In 2008, Lee was honored with the Songwriter Icon Award by the National Music Publishers Association. She received the Best Vocalist award at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards in 2012 and was recognized as the Rock Goddess of the Year at the Loudwire Music Awards. The Moondance International Film Festival awarded her with the Best Film Score for Indigo Grey: The Passage in 2015. In 2017, her song "Speak to Me" earned her the Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Original Song in Independent Film. Lee also serves as the American chairperson for the international epilepsy awareness foundation, Out of the Shadows.
Discography
Aftermath (2014, with Dave Eggar)
Recover, Vol. 1 (2016)
Dream Too Much (2016)
Cartoon Network Song
Amy Lee Lyrics
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When we watch cartoon cartoons, I'm happy as can be
I think samurai Jack is cool, And Dexter's laboratory
I miss watching power puff, I miss watching T.V.
Well livin' the tour bus ain't that bad
But I feel like I lost all that, I have
On Cartoon Network, where did you go
Grim and evil, how I love that little brain
Johnny Bravo, can I smack you once again?
I hope you've learned a lesson here
Treasure what you have, don't make the mistake I made
The rockstar life is sad
Well, livin' on the tour bus is, pretty bad
And now I'm sure I know, the meanin' in my life
The love within my soul
The reason I wake up each day, and it's:
Cartoon Network, I miss you so
My Cartoon Network, where did you go
My Cartoon Network
The lyrics to Amy Lee's song, Cartoon Network Song, are a nostalgic remembrance of childhood and the simple pleasures of watching cartoons on television. Robby's sister reminisces about her favorite shows including Samurai Jack, Dexter's Laboratory, Power Puff Girls, and Grim and Evil. She laments the loss of these shows as she now spends most of her time on a tour bus, living the rockstar life. Despite the glamour of the tour, the singer realizes that she has lost touch with the things that bring her true happiness and meaning in life. She acknowledges the importance of cherishing the simple things in life and the lessons learned from her own experience.
The lyrics to this song are relatable to many who grew up watching cartoons on Cartoon Network like Samurai Jack, Dexter's Laboratory, and Powerpuff Girls. The theme of nostalgia is a recurring one in Amy Lee's music, and this song is no exception. It highlights the importance of remembering and appreciating the things that bring us happiness and meaning in life, no matter how small they may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
Hi I'm Robby's sister, I guess that's plain to see
I am Robby's sister, that is very evident.
When we watch cartoon cartoons, I'm happy as can be
I am overjoyed when I watch cartoon cartoons.
I think samurai Jack is cool, And Dexter's laboratory
I am fascinated with Samurai Jack and Dexter's Laboratory.
I miss watching power puff, I miss watching T.V.
I long to watch Power Puff Girls and television.
Well livin' the tour bus ain't that bad
Travelling in a tour bus isn't terrible.
But I feel like I lost all that, I have
However, I feel like I have lost everything.
On Cartoon Network, I miss you so
I deeply miss Cartoon Network.
On Cartoon Network, where did you go
Where did Cartoon Network disappear to?
Grim and evil, how I love that little brain
I adore the grim and evil side and the small brain from those cartoons.
Johnny Bravo, can I smack you once again?
May I please hit you again, Johnny Bravo?
I hope you've learned a lesson here
I wish that you have acquired something from this.
Treasure what you have, don't make the mistake I made
Do not make the same mistake I made. Treasure what you currently own.
The rockstar life is sad
Being a rockstar appears to be melancholic.
And now I'm sure I know, the meanin' in my life
I am now confident that I understand the purpose of my existence.
The love within my soul
It is the affection in my spirit.
The reason I wake up each day, and it's:
It is the reason why I wake up every day:
Cartoon Network, I miss you so
I miss Cartoon Network so incredibly.
My Cartoon Network, where did you go
Where have you vanished to, My Cartoon Network?
Contributed by Cameron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
C S
13 years later she's releasing a children's album. Who would ever know? She seems to enjoy playing for kids since she was younger, she's so cool! :)
Gerry Timaloy
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Gerry Timaloy
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Carpediem
The fact that she did this for her little brother, who died at 24 too young :(
TurnerDoober
I can feel the emotion in her voice. She's clearly very upset about the lack of Cartoons in her life.
Marc Baker
As cheesy as this song may be, she really pours her heart, and soul into it.
Sim F
I didn’t appreciate this enough as a kid so I had to come back
WinderBlitz
cartoon network, i miss your soul, my cartoon network, where did you go...
this.... this hits different now...
KooTunes (Screwy)
Yeah. It's just reruns of their recent shows like Teen Titans Go or Gumball.
Gabe Schleifer
Just keep telling yourself: it's just TV shows.