Say Anything - Belt Lyrics

[@MrPunkRockMofo]

darn I loved the spoken word introduction... to the record... it was only a few lines but Max was having an anxiety about it... it went huh... and the record begins with a song of rebellion... yes that's it

[@drainedeyes4268]

[@radiotelemetry]

I’m 28 now and remember listening to this 10+ years ago and not understanding most of the metaphors... I still don’t. Pretty sure we didn’t deserve Say Anything! Still don’t.

[@jamesgphillips91]

took me like 3 years in the humanities to realize how nuanced and insightful Max is.

[@Radb707]

Metaphors? It was literally written as a punk rock musical. It's telling a story that may often be literal. You can definitely interpret the way you see it tho since he abandoned the musical aspect.

[@chrisfit]

I'm 38 and remember listening to this 10+ years ago an not understanding most of the metaphors... I still don't. They were a once in a generation band. Glad we had them to listen to :)

[@dcrenshaw4480]

No lie man, no lie.

[@RoxxorzYourBoxxorz]

@@Radb707 the titular belt is a symbolic metaphor imo, parsible. recurrent themes in this track of different garb, in fact even just things that hold the body. the belt, the 'cart'. the wool of sheep, the bath of sweat, and the crow-feathery gown of downy snow. then 'we took off our clothes' so things that we're held by we replace with weapons that we hold against who when they can't leverage us hunt and persecute us. in broad strokes punk-rock narrative but this album's a miracle of construction

[@89a1stakesauceban5]

When they closed with this at riot fest Chicago.... amazing

[@Arian545]

I never get sick of this song, i just love it so much

[@jandewind3117]

Love the contrast with Orchid

[@dupadupadoo69]

this sounds like a demo version...

[@captainzero119]

9 years later just checking in to say - I think this is the demo version haha almost certain I used to have the discography and some rare mp3's

[@ThatDereKid]

This one of their best songs, in my opinion.

[@gregmitchell9501]

The bass ❤️

[@Tsukasazbiggestfan]

this was my dads fav band and album and listening to this on his death anniversery

[@bctinio]

drums here are so complicated! love it!

[@wafflesOMnom]

Max wrote the entirety of "Is a Real Boy.." by himself. This was the original version where he plays all of the instruments himself, before the "normal" album was re-released with his band.

[@noneyabeezwax6904]

I've only ever heard the more intense version! I actually like this version better

[@wickedsun04]

This is the original version!!!!

[@rogerfederer1233]

Take a second to appreciate the drums

[@hefic]

Lol I somehow missed this in my 30y music journey Oo

[@inputrequir3d]

Gotta love demos. Say Anything's are usually so cool to hear, haven't heard this one. Not as polished as the album version but still fantastic!

[@allyrad1]

CLASSIC!

[@midiashly5236]

heck yeah!

[@erniegumbo6288]

Supermega

[@thatsrealcute6163]

Bear that’s how I found out about say Anything

[@majinkearu]

I get that. I'm just saying that they will play what they wanna play and you can't change that. There's no point in posting trivial discontent when there's nothing you can do about it. That's just my opinion.

[@slowpeelz]

And the record begins with a song of rebellion

[@hollycom]

a normal version YAY.

[@majinkearu]

Well the concert isn't for just you, so they play what THEY want to play. I love Belt. If you don't like it, don't comment on the video.

[@Lunatula]

Original or Not, This is the best version.

[@walle559]

3:15 yeah this part.

[@blackwing222]

:) nice

[@ComplexPictures]

@hollycom What do you mean by 'normal version'?

[@chrissykreuton]

@vbbghyf I read that it was about how labels trying to sign him but if he agreed he'd have to change either lyrics, music, his look, etc. But as we know, Max wouldn't agree to such a thing. I consider the ending his big F you to the record labels.

[@BranCrotes]

@nafran11 Nevermind, you're right, it is a bit different

[@jayrose7225]

@ThatDereKid yeah I think my friend has a hearing problem or something :P cuz this is actually a VERY GOOD song

[@alongo8790]

2021

[@BranCrotes]

@nafran11 It's just sped up to avoid copywrite

[@chrissykreuton]

@blackwing222 its not about a belt.

[@LeontisTheTree]

And the record does not start with a song of rebellion.

[@luketracey3269]

🍀

[@cfish81]

does anyone know where to buy this version of the album?

[@dmeanderson]

It's a metaphor fool!

[@RetroCareer]

Great fucking song. No doubt.

[@plummae]

oh my god the beginning of this dong is exactly like nanana by mcr

[@stopnshopfl]

mae uhhhhh

[@JustWarcraft97]

this is an old version i'm pretty sure i've never heard this

[@blackwing222]

a song of a belt???? :P

[@DandiDelight]

I love these guys but this version just sounds so uninspired maybe it's just youtube, still an awesome song! :)

[@everynamestaken123]

Where is the intro? D:

[@BraCed2008]

@hahathatsclever WHOOOO

[@jayrose7225]

my friend said this was Say Anything's worst song, but if you ask me its actually not that bad...

[@lostdaralyn]

Who said all comments have to be positive? I'm pretty sure commenting is for people's personal opinions. I never said the concert was just for me, I was just stating my opinion.

[@BlazeLs-je7yo]

Damn, this is missing the introduction lol. "And the record begins, with a song of rebellion."

[@RatQualia]

This shit is hittin' different after my ex hung himself last year 😰🤕😥😔

[@supamonka]

the normals and mixing are totally weird on this version... uhhh wtf.

[@ashleykresser4259]

supamonka true

[@Thenosekee]

Soy gay

[@REYNOSO-ou4qf]

Nice

[@Jaceaceman]

This song is about the illuminati.

[@cdamiengtz8992]

Jaceaceman explain?

[@lostdaralyn]

I don't get why they always play this song at concerts, I hate this song it's not their best -___-

[@wafflesOMnom]

Max wrote the entirety of "Is a Real Boy.." by himself. This was the original version where he plays all of the instruments himself, before the "normal" album was re-released with his band.