern road dogs AnchondO it seems is on a perpetual tour playing several shows a week every week. AnchondO plays to anyone and everyone who appreciates their eclectic blend of latin/reggae/rock and ska. With their skilled musicianship and action packed high-energy live shows AnchondO is standing out and quickly emerging out of the Mid-Western circuit turning heads and gaining legions of fans everywhere they go. With their "do it yourself" attitude, AnchondO is also known as one of the hardest working unsigned bands in the Mid-west and their hard work is only matched by their dedication to their music and their fans.

AnchondO's mission has always been to be an good hard working, professional, high-energy musical group. The ball has been rolling fast for AnchondO since they started 5 years ago playing spots in the '03, '05, and 06 SXSW music festival and '03, '04, and 06 Ernie Ball stage on the Warped Tour. Recently AnchondO has added to their team producer Brian Garcia who is part of 18 million records sold as well as lawyer Ed Fair who represents many bands including Los Lonely Boys. In addition to Anchondos resume they've also opened up for the likes of STYX, Lit, Slightly Stoopid, LongBeach Shortbus, Lucky Boys Confusion, Spearhead, Fishbone, Blue October and many more. In short Anchondo is the must see band for any and all fans of music.

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Back In The Day
Anchondo Lyrics

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There I was, and I quote
And little smoked up on some dope
A little chocked up, really stocked
I remember that, I remember that

[Chorus]
Smiles big across my face
It's taken me to a better place

Just in time, without a dime
I remember that, I remember that

Back in the day I was always wasted away
Back in the day who wasn't wasted away
Back in the day all my friends were all wasted away
Back in the day who wasn't wasted away

And there I was, I don't lie
Really drunk on a bottle of wine
So damn out of it I lost my mind
I remember that, I remember that

[Chorus]

Back in the day I was always wasted away
Back in the day who wasn't wasted away

Back in the day all my friends were all wasted away
Back in the day who wasn't wasted away

Overall Meaning

Anchondo's song "Back In The Day" speaks to the experiences of being young and reckless, particularly regarding drug and alcohol use. The singer recalls specific moments of being "smoked up on some dope" and "really drunk on a bottle of wine." Despite the risky behavior, the singer looks back on these memories with a sense of nostalgia and fondness. The chorus emphasizes this sentiment by describing how these experiences took the singer "to a better place" and brought a "smile big across my face."

The lyrics also allude to how the singer's behavior was normalized within their social circle. The repeated refrain of "Back in the day I was always wasted away / Back in the day who wasn't wasted away / Back in the day all my friends were all wasted away" suggests that substance use was a common occurrence among the singer's peer group. This could indicate a larger cultural phenomenon in which young people use drugs and alcohol as a means of escape and social bonding.

Overall, "Back In The Day" is a wistful reflection on the reckless abandon of youth, particularly regarding substance use. The song captures both the thrill and danger of these experiences, while also acknowledging the impact they had on shaping the singer's identity and sense of nostalgia.

Line by Line Meaning

There I was, and I quote
I vividly remember a specific moment in my past.

And little smoked up on some dope
I had smoked some marijuana at the time.

A little chocked up, really stocked
I was feeling a bit overwhelmed and excited.

I remember that, I remember that
This moment stuck with me over time, and I can recall it clearly.

Smiles big across my face
I felt happy and content during this time.

It's taken me to a better place
This memory has helped me feel better about my life now.

Just in time, without a dime
This experience came at the perfect moment in my life, without me having to spend any money.

Back in the day I was always wasted away
During those times in the past, I consumed drugs or alcohol often.

Back in the day who wasn't wasted away
Many of the people around me during that time were also consuming drugs or alcohol.

And there I was, I don't lie
I am telling the truth about this memory and how I felt.

Really drunk on a bottle of wine
I had consumed a significant amount of alcohol at that time.

So damn out of it I lost my mind
I was severely intoxicated and felt like I had lost control of my thoughts and actions.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KARA E. DIOGUARDI, DON COSTA, JAMES CASTOR, CHRISTINA MARIA AGUILERA, CHRIS MARTIN, FRIDIE LANGDON JR., GERALD THOMAS, ROBERT W. MANIGAULT, HARRY V. JENSEN, DOUGLAS GIBSON

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