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.
Cry
Anne-Marie Lyrics
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But your love gonna pull me to the ground
See, I've always been a winner yeah
People always try to take, take, take my crown
But I thought you were different
Beating to the rhythm of my sound
But you found somebody fitter
And she let you down, down, down
In the middle of the night I see you crying, yeah, yeah
Now you're sleeping on your own, you're realizing, yeah, yeah
Don't you know, you know you should've held me down
With all your might, begging for me to give you one last try
Why you crying? Yeah, yeah
Hush, baby, don't cry
You'll never find another
Another piece of luxury like me
You're such a motherfucker
You couldn't even make, make, make my tea
Guilty, until innocent
It's a little bit too late to start and try
2% my lover, 98% was waste of time
In the middle of the night I see you crying, yeah, yeah
Now you're sleeping on your own, you're realizing, yeah, yeah
Don't you know, you know you should've held me down
With all your might, begging for me to give you one last try
Why you crying? Yeah, yeah
Hush, baby, don't cry
Hush, baby, don't cry
Hush, baby, don't cry
Say goodbye, I'll be on my way, na-na-na
Don't you cry, it will be okay, na-na-na
Say goodbye, now be on your way, yeah-yeah-yeah
Don't you cry, it will be okay, be okay, it will be okay
Na, na-na-na, na-na-na, na
Hush, baby, don't uh
Na-na-na, na-na-na, na
In the middle of the night I see you crying, yeah, yeah
Now you're sleeping on your own, you're realizing, yeah, yeah
Don't you know, you know you should've held me down
With all your might, begging for me to give you one last try
Why you crying? Yeah, yeah
Hush, baby, don't cry
Na, na-na-na, na-na-na, na
Hush, baby, don't uh
No, no-no-no, no-no-no, no
Hush, baby, don't cry
The lyrics of Anne-Marie's song "Cry" are about a relationship that has ended and the singer is addressing her former lover. She talks about how she has always been a fighter and a winner, but his love has brought her down. The singer thought that he was different, that he would be able to match her rhythm, but he found someone else fitter, and she let him down. In the middle of the night, the singer sees him crying, and he is sleeping alone, realizing his mistake of not holding her down, begging her to give him one last try. But the singer knows that she is irreplaceable, and he will never find another piece of luxury like her. The singer tells him to hush, baby, don't cry and that everything will be okay.
The lyrics showcase the singer's strength, resilience, and self-worth. She knows that she deserves better than someone who couldn't even make her tea. Despite the pain of the breakup, the singer is confident in her own abilities and recognizes that she is better off without him. The lyrics are relatable and empowering for anyone who has been through a tough breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never been a quitter
Anne-Marie is not someone who gives up easily.
But your love gonna pull me to the ground
However, this person's love will eventually bring her down.
See, I've always been a winner yeah
Anne-Marie has always been successful in life.
People always try to take, take, take my crown
However, people always try to take away her success.
But I thought you were different
Anne-Marie thought this particular person would be different.
Beating to the rhythm of my sound
This person seemed to be in sync with her.
But you found somebody fitter
Unfortunately, this person found someone else.
And she let you down, down, down
That person did not live up to their expectations.
In the middle of the night I see you crying, yeah, yeah
Anne-Marie sees this person crying in the middle of the night.
Now you're sleeping on your own, you're realizing, yeah, yeah
The person is now alone and realizing their mistake.
Don't you know, you know you should've held me down
This person should have held onto Anne-Marie and not let her go.
With all your might, begging for me to give you one last try
This person should have fought with all their might to try and win her back.
You'll never find another
This person will never find someone like Anne-Marie again.
Another piece of luxury like me
Anne-Marie is someone who is of high value and quality.
You're such a motherfucker
Anne-Marie insults this person who did her wrong.
You couldn't even make, make, make my tea
This person couldn't even do a simple task for her.
Guilty, until innocent
This person is guilty until proven innocent.
It's a little bit too late to start and try
It's too late for this person to try and fix things.
2% my lover, 98% was waste of time
Anne-Marie feels that only a small percentage of this relationship was worth it.
Say goodbye, I'll be on my way, na-na-na
Anne-Marie is saying goodbye and leaving.
Don't you cry, it will be okay, na-na-na
She tells this person not to cry and that everything will be okay.
Say goodbye, now be on your way, yeah-yeah-yeah
She repeats herself, telling this person to leave.
No, no-no-no, no-no-no, no
Anne-Marie is telling this person not to cry.
Hush, baby, don't cry
She soothes this person and tells them to calm down.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANNE-MARIE NICHOLSON, JENNIFER DECILVEO
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