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)
My Cartoon Network
Amy Lee Lyrics
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I guess that's plain to see
When we watch cartoon, cartoons
I'm happy as can bee
I think Samurai Jack's cool
And Dexter's Laboratory
I miss watching Power Puff
Well, living on the tour bus ain't that bad
But I feel like I lost all that I had
On Cartoon Network
I miss you so
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 have learned a lesson here
Treasure what you have
Don't make the mistake I made
The rockstar life is sad
Well, living on the tour bus is, pretty bad
And now I'm sure I know
The meaning of 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 opening lines of Amy Lee’s “My Cartoon Network” serve to introduce the singer as Robbie’s sister, whose identity is immediately apparent. She goes on to express her love for watching cartoons and how happy it makes her feel. She mentions some of the cartoons she enjoys watching, including Samurai Jack and Dexter’s Laboratory, both of which are shows with a strong fan base praised for their creativity and wit. The singer admits to missing Powerpuff Girls, indicating to the listener that she is a child of the early 2000s, before the days of Netflix and YouTube, when watching shows from a specific channel was more of a regular activity.
The second verse takes on a more serious tone. The singer admits to feeling sad about living on a tour bus but also talks about her sense of loss. The disappearance of Cartoon Network seems to be what she is referring to. The singer then references some specific shows she misses watching, including Grim and Evil, Johnny Bravo, and presumably others that she doesn’t name. The reference to Johnny Bravo being hit over the head may be a nod to the show’s exaggerated humor and style, which were often seen as misogynistic, but were also a hallmark of the time, and part of popular culture.
The singer goes on to provide a poignant and somewhat unexpected lesson: to treasure what you have before it is gone. She warns against making the same mistake she did by sacrificing the simple enjoyment of watching cartoon shows for the “rockstar life” she is living now. The song ends on a somewhat hopeful note though, as the singer concludes that her sense of loss has helped her understand herself better and what truly matters to her: her love and nostalgia for Cartoon Network.
Line by Line Meaning
Hi I'm Robbies sister
Introducing herself as Robbie's sister.
I guess that's plain to see
Assuming that it's obvious to others that she's Robbie's sister.
When we watch cartoon, cartoons
Enjoying cartoons with Robbie.
I'm happy as can bee
Feeling joyous while watching cartoons.
I think Samurai Jack's cool
Appreciating the cartoon show Samurai Jack.
And Dexter's Laboratory
Appreciating the cartoon show Dexter's Laboratory.
I miss watching Power Puff
Expressing nostalgia for the cartoon show Power Puff Girls.
I miss watching TV
Missing the experience of watching television.
Well, living on the tour bus ain't that bad
Finding the experience of living on a tour bus bearable.
But I feel like I lost all that I had
Feeling like she has lost what's important to her.
On Cartoon Network
Referring to Cartoon Network channel.
I miss you so
Expressing the depth of the feeling of missing Cartoon Network.
Where did you go?
Questioning the absence of Cartoon Network.
Grim and Evil, how I love that little brain
Admiring The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy show character Grim's brain.
Johnny Bravo, can I smack you once again?
Humorously reflecting on the character Johnny Bravo.
I hope you have learned a lesson here
Addressing the audience and expressing hope for them.
Treasure what you have
Encouraging the audience to cherish what's important to them.
Don't make the mistake I made
Advising the audience to avoid her own mistake.
The rockstar life is sad
Reflecting on the sad and lonely aspect of the rockstar lifestyle.
And now I'm sure I know
Reflecting on the insight she has gained.
The meaning of my life
Expressing what gives meaning to her life.
The love within my soul
Referring to the feeling of love she holds within herself.
The reason I wake up each day and it's
Revealing the reason she feels motivated to wake up each day.
My Cartoon Network
Referring again to Cartoon Network channel.
Where did you go?
Expressing the deep desire to have Cartoon Network back.
Contributed by Asher E. 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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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.