Third Eye Blind recorded their first demo in 1993. In 1996, the band landed an opening gig for Oasis, prior to which performance, so the legend goes, Third Eye Blind was warned that the crowd might throw food at them. As it turned out, however, they were invited out for an encore, even after Oasis had already played, bringing Liam Gallagher to tears and sparking the friendly rivalry that would form between the two bands. The band was paid double what they were promised for the gig. Afterwards, the band found themselves in a bidding war among record labels, in which they settled on Elektra because they believed it offered the most artistic freedom. Stephan Jenkins' outspoken behavior after signing the deal earned him the title of "the biggest mouth in music" by many critics. Jenkins has spoken out many times against several different artists, including a heated feud with Rob Thomas of the band Matchbox Twenty.
A fourth album, tentatively titled Ursa Major, was released August 2009. Shortly after the band has slated the release of a follow-up album, Ursa Minor. Only Jenkins' lyrics and vocals are left to be finished; all instrumental work is reportedly complete. Recent live performances have revealed a majority of the new tracks being worked on, including "Don't Believe a Word," "Lay Back (and the Water Will Hold You)," "In the Skin," "Summer Town," "Second Born," "(You Really) Don't Like Me Now" aka "Campfire," "Monotov's Private Opera," "Break Me," "Stevie Ray Vaughan," "Red Star," and "Standing Up For You." Other tracks mentioned for the album by Fredianelli are "Away," "A Sharp Knife," "Captain of Emo," "Swimming," and "Jesse 2k." He also confirmed that "Lay Back" was scrapped. A number of previously unreleased recordings were made available, including "Persephone," "Carnival Barker" (an instrumental), and numerous instrumental sessions declined by Jenkins for inclusion on the fourth album.
Anything
Third Eye Blind Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Turn my castles blue
Turn my bones to sand
Just to see you
I'll give you anything
I'll give you anything
I'll give you anything
Jackie O. with the top down, open
All the words to what is unspoken
I'll put together everything that's broken
Just to see you
I'll give you anything
I'll give you anything
I'll give you anything
Jackie O. with the top down, open
A king is horse for what's been broken
I'll bring back even what is unspoken
Just to see you
I'll give you anything
I'll give you anything
I'll be your anything
The lyrics of the song "Anything" by Third Eye Blind explore the depth of a person's willingness to do anything for someone they love. The first few lines, "Anything for you, turn my castles blue, turn my bones to sand" display the singer's devotion and their willingness to do whatever it takes to make their lover happy.
The mention of "Jackie O. with the top down, open" is an instance of the songwriter using a historical figure as a metaphor for the singer's feelings towards their beloved. Jackie O, as a style icon and symbol of elegance and beauty, represents the image of perfection that the singer desires to impress. The singer presents themselves as willing to do anything, even "put together everything that's broken" in order to satisfy their significant other.
Ultimately, this song is about the intense passion that comes with falling in love and the desperate need to hold onto it. Despite the underlying intensity of the lyrics, the song has an upbeat feel and is more musically joyful than it is sorrowful.
Line by Line Meaning
Anything for you
I am willing to do whatever it takes to make you happy
Turn my castles blue
I am ready to change every aspect of my life for you
Turn my bones to sand
I am willing to make sacrifices to make you mine
Just to see you
I will go to great lengths to catch a glimpse of you
I'll give you anything
I am willing to offer you anything in the world
Jackie O. with the top down, open
I am in a state of mind where I am willing to take risks for you and be carefree
All the words to what is unspoken
I understand the unsaid feelings that you have and I am willing to explore them with you
I'll put together everything that's broken
I am ready to fix every broken part in your life and make it better
I'll be your anything
I am willing to be whoever you want me to be for you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEPHAN JENKINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind