Anne
Santigold Lyrics
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I may lack virtue but I'm penitent
Ah-ooh
Ah-ooh
To lose my mind it's never easy
A shadow still there's weight to me
Ah-ooh
Ah-ooh
J-J-Jesus pieces
Rescue me
The more I try
The more it gets too complicated
J-J-Jesus pieces
Rescue me
The more I give up
The more it takes, the more it takes
J-J-Jesus pieces
My name is Anne, I'll take a stand
I'll hold my head up dig on in
Ah-ooh
You can bait me for the hell of it
I'll take it for the hell of it
See it there, but it's too far ahead
Go numb from how bad I want it
See it there but it's too far ahead
And I hear you calling to me right from here
J-J-Jesus pieces
Rescue me
The more I try
The more it gets too complicated
J-J-Jesus pieces
Rescue me
The more I give up
The more it takes, the more it takes
J-J-Jesus pieces
J-J-Jesus pieces
Rescue me
The more I try
The more it gets too complicated
J-J-Jesus pieces
Rescue me
The more I give up
The more it takes, the more it takes
J-J-Jesus pieces
The song "Anne" by Santigold is about a woman named Anne who has a plan but may lack virtue. The singer goes on to imply that she identifies with Anne's struggles and mental state, feeling herself losing her mind while carrying a heavy weight like a shadow. The lyrics "Ah-ooh" represent the singer's own struggle to express her feelings and the difficulty of finding the right words. The mention of Jesus pieces represents the idea of rescue or salvation, with the singer turning to religion to help her deal with her inner turmoil.
Throughout the song, Anne's determination is evident through lines like "I'll hold my head up and dig on in" and "You can bait me for the hell of it, I'll take it for the hell of it." The singer recognizes her own drive and sees it mirrored in Anne, even though Anne's goals may seem far out of reach. The chorus of "J-J-Jesus pieces rescue me, the more I try, the more it gets too complicated" indicates that the singer is seeking help and guidance from a higher power to navigate through her own complexity.
Overall, "Anne" is a song about the struggle to maintain a sense of purpose and hope in the face of adversity. The character of Anne represents the singer's own journey, and the song's repetition of the phrase "J-J-Jesus pieces" underscores the significance of faith and spirituality in trying times.
Line by Line Meaning
My name is Anne, I got a plan
Anne is a determined person with a plan for her life.
I may lack virtue but I'm penitent
She admits her imperfections but seeks to repent and do better.
To lose my mind it's never easy
Anne acknowledges that it is hard to stay sane in a world of chaos.
A shadow still there's weight to me
Even though she is weighed down by dark thoughts, Anne refuses to succumb to them.
J-J-Jesus pieces
Anne is calling on her faith to help her in her struggles.
Rescue me
Anne is seeking salvation and redemption.
The more I try
The more it gets too complicated
Despite her efforts, Anne finds that life's challenges only become more difficult.
J-J-Jesus pieces
Rescue me
The more I give up
The more it takes, the more it takes
Even when Anne starts to lose hope, she knows that her faith will help her persevere.
My name is Anne, I'll take a stand
I'll hold my head up dig on in
Anne is willing to stand up for herself and keep pushing forward.
You can bait me for the hell of it
I'll take it for the hell of it
People can try to bring her down, but Anne won't let them succeed.
See it there, but it's too far ahead
Go numb from how bad I want it
Anne has her sights set on her goals, but sometimes it feels impossible to reach them.
And I hear you calling to me right from here
Anne feels the presence of her faith guiding her.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Santi White, John Graham Hill, Dave Taylor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@quixotic7460
I've loved this for a decade. Does she still make music? She was bloody brilliant
@davidadams2395
In fact, Santi has just released an awesome new record called Spirituals.
@mapsgoonthewall5396
This is actually the song that got me into her. I liked L.E.S Artistes more but Anne is the first song I heard and I loved it.
@enough2715
This album is all bangers, no skips whatsoever
@jennylinvog7404
And don't you get sick and tired of hearing how "WRONG" it is that not more people know about this song, or this artist, or "a moment of silence for those who haven't heard this song before..." Music has its own agenda, and every musician his own path. It's not about numbers. It's about art.
@chris21taylor
I love this song a lot. Its probably my favourite off the record.
@saber_marionette
this album is PURE GOLD! (please upload an HD version of L.E.S. Artistes 🙏)
@jadiellima8922
santi* gold
@NowyKurs
One of the best tracks ever made.
@c.c.griffin7159
God how i fell in love with this song soon as i placed the cd in my radio ❤