Within the alternative world, Seven Mary Three have often been compared to … Read Full Bio ↴Within the alternative world, Seven Mary Three have often been compared to the mainstream-sounding, garage/arena rock of post-Ten Pearl Jam, but the group insists that their refusal to alienate themselves from the rest of the world makes them different. Instead, Seven Mary Three offer songs concerning self-discovery and true outsiders isolated from society. Based in Virginia (where the bandmates attended the College of William and Mary), Seven Mary Three signed to the Mammoth label after releasing a self-produced album, Churn, in 1994. The album -- particularly its gritty lead single, "Cumbersome" -- generated a healthy buzz in Florida, and radio stations in Orlando began devoting significant airtime to the band. Seven Mary Three relocated to the Orlando area and re-recorded their old songs, which were packaged alongside two new cuts to round out the band's proper debut, 1995's American Standard. With "Cumbersome" enjoying national success, the album went platinum and won the group a contract with Atlantic Records. Rock Crown followed in 1997, and a year later Seven Mary Three returned with their third LP, Orange Ave. Neither record enjoyed as much recognition as American Standard, but the band continued to release albums into the following decade, issuing The Economy of Sound in 2001 and Dis/Location three years later. Seven Mary Three signed with New York's Icon Records in late 2007, and the following year saw the release of their sixth effort, DAY&NIGHTDRIVING. Steve Huey, All Music Guide

Anything
Seven Mary Three Lyrics

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Indivisible, you are the one
Impossible to hear what you say to me at night
Can't I have some covers back? It's so cold
On the wrong side of the bed
Are you awake are you aware are you anything?
Pictures high, high above the shelf
Letters from me to you, you to me, us to them
Do they express? they say anthing? anything at all....?

I know I'm not the man of her dreams
Daddy said she'd marry rich, rich, richer than me
I know I'm not her man, but she can take anything
Anything she wants
Anything at all

Do you think it's just enough to know
How I wanted you to feel
Read things back to me, back up
To see from where I am
There is nothing more than this, more than this
Is it enough to say that I want you to keep it close to me
Me, me is all I think, think about, but every word you say
Do I mean anything?

I know I'm not the man of her dreams
Daddy said she'd marry rich, rich, richer than me
I know I'm not her man, but she can take anything
Anything she wants
Anything at all

Anything she wants
Anything at all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Seven Mary Three's song "Anything" seem to be about a person who is insecure about their place in a relationship. The opening lines, "Indivisible, you are the one/ Impossible to hear what you say to me at night," suggest a strong connection between the singer and their partner, but also a lack of communication and understanding. The line "Can't I have some covers back? It's so cold/ On the wrong side of the bed" hints at a physical distance as well. The singer is questioning whether their partner is truly present and aware, asking "Are you awake are you aware are you anything?" The pictures and letters on the shelf suggest nostalgia and a longing for a deeper connection, but the singer is unsure if they mean anything to their partner. The chorus, "I know I'm not the man of her dreams/ Daddy said she'd marry rich, rich, richer than me/ I know I'm not her man, but she can take anything/ Anything she wants/ Anything at all," highlights the singer's insecurity and feeling of inadequacy in the relationship. They are willing to give their partner anything they want, but are unsure if they themselves mean anything to their partner.

The verse "Do you think it's just enough to know/ How I wanted you to feel/ Read things back to me, back up/ To see from where I am/ There is nothing more than this, more than this/ Is it enough to say that I want you to keep it close to me/ Me, me is all I think, think about, but every word you say/ Do I mean anything?" further emphasizes the singer's uncertainty about their relationship. They want their partner to understand their perspective and feelings, but are unsure if their words have any impact. The repetition of "me, me" highlights the singer's self-centeredness and self-doubt.

Line by Line Meaning

Indivisible, you are the one
You are unique and cannot be divided or separated

Impossible to hear what you say to me at night
I cannot comprehend what you communicate to me during the night

Can't I have some covers back? It's so cold
I request for some covers because I am feeling cold

On the wrong side of the bed
Starting the day with a negative attitude due to a bad night's sleep

Are you awake are you aware are you anything?
Asking if the person is conscious, alert or responsive

Pictures high, high above the shelf
Pictures placed at a high point above the shelf

Letters from me to you, you to me, us to them
Correspondence exchanged between us and other people

Do they express? they say anthing? anything at all....?
Do these letters convey any message at all?

I know I'm not the man of her dreams
I am aware that I do not live up to her ideal man

Daddy said she'd marry rich, rich, richer than me
Her father believes she deserves a wealthier spouse

I know I'm not her man, but she can take anything
Although I am not her preferred partner, she can have anything she desires from me

Anything she wants
She can get anything that she desires

Do you think it's just enough to know
Do you consider it to be adequate to be aware

How I wanted you to feel
The emotions that I desired you to experience

Read things back to me, back up
Repeat what you said to me, clarify it

To see from where I am
To understand my perspective

There is nothing more than this, more than this
This is the only thing that matters, nothing else

Is it enough to say that I want you to keep it close to me
Is it adequate to express my desire for you to keep it (whatever it is) close to me

Me, me is all I think, think about, but every word you say
I am selfish and only think about myself, although I listen to every word you speak

Do I mean anything?
Do I hold any value to you?

Anything she wants
She can obtain anything that she desires

Anything at all
Absolutely anything that she desires

Anything she wants
She can acquire anything that she desires

Anything at all
Anything that she desires, without exceptions

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JASON POLLOCK, JASON ROSS

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