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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But when you need someone to love
Don't go to strangers, darling, come to me
Play with fire till your fingers burn
And when there's no place for you to turn
Don't go to strangers, darling, come to me
You'll follow your heart I know
I've been through it all, for I'm an old hand
And I'll understand if you go
So
Make your mark for your friends to see
But when you need more than company
Don't go to strangers, darling, come to me
Amy Winehouse's song "Don't Go To Strangers" is a soulful ballad that speaks about the need for love and companionship during tough times. The song begins by urging individuals to aim high in life, to build their dreams to the stars above, but goes on to advise that when they need someone to love, they should not go to strangers, but rather to the singer herself.
The second verse emphasizes the importance of taking risks in life, even if the outcome may result in pain or failure. However, in such circumstances, the singer advises her listeners to come to her, highlighting her willingness to offer comfort and support. The final verse advises individuals to strive for success and to mark their achievements, but to remember that when they need more than just company, they should turn to the singer for love and reassurance.
The chorus of the song features a poignant saxophone solo, creating an emotional and reflective moment that adds to the song's overall depth and meaning.
Overall, "Don't Go To Strangers" speaks to the human need for love, companionship, and emotional support during the ups and downs of life. It exemplifies Amy Winehouse's ability to convey deep emotions through her music, and her gift for creating memorable songs that resonate with listeners on a personal level.
Line by Line Meaning
Build your dreams to the stars above
Reach for the highest of goals and aspirations
But when you need someone to love
When you need love and affection
Don't go to strangers, darling, come to me
Don't seek love from unknown people; come to me instead
Play with fire till your fingers burn
Take risks and push boundaries until you reach your limits
And when there's no place for you to turn
When you're left with no options
Don't go to strangers, darling, come to me
Don't seek help from strangers; come to me instead
For, when you hear a call to follow your heart
When your heart guides you towards something
You'll follow your heart I know
You'll listen to your heart
I've been through it all, for I'm an old hand
I have faced similar situations, for I have experience
And I'll understand if you go
I'll understand if you choose a different path
So
Therefore
Make your mark for your friends to see
Leave a lasting impression for others to notice
But when you need more than company
But when you need more than companionship
Don't go to strangers, darling, come to me
Don't seek companionship from unknown people; come to me instead
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Redd Evans, Arthur Kent, Dave Mann
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@camerongregory5815
I think it's incredible when you listen to someone like Amy Winehouse and you think you've heard all of her songs before, but then a song comes on through shuffle that you haven't heard before and you get to listen to her voice for that first time again and it just knocks you off your feet with a soul warming wave of emotion. Amy's voice is something to behold and I will never tire of it. What an absolutely stunning cover of this song.
@lukelee3
100%, she's an artist you don't want to listen to all her songs right away so you can "find" her songs years later in life especially because she's gone.
@lvalesic-bralo2478
❤oh! Amy,happy 2024❤
@jacopomarcolini519
Ieri ho ascoltato questa canzone per la prima volta e.... L'ho già ascoltata 20-30 volte ♥️
@jeffreysherring2636
she was great ❤
@hannahh8696
There is nobody like her. Absolutely nobody.
@beatrixhollrigl4641
@hanahh8696, like you and me and everyone, absolutely nobody.😊
@BV-nx6vq
Amy's vocals are wonderfully soulful here, and another example of the breath of fresh air she gave to the modern music scene.
@stuartwilkins9321
Yes brother!
@HarvinThurman
Good time I'm under the other girl you are not home and the other girl you don't even have to run to know where you are not talkative and the other girl you are not home and let her eat me