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.
Break My Heart
Anne-Marie Lyrics
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Lover stand out in the rain
Throw a rock up at my bedroom window
To reconcile is worth the shame
Break my heart. Break it down again
Break my heart and let me build it up again
Break my heart
Don't tell me that I'm just a friend
Call long distance when you're far away
Call collect if you don't have the change
Come here any time day or night
At my door and I will always let you in
Break my heart
Break it down again
Break my heart
And let me build it up again
Break my heart
Don't tell me that I'm just a friend
Break my heart
And I will build it up again
Don't tell me that I am blind
Oh baby, read my mind
Don't tell me I can't be your love
It's all and everything I need
Break my heart. Break it down again
Break my heart and let me build it up again
Break my heart
Don't tell me that I'm just a friend
Break my heart and I will build it up again
Break my heart. Break it down again
Break my heart and let me build it up again
Break my heart
Don't tell me that I'm just a friend
Break my heart and I will build it up again
Lover walk an extra mile for me
The lyrics of Anne-Marie's song Break My Heart are a plea from the singer to her lover, asking them to prove their dedication to the relationship. She asks for small gestures like walking an extra mile, standing out in the rain, and throwing a rock at her window. All of these are meant to reconcile any issues they may have had and restore their love. She even goes so far as to ask her lover to break her heart so that she can build it up again. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song serves to emphasize the importance of the sentiment. Anne-Marie further expresses a desire for her lover to always be there for her, whether by calling her long distance, coming to her door, or by simply reading her mind.
The song is essentially a plea for love and reassurance. It's a testament to the vulnerability one feels in a romantic relationship and the lengths we'll go to in order to preserve it. Anne-Marie's lyrics are simple yet poignant, and the combination of her voice with the upbeat pop instrumentation underscores the urgency of her message.
Line by Line Meaning
Lover walk an extra mile for me
My lover, I need you to go the extra mile for our relationship to work.
Lover stand out in the rain
I want to know that you are willing to endure hardships for our love, like standing out in the rain.
Throw a rock up at my bedroom window
Don't be afraid to make bold gestures to win my heart back, like throwing a rock at my window.
To reconcile is worth the shame
Even if we have to go through some embarrassing moments, it's worth it in the end to make our relationship right.
Break my heart. Break it down again
I want you to break my heart so I can feel the pain of losing you, and then help me put it back together.
Break my heart and let me build it up again
I need to feel the pain of heartbreak and then rebuild myself stronger.
Don't tell me that I'm just a friend
I want to be more than friends and I need you to see me as someone you could love.
Call long distance when you're far away
Even when we're far apart, I want you to make an effort to keep in touch with me by calling long distance.
Call collect if you don't have the change
Even if you don't have the money, I still want you to call me and try to stay connected.
Come here any time day or night
I want you to know that you're always welcome in my life, no matter the time or day.
At my door and I will always let you in
I will always make sure you know that you're welcome in my life, even if it's difficult at times.
Don't tell me that I am blind
Don't try to convince me that I can't see the truth and what's right in front of me.
Oh baby, read my mind
I want you to understand me so well that you can anticipate my thoughts and actions before I even express them.
Don't tell me I can't be your love
I need you to believe that I can be the one you love and that we can make it work.
It's all and everything I need
Having your love is everything I need to be happy in life.
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7clouds
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Canada but i would love to have a world tour๐
StressMeme
Bali
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I love you
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Tokio
Belle Ralston
I love how the guy and the girl harmonize with the second chorus. Its like they get the feeling that each of them feel.Its like the guy is saying how he feels and the girl agrees.Its beautiful. 1:35 this is truly an amazing song!
ZBD 20
Itโs so good!! That is my favorite part of the song.
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