A member of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra during her youth, Winehouse signed to Simon Fuller's 19 Management in 2002 and soon recorded a number of songs before signing a publishing deal with EMI. She also formed a working relationship with producer Salaam Remi through these record publishers. Winehouse's debut album, Frank, was released in 2003. Many of the album's songs were influenced by jazz and, apart from two covers, were co-written by Winehouse. Frank was a critical success in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The song "Stronger Than Me" won her the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors.
Winehouse released her follow-up album, Back to Black, in 2006, which went on to become an international success and one of the best-selling albums in UK history. At the 2007 Brit Awards it was nominated for British Album of the Year, and she received the award for British Female Solo Artist. The song "Rehab" won her a second Ivor Novello Award. At the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008, she won five awards, tying the then record for the most wins by a female artist in a single night and becoming the first British woman to win five Grammys, including three of the General Field "Big Four" Grammy Awards: Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Song of the Year (for "Rehab"), as well as Best Pop Vocal Album.
Winehouse was plagued by drug and alcohol addiction. She died of alcohol poisoning on 23 July 2011, at the age of 27. After her death, Back to Black temporarily became the UK's best-selling album of the 21st century. VH1 ranked Winehouse 26th on their list of the 100 Greatest Women in Music.
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Amy Winehouse Lyrics
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You've been here seven years longer than me
Don't you know you supposed to be the man?
Not pale in comparison to who you think I am
You always want to talk it through, I don't care
I always have to comfort you when I'm there
But that's what I need you to do, stroke my hair
'Cause I've forgotten all of young love's joy
You should be stronger than me
But instead you're longer than frozen turkey
Why'd you always put me in control
All I need is for my man to live up to his role
You always want to talk it through, I'm okay
I always have to comfort you every day
But that's what I need you to do, are you gay?
'Cause I've forgotten all of young love's joy
Feel like a lady, and you my lady boy
He said "the respect I made you earn
Thought you had so many lessons to learn"
I said "You don't know what love is get a grip
Sound as if you're reading from some other tired script"
I'm not gonna meet your mother anytime
I just want to grip your body over mine
Please tell me why you think that's a crime
I've forgotten all of young love's joy
Feel like a lady, and you my lady boy
You should be stronger than me
You should be stronger than me
You should be stronger than me
You should be stronger than me
In the song "Karaoke: Stronger Than Me" by Amy Winehouse, the singer is expressing her frustration with her partner's lack of emotional strength in their relationship. She implies that he has been in the relationship longer than her, and therefore, he should be more capable of taking on the traditional masculine role of being the strength in the relationship. However, she feels like she is the one who always has to comfort him and stroke his hair, which is not what she wants in a partner.
The singer also questions her partner's sexual orientation by calling him a "lady boy" and asking if he is gay. She expresses her desire for him to be more confident and assertive in the relationship, instead of always putting her in control. The singer further challenges her partner's idea of what love and respect should look like, suggesting that he needs to re-evaluate his assumptions and not impose gender stereotypes on their relationship.
Overall, the song explores themes of gender dynamics and power imbalances in relationships, challenging traditional beliefs about masculinity and femininity. The lyrics suggest a desire for a partner who is confident, self-assured, and emotionally strong, rather than someone who relies on the singer for comfort and validation.
Line by Line Meaning
You should be stronger than me
You ought to be more emotionally stable and resilient than I am.
You've been here seven years longer than me
You have been present in this relationship or situation for a longer period of time than I have.
Don't you know you supposed to be the man?
Aren't you aware that you should be fulfilling the traditional masculine role in the relationship?
Not pale in comparison to who you think I am
You shouldn't feel inferior to me, because I'm not actually as impressive as you believe.
You always want to talk it through, I don't care
You have a desire to communicate about our problems, but I am indifferent to doing so.
I always have to comfort you when I'm there
I find myself having to comfort you and assist you emotionally, when I'm supposed to be the one receiving support.
But that's what I need you to do, stroke my hair
Despite the fact that I need to be the one being comforted, I still require physical reassurance from you.
'Cause I've forgotten all of young love's joy
I have lost all memory of the joyful aspects of early romantic relationships.
Feel like a lady, and you my lady boy
Despite the fact that I feel feminine and delicate, I still expect you to fulfill the role of the masculine partner.
But instead you're longer than frozen turkey
Rather than exhibiting strength and security, you are stagnant and unchanging, like a frozen turkey.
Why'd you always put me in control
Why do you continuously place me in the position of leadership or decision-making, when that's not what I want?
All I need is for my man to live up to his role
All I really need from you is for you to fulfill the role of a masculine partner adequately.
But that's what I need you to do, are you gay?
Despite the fact that I expect you to perform the traditional masculine role, I find myself wondering whether you might be homosexual.
He said 'the respect I made you earn
He claimed that I had to work to earn his respect.
Thought you had so many lessons to learn'
He believed that I had a lot to learn about relationships and life in general.
I said 'You don't know what love is get a grip
I retorted that he had no understanding of what true love really is.
Sound as if you're reading from some other tired script'
He appeared to be reciting cliches and platitudes that he had heard before.
I'm not gonna meet your mother anytime
I have no interest in meeting or forming a relationship with his mother or any other member of his family.
I just want to grip your body over mine
All I want is a physical, sexual relationship with him.
Please tell me why you think that's a crime
I am questioning why he seems to believe that a purely physical relationship is wrong or immoral.
You should be stronger than me
Once again, I express the desire for him to be stronger and more powerful than I am in the relationship.
You should be stronger than me
Repetition of the same sentiment as before, emphasizing the importance of emotional strength and stability in the relationship.
You should be stronger than me
A third repetition of the same desire, which has still not been fulfilled or satisfied.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AMY WINEHOUSE, SALAAM REMI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jodieunganum1465
@@niklasl4942 🐷
Just giving a funk and being good looking at the same.
What is it 4 a question to somebody who give honor to one of the biggest voices of her time.
A tragedy that a young being like her left so early.
She was a Queen by her skills .
A well respected musican and a underrated lady . We love amy and u are not nice.
FUNK U
Rest in peace Mrs. Winehouse 🥀
@squirrelbutler2119
@@wychwoodmusic With respect, I completely disagree. I personally know at least 70 guitarists on the gigging scene in my city (small city, pop 1M or so, I am also a long-time professional musician in the city, which is how I know them well) who could play it the exact same way, without working very hard to do it. At least half of them could also be playing with vocal phrasing and delivery at the same time
So, it's a long way from incredible.
She's a huge talent, and is surely dearly missed. But no, she isn't an incredible guitarist on any level. "Incredible" is when you can play guitar in a way very few can. That's not true of Amy Winehouse, on this track, at least, and not on any others I have seen.
She was an "incredible" vocal stylist and musical presence. Really unique and powerful.
So let's agree on at least this much: she was really, really good, and it's a shame she's gone.
@anaruneilson8675
She was the definition of a soul singer. Understood the concept of jazz at its deepest meaning and still managed to put her own spin on it. We miss you Amy ❤
@susisusanne2876
😔💔
@niklasl4942
What, would you say, is the concept of jazz?
@jodieunganum1465
@@niklasl4942 🐷
Just giving a funk and being good looking at the same.
What is it 4 a question to somebody who give honor to one of the biggest voices of her time.
A tragedy that a young being like her left so early.
She was a Queen by her skills .
A well respected musican and a underrated lady . We love amy and u are not nice.
FUNK U
Rest in peace Mrs. Winehouse 🥀
@LeStyleNerd
The fact that a 19 year old had the wherewithal to put these feeling into words and into a song is amazing! Amy was a true talent!
@MjStslker
I was just thinking this
@uschistahl5565
Not only talent. She was a born singer and musician.
@laurielou2
FACTS!
@hippydippy
Yep. Look up Laura Nyro for another example. She was another goddess who wrote many hits during her teens.
@IAMNIVERSE
@hippydippy Can you recommend a song?