Putting together the last few pieces of the puzzle in late 2019, the member… Read Full Bio ↴Putting together the last few pieces of the puzzle in late 2019, the members of the New Jersey pop punk/emo quintet – Keith Karol (Vocals), Mike Piacentini (Guitar), Chris Stroz (Guitar) Kevin Miller (Bass) and Aren Millan (Drums) – better known as Northvale, formed. By taking collective experiences over the past year, the band has crafted an EP that deals with loss, heartbreak and acceptance that easily translates into the ears of all pop punk listeners. Comprised of music scene veterans – Following the collapse of Keith’s former band, he recruited Sony Music Engineer Mike Piacentini and former guitarist of The Victory, Chris Stroz to begin writing what would eventually become the six-song EP. Northvale’s first single – Sleepwalking – featuring Joey Fleming of In Her Own Words, and their single - High Tide - featuring The Dangerous Summer’s, AJ Perdomo, helped the band hit the scene. With plenty of work ahead of them and a powerful EP released, the band plans on having a massive 2021 with no signs of slowing down as they work on their first full length.

Say Anything
Northvale Lyrics

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It's getting harder not to wonder, if I'll always wake up with the same song in my head
What kind of spell have I been under? Find any reason just to wake up in your bed
Am I outta line, for asking you all about the places that you've been
And am I outta time? I'm waiting for you to say you'll stay with me instead

Would you just say anything
Just say anything

You want it all and I don't have it, but I can hear you when you're talking in your sleep
I'm overthinking every moment, I'll never understand the secrets that you keep
Am I outta line, for asking you all about the places that you've been
And am I outta time? I'm waiting for you to say you'll stay with me instead

But I can't keep waiting around for these better days, what's left to hold onto
I hate, the way that you're making me walk away. How you push me aside you
You break me, you take me down. I'll never ask you to stay I
Can't keep waiting around for this all to change. We've lost now we're moving on

I guess I've known you all too well
You're too afraid to be alone
Now you confide in someone else
I guess you'll never be free all along

Say anything
Just say anything

But I can't keep waiting around for these better days, what's left to hold onto
I hate, the way that you're making me walk away. How you push me aside you
You break me, you take me down. I'll never ask you to stay I
Can't keep waiting around for this all to change. We've lost now we're moving on

Would you just say anything
Just say anything.

I'll never hold my breath but I can't leave, until you give me something I believe
Would you just say anything? Anything

Overall Meaning

The song "Say Anything" by Northvale opens with the singer's contemplation of the spell that has kept him infatuated with his lover. The lyrics convey his feelings of uncertainty about the relationship, wondering whether his love interest shares his devotion or if he is just another fleeting romantic interest. He is overthinking every moment and every move made by his lover. He seeks some reassurance from her that his feelings are reciprocated and that she wants to stay with him. The repeated plea to "just say anything" is a plea for her to say something, anything that will reassure him of their relationship's future.

The chorus of the song highlights the anguish and frustration felt by the singer as he waits for his lover to say something that will put his worrying thoughts to rest. He wants the relationship to work, but he's tired of waiting around for "better days" and holding onto something that has already been lost. The singer finally accepts that he can't keep waiting around, and he won't be asking for his love interest to stay anymore. The final plea to "just say anything" is a last-ditch effort to salvage the relationship that he's invested so much of his time and emotion into.

Overall, "Say Anything" is a gripping love ballad exploring the insecurities and doubts that plague relationships. It's a reminder that sometimes the hardest thing about loving someone is accepting that they may not love you back.

Line by Line Meaning

It's getting harder not to wonder, if I'll always wake up with the same song in my head
The singer is constantly thinking about their relationship, and it's becoming a source of stress for them.

What kind of spell have I been under? Find any reason just to wake up in your bed
The singer is questioning the nature of their relationship and wondering if it's healthy.

Am I outta line, for asking you all about the places that you've been
The singer is curious about their partner's past and wondering if it's appropriate to ask.

And am I outta time? I'm waiting for you to say you'll stay with me instead
The artist is feeling uncertain about their relationship and is hoping their partner will commit.

Would you just say anything Just say anything
The artist is desperate for their partner to communicate with them, even if it's not what they want to hear.

You want it all and I don't have it, but I can hear you when you're talking in your sleep
The singer feels like they can't give their partner everything they want, but they are still attentive to them.

I'm overthinking every moment, I'll never understand the secrets that you keep
The singer is obsessing over the relationship and feels like their partner is hiding something from them.

But I can't keep waiting around for these better days, what's left to hold onto
The artist is tired of waiting for things to get better in the relationship and wondering if it's even worth holding onto.

I hate, the way that you're making me walk away. How you push me aside you
The artist is upset with how their partner is treating them and feels rejected.

You break me, you take me down. I'll never ask you to stay I
The artist feels like their partner is hurting them but they don't want to beg them to stay.

Can't keep waiting around for this all to change. We've lost now we're moving on
The singer is ready to move on from the relationship despite their reluctance.

I guess I've known you all too well You're too afraid to be alone Now you confide in someone else I guess you'll never be free all along
The artist realizes that their partner has always been afraid of being alone and has been confiding in someone else, which will ultimately prevent them from being free.

I'll never hold my breath but I can't leave, until you give me something I believe Would you just say anything? Anything
The singer is conflicted about leaving but is holding out hope for a sign of commitment from their partner.

Writer(s): Mike Piacentini

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