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)
i Felt The Pain
Anything Box Lyrics
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From the town where I come from.
All my friends are saying things
Which make me doubt sincerity.
What is the meaning
Of a truth or a lie?
What is the meaning
Of the things we feel inside?
(Whenever you smile, whenever you cry)
I felt the pain...
(Whenever you smile, whenever you cry)
In looking at your eyes,
The feeling of love swells within my soul.
Every word that I say,
Has no meaning when you turned away.
Why do I stay here
When I feel this way?
Why do I need to see you
On my darkest day?
I felt the pain...
(Whenever you smile, whenever you cry)
I felt the pain...
(Whenever you smile, whenever you cry)
I can see your little boy,
Reminding me of who I was.
I can see a little girl,
She looks like you...
I felt the pain...
(Whenever you smile, whenever you cry)
I felt the pain...
(Whenever you smile, whenever you cry)
I felt the pain...
(Whenever you smile, whenever you cry)
I felt the pain...
(Whenever you smile, whenever you cry)
(Whenever you smile, whenever you cry)
(repeat until end)
The song "I Felt The Pain" by Anything Box talks about the confusion and doubts that come with love and friendship. The lyrics suggest that the singer's friends are speaking behind their back, and the singer questions whether they are telling the truth or lies. The lyrics also explore the emotions that the singer feels inside, including pain and love. The singer wonders why they still stay in a situation that causes them pain, and why they still want to see the person who brings them down even on their darkest days. The song ends with the singer reflecting on a child who reminds them of themselves and acknowledging the pain that they feel when they look into the eyes of someone they care about deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
There's been a lot of talking
There has been a lot of gossip in the town I come from.
From the town where I come from.
I come from a town where people tend to talk behind each other's backs.
All my friends are saying things
My friends have been saying things about you that make me question their sincerity.
Which make me doubt sincerity.
Their words have made me question whether they truly mean what they say.
What is the meaning
I wonder what the significance is
Of a truth or a lie?
Whether something is true or not?
Of the things we feel inside?
The emotions we experience internally?
I felt the pain...
I experienced heartache
(Whenever you smile, whenever you cry)
(Every time you express your emotions)
In looking at your eyes,
When I gaze into your eyes
The feeling of love swells within my soul.
I feel love deep inside me
Every word that I say,
No matter what I express
Has no meaning when you turned away.
It all feels meaningless when you ignore me.
Why do I stay here
I wonder why I continue to be around here
When I feel this way?
When I am in so much emotional pain.
Why do I need to see you
Why do I feel the urge to be around you
On my darkest day?
Even when I feel the lowest of lows?
I can see your little boy,
I observe your son
Reminding me of who I was.
He reminds me of my younger self.
I can see a little girl,
I notice a young girl
She looks like you...
She bears a resemblance to you
I felt the pain...
The heartache persists
(Whenever you smile, whenever you cry)
(Whenever you express your emotions)
I felt the pain...
The heartache persists
(Whenever you smile, whenever you cry)
(Whenever you express your emotions)
I felt the pain...
The heartache persists
(Whenever you smile, whenever you cry)
(Whenever you express your emotions)
I felt the pain...
The heartache persists
(Whenever you smile, whenever you cry)
(Whenever you express your emotions)
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