After winning Belgium’s national music competition De Kunstbende in 2011 and competing as a finalist in the 2012 edition of Imagine, Anna also had the honour of supporting world renowned Belgian jazz-pianist Jef Neve.
Of Anna, Neve had this to say:
“Anna has talent, is frivolous and stubborn, and walks with an unknown charm straight to her goal. But above all, it’s her music that moves me. Cheers to the ambition of the youth."
Anna went on to perform in a theater tour with Belgian artist Sioen, and her cover of the Radiohead song Creep made it into the top 50 on Belgium’s MNM radio.
Accompanied by a seven-piece band, Anna completed the EP Unfolding Immensity, which was released in November 2014.
Anna’s music is replete with drama and atmosphere. Her lyrics are laced with metaphors and subtle riddles about the mysteries of life, love and longing. As a composer and a pianist, Anna Rune is poised to become a heroine of contemporary music. Her remarkable piano work and her ability to craft notes into audible works of art that both resonate and remain long after the music has stopped, are firm indications that this is an artist we’ll be hearing more from in the near future. And beyond.
Today, Anna is studying songwriting in the Pop Music Department at the CODARTS School of Arts in Rotterdam. She just won the 4th season of the Dutch television show “De Beste Singer-Songwriter Van Nederland”.
Douwe Bob, the first winner, thought Anna was annoyingly good.
That's Life
Anna Rune Lyrics
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I still need your lifeline
Even though nobody′s arms hold the truth
I find it in yours now
You know my limits
Still push them further
Even though nobody's eyes see it through
They throw us bad luck
You taught me to fail to get back up
Always aim higher, look above
And when I seriously fuck up
Hey, that's life
That's life
I am your daughter
More than I know it
And mama nobody′s heart loves you more
Than mine at this moment
That′s life
That's life
That′s life
That's life
Still need you
The lyrics of Anna Rune's song "That's Life" convey a deep sense of love, connection, and vulnerability between a mother and daughter. The first two lines, "I still need you sometimes, I still need your lifeline" suggest the singer's dependence on and admiration for her mother. Despite the challenges and uncertainties of life ("Even though nobody's arms hold the truth"), the mother provides comfort and stability ("I find it in yours now").
The song goes on to describe the mother's role in pushing her daughter beyond her perceived limits ("You know my limits, still push them further"), even when no one else sees or understands ("Even though nobody's eyes see it through"). The mother is portrayed as a source of strength and resilience, teaching the daughter to fail and get back up ("You taught me to fail to get back up"). She encourages her to aim higher and look above to overcome obstacles ("Always aim higher, look above").
The lyrics also express the unconditional love the daughter has for her mother ("And mama nobody's heart loves you more than mine at this moment"). In the end, the phrase "That's life" is repeated several times, suggesting that despite the ups and downs, challenges, and setbacks, the love and connection between the mother and daughter will endure.
Line by Line Meaning
I still need you sometimes
Even though I am grown up now, I still rely on you as a source of guidance and emotional support.
I still need your lifeline
Your love and care are like a lifeline that keep me grounded and help me navigate through the ups and downs of life.
Even though nobody′s arms hold the truth
Even if others try to provide comfort, it is your arms that hold the truth and genuine care for me.
I find it in yours now
Your arms and care are my sanctuary that I can always depend on.
You know my limits
You know me better than anyone, including my limits, and this understanding makes me feel safe and loved.
Still push them further
Despite my limits, you encourage me to reach beyond them, to discover my true potential.
Even though nobody's eyes see it through
Others may not see my struggles and accomplishments, but you see every bit of it, and it is enough.
You′re human in mine now
You are not just a parent, but a human being who I respect and admire, and who I look up to as a role model.
They throw us bad luck
Life can be cruel and unpredictable, but we can face it together.
You taught me to fail to get back up
You have instilled in me resilience and optimism, to never give up in the face of failures and setbacks.
Always aim higher, look above
You have encouraged me to aspire for greatness, to never settle for the ordinary, and always look for ways to improve myself and the world around me.
And when I seriously fuck up
Even when I make horrible mistakes or face failures, you are always there to comfort me, to help me find my footing, and to give me the courage to try again.
Hey, that's life
Life is full of ups and downs, and we should accept it with grace and learn from our experiences.
That's life
Life is beautiful and imperfect, and we should cherish and embrace every moment of it.
That's life
Life is a constant journey of learning and discovery, and we should never give up or lose our sense of wonder and curiosity.
That's life
Life is unpredictable and challenging, but with you by my side, I am confident that we can overcome any obstacle and make beautiful memories along the way.
Still need you
No matter how old I am or where I go, I will always need you in my life, as a source of inspiration, love, and support.
Writer(s): Nina Machteld C Sampermans, Anna Leo G De Volder
Contributed by Eva R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ViksonMonroe
My daughter sent me this video last night and I honestly cannot understand how I've never heard this song before! It should be EVERYWHERE!! I'm feeling it as a mother from my children.. I'm feeling it as a daughter cheated out of precious time with my own mother because dementia stole her away. I FEEL THIS SONG IN MY SOUL!! 💘💘💘
@davidmellor2653
Very underrated. Love it
@MovingPicturesByBru
How isn't this popular yet....
@aquaroo1194
I've had this in my head all morning and didn't know what I was called since I don't ever recall hearing it, I had the part "seriously fuck up but that's life" stuck in my head from who knows where I heard it, so I went for a hunt for it and finally found it
@imbroglio3716
I imagine this as her message to depression, rather than a lover.
@SomeGayDude
I found my friends vent from when we were on bad terms and it had this song and i got flash backs
@Juanvanemmerloot
MAGIC…
@lizzykoenig5840
I cried so hard agh ❤
@francescaelenaabbate7939
That's really emotional.. I love it.
@Aelnas1988
Dit is zo mooi. Altijd vervelend als je als man moet huilen ;) prachtig echt waar.