Anything

The Damned

About Anything

"Anything" is a single by the Damned, released 6 November 1986 on MCA. Previewing the group's new album of the same name, the song saw a slight move away from the Goth rock of Phantasmagoria, to a more mainstream rock sound. The single received lukewarm reviews, and considering the success of the previous album and "Eloise", its UK Singles Chart peak of No. 32 was seen as a disappointment. MCA also issued the single in Ireland and Australia.


Year:
1986
4:47
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I tear into my clothes
Sacrifice my soul for anything, anything
I gotta clear this town
No sense in hanging around
Cause anything anything anything
Is better than this

Where can the action be
To fill this need in me
Cause anything anything anything
Is better than this

I am the wicked boy
Who takes your favourute toy
Or anything anything
You show me someone
Who doesn't want no fun
Or anything anything anything
Is better than

I could never be
What you need in me anything
I could never be
What you see in me anything
I can take alot
I'll just take a shot at anything
What you got

I'll make my girl scream
I'll be her love machine anywhere

Anyway
She only wants my tricks
But we do have our kicks
At anything anything
Is better than this

I'm out of control
Sacrifice my soul for
Anything anything anything
Is better than this

I could never be
What you see in me anything
I could never be
What you see in me anything

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The Damned

The Damned are an English rock band formed in London in 1976. They were the first punk rock band from the United Kingdom to release a single ("New Rose"), an album (Damned Damned Damned), to have a record on the UK music charts, and to tour the United States. The Damned later evolved into one of the forerunners of the gothic genre. more »

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Written by: ROMAN JUG, BRYN MERRICK, CHRISTOPHER JOHN MILLAR, DAVID VANIAN

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10 facts about this song

Release Context
"Anything" is the title track from The Damned's seventh studio album, released in 1986.
Band Performance Lineup
The line-up of The Damned at that time included Dave Vanian, Rat Scabies, Captain Sensible, Paul Gray, and Roman Jugg.
Music Genre
The song belongs to the Gothic Rock and New Wave genres, showcasing the versatility of the band.
Different Versions
"Anything" has multiple versions - main album version, single version, and there's also a version that was remixed by Jon Kelly.
Producer
The song, along with the entire album, was produced by Jon Kelly who was well known for his work with Kate Bush and Chris Rea.
Lyrics Context
The lyrics convey a sense of yearning for freedom, dealing with themes of disenchantment and longing.
Album Performance
Though it's a title track, "Anything" wasn't one of the major hits from the album.
Music Video
The music video for "Anything" was directed by Tony Vanden Ende and featured the band in a mix of scenarios, including a surreal tea party and a puppet theatre.
Chart Performance
Unlike many other songs from The Damned, "Anything" didn't manage to make a mark on the UK Singles Chart.
Legacy
Despite its average critical and commercial performance, "Anything" is cherished by hardcore fans of The Damned for its unique mix of Goth and pop influences.

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