Anya was born in Ann Arbor, Mich., and grew up in the Silicon Valley area of California as a capricious child with Russian-Agnostic/Irish-Catholic professor parents (psychology and russian literature/math) and a younger sister. After finishing high school, Anya moved to Los Angeles as an aspiring actress. With stints in the British American Drama Academy (taught by Richard Dreyfuss, Marsha Mason, Anne Jackson and Eli Wallach) and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena, Anya has also acted in television and film (in 2001, she starred in the feature film, 100 Girls). She eventually moved back home to earn a college degree in English and writing at Santa Clara University. She continued to struggle as an artist -- working in acting, musical theatre, music, improv and comedy -- but eventually found a job as a radio DJ on KSCU, Santa Clara University's college station.
After graduating, Anya took a radio station job in San Diego with Mike Halloran at XHRM-FM (92.5). After the station was bought out by another corporation, Halloran hired Anya at Y107 in Los Angeles before they both moved to Premium Radio 92/1 in San Diego's North County. After leaving that station, both disc jockeys landed at FM94/9.
It was in San Diego that Anya played her first open mic night and began to write her own songs. She quickly developed a live stage act using what she learned as an actress, comic and impressionist. Her recorded debut was a five-song EP called Exercises in Racketeering, which eventually led to a full-length album, Miss Halfway, which was released in early 2005. Anya subsequently opened for such artists as Jason Mraz and Rhett Miller. She was named one of the "Best Unsigned" acts by San Diego CityBeat.
The songs on Miss Halfway talk about her upbringing, ex-boyfriends and all the after-effects. Anya's album was also produced by Scott Russo, the frontman for rockers Unwritten Law, along with Peter King from The Surfers. The record eventually earned a San Diego Music Award for Best Recording. The title track also landed on Grey's Anatomy and was featured as the fifth song on the second Grey's Anatomy (soundtrack) disc along with The Fray, KT Tunstall, Gomez and Snow Patrol.
The internet radio station KGRL featured her as their Flower-Powered Artist for March of 2007. The feature includes an exclusive interview, CD Review of Miss Halfway, and an on-demand audio stream of an unreleased Anya Marina track titled "Try It And Like It."
Morning's A Peach
Anya Marina Lyrics
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Either way I get a bite
My car reports to work at eight
My heart is several hours late
I can't keep up with the lovers on the street
I get my sunshine from the glow of my TV
I hear a waterfall is brimming in my eyes
Oh me, oh my, come back to bed
Leave me alone, or get me some action
Either way somethin' aint right
I can't keep up with singles on the scene
I get my kicks from a long-gone lonesome dream
I saw a waterfall was brimming in your eyes
You′re almost prettier, prettier when you lie
Oh me, oh my, come back to bed
La la la la la ...
I say I′m prettier and you're prettier when you′re mine
Oh me, oh my, come back to bed
In the first verse of "Morning's A Peach" by Anya Marina, the lyrics paint a contrasting image between the freshness and sweetness of the morning ('Morning's a peach') and the intensity and challenges of nighttime ('night is a pitbull'). The singer seems to express a sense of duality or conflict in their experiences, acknowledging that they approach life with a sense of resilience and readiness to face both the positive and negative aspects of their day. The mention of getting a 'bite' whether it's morning or night could suggest that the singer is prepared for whatever comes their way but may also feel overwhelmed by the challenges they encounter.
The lyrics continue with a comparison between the singer's mundane daily routine, where their car adheres to a strict schedule ('My car reports to work at eight'), while their emotions and inner self seem to lag behind ('My heart is several hours late'). This juxtaposition hints at a disconnect between the singer's external responsibilities and their internal state, perhaps suggesting a feeling of being out of sync or out of touch with their own feelings and desires.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on their struggles to keep up with societal expectations and the pressure to conform to norms of love and relationships ('I can't keep up with the lovers on the street'). Instead of finding fulfillment in conventional sources of happiness, the singer finds solace in more solitary pleasures, such as watching TV for companionship and finding beauty in their own emotional vulnerability ('I get my sunshine from the glow of my TV', 'You think I'm prettier when I cry'). This could be seen as a critique of societal ideals of happiness and beauty, as well as a celebration of finding comfort and authenticity in one's own unique experiences and emotions.
The final verse of the song delves into themes of self-image, deception, and intimacy. The singer acknowledges their own insecurities and manipulations ('I say I'm prettier and you're prettier when you're mine') while also longing for connection and closeness ('come back to bed'). The mention of seeing a 'waterfall brimming in your eyes' and finding beauty in the act of lying suggests a complex interplay between truth and illusion, vulnerability and strength, in relationships. Overall, "Morning's A Peach" captures a sense of inner turmoil, societal pressures, and the search for authenticity and connection in a world filled with contradictions and misunderstandings.
Line by Line Meaning
Morning's a peach, night is a pitbull
Starting the day with ease, but ending it with challenges
Either way I get a bite
Encountering difficulties regardless of the time of day
My car reports to work at eight
Being punctual for work
My heart is several hours late
Struggling to catch up emotionally
I can't keep up with the lovers on the street
Feeling out of sync with others' relationships
I get my sunshine from the glow of my TV
Finding comfort in technology rather than nature
I hear a waterfall is brimming in my eyes
Feeling overwhelmed with emotions
You think I'm prettier, prettier when I cry
Being seen as more beautiful when showing vulnerability
Leave me alone, or get me some action
Desiring either solitude or excitement
Either way somethin' ain't right
Feeling discontent regardless of the situation
I can't keep up with singles on the scene
Feeling out of place in social settings
I get my kicks from a long-gone lonesome dream
Finding satisfaction in memories of past desires
I saw a waterfall was brimming in your eyes
Recognizing someone else's emotional turmoil
You're almost prettier, prettier when you lie
Appearing more attractive when avoiding the truth
I say I'm prettier and you're prettier when you're mine
Believing in mutual beauty within a relationship
Oh me, oh my, come back to bed
Longing for intimacy and connection
Writer(s): Anya Marina
Contributed by Ellie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.