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.
Little Girls
Say Anything Lyrics
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I kill, kill, kill little girls
It's such a thrill, thrill, thrill to the world
When I kill, kill, kill little girls
Don't you come near me
Don't you come close to me
Why don't you fear me?
Don't you come near me
Don't you come close to me
Because they won't let me stop now
I hate, hate, hate what you are
(You're so pretty when you fly right by)
I hate, hate, hate what you are
(I want to flush out your family line)
'cause I'm the punk rock, punk rock star
(You're everything I despise)
I hate, hate, hate what you are
Don't you come near me
Don't you come close to me
Why don't you fear me?
Don't dance so close to me
Don't you come near me
Don't you come close to me
Because they won't let me stop now
Because I won't stop, can't stop now
The last 12 hours of my day
But it's okay
Just black it out
Evil things in my pants
Forever fearing contact
Woah, yeah
Woah, now, I know
Why I wanna be left alone
Last 12 hours of my day
But it's okay
Just black it out
I'm a psycho, woah
I'm a psycho, woah
Don't you come near me
(I'm a psycho)
Don't come close to me
(Whoa)
Why don't you fear me?
(I'm a psycho)
Don't dance so close to me
(Whoa)
Because they won't let me stop now
Because I won't stop, can't stop now
Because they won't let me stop now, no
The lyrics of Say Anything's song "Little Girls" are disturbing and violent, with the singer proclaiming a desire to kill young girls. The repeated refrain of "I kill, kill, kill little girls" creates a creepy and unsettling atmosphere, supported by the ominous guitar and drumming in the background. The lyrics express the singer's hatred for what the girls represent, as well as a desire to be left alone.
The second half of the song takes on a more introspective feel, with the singer admitting to being a "psycho" and needing to black out the last 12 hours of his day. This seems to suggest that the violent urges expressed in the first half of the song are the result of the singer's mental state or past trauma. The repeated refrain of "Don't you come near me" and "Why don't you fear me?" further emphasize the singer's desire for isolation and fear from others.
Overall, the song is a disturbing and uncomfortable listen, but it raises important questions about mental health and the roots of violent behavior. It's unclear whether the singer is actually a danger to others or if he's simply expressing his inner turmoil in a shocking way.
Line by Line Meaning
I kill, kill, kill little girls
I take pleasure in harming young girls and it brings me a sense of excitement.
It's such a thrill, thrill, thrill to the world
This act of violence is exhilarating to me and I feel like I'm on top of the world.
Don't you come near me
I am a dangerous individual and you should keep your distance from me.
Don't you come close to me
Stay away from me or you might fall victim to my brutality.
Why don't you fear me?
You should be scared of me because of the violent person that I am.
Don't dance so close to me
Avoid getting close to me when we interact as I am not safe to be around.
Because they won't let me stop now
I am consumed by this violent behavior and I can’t stop it now, even if I wanted to.
I hate, hate, hate what you are
I dislike everything about you and want to cause harm to you and your family lineage.
(You're so pretty when you fly right by)
I am attracted to you physically, but I still want to harm you.
(I want to flush out your family line)
I wish to eradicate your entire family by causing harm to you and your loved ones.
('cause I'm the punk rock, punk rock star)
I see myself as counterculture, but my behavior is dangerous and harmful.
(You're everything I despise)
I hate everything about you and everything you stand for.
The last 12 hours of my day
My behaviors and thoughts become more aggressive and violent as the day goes on.
But it's okay
Despite my violent thoughts and actions, I feel like it’s justified and acceptable.
Just black it out
I try to suppress my violent tendencies by blocking them out of my mind.
Evil things in my pants
I have dark thoughts and desires that I keep hidden within me, and they are growing stronger.
Forever fearing contact
I am paranoid and scared of contact with others, especially when it comes to physical interaction.
Woah, yeah
My violent behavior is worsening and becoming out of control.
Woah, now, I know
I am coming to terms with the realization that my thoughts and behaviors are dangerous and harmful.
Why I wanna be left alone
I want to be alone so I can indulge in my violent tendencies without anyone else interfering.
I'm a psycho, woah
I have become mentally unstable and cannot control my violent tendencies.
Don't you come near me (I'm a psycho)
I am a violent and mentally unstable person, and anyone who comes near me is in danger.
Don't come close to me (Whoa)
Stay away from me or suffer the consequences of my dangerous behavior.
Because they won't let me stop now, no
My violent tendencies have become an obsession that I can no longer control or stop.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MAX BEMIS
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