An-Ya’s story begins in Vladivostok, a small Russian town near the Pacific Ocean. Raised by a schoolteacher mother and engineer father, An-ya began ballroom dancing as a young girl. Dancing was her world but that changed after her father bought her a tape recorder. “I’d wander about the apartment singing into the microphone .It felt like something had opened up and I devoted myself to making music.” She also started playing the guitar and actually learned English by harmonizing along with Britney Spears and Spice Girls.
When she was 12 An-Ya took her love of music out of the living room by performing at (and winning) numerous musical competitions. Her potential was so great that her family moved to Moscow so An-ya could study at a prestigious music/theater academy. Along with acting and vocal training, An-ya started writing songs reflecting her love for artists like Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Take 6 and singer/producer Brian McKnight. Notes An-Ya, “I love to write ballads so he’s a big influence.”
In 2005 while she was still in school, An-Ya answered an ad, auditioned for, and then beat out hundreds of girls to become one third of Yes! The video for the trio’s hit “I Imagined It” aired on Russian MTV and their cd Best Songs of the Radio earned awards in Europe. An-Ya’s career took a new direction when one of the contest’s judge’s -Oleg Shmelev- approached her about going solo. She and Oleg began collaborating and after establishing herself in Europe, An-Ya knew it was time to go big and came to the US. Singing one of the songs she’d recorded in Russia, An-Ya auditioned for Ashlee and Jessica Simpson’s father/manger Joe Simpson. “I guess he liked me”, An-Ya laughs. With that, the girl from Vladivostok had a record deal.
A mix of emotional ballads and club bangers, her project boasts production from heavy hitters like Teddy Riley (Michael Jackson, Guy) Timbaland associate Jerome Spence and American Idol’s top dawg Randy Jackson, who’s responsible for the party ready first club single “Nightlife” featuring rapper David Banner. Bumping with an irresistible groove and pushed along by An-Ya’s soaring vocals “Nightlife” is about dancing till the break of dawn and is tailor made for the clubs. “The first time I heard "Nightlife" I knew it was the one,” An-Ya says, “and to have David on the track was unbelievable because I’m such a fan.”
No doubt An-Ya’s life has changed. The weather’s nicer in LA, she spends more time in the studio and she’s added Lil Wayne to her play list. But the change goes much deeper. She’s grown as an artist, as a person and is eager to see what happens next. “When I was a little girl, An-Ya says, “I’d see the people that I’m now working with on TV and now it’s my reality. I still can’t believe that this is my life now. It’s really amazing.”
She is an artist to watch in 2009…
Hey
An-Ya Lyrics
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哪一位得到你最后青睐
管你是人才还是好口才
身边的温度像飞到热带
手中的冰饮在替我摇摆
怎么去快乐史书没记载
生活的秩序要重新洗牌
迟钝的动物会领到红牌
我想此刻过得自由自在
HEY，MAN 靠过来
别浪费现在分分钟精彩
HEY，GIRL 为谁放不开
别在这美好的一刻留白
HEY，MAN 要跟上时代
绅士风度才算有点奇怪
EVERYONE 要爱只管爱
才是这一季最IN的招牌
下一步天意会如何安排
哪一位得到你最后青睐
管你是人才还是好口才
身边的温度像飞到热带
手中的冰饮在替我摇摆
怎么去快乐史书没记载
生活的秩序要重新洗牌
迟钝的动物会领到红牌
理智与情感老一辈去猜
我想此刻过得自由自在
HEY，MAN 靠过来
别浪费现在分分钟精彩
HEY，GIRL 为谁放不开
别在这美好的一刻留白
HEY，MAN 要跟上时代
绅士风度才算有点奇怪
EVERYONE 要爱只管爱
才是这一季最IN的招牌
HEY，MAN 靠过来
别浪费现在分分钟精彩
HEY，GIRL 为谁放不开
别在这美好的一刻留白
HEY，MAN 要跟上时代
绅士风度才算有点奇怪
EVERYONE 要爱只管爱
才是这一季最IN的招牌
HEY，MAN 靠过来
别浪费现在分分钟精彩
HEY，GIRL 为谁放不开
别在这美好的一刻留白
HEY，MAN 要跟上时代
绅士风度才算有点奇怪
EVERYONE 要爱只管爱
才是这一季最IN的招牌
The lyrics to An-Ya's song "Hey" are about living in the moment, embracing change, and letting go of inhibitions to experience life to the fullest. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song by questioning how fate will determine who ultimately wins someone's affections. The line "生活的秩序要重新洗牌" (shēnghuó de zhìxù yào chóngxīn xǐpái) translates to "the order of life needs to be reshuffled," suggesting that the singer is open to new directions and possibilities.
The chorus is an invitation to seize the day, with the repeated phrase "HEY, MAN 靠过来" (Hey, man, come closer) urging the listener to make the most of the present moment. The lines "EVERYONE 要爱只管爱" (Everyone should love, just love) and "别在这美好的一刻留白" (Don't leave this beautiful moment blank) reinforce this idea of living fully and without hesitation.
The second verse brings in a sense of playfulness and freedom, with the mention of a drink being shaken and the line "怎么去快乐史书没记载" (zěnme qù kuàilè shǐshū méi jìzǎi) meaning "how to be happy is not recorded in the history books." The reference to "迟钝的动物会领到红牌" (chídùn de dòngwù huì lǐng dào hóngpái) translates to "slow animals will receive red cards," perhaps a play on the idea of taking risks and moving quickly to achieve one's goals.
Overall, the lyrics to "Hey" encourage living in the moment, embracing change, and loving freely without hesitation. It's a catchy and upbeat song that encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy life.
Line by Line Meaning
下一步天意会如何安排
What fate has in store for us in the future, we don't know yet
哪一位得到你最后青睐
Who will end up being your favorite
管你是人才还是好口才
I don't care if you're talented or well-spoken
身边的温度像飞到热带
The warmth around us feels like we're in the tropics
手中的冰饮在替我摇摆
My cold drink is swaying in my hand
怎么去快乐史书没记载
No history book can tell us how to be happy
生活的秩序要重新洗牌
Life's order needs to be reshuffled
迟钝的动物会领到红牌
Slow animals will get a red card
理智与情感老一辈去猜
Older generations debate between reason and emotion
我想此刻过得自由自在
I want to live freely in this moment
HEY，MAN 靠过来
Hey man, come closer
别浪费现在分分钟精彩
Don't waste a single minute of this exciting moment
HEY，GIRL 为谁放不开
Hey girl, who can't let go?
别在这美好的一刻留白
Don't leave this beautiful moment empty
HEY，MAN 要跟上时代
Hey man, keep up with the times
绅士风度才算有点奇怪
Gentlemen's manners are a bit strange
EVERYONE 要爱只管爱
Everyone should love freely
才是这一季最IN的招牌
That's the hottest trend this season
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@drsumantr
She puts a Lot of energy in every clip she makes , She works hard , she sings very Good , She is talented , she is Beautyfull,,,,,,,, so that makes her a complete artist,,,,, Enjoy her show People ,,,
@mo19800f
i love it ! Anyuta rocks !
@SergeiBorisov
Молодцы, так держать!
@Kisipibi
because she is RUSSIAN ;) P.S. her voice is good by the way.
@MrAtulstha
nice dance
@mzpnk
i like her and i just heard of her today to be honest but i like her musi just this video the fashion is wrong.... and when she is dancing solo she isn't in time so it looks wrong but i still like the song and her
@RnBAmbassador
Google Anya Shesternina! Check out her latest album "I'm Supernova" released in 2012.
@CamelionLilly
@BettyandGadji it's not strange, it's a russian accent..but ye she should sing in russian rather than english in my opinion..she'd sound better !
@twistebounce
is that rj durell's choreography ???
@SkatenMix
what is that flailing!