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."
Move You
Anya Marina Lyrics
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Manifesting men of all kinds
In my spare time.
But oh, how I struggled in vain,
To solve this riddle with my brain
When the answer's in my hands.
So I wanna move you around.
Yeah, I wanna move you,
I wanna move you around.
I wanna move you,
I wanna move you around.
Where do you,
Where do you,
Where do you,
Where do you,
Where do you get off
Living like I'm giving it all up to come here?
I'm moving it safe,
Moving it safe,
Moving it slow,
Teach me a lesson cause I want to know,
If the answer's in my hands.
So I wanna move you,
I wanna move you around.
I I I I wanna move you,
I wanna move you around.
I wanna move you,
I wanna move you around.
Yeah yeah, you with your itinerary life,
You're nothing, nothing, never fine in the light.
Alright
Alright
The nights settling, settling in your bones,
You gotta celebrate your moments,
Look into your soul,
You gotta give it a go.
I wanna move you,
I wanna move you around.
I I I I wanna move you
I wanna move you around.
I I I I wanna kick off your boots,
Give up the fight,
Summon the night,
Sick and tired of super light.
You gotta kick off your boots,
Give up the fight,
Summon the night,
Sick and tired of super light.
It's all out, all out on me,
It's all out, all out on me,
Yeah, it's real,
Yeah yeah, it's real.
The song "Move You" from Anya Marina is about the desire to break free, move things around, and take control of one's life. The lyrics, which begin with "Bending spoons with my mind, Manifesting men of all kinds, In my spare time," introduce the tone of the song, which is playful and imaginative. The first verse suggests that the singer has the power to control things using her mind, but she struggles to deal with a particular problem, indicating that sometimes the solutions we seek are already in front of us.
The chorus "So I wanna move you around. Got to turn you inside out. Yeah, I wanna move you, I wanna move you around. I wanna move you, I wanna move you around" reinforces the theme of taking control and making changes. The repetition of the phrase "I wanna move you around" serves as a sort of mantra for finding the courage to take action and change one's life. The bridge "Where do you get off Living like I'm giving it all up to come here? I'm moving it safe, Moving it safe, Moving it slow" questions the status quo and suggests that there is a better way of living life.
The second verse emphasizes the importance of seizing the moment, looking deep within oneself for guidance and inspiration, and taking action towards change. The final chorus is more aggressive, repeating "I wanna move you around" and adding phrases like "Kick off your boots," "Summon the night," and "Sick and tired of super light," encouraging the listener to embrace a more adventurous and spontaneous life.
Line by Line Meaning
Bending spoons with my mind,
Using the power of my thoughts to manipulate physical objects.
Manifesting men of all kinds
Attracting and bringing forth diverse types of male individuals.
In my spare time.
In the moments outside of my daily responsibilities.
But oh, how I struggled in vain,
Despite my efforts, I have been unsuccessful.
To solve this riddle with my brain
To understand and solve this puzzle using mental prowess.
When the answer's in my hands.
The solution is within my reach and control.
So I wanna move you around.
I desire to influence and excite you.
Got to turn you inside out.
I want to shake you up and reveal your hidden traits.
Where do you, Where do you, Where do you, Where do you, Where do you get off Living like I'm giving it all up to come here?
What gives you the right to judge me as if I have sacrificed everything to be here?
I'm moving it safe, Moving it safe, Moving it slow, Teach me a lesson cause I want to know, If the answer's in my hands.
I am proceeding cautiously and seeking guidance to determine whether I hold the key to success.
Yeah yeah, you with your itinerary life, You're nothing, nothing, never fine in the light. Alright Alright
You, with your strict schedule and routine, lack authenticity and fail to shine brightly in the real world.
The nights settling, settling in your bones, You gotta celebrate your moments, Look into your soul, You gotta give it a go.
As the night draws in and settles within you, it is imperative to appreciate life's small pleasures, examine your innermost thoughts, and take chances.
I wanna move you, I wanna move you around. I I I I wanna move you, I wanna move you around. I wanna move you, I wanna move you around.
Once again, I aspire to stimulate and impress you.
I wanna kick off your boots, Give up the fight, Summon the night, Sick and tired of super light. You gotta kick off your boots, Give up the fight, Summon the night, Sick and tired of super light.
I urge you to let go of your inhibitions, stop struggling, embrace the night, and reject the notion of perfection.
It's all out, all out on me, It's all out, all out on me, Yeah, it's real, Yeah yeah, it's real.
I am taking responsibility for my actions, and this is a genuine and authentic expression of myself.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANYA MARINA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Felipe Mota
Bending spoons with my mind,
manifesting men of all kinds
in my spare time.
But oh, how I struggled in vain,
to solve this riddle with my brain
when the answer's in my hands.
So I wanna move you around.
Got to turn you inside out.
Yeah, I wanna move you,
I wanna move you around.
I wanna move you,
I wanna move you around.
Where do you,
where do you,
where do you,
where do you,
where do you get off
living like I'm giving it all up to come here?
I'm moving it safe,
moving it safe,
moving it slow,
teach me a lesson cause I want to know,
if the answer's in my hands.
So I wanna move you,
I wanna move you around.
I I I I wanna move you,
I wanna move you around.
I wanna move you,
I wanna move you around.
Yeah yeah, you with your itinerary life,
you're nothing, nothing, never fine in the light.
alright
alright
The nights settling, settling in your bones,
you gotta celebrate your moments,
look into your soul,
you gotta give it a go.
I wanna move you,
I wanna move you around.
I I I I wanna move you
I wanna move you around.
I I I I wanna kick off your boots,
give up the fight,
summon the night,
sick and tired of super light.
You gotta kick off your boots,
give up the fight,
summon the night,
sick and tired of super light.
It's all out, all out on me,
it's all out, all out on me,
yeah, it's real,
yeah yeah, it's real.
RKae858
I'm glad I was able to see Anya perform in Pt. Loma (Humphrey's) last year. I miss your voice on FM949!!!! Best of luck, girl!
ArtistoftheWeek
Anya MArina is da bomb! Her new album is so good! sexy voice backing up all the pop/rock infectious songs. Perfect...^.^
karen pieris
i'm here because i love Anya Marina since i was 23 now i'm 28 and her songs always on my playlist.
Agatha Juliet
The guitar sounds like satellite heart... but still perfect ♡♥♡♥ I love you Anya
Mang9698
It does!!! Haha no wonder it sounded so familiar except when it enters the fast part but I ❤ both haha
Psicópata Mexicano
in fact this song came out before ;)
Mariana Coelho
mt boa essa musica
janvmar
love this song so much :)
xxbrasschicaxx
You're Amazing :D this is one of my favorite songs of all time. Much love from a fan <3 -bri
Nikos Chatzilias
well i can say that is one of the best songs i 've ever heard...!!! bRaVo!!! <3