Ana Popović's father first introduced her to the blues, through an extensive record collection and sessions hosted at the family home. Popović founded her first serious band at age nineteen. Within a year, she was playing outside of Yugoslavia and opening shows for American blues icons like Junior Wells. Her band Hush released their debut album, Hometown in 1998. The next year, Popović relocated to the Netherlands to study jazz guitar. She quickly became a fixture on the Dutch blues scene and soon ventured into neighboring Germany.
Awards & Nominations:
2002 — Three-way nominee for "Best Singer", "Best Guitarist" and "Best Album" at the French Blues Awards.
2003 — First European nominated for "Best New Artist Debut" at the W.C. Handy Award in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
2003 — Nominated for "Best Blues Album’’ at the Jammie Awards in New York City.
2004 — Winner of the award Jazz à Juan Revelation in Juan-les-Pins, France.
2006 — Nominated for 'Best Blues DVD (2005)', 'Best Live Performer', 'Best Female Blues Artist' and 'Most Outstanding Musician (Guitar)' at the 'Living Blues Awards'.
2007 — Nominated for 'Blues Artist of the Year' (BluesWax 2007, USA).
2010 — Nominated as 'Best Overseas Artist' at the British Blues Awards.
2011 — Winner 'Best Blues DVD' at the Blues Matters Awards (UK)
2011 — Three-way nominee for "Contemporary Blues Album" (Unconditional), "Contemporary Blues Female Artist" and "Best DVD" (An Evening at Trasimeno Lake) at the 33rd Blues Music Awards in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
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Count Me In
Ana Popovic Lyrics
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Or just way to pass the time
Looking for adventure
Or a partner in crime
A part time lover
you know it ain't no sin
I never said that you should but baby
You can count me in
Put me on the scene of the crime
let's hit every joint in town
Roll the dice and roll the cash
Till the sun goes down
I'll put my cards on the table
Lord knows I'm bout to win
I never said that you should but baby
You can count me in
Just one last for the road
Make it 'one to go'
pop one for the supper you know
my pulse is running slow
light one up for the sinner
water it down with gin
never said that you should but baby
you can count me in
We'll borrow someone's crib for the night
down on Rampart street
while you make your way over the balcony
I'll call some folks you've got to meet
work out the switch for the stereo
serve some good ole gin
wanna do some living on the edge
than baby you can count me in
In "Count Me In," Ana Popovic is offering herself up as a willing participant in any misadventure her love interest has in mind. She's a part-time lover who's ready to go out and paint the town red with her partner, whether it's hitting up every joint in town, rolling dice and cash until the sun goes down, or even borrowing someone's crib for the night. Her laid-back, non-judgmental attitude is expressed through her repeated refrain, "never said that you should but baby, you can count me in."
Throughout the song, Popovic uses vivid imagery to create a sense of excitement and danger, from rolling the dice to making her way over the balcony of a borrowed crib. The lyrics also imply a sense of mutual trust and intimacy between the two lovers, as they work out the switch for the stereo and serve some good ole gin. Overall, "Count Me In" is a playful yet romantic invitation to take part in some wild and reckless fun.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're looking for some action
If you're searching for excitement
Or just way to pass the time
Or something to occupy your time
Looking for adventure
Seeking an experience that's out of the ordinary
Or a partner in crime
Or someone to participate in activities that are slightly illegal
A part time lover
Someone who you see occasionally for a romantic relationship
you know it ain't no sin
It's not wrong or inappropriate to do these things
I never said that you should but baby
I'm not making you do anything, but
You can count me in
I'm willing to participate with you
Put me on the scene of the crime
Involve me in activities that might be considered illegal
let's hit every joint in town
Let's go to every bar or club in the area
Roll the dice and roll the cash
Take a chance and spend some money
Till the sun goes down
Keep going until the end of the day
I'll put my cards on the table
I'm going to be completely open and honest
Lord knows I'm bout to win
I'm confident that I'll be successful
Just one last for the road
One final drink before leaving
Make it 'one to go'
Ordering a drink to take with you
pop one for the supper you know
Have a drink to accompany your meal
my pulse is running slow
I'm feeling relaxed or drowsy
light one up for the sinner
Smoke a cigarette or joint for someone who's done wrong
water it down with gin
Mix in some gin to dilute the drink
We'll borrow someone's crib for the night
We'll stay overnight in someone else's place
down on Rampart street
In an area with a lot of activity
while you make your way over the balcony
While you climb over the balcony to enter
I'll call some folks you've got to meet
I'll contact people you should know
work out the switch for the stereo
Set up the sound system
serve some good ole gin
Provide some classic gin drinks
wanna do some living on the edge
Want to experience some dangerous or thrilling activities
than baby you can count me in
Then I'm definitely willing to join you
Contributed by Jacob I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.