After acrimonious fighting with that label and changing music times, the group broke off and has since released multiple independent albums to a devoted following of synthpop fans. They've also incorporated more industrial and techno influences. 1990's 'Peace' was notably followed up by 1993's 'Hope'.
As time went on, their music has received some critical acclaim. Their 2001 album 'Worth, which was recorded in 1991 but released later for legal reasons, is named by Allmusic as "one of the most beautifully dark synth-pop albums ever made." The band garnered attention for releasing a free EP entirely in MP3 format in 2003 as well.
Their official site is www.anythingbox.com, which contains several free song downloads. They also have an active MySpace page at www.myspace.com/anythingbox.
These titles are all available on iTunes digitally as stated, or on CD:
Elektrodelica (iTunes)
Hope V3(iTunes)
Worth V2 (iTunes + CdBaby.com)
Peace(iTunes + Most Retail Stores)
Recovered 1993-1995 (iTunes + CDBaby.com)
The Universe Is Expanding (iTunes)
The Effects of Stereo TV (iTunes + CDBaby.com)
100% Air-Friendly Groove Pak (iTunes + CDBaby.com)
The Diary 'Page One'(iTunes)
The Diary 'Separate'(iTunes + CDBaby.com)
When We Lie
Anything Box Lyrics
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And I see that your aware.
I feel as though
You can see what's deep inside.
Do you ever feel the need
For the honesty in what you see?
Do you ever want to know
What's in store for you and me?
We lie together all the time
The future's mine.
When we lie,
We lie together all the time
The future's mine.
I have never seen
The honesty in some people's minds.
Only in you
Did I ever find some thing inside.
The loneliness and the broken dreams
That's what we're going to share.
Everything that is in you face
I will recognize with time.
When we lie,
We lie together all the time
The future's mine.
When we lie,
We lie together all the time
The future's mine.
Ohh ohh (When we lie)
Ohh ohh (When we lie)
Everything that is in your face
I will recognize with time...
(When we lie)
Everything that you've ever done
You will do to me...
When we lie,
We lie together all the time
The future's mine.
When we lie,
We lie together all the time
The future's mine.
When we lie,
We lie together all the time
The future's mine.
When we lie,
We lie together all the time
The future's mine.
The lyrics of Anything Box's song When We Lie tell a story about two people who find solace in each other's company despite their emotional baggage. The singer tells the listener that he sees honesty in the eyes of his partner, and he believes that their future is intertwined. He talks about recognizing the struggles and broken dreams that they both have and finding comfort in sharing them with each other. The chorus repeats the statement "When we lie, we lie together all the time, the future's mine," implying that their relationship is strengthened by the trust they've built.
The song's lyrics, while heartfelt, remain ambiguous, allowing for interpretation by the listener. The idea of lying together might suggest secrets or deception, but the lyrics seem to imply that their lying together is a gesture of mutual support and understanding. This ambiguity adds to the song's allure, as listeners can project their own experiences and emotions onto the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I look to you
I turn to you for guidance.
And I see that your aware.
And I can tell that you understand what's going on.
I feel as though
I have the sense that
You can see what's deep inside.
You can see the things that are hidden beneath the surface.
Do you ever feel the need
Have you ever experienced the desire
For the honesty in what you see?
To see things for what they truly are?
Do you ever want to know
Do you ever desire to learn
What's in store for you and me?
What the future holds for us?
When we lie,
When we deceive each other
We lie together all the time
We do it constantly
The future's mine.
The future belongs to me.
I have never seen
I have not witnessed
The honesty in some people's minds.
Genuine intentions in some individuals.
Only in you
Only with you
Did I ever find some thing inside.
Did I discover something genuine.
The loneliness and the broken dreams
The feelings of isolation and unfulfilled aspirations
That's what we're going to share.
We will experience and understand each other's pain.
Everything that is in you face
All the emotions that are visible in your expression
I will recognize with time.
I will come to understand in due course.
Everything that you've ever done
Everything you have accomplished in your life
You will do to me...
You will share with me.
Ohh ohh (When we lie)
The chorus repeating.
When we lie,
When we deceive each other
We lie together all the time
We do it constantly
The future's mine.
The future belongs to me.
When we lie,
When we deceive each other
We lie together all the time
We do it constantly
The future's mine.
The future belongs to me.
When we lie,
When we deceive each other
We lie together all the time
We do it constantly
The future's mine.
The future belongs to me.
When we lie,
When we deceive each other
We lie together all the time
We do it constantly
The future's mine.
The future belongs to me.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Marcus Tillman
My favorite track from Peace album. Such an underrated band.
Ben Young
My second next to Claudia
New Mexico
does anyone else think this sounds so magical?
rutilo alfredo
Que chingona canción. Hace mucho la buscaba.
Mr. Terrazas
Como no recordar esta música cuando la escuchaba en todo Juárez y El Paso en la estación de radio más popular the esa área POWER 102 te acuerdas?!!!! Ya no ahy música de esta, nostalgia!! Si eres de esta generación as un like y comenta!! Saludos desde Shreveport Louisiana y este de Texas
Tim Szabo
esta música me ha dado tantos buenos recuerdos
Emil Z
Yo también la escuchaba en Juárez y El Paso en los 90‘s, una de mis canciones favoritas de esa epoca, saludos desde Friedrichshafen Alemania
Jorge Garcia
Tocaron en jures unas ves
Suky Martz
Estará en El Paso, TX este 25 de noviembre en Rockhouse :)
MUG SHOCK
This is a 90's album, 1990 to be exact for those who think its 80's. I girlfriend used to play the hell out of it when it was new.