In addition to her lead vocals, Anneke also provides piano on the album. The rest of the band currently consists of Joris Dirks (guitars/vocals), Jacques de Haard (bass, Celestial Season, John Garcia) and Rob Snijders (drums, Celestial Season, Kong, John Garcia).
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Witnesses
Agua de Annique Lyrics
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No choice no morals no ethics no depth
No colour no fight no freedom no life
Profound creation, temptation is swept
I hear knocking on my door
I wonder how it's possible
Watching some TV
Thinking of nothing and nothing
And I don't know how
Does anybody have the nerve
To come to my door
And sell the world of God
I wonder what's the remedy
And I can move on with my life
Before you people are through
With the extinction of the universe
You save the world from me
I wonder who will be left over...
The lyrics to Agua de Annique’s song “Witnesses” convey a sense of hopelessness and despair. The opening verse lists out several key things that the singer believes are missing from their life. There is no change, pleasure, jokes, sex, choice, morals, ethics, depth, color, fight, freedom, or life. All of these things are essential to human existence, and without them, one might feel as if they are merely surviving rather than truly living. However, the final line of the verse suggests the possibility of something new: “profound creation, temptation is swept.” This could be interpreted as an indication that change is on the horizon.
In the next verse, the singer hears a knock on their door, and they are surprised that anyone would come to see them. They are sitting alone in their room, watching TV, and not thinking about anything in particular. They wonder what the person at the door could want, and whether they are trying to sell them something related to religion. The singer is not interested, and they want to find a way to move on with their life without interference. They are worried that others may try to save them from themselves, rather than leaving them to live their life as they see fit. The final line is a haunting question: “I wonder who will be left over…”
Overall, “Witnesses” is a song about feeling lost and disconnected from the world around you. The singer longs for something more but is unsure how to find it. They feel powerless to change their circumstances, and they are worried that others may try to control them. This is a relatable feeling for many people, and the song captures it in a poignant way.
Line by Line Meaning
No change no pleasure no jokes no sex
Without change, pleasure, humor, or sexual activity, life becomes monotonous and unfulfilling.
No choice no morals no ethics no depth
When there is no personal choice, morality, or ethics, it creates a shallow and superficial life with no depth or substance.
No colour no fight no freedom no life
Devoid of variety, struggle, liberty, there is no richness and meaning in life.
Profound creation, temptation is swept
Something complex and profound is often sacrificed to avoid yielding to temptation and the risk of sinning.
I hear knocking on my door
The artist hears an unexpected sound at her door indicating a visitor, which prompts her to reconsider her isolation and her boredom.
I wonder how it's possible
The singer is surprised by her reluctance to interact with others and the fact that her existence seems shallow and unimportant.
That I just sit here in my room
The singer is wondering why she chooses to spend her time in isolation, avoiding interaction with the outside world.
Watching some TV
The artist engages in passive entertainment, avoiding interaction with the outside world.
Thinking of nothing and nothing
The artist is not thinking of anything consequential or meaningful, leading to a stagnant existence.
And I don't know how
The artist is puzzled and unsure how she ended up in this unfulfilling state of mind and existence.
Does anybody have the nerve
The singer questions if anyone has the courage or the audacity to confront her about her way of life and purpose.
To come to my door
The artist wonders if someone had initiated an interaction to draw her out of her isolation and monotony.
And sell the world of God
The singer seems skeptical about religion and the idea of being converted to a particular religion.
I wonder what's the remedy
The singer is curious about how to change her life and break away from her isolation and monotony.
And I can move on with my life
The singer hopes that there is a way to break free of her current existence and move toward a more fulfilling one.
Before you people are through
The artist suspects that there might not be much time left to change her life and make the most of it.
With the extinction of the universe
The artist faces the possibility of annihilation and the eventual disappearance of her life and existence.
You save the world from me
The singer views herself as a burden that the world needs to be saved from.
I wonder who will be left over...
The singer's attitude and perspective cause her to wonder what will be left of the world after her departure or demise.
Contributed by Lucas Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.