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.
All My Friends
Say Anything Lyrics
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Backstabbing places they roam
My friends are just neighbors
That steal from me when I'm not home
I am so damn trusting I do not see their malice
In this blackened wonderland I am the darkened Alice
Sometimes I can't fathom why everyone's so two faced
So I'll just backstab them back to get them back in their place
All my friends are enemies
And they just turn their backs to my face
their actions biting me
And all my friends are enemies
So I'm always on my own
I'm the ball, they're batters
They're climbing social ladders
I'm left at the bottom
On my goodness
they're fatter
Sometimes I remember the days when friends were loyal
Instead they backstab me
I'm falling down so royally
All my friends are enemies
And they just turn their backs to my face
their actions biting me
And all my friends are enemies
So I'm always on my own
Always on my own
All my friends are enemies
And they just turn their backs to my face
their actions biting me
And all my friends are enemies
So I'm always on my own
I'm always on my own
Always on my own
On my own
On my own
<font size=1>Thanks to <b>punkforlife</b> for these lyrics</font>
The lyrics of Say Anything's song "All My Friends" convey a sense of betrayal and loneliness. The singer speaks of being surrounded by people who should be his friends but who instead turn their backs on him and actively seek to undermine him. He feels vulnerable and alone, recognizing that those he thought he could trust are actually his enemies. The imagery in the lyrics emphasizes this feeling of isolation, with the singer comparing himself to Alice in Wonderland lost in a dark and twisted reality.
The lyrics further reveal the singer's attempt to defend himself against this perceived threat. He speaks of wanting to backstab his friends in return, to put them back in their place, and to fight back. However, despite his anger and desire for revenge, he recognizes that he is always on his own. He feels trapped in this toxic cycle of betrayal and deceit, unable to trust those around him.
Overall, the lyrics of "All My Friends" paint a picture of someone who has been hurt by those closest to them and who struggles to find a way out of this situation. The sense of isolation and vulnerability conveyed in the lyrics is palpable, and the theme of betrayal is one that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
They're turning away from me
My so-called friends are abandoning me
Backstabbing places they roam
These people are sneaky and dishonest
My friends are just neighbors
I thought we were close, but they don't actually care about me
That steal from me when I'm not home
They take advantage of me when I'm not around
I am so damn trusting I do not see their malice
I'm too naive to see how they're taking advantage of me
In this blackened wonderland I am the darkened Alice
I feel lost and alone in this cruel world
Sometimes I can't fathom why everyone's so two faced
I can't understand why people are so fake and deceitful
So I'll just backstab them back to get them back in their place
I'll retaliate to teach them a lesson for treating me badly
All my friends are enemies
None of the people I thought were my friends actually care about me
And they just turn their backs to my face
They pretend to be friendly but talk about me behind my back
their actions biting me
Their words and behavior hurt me deeply
So I'm always on my own
I've realized that I can't trust anyone and have to rely on myself
I'm the ball, they're batters
I feel like a victim of their cruelty
They're climbing social ladders
They're using me as a stepping stone to advance themselves
I'm left at the bottom
I'm left behind while they move up in the world
On my goodness
Despite my kindness and generosity, they continue to mistreat me
they're fatter
They're benefiting from my hard work and suffering
Sometimes I remember the days when friends were loyal
I reminisce about better times when I had true friends
Instead they backstab me
But now I've realized that those times are gone and these people are not my friends
I'm falling down so royally
Their actions are causing me to suffer and struggle
Always on my own
I've accepted that I'm alone in this world
On my own
I'm completely independent and self-reliant
Contributed by Riley A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TyrellBonneymusic
Best song on baseball 😌
@HeavyMental42069
You already know !!!!! ❤
@mitchellmclean7683
Bout time damn