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.
coney island
Anthony Green Lyrics
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It said thank you for your thoughts but I'm done
You said that I would never build this up right here
And I said that's why I can't work with you son
Well I can't let this go I'm on my way
But you can only hold my diamond ring
Well I go crawling back to the woman I love
Im goin' to Coney Island and have myself a dog
Reminisce why I still hate it here
It's all these people with their cotton candy eyes
It's so sweet now put your train in gear
Well I can't let this go I'm on my way
But you can only hold my diamond ring
Well I go crawling back to the woman I love
She's already taken everything
The ground is swallowing my options for release
And if it rains we might just disappear
I counted oh so many friends up there today
I'm thinking that's why I still love it here
I'm thinking that's why I still love it here
Well I can't let this go I'm on my way
But you can only hold my diamond ring
Well I go crawling back to the city I love
Because its already taken everything
Well I can't let this go I'm on my way
Because you can only hold my diamond ring
Well I go crawling back to the woman I love
She's already taken everything
The song “Coney Island” by Anthony Green seems to be a personal and emotional reflection about a recent break-up or a failed relationship. The first verse talks about a letter the singer had received which seems to be his partner ending the relationship. He expresses his resentment towards his partner by saying that he cannot work with her anymore. The second verse reflects the impulsive nature of the singer, as he claims to be on his way but still can’t let it go. He also mentions how he has lost everything to the woman he loved.
The song also talks about Coney Island, which is a well-known landmark in Brooklyn, New York, and has been the subject of many songs because of its nostalgia and charm. Despite the emotional turmoil that the singer seems to be going through, he plans to visit Coney Island and enjoy some hot dogs there. However, he still feels discontent with his life and environment. The reference to “the ground swallowing his options for release” could symbolize being trapped or stuck in a situation he can’t escape from. The chorus repeats the theme of returning to the woman he loves, knowing that she has taken everything from him, including his diamonds.
Overall, “Coney Island” is relatable to anyone who’s been through a difficult breakup or has had moments of uncertainty and confusion in their life. The song captures the mood of being lost and feeling like you’re at a crossroads with nowhere to go.
Line by Line Meaning
I found a letter in the mailbox today
I received a letter in the mail
It said thank you for your thoughts but I'm done
The letter was a goodbye from someone
You said that I would never build this up right here
You told me I couldn't build something here properly
And I said that's why I can't work with you son
I responded that's the reason I can't work with you
Well I can't let this go I'm on my way
I can't just let this end, I need to do something about it
But you can only hold my diamond ring
You can't keep me from leaving
Well I go crawling back to the woman I love
I will return to the woman I love
She's already taken everything
But she has already taken everything from me
Im goin' to Coney Island and have myself a dog
I am going to Coney Island to have a hot dog
Reminisce why I still hate it here
I will think about why I still dislike this place
It's all these people with their cotton candy eyes
The reason is the people here have childlike wonder and innocence
It's so sweet now put your train in gear
It's so sugary and wonderful, let's move on to the next thing
The ground is swallowing my options for release
I feel stuck and can't find a way out of my situation
And if it rains we might just disappear
If the conditions are right, we might be hidden from sight
I counted oh so many friends up there today
I saw many friends while I was there
I'm thinking that's why I still love it here
That's why I still love this place
Well I go crawling back to the city I love
I will return to the city I love
Because its already taken everything
Even though it has taken everything from me
Well I can't let this go I'm on my way
I need to act on my feelings, I can't just let this go
Because you can only hold my diamond ring
I won't let anyone keep me from moving forward
She's already taken everything
Even though she has already taken everything from me
Contributed by Riley A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nigelbell649
I once played this song 50+ times this one evening on ecstasy and it never once got boring! Such a comforting voice Hahahahah ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@phildariano9754
15 plus years later and I still find myself here from time to time
@enneyehc13
Good old war is amazing. Anthony Green is amazing. Thank you for such amazing music.
@swooper5
Dude Anthony's voices is so awesome!!
@ManCrushOnJohnnyDepp
"we should have the disco light on anyway" hohohoho anthony green is godly
@ForeverArbitrary
...I always hate how it just stops, though I love it how it never ends.
@ArtandFolk
LOved this...
@wunderboy3586
ForeverArbitrary idk why this version cuts short, the copy I have is 34 seconds longer.
@TheAmityShip
+Adam Kearley Do you still have the file? I can't find a download anywhere, and I'm willing to pay.
@wunderboy3586
+Allie Sailboat I still have it, no need to pay. Uploaded to TinyUpload. http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=45992914104848440024