After a chance meeting with an aspiring singer/songwriter, she managed to secure some studio time in Elton John's Rocket Studios, and, after hearing what she could do, she was subsequently picked up by Elton's management company Rocket Music. Anne-Marie released a demo in 2013 entitled Summer Girl, which drew some attention to the singer, most notably garnering a fan in Ed Sheeran. Despite the encouraging start to her solo career, things were put on hold to give her more time to develop as an artist.
Having guested on tracks by dubstep supergroup Magnetic Man, London-based garage duo Gorgon City, and progressive house trio Raized by Wolves, Anne-Marie caught the attention of Brit and MOBO award winners Rudimental. She was featured alongside Dizzee Rascal and Will Heard on two tracks from their second album, 2015's We the Generation, and spent two years touring with the band, playing some of the world's biggest stages and best-known festivals.
The summer of that year also saw the release of Anne-Marie's debut EP on Rudimental's then-new record label, Major Tom's. The aptly titled Karate EP featured three tracks and a Chloe Martini remix, and producers Josh Record and Two Inch Punch worked with her on the record. Both the lead single "Karate," a slick fusion of electro-grime and R&B, and the follow-up "Gemini," garnered some very positive reviews and led Anne-Marie to gigging as a solo artist. In early 2016, the single "Do It Right" reached the U.K. charts, and several months later "Alarm" hit the Top 40 in several charts around the world.
In 2017, Anne-Marie scored a hit single when she featured on Clean Bandit's multi-platinum "Rockabye" with Sean Paul. The song topped the charts across Europe and in Australia, breaking into the Top Ten in Canada and the U.S. She followed with the solo singles "Ciao Adios" and "Heavy," which both charted in the U.K. and Ireland. Both tracks appeared on her debut full-length, Speak Your Mind, which saw release in April 2018. The record also featured the track "Friends," written and recorded with American dance producer Marshmello.
Around The World
Anne-Marie Lyrics
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But I'll find him somewhere somehow
I've gotta let him know how much I care
I'll never give up looking for my baby
Been around the world and I, I, I
I can't find my baby
I don't know when
Why he's gone away
And I don't know where he can be
My baby, but I'm gonna find him
Ooh, we had a quarrel
And I let myself go
I said so many things
Things he didn't know
And I was oh so bad
I don't think he's coming back
He gave the reason
The reasons he should go
And he said things
He hadn't said before
And he was oh so mad
And I don't think he's coming back
Coming back
I did too much lying
Wasted too much time
Now I'm here and crying I, I, I
Been around the world and I, I, I
I can't find my baby
I don't know when
I don't know why
Why he's gone away
And I don't know where he can be
My baby, but I'm gonna find him
So open hearted
He never did me wrong
I was the one
The weakest one of all
And now I'm oh so sad
I don't think he's coming back
Coming back
I did too much lying
Wasted too much time
Now I'm here and crying I, I, I
Been around the world and I, I, I
I can't find my baby
I don't know when
I don't know why
Why he's gone away
And I don't know where he can be
My baby, but I'm gonna find him
Been around the world and I, I, I
I can't find my baby
I don't know when I don't know why
Why he's gone away
And I don't know where he can be
My baby, but I'm gonna find him
I'm going to find him
I did too much lying
Wasted too much time
Now I'm here and crying I, I, I
Been around the world and I, I, I
I can't find my baby
I don't know when
I don't know why
Why he's gone away
And I don't know where he can be
My baby, but I'm gonna find him
I've been around the world
Looking for my baby
Looked around the world
And I'm gonna I'm gonna find him
Been around the world and I, I, I
I can't find my baby
I don't know when
I don't know why
Why he's gone away
And I don't know where he can be
My baby, but I'm gonna find him
Anne-Marie's song "Around the World" is a heartfelt expression of longing and determination. The lyrics express the singer's desperate search for her lost love, emphasizing her unwavering commitment to finding him. The opening lines convey her uncertainty and confusion, not knowing the exact whereabouts of her baby but holding onto the hope that she will locate him somehow. The underlying message is one of deep love and the need to communicate the depth of her feelings to her partner.
As the song progresses, it becomes apparent that the couple had a quarrel and said hurtful things to each other. The singer reflects on her own mistakes and harbors regret for her actions. She realizes that her lies and wasted time have caused her current state of sadness and remorse. Despite this, she remains determined to find her baby, recognizing her weaknesses but still clinging onto the hope of reconciliation.
The repetition of "I, I, I" throughout the song adds an emotional emphasis, highlighting the urgency and intensity of the singer's search. The chorus, with its repetitive lines, drives home the central theme of searching for love lost and the resolute determination to never give up on finding the person who matters most.
Overall, "Around the World" is a poignant anthem of love and longing, capturing the bittersweet emotions that come with the pursuit of a lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know where my baby is
I am uncertain about the whereabouts of my significant other
But I'll find him somewhere somehow
I am determined to locate him, no matter what
I've gotta let him know how much I care
It is essential for me to express the depth of my affection for him
I'll never give up looking for my baby
I will persistently search for my beloved, refusing to surrender
Been around the world and I, I, I
I have traveled extensively in my quest
I can't find my baby
Unfortunately, I have been unsuccessful in locating my partner
I don't know when
I am unaware of the timeframe
I don't know why
I lack understanding of the reason
Why he's gone away
The motive behind his departure remains unclear
And I don't know where he can be
His current location is unknown to me
My baby, but I'm gonna find him
Nevertheless, I am determined to locate him
Ooh, we had a quarrel
We had an argument or dispute
And I let myself go
I allowed my emotions to become uncontrolled
I said so many things
I expressed numerous thoughts or opinions
Things he didn't know
Information or facts that were unknown to him
And I was oh so bad
My behavior was exceptionally poor or regrettable
I don't think he's coming back
I hold the belief that he is not returning
He gave the reason
He provided an explanation or justification
The reasons he should go
The justifications for him to leave
And he said things
He uttered certain words or statements
He hadn't said before
Expressions or remarks that were previously unspoken by him
And he was oh so mad
He was incredibly angry or enraged
And I don't think he's coming back
I have doubts about his return
Coming back
Returning to me
I did too much lying
I engaged in excessive deception or dishonesty
Wasted too much time
I squandered a significant amount of time
Now I'm here and crying I, I, I
Presently, I find myself in this place, shedding tears
So open hearted
I was incredibly receptive and trusting
He never did me wrong
He never caused me harm or acted improperly towards me
I was the one
I was the individual responsible
The weakest one of all
I was the most vulnerable or feeble of everyone involved
And now I'm oh so sad
Currently, I experience extreme sorrow or unhappiness
I don't think he's coming back
I have doubts about his return
I did too much lying
I engaged in excessive deception or dishonesty
Wasted too much time
I squandered a significant amount of time
Now I'm here and crying I, I, I
Presently, I find myself in this place, shedding tears
I've been around the world
I have traveled extensively
Looking for my baby
In search of my beloved
Looked around the world
Surveyed the various locations worldwide
And I'm gonna I'm gonna find him
I am determined and confident that I will locate him
I've been around the world and I, I, I
I have extensively traveled while searching for him
I can't find my baby
Regrettably, I have not yet found my significant other
I don't know when
I am uncertain about the timeframe
I don't know why
I lack understanding of the reason
Why he's gone away
The motivation behind his departure remains unclear
And I don't know where he can be
His current location is unknown to me
My baby, but I'm gonna find him
However, I am determined to locate him
I did too much lying
I engaged in excessive deception or dishonesty
Wasted too much time
I squandered a significant amount of time
Now I'm here and crying I, I, I
Presently, I find myself in this place, shedding tears
Been around the world and I, I, I
I have traveled extensively in my quest
I can't find my baby
Unfortunately, I have been unsuccessful in locating my partner
I don't know when
I am unaware of the timeframe
I don't know why
I lack understanding of the reason
Why he's gone away
The motive behind his departure remains unclear
And I don't know where he can be
His current location is unknown to me
My baby, but I'm gonna find him
Nevertheless, I am determined to locate him
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Buffy Sainte-Marie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gwuyyur
Anne's voice definitely suits this song sm along with Seventeen, that's what happens when you put talented people with talented people. Looking forward to more SEVENTEEN collabs with amazing artists!
@camilleerice703
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@katchanted
im actually soo addicted i keep repeating her part
@runbulletproof8857
I am addicted to it
Seventeen and Anne together is just chef's kiss
We need more collabs like this
@selevi3983
Totally ๐ฏ
@nrsyd21
im sorry but she cut vernon's part and for what??? like she isn't necessary there, for me, she ruined this song
@chiiii378
I'm glad that they gave Anne-Marie the whole second verse. Considering that SEVENTEEN has 13 members, the line distribution is quite fair. Anne-Marie's voice also fits the song :))
@DinoQuixote17
I don't know, Vernon begs to differ, my guy said "come into my world" and evaporated lmaooo I'm sure he was fine with it though
@chiiii378
@@DinoQuixote17 yeahh, I noticed it too๐
@stanseventeen821
@@DinoQuixote17 He shared with Anne-Marieโs verse actually (1:08).