Anna Sun

Walk the Moon

About Anna Sun

"Anna Sun" is a song by American rock band Walk the Moon, originally for their 2010 album I want! I want!. The song was written by band members Adrian Galvin, Nick Lerangis, Nicholas Petricca and Adam Reifsnyder. It was included on the band's 2012 major-label debut album, Walk the Moon. It was released as a commercial single on February 7, 2012. "Anna Sun" peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Alternative chart and number 20 on the Billboard Rock Songs chart.


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2012
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Screen falling off the door door hanging off the hinges my
Feet are still sore my back is on the fringes
We tore up the walls we slept on couches
We lifted this house we lifted this house

Fire-crackers in the east my car parked south
Your hands on my cheeks your shoulder in my mouth
I was up against the wall on the west mezzanine
We rattle this town, we rattle this scene

O, Anna Sun
O, Anna Sun

What do you know? this house is falling apart
What can I say? this house is falling apart
We got no money, but we got heart
We're gonna rattle this ghost town
This house is falling apart

Screen falling off the door door hanging off the hinges
My feet are still sore my back is on the fringes
We were up against the wall on the west mezzanine
We rattle this town we rattle this scene

O, Anna Sun
O, Anna Sun

What do you know? this house is falling apart
What can I say? this house is falling apart
We got no money, but we got heart
We're gonna rattle this ghost town

What do you know? this house is falling apart
What can I say? this house is falling apart
We got no money, but we got heart
We're gonna rattle this ghost town
This house is falling apart
This house is falling apart

Live my life without
Station wagon rides
Fumbling around the back
Not one seat belt on
Wait for summertime
Coming up for air
Now it's all a wash
Now it's all a wash

Live my life without
Coming up for air
Now it's all a wash
I want everyone
Racing down the hill
I am faster than you
Wait for summertime
Wait for summertime

O, Anna Sun
O, Anna Sun, sun

What do you know? this house is falling apart
What can I say? this house is falling apart
We got no money, but we got heart
We're gonna rattle this ghost town

What do you know? this house is falling apart
What can I say? this house is falling apart
We got no money, but we got heart
We're gonna rattle this ghost town
This house is falling apart
This house is falling apart
This house is falling apart

We're gonna rattle this ghost town
This house is falling apart
This house is falling apart

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Walk the Moon

Walk the Moon (stylized as WALK THE MOON) is an indie rock band based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Lead singer and Ohio native Nicholas Petricca started the band in 2008 and went through several member changes before finally coming together with current members, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman, and Eli Maiman sometime in 2010. The band derives their name from the song "Walking on the Moon" by The Police. The group independently released their debut album, i want! i want!, in November 2010, receiving airplay for the track "Anna Sun" on WCRD, WFPK, WKNH, WRLT, and WTMD. In February 2011, Walk the Moon signed with Mick Management. They signed to RCA Records and released their first official album, Walk the Moon in June 2012. Their self-titled debut is composed of many of their… more »

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Written by: ADRIAN GALVIN, NICHOLAS LERANGIS, ADAM DAVID REIFSNYDER, NICHOLAS WILLIAM PETRICCA

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Formation of the Band
"Walk the Moon" was formed while the members were still college students in 2006. "Anna Sun" was one of their first songs.
Meaning of the Song
The song "Anna Sun" is not about a girl named Anna Sun, which is a common misconception. Instead, the song is named after Anna Sun, a professor at Kenyon College where lead singer Nicholas Petricca and his bandmate went. The song talks about the feeling of youthful innocence and the fear of growing up.
Popular Hit
Although the band was formed in 2006, "Anna Sun" didn't achieve widespread commercial success until 2012, six years after the band was formed. It was a big hit on alternative radio stations and has been described as "the kind of anthem that could unite both frat boys and music snobs."
Recognition
"Anna Sun" was named song of the summer in a 2011 by Esquire Magazine. The magazine also named Walk the Moon one of the band's to watch in the summer of 2011.
Music Video
The music video for "Anna Sun" was filmed at a Boy Scout camp. It became popular due to its choreographed dance scenes, which were inspired by 1980s pop culture references. The dance in the video became a viral trend, enhancing the song's popularity.
Album Debut
"Anna Sun" was featured in the Walk the Moon's self-titled debut album, which was released on June 19, 2012.
TV Appearances
Due to the popularity of "Anna Sun," the band has made appearances on various shows, including "The Late Show with David Letterman," "Jimmy Kimmel Live," "Last Call with Carson Daly," and "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon."
Cover Versions
Many artists, including Australian indie pop band San Cisco, have covered "Anna Sun."
Soundtrack Appearance
"Anna Sun" was featured in the popular video game "FIFA 13" as part of its soundtrack.
Songwriting
The song was written in collaboration with Nick Lerangis, a musician and songwriter who had been a friend of the band while they were in college.
Live Performances
"Anna Sun" typically ends the band's sets during their live performances. During their appearances, audience members often join the band in a choreographed dance to the song.
Awards
"Anna Sun" was nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Rock Video in 2012. In 2013, Walk the Moon was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award in the category Best New Artist, predominantly on the strength of this song.

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