“2022” poignantly explores Anthony’s past and current experiences with suicide.
The track premiered on Anthony Green’s album, Boom. Done. before being taken off all online streaming services after a few days. In response to asking why it was taken down, Anthony tweeted, “I’ll tell you all about it...
[Verse 1]
I'm not afraid to try
Don't wanna see his face
Be someone that I'm not
Chew on the iron
[Chorus]
If I can't make it 'til 2022
At least we'll see how long I can swim
Sometimes wish she hadn't found me on the night
I tried to disappear, all at once
[Verse 2]
Our timing wasn't right
Don't wanna fill the space
With something that I'm not
Chew on the iron
[Chorus]
If I can't make it 'til 2022
'Least we'll see how much I can take
Sometimes wish she had just let me drift away
Free from any pain, all at once
If I can't make it 'til 2022
'Least we'll see how much I can take
Sometimes wish she had just let me drift away
Free from everything, all at once
2022 was written by Anthony Green.
2022 was produced by Keith Goodwin.
Anthony Green released 2022 on Fri Jul 22 2022.
The song was removed from digital services in early August 2022.
In late August 2022, Anthony’s involvement in LS Dunes, a rock supergroup was announced and “2022” appeared on the tracklisting of their debut album, Past Lives. It has since been released to Vimeo under the name “2022 (Lost Souls ver...
Prior to the debut live performance of a reworked version of the song for L.S. Dunes at Riot Fest Chicago, Anthony Green stated:
“This is the most fucked up song I ever wrote and it’s about learning how to get through shit, so that you don’t want to kill yourself every day. So here’s the live music...