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.
You’re Wondering Now
Amy Winehouse Lyrics
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You're wondering how, you will pay, for the way you misbehaved
First time I swallowed, now you're on your own
I won't return, forever you will wait
You're wondering now, what to do, now you know this is the end
I won't return, forever you will wait
You're wondering now, what to do, now you know this is the end
You're wondering how, you will pay, for the way you misbehaved
You're wondering now, what to do, now you know this is the end
You're wondering how, you will pay, for the way you misbehaved
You're wondering now, what to do, now you know this is the end
You're wondering how, you will pay, for the way you misbehaved
The song "You're Wondering Now" by Amy Winehouse is a cover of a track originally by The Skatalites. The lyrics describe a moment where someone realizes that their relationship is coming to an end, and they're left wondering what to do now that it's over. The character in the song is contemplating how they will pay for the mistakes they made in the relationship, acknowledging that their misbehavior contributed to the end.
The phrase "first time I swallowed, now you're on your own" is open to interpretation, but it could be read as the person swallowing their pride and admitting that they were wrong, while also letting the other person know that they won't be returning. The repetition of "you're wondering now, what to do" emphasizes the feeling of uncertainty that comes with the end of a relationship. The lyrics capture the sadness and regret that often accompany a breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
You're wondering now, what to do, now you know this is the end
You're in a state of confusion about what actions to take now that you're faced with the reality of the situation being over.
You're wondering how, you will pay, for the way you misbehaved
You're contemplating how you will make up for the wrongdoings and mistakes you made in the past.
First time I swallowed, now you're on your own
I helped you out in the beginning, but now you're left to face the consequences alone.
I won't return, forever you will wait
I won't come back, and you'll be waiting for something that will never happen.
You're wondering now, what to do, now you know this is the end
You're in a state of confusion about what actions to take now that you're faced with the reality of the situation being over.
First time I swallowed, now you're on your own
I helped you out in the beginning, but now you're left to face the consequences alone.
You're wondering now, what to do, now you know this is the end
You're in a state of confusion about what actions to take now that you're faced with the reality of the situation being over.
You're wondering how, you will pay, for the way you misbehaved
You're contemplating how you will make up for the wrongdoings and mistakes you made in the past.
You're wondering now, what to do, now you know this is the end
You're in a state of confusion about what actions to take now that you're faced with the reality of the situation being over.
You're wondering how, you will pay, for the way you misbehaved
You're contemplating how you will make up for the wrongdoings and mistakes you made in the past.
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Written by: CLEMENT DODD
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