Ana's Song (Open Fire)
Silverchair
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Please die Ana For as long as you're here we're not You make the sound of laughter And sharpened nails seem softer And I need you now somehow And I need you now somehow Open fire on the needs designed On my knees for you Open fire on my knees desires What I need from you Imagine pageant In my head the flesh seems thicker Sandpaper tears corrode the film And I need you now somehow And I need you now somehow Open fire on the needs designed On my knees for you Open fire on my knees desires What I need from you And your my obsession I love you to the bones And Ana wrecks your life Like an anorexia life Open fire on the need designed On my knees for you Open fire on my knees desires What I need from you Open fire on my needs designed Oh, and open fire on the needs designed On my knees for you
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Written by: DANIEL JOHNS
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Ana's Song (Open Fire)" was written by the Australian rock band Silverchair, which was formed in 1992 when the members were only 12 years old.
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Album AppearanceThe song is from the band's third studio album, "Neon Ballroom", which was released in 1999.
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Chart Performance"Ana's Song (Open Fire)" reached number 13 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, number 12 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States, and number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Subject MatterLead singer Daniel Johns has said that the song was written about his struggle with anorexia nervosa, a serious eating disorder. The title "Ana" is believed to be a reference to this, as "Ana" is commonly used in the anorexia community as shorthand for the disorder.
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Writing ProcessReportedly, Johns wrote the song after staying up all night due to his struggle with anorexia. He expressed that "Ana's Song (Open Fire)" was an open letter about how he felt at that time.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Cate Anderson and Nick Woolcott. It depicts Daniel Johns destroying a room, mirroring the song's themes of inner turmoil and struggle.
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Award NominationsThe song was nominated for Single of the Year at the 1999 ARIA Music Awards. However, it did not take home the award.
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International RecognitionAside from charts in Australia, US, and UK, "Ana's Song (Open Fire)" also reached number 25 in New Zealand and number 45 in Sweden.
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ReceptionUpon its release, "Ana's Song (Open Fire)" was praised by music critics for its sensitive tackling of a difficult subject, as well as for the band's musical development shown on the track.
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ImpactSince its release, the song has been a flagship representation of art confronting mental health issues. It continues to inspire and comfort fans who are struggling with similar issues.
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