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.
Expectations
Anne-Marie Lyrics
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Stop loving you so much
Haven't seen that me for so long
Forgot I shouldn't care
I sang "Dum di di"
Who I used to be
Is not who I am, look at me
These dreams of mine
My crown you couldn't lift
You want me to act a certain way
I'm no one's toy no more, it hurts them
To know they can't control me each day
Enjoy the pain
I don't need your expectations
Made the bricks to pave my way
Fuck that Grammy nomination
Happiness cannot be bought
One summer day, we just might meet up again
Hey, look at you sitting here all on your own
Lost in your expectations
I can't help you with that
I can't ever hate you
But had to let you go
Changing myself for your ego
And selfish pride stops there
I sang "Karate" who I used to be
Is not who I am, look at me
These dreams of mine
Do not need your advice or cheap blessing
My crown you couldn't lift
You want me to act a certain way
I'm no one's toy no more, it hurts them
To know they can't control me each day
Enjoy the pain
I don't need your expectations
Made the bricks to pave my way
Fuck that Grammy nomination
Happiness cannot be bought
One summer day, we just might meet up again
Hey, look at you sitting here all on your own
Lost in your expectations
I can't help you with that
I can't lie, say it was easy
Each day alone filled me with fear
But here I stand tall
My face to the crowd
I don't need your expectations
Made the bricks to pave my way
Fuck that Grammy nomination
Happiness cannot be bought
One summer day, we might just meet up again
Hey, look at you sitting here all on your own
Lost in your expectations
I can't help you with that
The lyrics to "Expectations" by (G)I-DLE convey a sense of self-empowerment and liberation from the expectations and control of others. The song reflects on a past relationship or situation where the singer used to feel so much love and care for someone, but over time, they realized that they had lost themselves and compromised their own happiness for the other person's ego and pride. The song asserts that the singer is no longer willing to conform to others' expectations and be controlled like a toy. They have found their own strength and confidence, symbolized by the mention of the crown they wear, which others could never lift.
The lyrics highlight the singer's defiance against societal pressures and the desire to break free from the expectations imposed on them. They reject the idea of conformity and express that their dreams and happiness cannot be bought or determined by others' opinions or accolades like a Grammy nomination. The lyrics also hint at the possibility of a future reunion, where the singer acknowledges the other person's loneliness and lost state due to their unmet expectations, but they also emphasize that they cannot be responsible for that person's fulfillment.
Overall, "Expectations" is a powerful anthem that resonates with anyone who has felt trapped by others' expectations and ultimately finds the strength to prioritize their own happiness and self-fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a time when I couldn't
In the past, there was a time when I was unable to
Stop loving you so much
Cease my immense love for you
Haven't seen that me for so long
It has been a while since I last saw that version of myself
Forgot I shouldn't care
I unintentionally disregarded the fact that I should not be concerned
I sang 'Dum di di'
I expressed myself by singing 'Dum di di'
Who I used to be
The person I was in the past
Is not who I am, look at me
I have undergone a transformation, so observe and perceive my current self
These dreams of mine
The aspirations I hold
Do not need your advice or cheap blessing
They do not require your counsel or insincere approval
My crown you couldn't lift
You are incapable of lifting my royal status
You want me to act a certain way
You desire me to behave in a specific manner
I'm no one's toy no more, it hurts them
I am no longer a plaything, it causes them pain
To know they can't control me each day
To realize they lack control over me on a daily basis
Enjoy the pain
Take pleasure in the suffering
I don't need your expectations
I do not require your set of anticipated actions
Made the bricks to pave my way
I constructed the building blocks to forge my own path
Fuck that Grammy nomination
Disregard the Grammy nomination
Happiness cannot be bought
One cannot purchase happiness
One summer day, we just might meet up again
On a future summer day, there is a possibility of us reuniting
Hey, look at you sitting here all on your own
Hey, observe you being alone in this situation
Lost in your expectations
Confused and overwhelmed by your set of anticipated actions
I can't help you with that
I am unable to assist you in that matter
I can't ever hate you
I cannot despise you
But had to let you go
However, I had to release you
Changing myself for your ego
Altering my own identity for the sake of your pride
And selfish pride stops there
And self-centered arrogance ends at that point
I sang 'Karate' who I used to be
I expressed myself by singing 'Karate' as the person I used to be
Is not who I am, look at me
That is not my true identity, so perceive me now
These dreams of mine
The aspirations I hold
Do not need your advice or cheap blessing
They do not require your counsel or insincere approval
My crown you couldn't lift
You are incapable of lifting my royal status
You want me to act a certain way
You desire me to behave in a specific manner
I'm no one's toy no more, it hurts them
I am no longer a plaything, it causes them pain
To know they can't control me each day
To realize they lack control over me on a daily basis
Enjoy the pain
Take pleasure in the suffering
I don't need your expectations
I do not require your set of anticipated actions
Made the bricks to pave my way
I constructed the building blocks to forge my own path
Fuck that Grammy nomination
Disregard the Grammy nomination
Happiness cannot be bought
One cannot purchase happiness
One summer day, we might just meet up again
On a future summer day, there is a possibility of us reuniting
Hey, look at you sitting here all on your own
Hey, observe you being alone in this situation
Lost in your expectations
Confused and overwhelmed by your set of anticipated actions
I can't help you with that
I am unable to assist you in that matter
I can't lie, say it was easy
I cannot be dishonest, stating it was effortless
Each day alone filled me with fear
The fear within me grew with each day spent in solitude
But here I stand tall
Yet, I stand confidently and resilient
My face to the crowd
Facing the audience directly
I don't need your expectations
I do not require your set of anticipated actions
Made the bricks to pave my way
I constructed the building blocks to forge my own path
Fuck that Grammy nomination
Disregard the Grammy nomination
Happiness cannot be bought
One cannot purchase happiness
One summer day, we might just meet up again
On a future summer day, there is a possibility of us reuniting
Hey, look at you sitting here all on your own
Hey, observe you being alone in this situation
Lost in your expectations
Confused and overwhelmed by your set of anticipated actions
I can't help you with that
I am unable to assist you in that matter
Lyrics ยฉ Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: . C'sa, Glasby (troy) Taylor, Jong Han Kim, Jung Woo Lim, Sung Chul Ku
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Edit: underated doesn't mean unknown or not popular
Underated means (by Google) "not rated or valued highly enough"
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Big 3 idols don't seem to have this problem ever... That's what not being underated is
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