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."
Whatever You Like
Anya Marina Lyrics
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We can pop bottles all night
Baby, you can have whatever you like
I said, you can have whatever you like, yeah
Late night sex so wet and so tight
I'll gas up the jet for you tonight
Baby, you can go wherever you like
I said, you can go wherever you like, yeah
Any time you want to pick up the telephone
You know it ain't nothin' drop a couple stacks on you
You want it? You can get it, my dear
Five million dollar homes, drop bently's I swear
Yeah, I want your body, I need your body
Long as you got me, you won't need nobody
You want it, I got it, go get it, I buy it
Tell them other broke niggas "Be quiet!"
Stacks on deck, Patrón on ice
We can pop bottles all night
Baby, you can have whatever you like
I said, you can have whatever you like, yeah
Late night sex so wet and so tight
I'll gas up the jet for you tonight
Baby, you can go wherever you like
I said, you can go wherever you like, yeah
Shawty, you the hottest, I love the way you drop it
Brain so good}good swore you went to college
Hundred cant deposit, vacations in the tropics
'Cause everybody know it ain't trickin' if ya got it
You ain't never ever gotta go in your wallet
Long as I got rubber band banks in my pocket
Five six rides with rims and a body kit
Ya ain't gotta downgrade; you can get what I get
My chick can have what she want
And go in any store, buy any bag she want
I notice you ain't never had a man like that
To buy you anything your heart desires like that
Yeah, I want your body, I need your body
Long as you got me, you won't need nobody
You want it, I got it, go get it, I buy it
Tell them other broke niggas "Be quiet!"
Stacks on deck, Patrón on ice
We can pop bottles all night
Baby, you can have whatever you like
I said, you can have whatever you like, yeah
Late night Sex so wet amd so tight
I'll gas up the jet for you tonight
Baby, you can go wherever you like
I said, you can go wherever you like, yeah
I'm talkin' big boy rides in this big boy ice
Let me put this big boy in your life
Thang get so wet it hit so right
Let me put this big boy in your life, that's right
I want your body, I need your body
Long as you got me, you won't need nobody
You want it, I got it, go get it, I buy it
Tell them other broke niggas "Be quiet!"
Stacks on deck, Patrón on ice
We can pop bottles all night
Baby, you can have whatever you like
I said, you can have whatever you like, yeah
Late night sex so wet and so tight
I'll gas up the jet for you tonight
Baby, you can go wherever you like
I said, you can go wherever you like, yeah
The lyrics to Anya Marina's song Whatever You Like revolve around a young woman who is being wooed by her partner with luxurious gifts and attention. The song is directed towards the woman, where the singer promises that she can have anything she desires. The use of flashy descriptions of living the high life with stacks on deck, Patrón on ice, exotic vacations in the tropics, and big boy rides with big boy ice demonstrate the singer's intention to throw everything their way in order to keep her happy. The singer is willing to spend any amount of money on her, arguing that as long as he can afford it, he will provide whatever she wants. The song has a clear sexual undertone with references to "wet and tight" and late-night sex, emphasizing the gift of pleasure and the trade-off between material comfort and physical desire.
Overall, the song is a reflection of contemporary culture's fascination with consumerism and the use of material possessions to win over partners. The lyrics suggest that the woman would only consider the proposal of the singer if he can provide her with financial stability and luxury, thus objectifying her in the process. However, the singer ends the song with the line, "I want your body, I need your body. As long as you got me, you won't need nobody." This suggests that the investment in the woman's desires is conditional upon her giving him what he wants, ultimately making her an objectified target of affection.
Line by Line Meaning
Stacks on deck, Patrón on ice
I have a lot of money and drinks ready for us to party all night.
We can pop bottles all night
We can drink as much as we want tonight.
Baby, you can have whatever you like
I am willing to give you anything you want.
I said, you can have whatever you like, yeah
I am repeating that I am willing to give you anything you want.
Late night sex so wet and so tight
We can have passionate and intimate sex late at night.
I'll gas up the jet for you tonight
I am willing to go the extra mile to make you happy, even if it means flying somewhere for the night.
Baby, you can go wherever you like
I am willing to take you anywhere you want to go.
I said, you can go wherever you like, yeah
I am repeating that I am willing to take you anywhere you want to go.
Any time you want to pick up the telephone
You can call me anytime you want.
You know it ain't nothin' drop a couple stacks on you
I am willing to spend a lot of money on you without batting an eye.
You want it? You can get it, my dear
If you want something, I will get it for you, no questions asked.
Five million dollar homes, drop bently's I swear
I am capable of buying expensive things such as luxury homes and cars.
Yeah, I want your body, I need your body
I desire your physical presence and intimacy.
Long as you got me, you won't need nobody
As long as we are together, you won't need anyone else.
Tell them other broke n****s 'Be quiet!'
I am superior to other men who cannot afford to spoil you like I can.
Shawty, you the hottest, I love the way you drop it
Shorty, you are very attractive and I love the way you move your body.
Brain so good swore you went to college
You are very intelligent and I am impressed by your knowledge and skills.
Hundred cant deposit, vacations in the tropics
I am capable of spending a lot of money on expensive things such as tropical vacations.
'Cause everybody know it ain't trickin' if ya got it
Spending a lot of money is acceptable if you have the means to do so.
You ain't never ever gotta go in your wallet
You will never have to pay for anything because I am willing to cover all expenses.
Long as I got rubber band banks in my pocket
As long as I have a lot of money on me, I'm capable of buying anything.
Five six rides with rims and a body kit
I can afford to buy cars with expensive rims and customized body parts.
Ya ain't gotta downgrade; you can get what I get
You don't have to settle for something less expensive because I can afford to buy you exactly what I have.
My chick can have what she want
I am willing to give my girl anything she wants.
And go in any store, buy any bag she want
I am willing to buy my girl anything she desires, even expensive bags from high-end stores.
I notice you ain't never had a man like that
I realize that you have never had a boyfriend who could spoil you like I can.
To buy you anything your heart desires like that
I am capable of buying you anything and everything you want, no matter the cost.
I'm talkin' big boy rides in this big boy ice
I am talking about buying expensive cars and jewelry.
Let me put this big boy in your life
Let me give you expensive things to enhance your lifestyle.
Thang get so wet it hit so right
Our sexual encounters are very satisfying and pleasurable.
I want your body, I need your body
I still desire your physical presence and intimacy.
Stacks on deck, Patrón on ice
I still have a lot of money and drinks ready for us to enjoy.
Late night sex so wet and so tight
Our late night sexual encounters are still passionate and enjoyable.
I'll gas up the jet for you tonight
I am still willing to go the extra mile to make you happy and fly you anywhere you want to go.
Baby, you can go wherever you like
I am still willing to take you anywhere you want to go.
I said, you can go wherever you like, yeah
I am repeating that I am willing to take you anywhere you want to go.
Contributed by Skyler R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Stacks on deck, patron on ice
We can pop bottles all night
Baby, you can have whatever you like
Yeah, you can have whatever you like, yeah
Late night sex, so wet, so tight
Gas up the jet for you tonight
Baby, you can go wherever you like
Yeah, you can go wherever you like
Anytime you want to pick up the telephone
You know it aint nothin to drop a couple stacks on you
Want it, you could get it, my dear
Five million dollar home, drive Bentleys I swear
I want your body, need your body
Long as you got me, you wont need nobody
You want it, I got it, go get it, I buy it
Tell them other broke brothers be quiet
Stacks on deck, patron on ice
We can pop bottles all night
Baby, you can have whatever you like
Yeah, you can have whatever you like, yeah
Late night sex, so wet, so tight
Gas up the jet for you tonight
Baby, you can go wherever you like
Yeah, you can go wherever you like, yeah
Shawty you da hottest, love the way you drop it
With brains so good, coulda swore you went to college
Hundred K deposits, vacations in the tropics
Cause everybody knows it aint trickin if ya got it
Ya aint never ever gotta go in yo wallet
Long as I got rubber band banks in my pocket
Five six, ride with rims and a body kit
Ya aint gotta downgrade, you can get what I get
My chick can have whatever she want
Go in every store, buy anything she want
And know you aint never had a man like that
Buy ya anything your heart desire like that
I want your body, need your body
Long as you got me, you wont need nobody
You want it, I got it, go get it, I buy it
Tell them other broke brothers be quiet
Stacks on deck, patron on ice
We can pop bottles all night
Baby, you can have whatever you like
Yeah, you can have whatever you like, yeah
Late night sex, so wet, so tight
Gas up the jet for you tonight
Baby, you can go wherever you like
Yeah, you can go wherever you like, yeah
Im talkin big boy rides and big boy ice
Let me put this big boy in yo life
Whatever you like, whatever you like
You can have whatever you like, whatever you like
You can have whatever you like, whatever you like
to moonn6pence from papayeverte
Lily Diana
Wouldn't normally like someone completely changing a song like this, but her voice is beautiful.
Lénou Che
Merci gossip girl, pour cette chanson juste fabuleuse !!!
Kristina N.
Everytime i listen to this song i want to watch Gossip Girl over and over again :( <3
sm mali
me too. hehehe
xo xo
Kristina Nikova girl just do it, ive watched it 5 times 😂😂😂😂💘
theStarkArts
Her voice is so soft and sweet, it's like having to concentrate to hear her, and it's so much more powerful than shouting! I love her background whispers this is so crazy!
Florianne T
I love this song ! Perfect for gossip girl !
Spark S
Her voice makes it a hundred times better.
Molly Driscoll
Great cover! So unexpected.... I think it takes some talent to cover a rap song like that :)
Dorothy Engelbrecht
Here after Gossip Girl was added to Netflix and now I can watch reruns. This song seems so much more wholesome than the original. Love her high voice.