Emma Discovery
The Anniversary Lyrics
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Found an ancient landmark to call home
For this cold war my voice gets dry
Place problems on a shelf to sit and die
Sent off my letter, a stapled picture and one short prayer
And if I said that I've never caused an argument, only a commotion
One million emotions - would you still be here?
How you remember is how it remains
Turn down the light so now I can die
We'll always remember how we remained
How could I possibly describe the way we looked back then?
Falling in love - whether or not it lasts - there's truth in that
Under the water things are much calmer
Under the water there's streets and there's towers
Under the water things are much calmer
Sat on your roof young in eighty-two
How you remember is how it remains
Turn down the light so now I can die
We'll always remember how we remained
The Anniversary's song "Emma Discovery" is a powerful ballad about nostalgia and memories of the past. The lyrics talk about discovering something ancient and finding a place to call home, but also about the struggles of the "cold war" and the pain of conflicts and arguments. The singer reflects on the ups and downs of their relationship, with one million emotions, and wonders if their partner would still be here if they knew everything about them.
The second verse is particularly poignant, with the image of sitting on a roof in 1982 and remembering how things used to be. The idea of turning down the light to die could refer to a physical death, or perhaps a metaphorical death of a relationship or the past. The last lines repeat the idea of remembering and how things remain even after they are gone.
Overall, the song seems to be about the bittersweet nature of memory and how it shapes our relationships and our sense of self. It's a heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and the power of the past to shape our present and future.
Line by Line Meaning
Sound mixed in with discovery
Exploring new things to create a unique fusion
Found an ancient landmark to call home
Discovered a place of belonging with historical significance
For this cold war my voice gets dry
In the midst of conflict, communication becomes difficult
Place problems on a shelf to sit and die
Ignoring problems by avoiding confrontation is not a solution
Sent off my letter, a stapled picture and one short prayer
A heartfelt message sent away with hope for a positive outcome
And if I said that I've never caused an argument, only a commotion
Admitting to causing a scene, but avoiding direct conflict
One million emotions - would you still be here?
Questioning a relationship's ability to withstand overwhelming emotions
Sat on your roof young in eighty-two
Reflecting on a nostalgic moment of youth
How you remember is how it remains
Memories shape our perception of past events
Turn down the light so now I can die
Finding peace in darkness and solitude
We'll always remember how we remained
Reminiscing on the strength of a relationship to endure over time
How could I possibly describe the way we looked back then?
Struggling to articulate the essence of a past moment
Falling in love - whether or not it lasts - there's truth in that
Finding value and authenticity in the experience of love
Under the water things are much calmer
Seeking tranquility and peace of mind beneath the surface
Under the water there's streets and there's towers
Beneath the calm exterior lies the complexity of life
Under the water things are much calmer
Returning to the idea of finding peace in the depths
Sat on your roof young in eighty-two
Repeating the nostalgic memory, reinforcing its significance
How you remember is how it remains
Reiterating that memories shape our perception of past events
Turn down the light so now I can die
A final release into the peace of darkness and solitude
We'll always remember how we remained
Affirming the enduring strength of a relationship
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Andy Campbell
I'm absolutely in love. I've long been a fan of Motion City Soundtrack and The Get Up Kids and I can't believe I didn't discover this band sooner. Synth = smiles.
dasenase
9 years late but yeah. Spotify recommended this to me after listening to a ton of mcs
Boris Yakovlev
Love the chorus!
The Essence Identity
One of my all time breakdowns from The Anniversary Band < 1:54 >
boredump
HUGE outro, love the moog throughout. Reminds me of simpler days!
Swarney
What's wrong with these people 89 views only !!!! This band is amazing, too bad they are very underrated :( ! Lovely Synth tune btw
Antlion161
And if I said that I've never caused an argument, only a commotion. One million emotions.
bannor216
zachery andersen....you, sir, are one in a million. no. one in ten million.
The Essence Identity
00:43 omg the flute 😭
Niika6666
I FUCKING LOVE THIS BAND