Anna was raised in a house where Rock and Roll reigned supreme, but she listens to hardcore rock and punk, as well as “jam bands” such as Moe and Particle. It was through this exposure to various genres of music that her fascinating hybrid style of songwriting was born.
Anna recorded her first untitled EP reprisal, which she wrote, produced, and played in 2005. She spent the rest of 2007 rocking the NYC circuit and other venues on the northeast coast before her popularity transcended into the Midwest. With the release of 2008's full length album Moonlighter, she supported the album with a Midwest tour that ended with a memorable performance in front of thousands of fans in Walker, Minnesota at Moondance Jam, where Anna Yvette joined music legends such as, Crosby Stills and Nash, Sebastian Bach, Poison, Sweet, Great White, Boz Scaggs, and many others. In June of 2009, she released the EP Ships of Theseus, and came in second place with her song "Hey Tommy" in the Windows Sponsored Song campaign, beating out thousands of other SIGNED artists. Anna Yvette supported her new release with a Midwest tour, and once again played at Moondance Jam, only this time she opened up for the infamous Sheryl Crow and shared the stage with country legend Jodi Messina.
Anna has been featured on the "Out of the Box" radio show on Q104.3 in New York City and has taken the college radio waves by storm. Her music has been played on over 300 stations across the United States and Canada and received acclaim from New York’s #1 music station and nationally syndicated morning show “The Z Morning Zoo” on Z100, for the song "Give It Up Girl." Anna also actively participates in many charities, and often combines her music with raising awareness for them. She has played for over 3,000 people at the Human Rights Rally for China at Union Square in NYC, and is also involved with Global Outreach, GO Brazil, One, and The Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Open Window
Anna Yvette Lyrics
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an open window never lies.
Here, through, take me for granted,
you leave empty handed. H
ere, through.
Not forget you. An open window never lies.
Here, through, take me for granted,
Here, through.
Not forget you.
The lyrics of Anna Yvette's song "Open Window" are open to multiple interpretations, but they seem to suggest a relationship that is marked by a certain degree of uncertainty, perhaps even instability. The singer of the song is "parading" in the other person's eyes, which could mean that she is trying to impress or seduce him or her, or simply that she is exposing herself emotionally. However, she also implies that the "window" of opportunity for their relationship is somehow transparent and unambiguous: "an open window never lies." This could mean that the other person's true feelings or intentions are visible to her, or that she can see clearly what is happening between them.
Despite this apparent clarity, the singer seems to be resigned to being taken for granted by the other person. She repeats the lines "Here, through, take me for granted, you leave empty handed" twice, suggesting that she is aware of the power imbalance in their relationship and is willing to accept it. However, she also adds the line "Not forget you," which could indicate that she is still attached to the other person and hopes they will not forget her, or that she is reminding herself not to forget them. Overall, the lyrics of "Open Window" hint at a complex, possibly unrequited or dysfunctional romance that is both alluring and unsettling.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm parading in your eyes,
I am constantly present in your thoughts and you cannot ignore me.
an open window never lies.
You can always see the truth about how I feel through my actions and words.
Here, through, take me for granted,
I am always available to you, but you fail to appreciate my worth.
you leave empty handed.
You will lose me if you don't change your ways.
Not forget you.
I cannot let go of this love, no matter how poorly you treat me.
An open window never lies.
My heart is always open and honest with you.
Here, through,
I am always here for you, ready to be with you.
take me for granted,
You constantly take advantage of my loyalty and love for you.
you leave empty handed.
If you continue to mistreat me, you will have nothing in the end.
Here, through.
Despite your actions, I remain by your side, waiting for you to see my value.
Contributed by Gavin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@coragon42
The nostalgia hits hard with this one.
@NyuuTM2442
Tell me about it, time sure flies by..
@aricin_04
Yes..
@donc.6841
This is the first time listening so I’m starting my nostalgia today for in a few years I will look back and say wow when I first heard this song I just got a new job and a cool azz gf. Summer about to hit and be littttt 🔥
@zachjere
100%
@Ryuk-IsLife
You guys have no idea
@lawrencekibe
10 years later and it still hits different
@HamzaAhmed-ny8js
The most nostalgic masterpiece by MitiS, it's been 8 freaking years.
This song surely has a fanbase of its own kind.
@Kibalee
Bro, back in 2013, in middle school, in my bed at night with this song in my ear, thinking about the girl i wanted. Nostalgia hits hard right now. Those days with no problems and just had fun every day and playing PlayStation 3.
@numafc
Bro don't make me cry 😭 😭