Anthony is well known for his impressively high vocal range. In addition to his position in Circa Survive, he is the former lead vocalist of Saosin and member of The Sound of Animals Fighting, a experimental rock band featuring members of Rx Bandits and Finch. Other projects he has been involved in throughout his career include High and Driving, Audience of One, Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer and Jeer At Rome. He has been featured as a guest vocalist or backup vocalist in many bands, such as Fear Before the March of Flames, The Receiving End of Sirens, Envy on the Coast, The Spill Canvas, Say Anything, Good Old War, A Trunk Full of Dead Bodies, and Like Lions. Green also played four acoustic sets opening for The Color Fred in late December 2005, as well as two benefit shows in December 2006.
In 2003, Anthony Green moved from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Southern California in order to pursue a future with Saosin. Saosin would release only one EP with Green, Translating the Name, before he departed to form Circa Survive. The band immediately gained the support of Equal Vision and within a year had released a limited edition tour EP entitled The Inuit Sessions. They went on to release two full-length albums, Juturna and On Letting Go, before moving on to Atlantic and releasing a third, Blue Sky Noise, and another EP, Appendage. Anthony Green considers Circa Survive his only band, and has labeled his other ventures, including his solo career, as “projects.”
Anthony's song “I've Been Dying to Reach You,” was recorded in 2003 with Justin Shekoski of Saosin at John Feldman of Goldfinger’s home studio. It was later rerecorded and released as "Dear Child (I've Been Dying to Reach You)" on Avalon, along with other tracks that Anthony had played throughout the years but had not released. Anthony has acoustically covered songs by artists such as Good Old War, Bjork, Pink Floyd, and The Monkees. A spoken version of his poem “Jesus And The Sharp Electric Star” appears in the book Revolution on Canvas.
Anytime
Anthony Green Lyrics
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'Cause it's the same old story
The more I try, the more I can't get back
You don't even know what you did to me
'Cause it has no ending
The moment that I see you, I come back to life
Anytime you want me, I'll be there
Anytime you want me, I'll be there
(Anytime, anytime child)
We could have had it all, but you gave it up
You've got to stop pretending
The more I try, the more I can't get back
You don't even know what you did to me
It's the same old story
I wouldn't have it any other way at all
Anytime you want me, I'll be there
(Anytime, anytime now)
Anytime you want me, I'll be there
(Anytime, anytime child)
Give me what you got, girl
You're never alone, even if I'm far away
Know I'm loving you the second I'm home
Anytime you want me, I'll be there
Anthony Green's "Anytime" is a song about a frustrating relationship that is full of mixed emotions. The first verse, "Shouldn't mind at all, but I hate it, 'Cause it's the same old story, The more I try, the more I can't get back," highlights the singer's struggle with moving on from a past relationship that has ended. Although he knows he should move on and forget the past, he finds himself stuck and unable to do so. He acknowledges that the relationship has no true ending and that seeing the person again brings him back to life.
The chorus of the song, "Anytime you want me, I'll be there (Anytime, anytime now), Anytime you want me, I'll be there (Anytime, anytime child)" is about the singer's undying love for the other person. No matter how frustrating the situation is, he promises to be there for them whenever they need him. He also admits that he wouldn't have it any other way.
The second verse, "We could have had it all, but you gave it up, You've got to stop pretending, The more I try, the more I can't get back, You don't even know what you did to me, It's the same old story" highlights the regret that the singer feels about the relationship. He believes that they could have had a beautiful future together, but the other person gave up. He pleads with them to stop pretending and to acknowledge the damage that they've caused him.
Overall, "Anytime" is a song about the complex emotions that arise from a past relationship that is difficult to forget. The singer acknowledges the frustrating aspects of the relationship but ultimately promises to be there for the other person no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Shouldn't mind at all, but I hate it
I wish I didn't care, but I do
'Cause it's the same old story
This is a recurring problem
The more I try, the more I can't get back
I'm struggling to move on from you
You don't even know what you did to me
You're unaware of the impact you had on me
'Cause it has no ending
This situation feels endless
The moment that I see you, I come back to life
You have a strong hold on me
Anytime you want me, I'll be there
I'm always available for you
(Anytime, anytime now)
We could have had it all, but you gave it up
Our relationship had potential, but you let it go
You've got to stop pretending
You need to be honest with yourself and me
I wouldn't have it any other way at all
Despite the struggles, I love and want you
Give me what you got, girl
I want your all, your everything
You're never alone, even if I'm far away
I'm always with you in spirit
Know I'm loving you the second I'm home
My love for you is constant
(Anytime, anytime child)
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jaz
Shouldn’t mind at all, but I hate it
‘Cause it’s the same old story
The more I try, the more I can’t get back
You don’t even know what you did to me
‘Cause it has no ending
The moment that I see you, I come back to life
Anytime you want me, I’ll be there
(Anytime, anytime now)
Anytime you want me, I’ll be there
(Anytime, anytime child)
We could have had it all, but you gave it up
You’ve got to stop pretending
The more I try, the more I can’t get back
You don’t even know what you did to me
It’s the same old story
I wouldn’t have it any other way at all
Anytime you want me, I’ll be there
(Anytime, anytime now)
Anytime you want me, I’ll be there
(Anytime, anytime child)
Give me what you got, girl
You’re never alone, even if I’m far away
Know I’m loving you the second I’m home
Anytime you want me, I’ll be ther
Andrew Ramirez
Is it just me or am I hearing a tiny bit of a reggae influence on this track? I love it! Favorite song on the new album so far :)
sgtjjs1995
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sgtjjs1995
That's the first thing I think when I hear the keyboard in the very beginning! I know Anthony Green is down with reggae, and I read that when you wanted to record the album, he considered making it a reggae album but he chose to do a more mature album. I would love to hear reggae album by him. When I'm on pills had a great dub sound :)
skaterdude10107
Yea! It's just like When I'm On Pills.
Deven Loomis
this song warms my heart.
fabian velasco
This track repairs my broken and gently lifts me up.
Ginine Salas
“And you don’t even know what you did to me, because it has no ending” “the more I try the more I can’t get back” “anytime you wanted me I’ll be there, the moment that I see you I come back to life.” -THESE LYRICS HIT MY SOUL
gem pizza
A gem of a song. Love it
erikmcnasty
Beautiful song to wake up to
Parson Wilkerson
Album sounds awesome man. Looking forward to having a hard copy.