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)
Where is Love and Happiness
Anything Box Lyrics
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You can tell by my revelations
That I don't know who I am
All I need is an explanation
And I'm sure I'll understand
Love is made like grains of sand
Love is worn as memories
You seem to keep inside
Where is love and happiness?
C'mon show me the way
Where is love and happiness?
C'mon show me the way
C'mon...
I can build on my exaltations
But alone I'll never win
You can teach me how to smile,
And to alter all my sins
I will give you anything
I'll try hard to believe
I can learn to laugh again
Oh so eagerly
Where is love and happiness?
C'mon show me the way
Where is love and happiness?
C'mon show me the way
C'mon...
I thought I knew everything
Until I saw your face
I'll hide mine inside the mask,
And wait for you to say
Where is love and happiness?
C'mon show me the way
Where is love and happiness?
C'mon show me the way
C'mon show me the way...
In "Where is Love and Happiness?", Anything Box's Claude S. expresses his confusion and uncertainty about both who he is and what makes him truly happy. He acknowledges the fragility of love by comparing it to grains of sand moving in the tide, and suggests that love is often something that people keep inside as memories. Despite his doubt and fear, he still longs for love and happiness and is open to learning how to achieve it. He recognizes that he cannot succeed alone and needs someone to guide him towards a better understanding of himself and his emotions. By the end of the song, he surrenders himself to the possibility of love and happiness, waiting for someone to show him the way.
This song speaks to the human desire for love and happiness, and the struggle to find them amidst confusion and uncertainty. It highlights the importance of authentic connections with others, and emphasizes the need to be open and vulnerable in order to experience true happiness. The verses of the song create a sense of uncertainty and instability, while the chorus provides a moment of hope and rather an appeal, a plea for guidance. The repetition of the phrase "c'mon show me the way" conveys a sense of urgency and a longing for direction.
Interesting Facts:
Line by Line Meaning
You can tell by my revelations
My words reveal my confusion about my identity
That I don't know who I am
I am unsure of my own sense of self
All I need is an explanation
I am seeking understanding to find my place in the world
And I'm sure I'll understand
I am optimistic that with explanation, I will find clarity
Love is made like grains of sand
Love is both delicate and enduring
Moving in the tide
Love is subject to change and fluctuation
Love is worn as memories
Love remains in our memories and influences us
You seem to keep inside
Love is a private and personal experience
Where is love and happiness?
I am searching for love and happiness in my life
C'mon show me the way
I am pleading for guidance and direction
I can build on my exaltations
I can be uplifted by praise and positive experiences
But alone I'll never win
I cannot make it through life without help and support
You can teach me how to smile,
I am willing to learn and grow to find joy
And to alter all my sins
I am willing to change my behavior for the better
I will give you anything
I am willing to make sacrifices for love and happiness
I'll try hard to believe
I am making an effort to have faith and trust
I can learn to laugh again
I am hopeful that I can overcome sadness and find joy
Oh so eagerly
I am eager and motivated to find happiness
I thought I knew everything
I was once confident in my understanding of the world and myself
Until I saw your face
But meeting you has challenged what I thought I knew
I'll hide mine inside the mask,
I am concealing my true feelings and vulnerability
And wait for you to say
I am looking to you for affirmation and guidance
C'mon show me the way...
I am still seeking love and happiness, and hoping for guidance
Contributed by Jack J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.