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.
Colorblind
Say Anything Lyrics
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That lonely aching comes from every touch
I've grown accustomed to the grays and blacks
Because they're always coming back
Coming back
Sit down for supper, won't you dine with me
Or can't you handle seeing all I see
And I've grown to love the pain
...
And I move too slow
and I think too fast
and the first rainbow
I see will be the last.
...
Here comes a view I've seen a million times
Here comes a boring song with thoughtless rhymes
I know you're sick of me so tell me here
Because you could have been the one
To make it all disappear.
...
But I move too slow
and I think too fast
and the first rainbow
I see will be the last.
Too slow
and I think too fast
and the first rainbow
I see will be the last
One , two, three, four...
But I move too slow
and I think too fast
and the first rainbow
I see will be the last.
Too slow
and I think too fast
and the first rainbow
I feel will be the last (2x)
It will be the last...
The song "Colorblind" by Say Anything reveals the depth of the inner turmoil that the singer is going through. The lyrics reveal the pain of the singer who has become used to living his life in black, white and grey colors. He's grown accustomed to feeling a sense of loneliness and emotional pain. The singer states that he's grown to be colorblind to cease his constant complaining about life. These lines reveal that the singer is battling with a dark and heavy feeling of depression, which has infused his life with a sense of emptiness and hopelessness.
The lyrics suggest that the singer understands how the mundane and the ordinary have become a part of his life, and he has learned to tolerate them. The song describes how the singer's understanding of the world has become so distorted that he's unable to appreciate beauty and positivity. The line, "But I move too slow and I think too fast, and the first rainbow I see will be the last," shows how the singer has lost hope and the ability to see beyond his pain.
In conclusion, "Colorblind" is a powerful expression of a person struggling with the harsh realities of life. It highlights how depression can draw a person into an abyss of darkness, and how it can warp one's perception of the world. The lyrics are a poignant reminder that we need to be sensitive to the people around us and offer help when they're battling their inner demons.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes the sadness that I miss so much
I welcome the feeling of sadness because it has become familiar and comfortable to me.
That lonely aching comes from every touch
Every physical interaction I have reinforces the feeling of loneliness and emotional pain.
I've grown accustomed to the grays and blacks
I've become used to feeling emotionally numb and monotone.
Because they're always coming back
These feelings of emptiness and sadness always return.
Sit down for supper, won't you dine with me
I'm inviting you to share a meal with me.
Or can't you handle seeing all I see
I'm warning you that my view of the world may be difficult for you to handle.
I've grown to colorblind to cease my bitching
I've become emotionally numb and unable to stop complaining.
And I've grown to love the pain
I've become so accustomed to feeling emotional agony that it has become a source of comfort.
Here comes a view I've seen a million times
I'm experiencing the same mundane view yet again.
Here comes a boring song with thoughtless rhymes
I'm hearing a dull and uninspired musical composition.
I know you're sick of me so tell me here
I'm aware that you're tired of dealing with me, so just tell me directly.
Because you could have been the one
I'm acknowledging that you had the potential to change things.
To make it all disappear.
You could have been the one to make my emotional pain go away.
And the first rainbow I see will be the last
I'm pessimistic about experiencing any form of emotional happiness or beauty.
But I move too slow and I think too fast
I'm not quick enough to keep pace with the changes around me.
Too slow and I think too fast
I'm too slow to keep up and I'm overthinking things.
And the first rainbow I feel will be the last
I doubt that I'll ever be able to experience a genuine emotional connection or joyous moment ever again.
Contributed by Liliana J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Sometimes my friends think I'm weird that I listen to these guys.. but honestly Say Anything understands me more then most people ever will. They have deep songs. They aren't the same typical main stream stuff that plays over and over again. They are original. That's why I like them.
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Malachi Paul
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hof8231
I don't understand why Max is ashamed of this album. I honestly think it's my favorite Say Anything album.Â
Christian Jones
Yea that said they usually play colorblind and into the night for encores now
hof8231
Ahhh, well that's fair then. Didn't think of that.Â
Christian Jones
He had stated it brings back some god awful memories for him
Alec Aiden
I don't know about you guys, but listening to Say Anything on a swingset is quite possibly the most relaxing, sobering experience I will ever have.
Taozinity Productions
Still a classic
trecool2011
Still...