Born in the small west Ukrainian village Кицмань (Kitzman), just north of Чернiвцi (Tshernivtzi), as the daughter of a choir leader (father) and an employee of the administration of cultural affairs and host at a radio station (mother) young Кароліна (Karolina) soon developed the desire to become a professional singer. She would often participate in singing contests at school, and already at the age of 14 (1992) she took part in the highly acclaimed Pervotsvit competition, where she first met her later producer, Yuri Falesoys. In March 1995 Каролина traveled to Russia, where she participated in a competition of the Moscow TV station Утренняя звезда (‘Morning Star’). Due to the fact that another participant with the name Кароліна (Karolina) was already there it was immediately decided that Ани change her stage name. The solution was to simply read her first name backwards: Кароліна (Karolina) became Ані Лорак (Ani Lorak). After these proceedings Ані moved to Kyiv which offered more possibilities to organize her professional career. Soon she took part in the ‘Big Apple Music - 96’ competition in New York which gained her fame even beyond the Ukrainian border. At the popular Ukrainian festival ‘Таврийские игры ‘96’ she was ticketed ‘Discovery of the Year’, followed by working on her debut album. She gained two massive chart successes with Манекенщица and Боже мой, the latter being the soundtrack title for the film “Право на выбор”. By the end of the year the debut Хочу Летать (‘I want to fly’) hit the market.
In 1997 Ані sang literally in every city of Ukraine and concentrated on completing her second album for which the pre-mastering was done in New York. Also, some video clips for the new songs were produced in California. The Ukrainian audience could see Ани drive along Santa Barbara beaches in a convertible, synchronizing with well-trained male dancers. Я Вернусь (‘I will return’) was finalized in December 1997 and hit the market in early ‘98. With new material in her luggage she performed to audiences in France, Germany, Hungary and the US. In 1999 she was rewarded ‘Merited artist of Ukraine’ (Заслуженная артистка Украины) and later the same year she met Russian composer Igor Kruty. Ани and Игор decided to collaborate which resulted in the dance track Зеркала (‘Mirror’) (2000), a next chart entry for Ани. Around that time she also agreed to join the advertising campaign of the chocolate brand Korona (a subsidiary of Kraft Foods). The release wwwanilorakcom promoted her own homepage and contains a few new songs, but also the best cuts from the two first albums.
In 2001 the album Там, де ти є (‘There, where you are’) was recorded, largely seeing Ани sing in Ukrainian instead of Russian. This long-player not only spawned a few hit clips but also resulted in more very successful live appearances of Ани and an appearance in the Ukrainian/Russian musical film “Вечера на хуторе близ Диканьки”. 2003 saw the release the Remix Мрій Про Мене which was compiled by remix versions of known tracks (largely from the Там, де ти є album) but also three brand new cuts. In May that year the audience could see her posing in the FHM magazine, and in August she made several live appearances with American songwriter Pam Reswick in the US.
In 2004 Ани Лорак has become a UN Good Will Ambassador in Ukraine on HIV/AIDS. We cannot stay away from scaring spread of the virus in across our country - Ani Lorak supports UN activities in this sphere and calls all her fans to do the same.
In early 2004 the album Ани Лорак was released, now including the original version of Мрій про мене and two more big hits, Три звичних слова and Мої Бажання. Video clips of these tracks were constantly appearing on Ukrainian TV screens. After Ukraine’s victory at the European Song Contest in 2004, winner Руслана (Ruslana) publicly advocated that Ани Лорак represent the country in the following year. And indeed, in October 2004 Ани appeared with a new song and video clip, A Little Shot of Love, only her second song published sung in english. With “A Little Shot of Love” Ани participated in the qualification for the 2005 ESC festival, but she only reached the second rank. The band Greenjolly finally won and qualified with their revolution anthem Razom nas bagato - nas ne podolati!. Shortly after this result became known, she published her next clip Smile (again sung in english). It announced her next album, which - with the exception of two ukrainian bonus tracks - was entirely sung in english: Smile. Largely influenced by her cooperation with US producers and songwriters, Pam Reswick and Taryn Murphy, Smile is certainly the most ‘international’ album of Анi up to this day. The last single clip culled from it in September 2005 was Car Song, a track co-composed by Анi herself. Just when the album was released, the beautiful singer reappeared for a duet with another ukrainian icon, Олександр Пономарьов (Oleksandr Ponomarov’), for the tear-jerking ballad 100 Kisses, which was followed by “Karlsong” (for the norwegian children’s film “Karlsong on the Road”). By May 2006, only eight months after Smile was put out, an all-Ukrainian version of it was published, now called Розкажи… August 2006 brought her singing on a duet with russian singer and producer Валерий Меладзе (Valerij Meladze), the romantic Верни мою любовь (дуэт с Валерием Меладзе). For a short time in late ‘06/early ‘07, things cooled down a bit for Анi, which probably had to do with her marriage to turkish Murat Nalcacioglu. However, since April 2007 the clip C первого взгляда, and since August Я с тобой, were broadcast. Both tracks were preview songs to the next album, which eventually hit the market in October that year: 15 is an all-russian effort, which was kind of surprising to her fans, assuming that Анi generally targeted at the international market. Indeed, in March her next ‘project’ was presented: Анi Лорак was eventually chosen to represent Ukraine for the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest. For that, since March 2008, her newest song is known to be Shady Lady, an english sung dance/glam rock track which should make quite some waves at that european contest in Belgrade. After an almost fifteen-year career in the music business, Анi Лорак can certainly be considered the most professional act coming from Ukraine.
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The Best
Ані Лорак Lyrics
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You come to me, come to me wild and wild
When you come to me
Give me everything I need
Give me a lifetime promises and a world of dreams
Speak a language of love like you know what it means
And it can't be wrong
Take my heart and make it strong baby
You're simply the best
Better than all the rest
Better than anyone
Anyone I've ever met
I'm stuck on your heart
I hang on every word you say
Tear us apart
Baby I would rather be dead
In your heart, I see the star of every night and every day
In your eyes I get lost, I get washed away
Just as long as I'm here in your arms
I could be in no better place
You're simply the best
Better than all the rest
Better than anyone
Anyone I've ever met
I'm stuck on your heart
I hang on every word you say
Tear us apart
Baby I would rather be dead
Each time you leave me I start losing control
You're walking away with my heart and my soul
I can feel you even when I'm alone
Oh baby, don't let go
You're simply the best
Better than all the rest
Better than anyone
Anyone I've ever met
I'm stuck on your heart
I hang on every word you say
Tear us apart
Baby I would rather be dead
The lyrics to Ані Лорак's song The Best are about an intense and passionate love for someone who is seen as the best and only one. The song begins with the singer expressing her need for this person, and how they make her heart feel. The imagery of fire and wildness suggests a certain level of intensity, perhaps even danger, in this relationship. However, the person being described is also capable of giving the singer everything she needs, from promises of a lifetime together to a world full of dreams. This person speaks the language of love, and the singer feels that it can't be wrong to be with them. By taking her heart and making it strong, this person has become the most important thing in her life.
As the song continues, the singer is unequivocal in her assertion that this person is simply the best. They are better than all the rest, better than anyone she has ever met. The singer is stuck on their heart and hangs on every word they say. The idea of being torn apart from this person is unbearable, and she would rather be dead than lose them. The metaphor of seeing the star of every night and day in their heart shows just how important this person is, and being held in their arms is the best place she could hope to be.
Despite the intensity of the relationship, there is also a sense of vulnerability in these lyrics. The singer admits that each time this person leaves her, she starts losing control. They take her heart and soul with them, and she feels their presence even when she's alone. The chorus repeats with greater urgency, as the singer pleads with this person not to let go. The emotions in The Best are intense, but they are also relatable in their depiction of love and the human need for connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I call you when I need you, my heart's on fire
I reach out to you when I am desperate for your love and attention.
You come to me, come to me wild and wild
You arrive with passion and intensity, meeting my deep desire for love and affection.
When you come to me
Whenever you are with me,
Give me everything I need
Provide me with all that I require to feel loved and fulfilled.
Give me a lifetime promises and a world of dreams
Make me commitments for the future and give me great hope for our shared life together.
Speak a language of love like you know what it means
Communicate love to me with deep meaning and understanding.
And it can't be wrong
This love affair between us cannot be erroneous.
Take my heart and make it strong baby
Strengthen my heart with your love, darling.
You're simply the best
There is nobody who can compare to you.
Better than all the rest
You are superior to anyone else ever known.
Better than anyone
You exceed anyone else in my life.
Anyone I've ever met
You surpass all individuals I have ever come across.
I'm stuck on your heart
I am emotionally attached to your heart, and I cannot seem to disconnect.
I hang on every word you say
I pay close attention and value every statement that comes out of your mouth.
Tear us apart
If someone separates us from one another,
Baby I would rather be dead
I would rather die than live without you.
In your heart, I see the star of every night and every day
I find true happiness and an unending light in your heart.
In your eyes I get lost, I get washed away
I am captured and transported away by the deep connection within your eyes.
Just as long as I'm here in your arms
As long as I remain in your embrace,
I could be in no better place
There is no other location where I could be more content and satisfied.
Each time you leave me I start losing control
Whenever you depart from me, I begin to feel mentally unstable.
You're walking away with my heart and my soul
You are taking my heart and soul along as you depart.
I can feel you even when I'm alone
Your love persists even when I am by myself.
Oh baby, don't let go
Please do not release your love for me, my darling.
Contributed by Bentley D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Алия Киреева
И вот заканчивается 2017 год,А Ани Лорак на вершине пьедестала!!!!Столько побед еще впереди!!!Сейчас она Дива!!!!Любимая певица!!Самая лучшая!!!!