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.
First Day of Work at the Microscope Store
Anthony Green Lyrics
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Stop the grand opening
The microscopes, we can see through them
Broken magnifying glasses
Serenade the passengers until they cry
Dancing for the cameras on the traffic lights
Kissing the turns - I can see through you -
Watching her eyes as he returns
Serenade the passengers until they cry
Dancing for the cameras on the traffic lights
Like Adam and Eve high and driving
No one would stop us
The lyrics to Anthony Green's song The First Day Of Work At The Microscope Store are open to interpretation, as is often the case with music. However, some possible meanings can be extracted from this poem.
The opening lines are mysterious, describing a scenario where something goes wrong at a grand opening event. The sudden worry that "the presenters are suffocated" hints at a catastrophic event that might occur at the venue. This line sets the tone for the song, suggesting that something sinister might happen.
The following lines refer to the microscopes - perhaps, the ones that the singer is selling on his first day at work - and how they can let you "see through them." This sudden shift creates a contrast to the earlier lines by focusing on the power of observation. The mention of "broken magnifying glasses" reinforces this theme of seeing things through new lenses.
The song then takes on a more romantic tone, describing how the singer "serenades the passengers" and "dances for the cameras on the traffic lights." This arc shows a transition in the singer's mood, away from paranoia and cynicism towards a more optimistic and emotional state. The final lines suggest a sense of liberation and freedom, with the singer imagining himself like "Adam and Eve high and driving" and unstoppable.
Line by Line Meaning
What if the banner falls and the presenters are suffocated?
In case something goes wrong during the opening ceremony, causing harm to the presenters
Stop the grand opening
Cancel the opening ceremony altogether
The microscopes, we can see through them
Microscopes are designed to see through objects, revealing details that are not otherwise visible to the naked eye
Broken magnifying glasses
Magnifying glasses that are damaged and no longer working properly
Serenade the passengers until they cry
Entertain the passengers on a journey so much that they become emotional
Dancing for the cameras on the traffic lights
Performing in front of the cameras while waiting for the traffic light to change
Kissing the turns - I can see through you -
Navigating the turns of a drive with ease and confidence, almost like having X-ray vision
Watching her eyes as he returns
Observing someone's eyes when they come back from a trip or an errand
Hold the wheel as every man going 95 on this lane
Driving on a lane where everyone is going at 95 miles per hour, while keeping control of the wheel
Serenade the passengers until they cry
Entertain the passengers on a journey so much that they become emotional
Dancing for the cameras on the traffic lights
Performing in front of the cameras while waiting for the traffic light to change
Like Adam and Eve high and driving
Going on a wild drive like Adam and Eve did when they had everything at their disposal in the Garden of Eden
No one would stop us
No one would be able to interfere with our adventure
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@tutu9380
What if the banner falls
and presenters are suffocating
Stop the grand opening the
Microscopes we can't see through them
Broken magnifying glasses
Serenade the passengers until they cry
Dancing for the cameras on the traffic lights
Kissing the turns
I can't see through you
Watching her eyes as he returns
Hold the wheel as
Every man going 95 on this lane
Serenade the passengers until they cry
Dancing for the cameras on the traffic lights
Serenade the passengers until they cry
Dancing for the cameras on the traffic lights
Like Adam and Eve
High and driving
No one could stop us
Adam and Eve
@SmokingFishStudio
Like Adam and Eve high and driving, no one would stop us. Literally one of my favorite lines of all time. It's perfect.
@circasurvive04
HIGH AND DRIVING <3
@T00KAH
I always wonder if Anthony Green knows what an all around great musician he is.
@dougstaup2700
perfect fall transition song
@outmindbeats
High and driving, no one could stop us
@yubbone
"Bliss" is the perfect word for those kind of moments in an Anthony Green song
@cindibarrientos729
Seranade the passengers till they cry. 😍
@valeriemartinez8216
I love this song.
@stellaris12
omg this song is like so underground omg i love it omg.
@SaturnTypeBeat
definitely my personal favorite version.