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."
Rommy's Pants
Anya Marina Lyrics
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And Jean Pierre couldn't feel any finer
'Cause all he needed was a fresh look for fall, that's it
Jean Pierre took her out to the movies
And Jean Pierre loved the way she said groovy
And soon before he knew it, Jean Pierre was in love
Jean Pierre was ready to blow
Just lookin' at Rommy's Pants
You can take France out of the lover
But not the lover out of France
So Jean Pierre took his love to the river
And Jean Pierre hoped she let him get in her
And Jean Pierre did what any red-blooded fashion designer would do
He ran his hands down her back to her butt
Just like a straight guy would
And he thought to himself, "Oh, American ass...
Now I know what McDonald's is all about, mm hmm"
Jean Pierre was a fashion designer
And Jean Pierre couldn't feel any finer
'Cause all he needed was a fresh look for fall
All he needed was a fresh look for fall
All he needed was a fresh look for that, that's it
Oui, oui, oui.
The song "Rommy's Pants" by Anya Marina tells the story of a French fashion designer named Jean Pierre who falls in love with a woman named Rommy. The lyrics portray Jean Pierre's infatuation with Rommy and his struggle to resist his physical attraction to her. Despite their slow-moving relationship, Jean Pierre cannot help but desire Rommy, as symbolized by her pants. He feels that he cannot separate his French heritage from his love and lust.
The humorous lyrics reveal Jean Pierre's stereotypical French characteristics, such as his love of fashion and food, and his romantic tendencies. His admiration for the American "McDonald's" lifestyle juxtaposed with his high-end fashion job, as well as his desires for Rommy's body, provide a humorous and risqué take on the classic love story. The catchiness of the song, with its simple yet charming chorus, "All he needed was a fresh look for fall," makes this song an enjoyable listen.
Line by Line Meaning
Jean Pierre was a fashion designer
The singer is a person named Jean Pierre who is involved in the field of fashion designing.
And Jean Pierre couldn't feel any finer
Jean Pierre was feeling content and satisfied with his current situation.
'Cause all he needed was a fresh look for fall, that's it
Jean Pierre believed that he only needed to create a new fashion line for the upcoming fall season.
Jean Pierre took her out to the movies
Jean Pierre went on a date to a movie theater with his romantic interest.
And Jean Pierre loved the way she said groovy
Jean Pierre found his date's way of saying 'groovy' charming and appealing.
And soon before he knew it, Jean Pierre was in love
Jean Pierre developed strong romantic feelings for his date.
They were takin' it way too slow
The pace of their relationship was deemed too slow.
Jean Pierre was ready to blow
Jean Pierre was becoming impatient and frustrated.
Just lookin' at Rommy's Pants
Jean Pierre was attracted to the appearance of Rommy's pants.
You can take France out of the lover
The phrase implies that Jean Pierre, despite being French, still has romantic tendencies.
But not the lover out of France
Even though France may seem to lack romanticism nowadays, its citizens still possess it.
So Jean Pierre took his love to the river
Jean Pierre brought his romantic interest to a nearby river.
And Jean Pierre hoped she let him get in her
Jean Pierre had sexual intentions and was hoping that she would reciprocate.
And Jean Pierre did what any red-blooded fashion designer would do
Jean Pierre proceeded to act in a culturally stereotypical manner for someone in the fashion industry.
He ran his hands down her back to her butt
Jean Pierre engaged in physical contact with her body.
Just like a straight guy would
The artist implies that heterosexual males act in a certain way when it comes to physical contact.
And he thought to himself, 'Oh, American ass...
Jean Pierre had cultural biases and was surprised by the appearance of his date's buttocks.
Now I know what McDonald's is all about, mm hmm'
Jean Pierre makes a crude remark about the size of his date's buttocks.
Jean Pierre was a fashion designer
The singer is a person named Jean Pierre who is involved in the field of fashion designing.
And Jean Pierre couldn't feel any finer
Jean Pierre was feeling content and satisfied with his current situation.
'Cause all he needed was a fresh look for fall
Jean Pierre believed that he only needed to create a new fashion line for the upcoming fall season.
All he needed was a fresh look for fall
Jean Pierre's main goal and priority was to create a new fashion line for fall season.
All he needed was a fresh look for that, that's it
Jean Pierre's statement reiterates his belief that his focus should solely be on creating a new fashion line.
Oui, oui, oui.
This phrase in French is an exclamation expressing excitement, which is used here to emphasize Jean Pierre's contentedness.
Contributed by Sebastian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
1unikinz1
i love this ;)
Roxana-Ionela B.
what is the song used at the end?
Roxana-Ionela B.
thaanks :*
Tera Hester
punk bitch by 3oh!3 :D