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.
Every Man Has a Molly
Say Anything Lyrics
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Molly Connolly just broke up with me over the revealing nature of the songs.
You goddamn kids had best be gracious with the merch money you spend
Because for you I won't ever have rough sex with Molly Connolly again.
Here I am, laid down, at the end of my rope, wishing I had not been born.
Now I've spewed too much. I can never shut it up. I thought you should be warned
And I implied black sky took the needle to my eye and sucked out all its glow,
I can't stop thinking about what she did wrong to me.
I can't figure out just what I did wrong.
I'll kill myself thinking about the things that you did to me.
I'll kill myself! I'll kill myself! I'll kill myself
The lyrics to Say Anything's song Every Man Has a Molly depicts a man at the end of his rope, having lost all hope after his breakup with Molly Connolly. The revealing nature of his songs was the cause of their breakup, and he now lays bare with the realization that he can no longer have rough sex with her. The song is a raw display of his emotions, and he warns his listeners that he has already said too much and can never shut up about his feelings towards Molly.
He implies that he's been blinded by his love for Molly, as the black sky took the needle to his eye and sucked out all its glow. The intensity of his feelings for Molly has ruined his life, and he wants the world to know about it. He can't stop thinking about what she did wrong to him and can't figure out what he did wrong in their relationship. He thinks that he will kill himself thinking about the things she did to him.
The song's lyrics are a testament to the pain and anguish that can come with heartbreak. The imagery of the black sky taking the needle to his eye and his proclamation that he'll kill himself emphasize the debilitating effects of a failed relationship. The song also touches on the idea that honesty can sometimes come at a cost and that revealing too much about oneself can have severe consequences. Ultimately, Every Man Has a Molly reflects how the end of a relationship can lead to feelings of hopelessness and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am, laid bare, at the end of my rope. I've lost all hope. So Long!
I feel completely exposed and hopeless after Molly Connolly broke up with me because of the revealing nature of my songs. I am saying goodbye to her.
You goddamn kids had best be gracious with the merch money you spend Because for you I won't ever have rough sex with Molly Connolly again.
I am warning my fans to be grateful for the money they spend on merchandise because, as a result of my breakup, I won't be engaging in rough sexual activities with Molly Connolly anymore.
Here I am, laid down, at the end of my rope, wishing I had not been born.
I am feeling extremely depressed and hopeless, to the point where I wish I had never been born.
Now I've spewed too much. I can never shut it up. I thought you should be warned
I have revealed too much about my personal life and emotions, and now I feel like I can't stop talking about them. I am warning my fans that my songs will likely continue to reflect my feelings and experiences.
And I implied black sky took the needle to my eye and sucked out all its glow, But Molly Connolly ruined my life. I thought the world should know.
I used a metaphor about a black sky taking away my ability to see clearly, but the real reason I feel hopeless is because Molly Connolly broke up with me. I feel compelled to share this with the world.
I can't stop thinking about what she did wrong to me.
I am obsessively focused on the things that Molly Connolly did to hurt me.
I can't figure out just what I did wrong.
I am struggling to understand what, if anything, I did to contribute to the breakup and the pain I am experiencing.
I'll kill myself thinking about the things that you did to me. I'll kill myself! I'll kill myself! I'll kill myself
My depression and obsessive thoughts about the breakup have me feeling so hopeless that suicide feels like the only option. I am expressing this sentiment multiple times for emphasis.
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Written by: MAX BEMIS
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