Say Anything, then called Sayanything, began their career when the band was still in high school. They self-released two EP's and one LP entitled Baseball. Baseball and the band's first EP, Junior Varsity, are both out of print and are no longer available. The band's second EP entitled Menora/Mejorah was released online. All of these early albums have a pop punk sound reminiscent of blink-182 and of Max's favorite band, Saves the Day.
In August 2004 they released ...Is a Real Boy on Doghouse Records. The album was produced by Tim O'Heir (Sebadoh, All-American Rejects, Superdrag) with arrangements by Stephen Trask (Grammy nominated for Hedwig & the Angry Inch). While recording the album Max Bemis had a nervous breakdown during which he took to the streets of New York until his girlfriend found him and ended up in a mental hospital for a few weeks. He attributes the breakdown to stress and bipolar disorder.
Some time after ...Is a Real Boy was released, a set of 8 songs entitled Vs. AIDS Demos were leaked onto the internet by an unknown source. Soon the band told fans that the demos were part of an AIDS benefit album that had been scrapped, and told anyone who had attained them not to distribute them to anyone else (Max Bemis later stated on his website, "that shit sucks," in regard to the demos).
Say Anything signed with J Records (Maroon 5, Alicia Keys), owned by BMG Entertainment, one of the "big four" record labels. Under J Records they re-released ...Is a Real Boy with a bonus disc entitled ...Was a Real Boy containing seven of the eight Vs. AIDS Demos. This album, originally scheduled to be released on October 25th, 2005, was delayed over 4 months to February 28th, 2006. Some copies ended up leaking out through various retailers, notably Tower Records' website. Most leaks occurred due to retailers shipping pre-orders before J-Records had a chance to stop them. Soon copies of the album were selling for over $50 on eBay.
Say Anything released their third album, In Defense of the Genre, under J Records in 2007. Produced by Brad Wood, the album had two discs containing 27 songs, many of them featuring guest appearances by high-profile musicians such as Gerard Way and Hayley Williams.
In November 2009, Say Anything released their fourth full-length studio album, Say Anything. This is the band's first album under RCA Records. It contains 13 tracks, including "Hate Everyone," which was the album's first single.
On August 19, 2010 it was confirmed that Say Anything and RCA Records had parted ways. Soon after (September 29) it was announced via Say Anything's official website that Alex Kent would be leaving the band, and that Kenny Vasoli of The Starting Line would be temporarily taking over as bassist for their upcoming tour. As of so far no permanent bassist has been selected to replace Kent.
In December 2012, Bemis announced that drummer Coby Linder, the only other remaining original member of the band, had left Say Anything on amicable terms to pursue other projects.
About Falling
Say Anything Lyrics
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My starry eyes were sacrificed
The sea divides but I don't wanna get lost in the ocean
I don't wanna get lost in the ocean now
And as our single climbs the charts,
I feed on their virgin blood from their bleeding hearts
With my pants around my ankles, I play my part
Earth starts spinning around to the motion
But I don't really even care if I'm alone now
Whoa whoa
And I don't even give a damn about falling in love
Falling in love
Body burdened by my heavy heart of stone now
Whoa whoa
And I don't really give a damn about falling in love
And I don't really even care if I'm alone now
Their flesh is sustenance; I cackle as I prey upon the weak poor
I have no feeling and this prison is a home
I have no heart, I sold my soul
And I don't really even care if you're listening
"Why won't you wait for me?"
"Why aren't you waiting for me?"
Never again
The lyrics to Say Anything's song About Falling portray an individual who has become disillusioned with love and relationships. The opening lines "The tide rolls by and I wonder why I felt inclined to try, My starry eyes were sacrificed" suggest that the individual has tried to pursue a romantic relationship, but has ended up sacrificing their own dreams and desires in the process. The line "The sea divides but I don't wanna get lost in the ocean, I don't wanna get lost in the ocean now" further emphasizes this notion of feeling lost and unsure of oneself.
As the song progresses, the individual talks about how their success in the music industry has come at a cost. The line "And as our single climbs the charts, I feed on their virgin blood from their bleeding hearts" suggests that the individual has become jaded and manipulative, using their fans' emotions to fuel their own success. The line "With my pants around my ankles, I play my part" further emphasizes this notion of using sex and sexuality to manipulate others.
The chorus of the song, with its repetition of "And I don't really even care if I'm alone now, Whoa whoa, And I don't even give a damn about falling in love, Falling in love, Body burdened by my heavy heart of stone now, Whoa whoa, And I don't really give a damn about falling in love" reinforces the idea that the individual has given up on love. Instead, they have become callous and uncaring, preying on others for their own gain.
Overall, Say Anything's song About Falling portrays the darker side of fame and success, and the toll it can take on individuals who become disillusioned with love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
The tide rolls by and I wonder why I felt inclined to try,
As I watch the tide roll by, I question my decision to try and pursue something.
My starry eyes were sacrificed
I lost my innocent and hopeful view of the world.
The sea divides but I don't wanna get lost in the ocean
Although the ocean separates us, I don't want to lose myself in it and forget who I am.
I don't wanna get lost in the ocean now
At this moment, I am feeling particularly vulnerable and afraid of losing myself.
And as our single climbs the charts,
As our song becomes more popular and gains more recognition,
I feed on their virgin blood from their bleeding hearts
I take advantage of their emotions and use it to fuel my ambition.
With my pants around my ankles, I play my part
I am willing to humiliate myself and do whatever it takes to succeed.
I built the ark but I don't wanna get lost in the ocean
I have built something great, but I am still afraid of losing myself and my identity in the process.
Earth starts spinning around to the motion
Things are moving so fast and getting out of control, but I can't do anything to stop it.
But I don't really even care if I'm alone now
Although I may be lonely, I am indifferent to it.
And I don't even give a damn about falling in love
Love is not a priority to me or something I care to pursue.
Body burdened by my heavy heart of stone now
I am weighed down by the guilt of my actions and the decisions I have made.
And I don't really give a damn about falling in love
Once again, love is not something I am interested in pursuing.
And I don't really even care if I'm alone now
I still feel indifferent to being alone.
Their flesh is sustenance; I cackle as I prey upon the weak poor
I enjoy taking advantage of those who are vulnerable and underprivileged.
I have no feeling and this prison is a home
I lack empathy and my current situation no longer feels like a burden to me.
I have no heart, I sold my soul
I have made decisions that have caused me to lose my sense of morality and conscience.
And I don't really even care if you're listening
I am so self-absorbed that I don't even care if anyone is paying attention to what I am saying.
"Why won't you wait for me?"
"Why aren't you waiting for me?"
Never again
This conversation is the last straw, and I am done.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MAX BEMIS
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