His music has been described as a blend of gothic rock, industrial, metal, EBM and 80’s influences into a modern, melodic electro-rock sound. Some reviewers have described it as “Gothtronica” while Anders simply refers to it as “Electronic Rock”.
Regardless of the genre you wish to classify his music, the listeners continue to grow worldwide on a daily basis. In 2007 Anders was nominated for “Band of the Year” by Gothic Beauty Magazine readers alongside Lacuna Coil, Skinny Puppy, and an artist he lists as one of his earliest influences, Gary Numan.
Over the last few years, his fan base has crossed over into the horror film genre, where he has contributed music to over 12 films. The Horror network, FearNet.com referred to Anders’ work as “wickedly inventive” while Pseudopod.org, the world’s premier horror fiction podcast has used Anders’ "Bloodletting On the Kiss” as their show opening for the past 4 years.
Anders has performed at many festivals and dark music events such as Convergence, The Ann Rice Halloween Ball, Black Sun Festival, Goth Stock, Eccentric Festival, Cirque Macabre, Bar Sinister and multiple performances at the infamous “Dracula’s Ball” event in Philadelphia.
In 2008, Anders’ single, “There Will Be Blood” climbed to the top 20 of the German Alternative Music (or DAC) Charts, which prompted him to pursue more opportunities outside the USA. In 2009, he signed with Danse Macabre Records in Europe. His first official worldwide release “Infinite Gaze to the Sun” is expected to be released in January of 2010.
on BC now - http://andersmanga.bandcamp.com/album/old-haunts
In the Open
Anders Manga Lyrics
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The rules have all been changed but now you feel that you are free
Just up above me
If push comes to shove me
There will be enough time
Hurry up you're late and maybe if you make it there
Just up above me
If push comes to shove me
There will be enough time
Time to linger in the open
Time to linger in the crowd
Watch me for a moment
I've been around
So you were young and articulate
Now you know you won't be regretting it
It's the fear of the pain they say that you will find
Well you made your bed you lie in it
So money over run again
It all somehow just don't work out
Just up above me
If push comes to shove me
There will be enough time
Time to linger in the open
Time to linger in the crowd
Watch me for a moment
I've been around
Time to linger in the open
Time to linger in the crowd
Watch me for a moment
I've been around
The lyrics of "In the Open" by Anders Manga paint a picture of someone who is looking for a place to spend their final days in peace. The person is perhaps looking for solace, and they have come to the realization that the rules have all changed, and they feel free. This freedom could be the fact that they are no longer confined by societal norms, but are now free to do what they want without any restrictions holding them back. The lyrics suggest that, despite the challenges and obstacles one may face, there will always be enough time to do what one wants or needs to do. This line could be interpreted to mean that one should seize the day and live in the present, for there is always enough time to achieve one's dreams.
The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Time to linger in the open, time to linger in the crowd, watch me for a moment, I've been around." This phrase could be taken to mean that the singer has lived a full life, and now has the luxury of being able to take their time to enjoy life's simple pleasures. The singer acknowledges that they have been in the crowd before, and have seen and experienced much of what life has to offer. This line could be interpreted to mean that the singer is seasoned and wise, and that others can learn from their experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Find another place to watch your final days in peace
You should go somewhere else to spend your last days without trouble and distraction
The rules have all been changed but now you feel that you are free
Although the rules have changed, you feel liberated by this new sense of freedom
Just up above me
There is something close to me
If push comes to shove me
In the event of a challenging situation
There will be enough time
There will be sufficient time to handle the situation
Hurry up you're late and maybe if you make it there
You're running behind schedule, but if you get there in time
The times you went before will be so dull in your compare
Previous experiences will pale in comparison to what you're about to encounter
Time to linger in the open
A chance to spend time openly and without constraints
Time to linger in the crowd
An opportunity to spend time in the company of others
Watch me for a moment
Observe me for a short while
I've been around
I've had various experiences and been in different places
So you were young and articulate
You used to be young and eloquent
Now you know you won't be regretting it
You're no longer regretting the past
It's the fear of the pain they say that you will find
They say you'll experience pain and that's what you're afraid of
Well you made your bed you lie in it
You created this situation, so you have to live with the consequences
So money over run again
Money is running out again
It all somehow just don't work out
Things often don't go as planned
Contributed by Ethan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Elena Fo
Party scene + dancing scene = Delena rocks!!!
Akash Sharma
"I'm Jack the ripper." "Hats off to these idiots." "Oh, Look Professor creepy!" Haha Damon is awesome!!
lovelyxskinny
fell in love with this and i dont even like the vampire diaries but had to watch that scene just to find this. <3
RussianRed007
Thank you for uploading all the vampire diaries songs! I feel like you dont get thanked enough haha :) But we really do appreciate it! x
maddelioncourt rs
this song is awesome! I want to have a party and play this song! thanks for uploading. TVD has the best musics <3
Dirty Young
:O Aun no llego a ver esta temporada!! Pero, Cuando metieron a "Anders Manga" Han hecho que me guste mucho mas la serie!! :3
xxxAxFxxx
Wow, you are really fast getting the music out!! Appreciate the work and effort you put into it for the fans.
Ari Pinna
Beautiful song!! :)
Mia Blažeković
I love this song!!! :D
Thank you for uploading :D
Naomi Frye
This reminds me of Marilyn Manson.