The band formed in 2013 and released their debut album 'New Skin' on October 28th, 2016. The album was mostly written by just Valensi and served as his first solo effort upon branching out from The Strokes. The album spawned two singles, 'Ways To Fake It' and 'Broken Bones'.
During extensive touring for 'New Skin', Valensi encouraged greater collaboration by inviting in Zahedi and Safley to help him write tracks based on the music they were listening to while traveling. In 2018, their single 'Love Me Again' was released; this single would would mark an introduction of a New Wave inspired sound into the band's music.
Pulling from more New Wave influences like Love Me Again, their sophomore album 'PEEK' was released on August 23rd, 2019 and spawned three singles: 'We're All Alone', 'Falling', and 'Get Close'.
Anything
CRX Lyrics
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I don't know what
Once you're gone
Is when I wake up
You pull me in
And I push away
And once you come
I don't want you to stay
Anything to make you go away
Anything'll make you go away
Anything to make you go away
Anything'll make you go away
Oh oh, woo, oh oh
Whatever you want
Whatever it takes
Whatever you like
Whatever you say
I just nod my head
And I just say yes
Gotta get away
Get a new address
Cause something's wrong
And now I know
And once you go
You don't wanna know
Anything to make you go away
Anything'll make you go away
Anything to make you go away
Anything'll make you go away
Oh oh, woo, oh oh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh ooh oh
Ooh ooh oh oh
Anything'll make you go away
Anything'll make you go away
Anything'll make you go away
Anything'll make you go away
Ooh, ooh
Ooh ooh oh
Ooh ooh oh oh
Oh
The lyrics to CRX's song "Anything" seem to be about a troubled relationship. The singer is unsure of what is wrong, but they know that something is off. They seem to have a pattern with their partner where they push them away, but then crave their presence when they're gone. The singer seems to be willing to do anything to make their partner go away, even though they still have feelings for them.
The chorus repeats the line "Anything to make you go away," emphasizing the conflict within the relationship. The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to get their partner out of their life, whether it be through fighting, lying, or even changing their own lifestyle. The repetition of the line creates a sense of desperation and hopelessness for the singer.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that their partner wants something from them, but they're unsure of what it is. They agree to whatever their partner wants, but ultimately they're just trying to get away from the relationship. The line "get a new address" implies that the singer wants to start fresh and move on from the relationship completely.
Overall, "Anything" is a powerful and emotional song about a difficult relationship, showcasing the singer's struggle to end things with someone they still care about.
Line by Line Meaning
Something's wrong
There is an issue or problem that needs addressing.
I don't know what
The exact nature of the problem is not clear.
Once you're gone
When you are no longer present.
Is when I wake up
Only after you're gone do I realize the extent of the problem.
You pull me in
You bring me closer to you.
And I push away
I resist or pull back from your advances.
And once you come
When you return or come back to me.
I don't want you to stay
I prefer that you leave and not continue to be present.
Anything to make you go away
I will do anything necessary to make you leave and not come back.
Whatever you want
I am willing to comply with your desires or requests.
Whatever it takes
I am willing to do whatever is necessary to address the problem.
Whatever you like
I am willing to do things that please you.
Whatever you say
I will listen and follow your instructions.
I just nod my head
I simply agree or indicate my compliance.
And I just say yes
I verbally confirm my agreement or compliance.
Gotta get away
I need to remove myself from this situation.
Get a new address
I need to physically relocate or create distance from you.
And now I know
After experiencing the problem, I have gained understanding.
And once you go
When you leave or are no longer present.
You don't wanna know
You do not want to be made aware of the extent of the problem.
Anything'll make you go away
I am willing to take any action necessary to make you leave and not return.
Contributed by Ava P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.