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.
Brass In Pocket
Anne-Marie Lyrics
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Your touch it breaks me
My conscience wearing thin
Keep it close, don't let it go
You'll never know how deep it flows
Would you take it if I lay it all out
I need to hear it
You can keep me in your pocket now
If you promise not to let me out
You can take over my body now
All the noise of the world tuned out
What goes up, you know it must come down
But we can ride the high we're feeling now
These walls fade softly getting paper thin
You see right through me as it draws me in
Keep it close don't let it go
I hope you know how deep it flows
Would you take it if I lay it all down
I need to hear it
Can you say it out loud
You know I love you but I hate the crowds
I just wanna be alone right now
You can put me in your pocket now
If you promise not to let me out
You can take over my body now
All the noise of the world tuned out
Would you take it if I lay it all down
I need to hear it
Can you say it out loud
You know I love you but I hate the crowds
I just wanna be alone right now
You can put me in your pocket now
If you promise not to let me out
You can take over my body now
All the noise of the world tuned out
The lyrics of Anne-Marie's song "Brass In Pocket" convey a sense of vulnerability and a desire for intimacy and escape from the outside world. The reference to "softest needles move across my skin" could be interpreted as the delicate touch of the person she is addressing, which both comforts and breaks her. The singer's conscience is wearing thin, suggesting that they are emotionally drained and seeking solace.
The lines "Keep it close, don't let it go / You'll never know how deep it flows" express a longing to hold on to the relationship and explore its depths. The singer wants reassurance from the other person, asking if they would be willing to fully commit and express their feelings openly. They desire to be enveloped in the other person and shielded from the noise and chaos of the world.
The mention of fading walls and being seen "right through me" illustrates a sense of transparency and vulnerability. The singer wants to be understood and feels a deep connection with the person they are addressing. They long for solitude, expressing their dislike for crowds and a yearning to be alone. The metaphor of being put in a pocket represents a desire for the other person to keep them close and protect them from the outside world, providing a sense of security and comfort.
Overall, "Brass In Pocket" is a plea for intimacy, understanding, and escape from the noise and pressures of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
The softest needles move across my skin
The gentlest sensations create a tingling feeling on my body
Your touch it breaks me
Your touch has the power to emotionally overwhelm and shatter me
My conscience wearing thin
My moral compass weakening and becoming less influential
Keep it close, don't let it go
Hold onto this connection tightly, don't allow it to slip away
You'll never know how deep it flows
You will never truly understand the profound intensity of my emotions
Would you take it if I lay it all out
If I completely open up and reveal myself, would you accept it?
I need to hear it
I crave reassurance and affirmation from you
Can you say it out loud
Can you express your feelings vocally and clearly?
You can keep me in your pocket now
You can have me close and accessible, like a treasured possession
If you promise not to let me out
As long as you commit to not abandoning or pushing me away
You can take over my body now
You can have complete control and influence over me
All the noise of the world tuned out
All the distractions and chaos of the world become insignificant
What goes up, you know it must come down
Any euphoric highs will eventually be followed by a decline
But we can ride the high we're feeling now
However, we can embrace and enjoy the current state of intense happiness
These walls fade softly getting paper thin
The barriers between us slowly diminish and become fragile
You see right through me as it draws me in
You perceive the essence of who I am, attracting me closer
I hope you know how deep it flows
I desire for you to comprehend the profound depth of my emotions
You know I love you but I hate the crowds
You are aware of my affection for you, but loathe being in large groups
I just wanna be alone right now
I simply desire solitude at this moment
Would you take it if I lay it all down
If I abandon all inhibitions and vulnerability, would you accept it?
You can put me in your pocket now
You can keep me close and readily available
If you promise not to let me out
As long as you guarantee that you won't release me from your grasp
All the noise of the world tuned out
All the distractions and commotion of the world become unimportant
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Madison Peters
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