As You Like It geographical details are irrelevant. The Arden edition of Shakespeare makes the suggestion that the name "Arden" comes from a combination of the classical region of Arcadia and the biblical garden of Eden, as there is a strong interplay of classical and Christian belief systems and philosophies within the play. Arden was also the maiden name of Shakespeare's mother and her family home is located within the Forest of Arden. Love is the central theme of "As You Like It", like other romantic comedies of Shakespeare. Following the tradition of a romantic comedy, "As You Like It" is a tale of
Say It Like You Mean It threats from a Missouri-based act also called Sunday Drive. The group released the "With Hopes of Starting Over..." EP in July. Following this, the group became a full-time touring act. In January 2002, the group began recording "Say It Like You Mean It". Golla said Trombino brought "an extra set of ears to the table". "Leaving" and "Saddest Girl Story", two tracks that originally appeared on the "With Hopes of Starting Over..." EP, were re-recorded for "Say It Like You Mean It". "Almost There, Going Nowhere", "Cheek to Cheek", "Left Coast Envy" and "The Drama Summer", which were originally recorded