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 wonderin' 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 wonderin' now, what to do, now you know this is the end
I won't return, forever you will wait
You're wonderin' now, what to do, now you know this is the end
You're wonderin' how, you will pay, for the way you misbehaved
You're wonderin' 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 wonderin' now, what to do, now you know this is the end
You're wondering how, you will pay, for the way you misbehaved
In Amy Winehouse's song "You're Wondering Now", the singer is speaking directly to someone who has committed wrongs and now faces the consequences of their actions. The song suggests that the individual is now questioning their next steps and how they will be able to make amends for their behavior. The lyrics repeat multiple times in the song, emphasizing the weight of the situation and the finality of the end.
The line "First time I swallowed, now you're on your own" is a reference to a common phrase used in the drug community, "first hit is free". The singer is essentially saying that they provided the initial means for the person to get involved in drugs, but now the person is left to face the consequences of their addiction alone. This line adds a layer of complexity to the song, suggesting that the singer may have played a role in the situation, but ultimately, the individual must take responsibility for their actions.
Overall, "You're Wondering Now" portrays the consequences and aftermath of one's actions, leaving the listener with a sense of reflection and introspection.
Line by Line Meaning
You're wonderin' now, what to do, now you know this is the end
You are currently concerned and uncertain about how to proceed, after realizing this situation has reached its conclusion.
You're wonderin' how, you will pay, for the way you misbehaved
You're questioning how you will make amends or be punished for your past unfavorable actions.
First time I swallowed, now you're on your own
In the past, I was the one in a vulnerable position, but now you must face the same predicament alone.
I won't return, forever you will wait
I will not come back, and you will be left waiting indefinitely.
You're wonderin' now, what to do, now you know this is the end
You are currently concerned and uncertain about how to proceed, after realizing this situation has reached its conclusion.
You're wonderin' how, you will pay, for the way you misbehaved
You're questioning how you will make amends or be punished for your past unfavorable actions.
You're wonderin' now, what to do, now you know this is the end
You are currently concerned and uncertain about how to proceed, after realizing this situation has reached its conclusion.
You're wondering how, you will pay, for the way you misbehaved
You're questioning how you will make amends or be punished for your past unfavorable actions.
You're wonderin' now, what to do, now you know this is the end
You are currently concerned and uncertain about how to proceed, after realizing this situation has reached its conclusion.
You're wondering how, you will pay, for the way you misbehaved
You're questioning how you will make amends or be punished for your past unfavorable actions.
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