She supposedly declared that at a very young age she decided that she would be an actress, singer, musician and dancer, most preferably all at the same time. She studied classical piano, but practically hated her education. She enrolled at the age of 17 at the art-school Studio Herman Teirlinck in Antwerp. In her third year there she made a solo-programme with songs of her own, alone at the piano. Shortly after she became known to a moderately wide audience in 1996 when she entered Humo’s Rock Rally with a tape of her own version of Are 'Friends' Electric?, originally sung by Tubeway Army. The song ended up on Random, a tribute album to Gary Numan (of the Tubeway Army), who says he was impressed by An's version.
After this, An toured for two years with a theatre group, and starred in a Belgium television series ("Moeder, waarom leven wij"), gave a few solo performances and collaborated with DAAU on their song "Broken", where she sings all of the vocals.
In 1998 she signed a record deal with Warner Music Benelux. This resulted in her first album titled Mud Stories, completely in singer-songwriter fashion. Most of the album was recorded on electric piano in the winter of 1998 and 1999 in the attic of a theatre in Gent. The extra acoustic piano parts were done in the spring of 1999. This resulted in a range of songs with very little production. It’s basically just An and her piano (and accordion, occasionally). Mud Stories speaks to the mind with complex lyrics and professional piano play, which misled the press (especially the Dutch) into comparing her with Tori Amos, much to An's surprise. An herself said that her music was not at all influenced by Tori Amos, but rather by John Cale and classical music. The record sold over 25,000 copies in Belgium and the Netherlands. Even though the Dutch press didn't give her good reviews, she managed to sell a lot of albums, possibly because of her extensive touring and appearing at a few big festivals.
In 2002 An Pierlé released her second record, Helium Sunset. Unlike the previous album, this album was also released outside of the Benelux and France. The sound of Helium Sunset moves away from the dark, gloomy solo performance to a more enriched band feel, with expanded drums, cello and other instruments. Her lyrical style remains of highly poetic and complex level.
Following the release of Helium Sunset was a live album named Live Jetset with Orchestra, an album with back up from a full orchestra. The album was apparently very limited in release numbers and sold out pretty quickly.
An Pierlé and band released the album An Pierlé & White Velvet in early May 2006. An and the band are now also performing under the same name. As of late April 2006, the first single named "How does it feel" was already available for download in online stores.
An Pierlé is involved in a romantic relationship with her guitarist, Koen Gisen.
How Does It Feel
An Pierlé Lyrics
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Anything broken I'll share the cost
But I wonder how does it feel
After the fight
Panting, still shaking off melting ice
We are wondering how we should feel
Hoping that we will receive
Life is worth as much as you rate it
Burst out laughing, lick your wounds
Don't bear malice but assume
Life will be as well as you make it
Promise you will never stop wondering
How does it feel
When I seem blind
To all the dark thoughts stirring your mind
Please forgive me, I try to see
You're like a seal
You can hermetically shut down your ears
Makes me nervous, come on, get real
Hoping that we will receive
Evidence for our belief
Life is worth as much as you rate it
Burst out laughing, lick your wounds
Don't bear malice but assume
Life will be as well as you make it
Promise you will never stop wondering
How does it feel
How does it feel
How does it feel
How does it feel
An Pierlé's song "How does it feel" is about the complexities of relationships and the difficulty of understanding another person's emotions. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to share the burden of loss or brokenness with someone else, but they are uncertain about how to feel after an argument or disagreement. The line "Panting, still shaking off melting ice / We are wondering how we should feel" implies that the conflict has just ended, but both parties are still experiencing the aftershocks of the emotional storm.
The chorus of the song offers a glimmer of hope, as the singer suggests that life is worth as much as we rate it and that we have the power to make it as good or as bad as we choose. The line "Promise you will never stop wondering / How does it feel" suggests that the singer is committed to understanding their own emotions and the emotions of others, even when it is difficult.
Overall, the song is a poignant exploration of the joys and sorrows of human connection. It acknowledges that relationships are not always easy, but it offers the possibility of growth and understanding for those who are willing to work at it.
Line by Line Meaning
Anything lost
There may be things lost or missing, but I am willing to share the burden
Anything broken I'll share the cost
Even if something is broken, I am willing to split the costs with you
But I wonder how does it feel
Despite everything, I still ponder how you feel and what you are going through
After the fight
After the argument and tensions have subsided
Panting, still shaking off melting ice
Breathless and trying to recover from the chilling altercation
We are wondering how we should feel
Both of us are uncertain about our emotions and how to proceed
Hoping that we will receive
Desiring to obtain something from someone or the outcome
Evidence for our belief
Proof of what we believe to be true
Life is worth as much as you rate it
The value of life depends on your assessment of it
Burst out laughing, lick your wounds
React to the situation with laughter and heal from the pain
Don't bear malice but assume
Don't hold any grudges but take into consideration the situation
Life will be as well as you make it
The quality of life depends on your own actions and decisions
Promise you will never stop wondering
Commit to never stop wanting to know and understand
How does it feel
Asking how the other person truly feels or what they are experiencing
When I seem blind
When it appears that I am unable to perceive or understand what you are going through
To all the dark thoughts stirring your mind
To all of the negative emotions and ideas that are troubling you in your head
Please forgive me, I try to see
Requesting forgiveness and acknowledging efforts to empathize and understand
You're like a seal
Comparing the person to a seal, who is capable of shutting off their senses
You can hermetically shut down your ears
You are able to completely block out sounds and other senses
Makes me nervous, come on, get real
This behavior makes me anxious and I want you to accept the reality of the situation
How does it feel
Asking again how the other person truly feels or what they are experiencing
How does it feel
Repeating the question to emphasize the importance of understanding the other person's emotions
How does it feel
Asking for the third time the same question, seeking an answer from the other person
Contributed by Katherine J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Sublime ❤
@albertsteevenangel4986
Es una excelente canción. ¿Tendrá otras buenas?
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