Originally founded in 2001 by Brandon Smith and later joined by brother Logan Smith with long time friend Chris Dinger, the group toured the Hollywood rock club circuit for several years. After writing hundreds of songs and playing countless shows, the band signed a deal in 2008 to record their first full length studio album titled Demolition City. The band then landed a deal with The Diesel Management Group and toured throughout Europe on the “Rocket Science Tour” with electronic masterminds Apoptygma Berzerk.
In 2011 The Anix signed a record deal with Cleopatra Records to record their second studio album titled Sleepwalker. In 2016, The Anix began the process of reinventing themselves, shifting away from a touring band into a studio project. After a full year of development, the group emerged with Ephemeral in March 2017 as their 2nd album on Cleopatra Records.
In 2018, The Anix completed their metamorphosis from band to solo project as front-man & songwriter Brandon Smith signed with FiXT, the artist-owned/operated independent record label of electronic-rock pioneer Klayton (Celldweller, Scandroid, Circle of Dust). Focusing on releasing regular singles throughout the year, The Anix is poised to embrace the future.
HALF THE WORLD AWAY
The Anix Lyrics
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I can see your face
roads are winding
lights are blinding
and this bottle of bourbon
will take me home
though I cannot hear a whisper
your voice shatters all the memories that I can't forget paralyzed and burnt out
just like ashes from the drag of my last cigarette
time seems
to stand in place
I swear
I heard your name
desperation
in slow motion
as we walk in the same place
down different roads
though I cannot hear a whisper
your voice shatters all the memories that I can't forget
paralyzed and burnt out
just like ashes from the drag of my last cigarette
I'm not giving up
I just gave you away
saving all I had
hoping that things will change
some days it can rain
through the darkest nights
clouds can't cover up
what is shining so bright
though I cannot hear a whisper
your voice shatters all the memories that I can't forget
paralyzed and burnt out
just like ashes from the drag of my last cigarette
ooooh (5x)
In The Anix's song "Half the World Away," the singer is reminiscing about a lost love. Despite being physically far away, they can still see the face of their former partner in their mind's eye. The roads and lights surrounding them are dizzying, but the alcohol they've consumed will hopefully lead them home. However, they are haunted by the memories of their past relationship, which they can't seem to shake. The memories are so strong that their ex's voice seems to be in the air around them, overpowering all other sounds.
The singer is paralyzed and burnt out, feeling like they have nothing left. They remember their last cigarette and how it fizzled out, much like their relationship. They seem to be stuck in time, while their ex moves on down their own path in life. The singer acknowledges that they aren't giving up, but they have given their ex away. They are holding out hope for change one day.
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the power of the ex's voice and the feeling of being paralyzed and burnt out. However, the outro changes a bit with the singer asserting that through the darkness and rain, something bright still shines. The song is ultimately about the pain of losing someone and struggling to move on, but holding out hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Half the world away
Even though I am separated from you by a great distance
I can see your face
I still remember every detail of your face
Roads are winding
The paths we take in life are full of twists and turns
Lights are blinding
The distractions of life can be overwhelming
And this bottle of bourbon will take me home
Alcohol is a temporary escape from reality
Though I cannot hear a whisper
Even though I can't hear your voice
Your voice shatters all the memories that I can't forget
The sound of your voice is powerful enough to make me remember things I try to forget
Paralyzed and burnt out, just like ashes from the drag of my last cigarette
I feel stuck and exhausted, like the remnants of my last cigarette
Time seems to stand in place
It feels like nothing is changing or moving forward
I swear, I heard your name
I thought I heard someone say your name, but it could just be my mind playing tricks on me
Desperation in slow motion
Feeling desperate but helpless to change the situation
As we walk in the same place down different roads
We may be physically close, but our paths in life are very different
I'm not giving up, I just gave you away
I'm not quitting on life or love, but I had to let you go
Saving all I had, hoping that things will change
Holding on to hope that the future will bring something better
Some days it can rain through the darkest nights, clouds can't cover up what is shining so bright
Even on the gloomiest of days, there's still a glimmer of hope and light shining through
Ooooh (5x)
Musical interlude
Contributed by James T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@deadrockmusic
Though I cannot hear a whisper
Your voice shatters all the memories that I can't forget
Paralyzed and burnt out
Just like ashes from the drag of my last cigarette
Time seems
To stand in place
I swear
I heard your name
Desperation
In slow motion
As we walk in the same place
Down different roads
@TheAnix
We were definitely very inspired by the first 30 Seconds to mars album, still I think it is one of the best records ever made. When this song was written, we were really into Muse, Carpark North, Ash, Mew, Radiohead etc
@elazarsan
That is awesome! Good to know, you got yourself a fan for sure!!!!
@leosnake2208
watching it in 2021. 😀
i oftenly thinking about your 2010th's music as about "30STM that we lost".
@jameslewis8315
And Brandon looks a lot like Jared Leto in this video. Over all the MV reminds me of the A Beautiful Lie MV.
@jameslewis8315
@@leosnake2208 I feel that. 30STM should've atleast released another album with the same sound and themes as on their debut album. It would've been so awesome!
@Stanislav458
Ребят. Я бы слушал вас а не 30 stm
@TheAnix
That's awesome! Never knew that anyone would actually look us up based on seeing our van!
@TheAnix
@DasTetz: We might be back in Germany for 2011. We are pushing our label to get the new album released in Germany. It is set to be released early in 2011, and we know how important the German market is, so we are really pushing for some things to happen in Germany for 2011
@deadrockmusic
Though I cannot hear a whisper
Your voice shatters all the memories that I can't forget
Paralyzed and burnt out
Just like ashes from the drag of my last cigarette
Time seems
To stand in place
I swear
I heard your name
Desperation
In slow motion
As we walk in the same place
Down different roads
@TheAnix
@Rickyra88 in this recording it was a Bogner amp, and and Orange amp, then there was another take of a big muff with octave fuzz plugged directly in