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.
Hideaway
The Anix Lyrics
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You take control
Come shake my world around
I wont tell you how to feel
If you don’t
I can’t prove that this is real
If you won’t
I found you searching
For a new place to hide
But suffocating
You fell into a trap
This world
If you take me inside
We’ll hideaway
Control illusions
Can’t see yourself
Your world is upside down
I wont tell you how to feel
If you don’t
I can prove that this is real
If you won’t
Is there nothing inside
I found you searching
For a new place to hide
But suffocating
You fell into a trap
This world
If you take me inside
We’ll hideaway
Never gone be someone
Never gonna become one of them
Never gone be someone
Never gonna become one of them
Is there nothing inside
I found you searching
For a new place to hide
But suffocating
You fell into a trap
This world
If you take me inside
We’ll hideaway
Cant find away
To get away
I need to leave this town
(We’ll hide away)
Cant find away
To get away
I need to leave this town
(We’ll hide away)
Cant find away
To get away
I need to leave this town
(We’ll hide away)
The Anix's "Hideaway" seems to be about feeling trapped in one's own mind and searching for an escape from the suffocating feelings that can come from living in the modern world. The opening lines seem to be directed towards a specific person, someone who is able to take control and "shake [the singer's] world around." The singer doesn't want to tell this person how to feel, but they need some sort of evidence that what they are experiencing is real.
The chorus then goes on to talk about the feeling of suffocation, like the singer of the song is caught in a trap and searching for a new place to hide. But it seems that this trap is not entirely external - the refrain "Is there nothing inside" seems to suggest that the singer is struggling with something internally. They tell their partner that they can't find a way to get away, but if their partner takes them inside, they can "hideaway."
The second verse brings up the idea of "control illusions" and the inability to see oneself clearly. The singer doesn't want to tell their partner how to feel, but they believe that they can prove that what the two of them are experiencing is real. The repetition of "never gonna become one of them" at the end of the verse suggests that the singer feels like an outsider, fighting against societal norms and expectations.
Overall, "Hideaway" seems to be a commentary on the difficulty of existing in a world that can sometimes feel overwhelming and oppressive. The lyrics suggest that the only way to find relief is to find someone who can share in the experience of feeling trapped and can offer a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
Come over here
Please come closer to me
You take control
I want you to be in charge
Come shake my world around
I want you to have a significant impact on my life
I wont tell you how to feel
I won't dictate your emotions
If you don’t
If you choose not to
I can’t prove that this is real
I can't verify the authenticity of this situation without your cooperation
If you won’t
If you refuse to
Is there nothing inside
Are you empty inside?
I found you searching
I noticed that you were seeking something
For a new place to hide
Trying to escape or avoid reality
But suffocating
Feeling trapped and overwhelmed
You fell into a trap
You became stuck in a negative situation
This world
Life in general
If you take me inside
If you let me into your life
We’ll hideaway
We can escape and find solace together
Control illusions
The perception of having control is often an illusion
Can’t see yourself
You don't understand your own identity
Your world is upside down
Your perspective of life is distorted and chaotic
I can prove that this is real
I can verify that this situation is authentic
Never gone be someone
I refuse to conform to societal expectations
Never gonna become one of them
I won't blend in with the crowd
Cant find away
I can't seem to find a way
To get away
To escape from my current life
I need to leave this town
I need to start anew somewhere else
(We’ll hide away)
Together, we can find a sanctuary from the challenges of life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: BILLY SMITH
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