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.
Fit But You Know It
Anne-Marie Lyrics
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Maybe she'd be here right now
But instead
I pretend that I'm glad you went away
These four walls close in more everyday
And I'm dying inside, and nobody knows it but me
The pain is real even if nobody knows
Now I'm cryin' inside and nobody knows it but me
Why didn't I say the things I needed to say?
How could I let my angel get away?
Now my world is just tumblin' down
I can see it so clearly but you're nowhere around
The nights are lonely, the days are so sad
And I just keep thinkin' about the love that we had
And I'm missin' you, and nobody knows it but me
I carry a smile when I'm broken in two
Now I'm nobody without someone like you
I'm tremblin' inside, and nobody knows it but me
I lie awake, it's a quarter past three
I'm screamin' at night as if I thought you'd hear me
Yeah, my heart is callin' you and nobody knows it but me
How blue can I get? you could ask my heart
But like a jigsaw puzzle it's been torn all apart
A million words couldn't say just how I feel
A million years from now you know I'll be lovin' you still
The nights are lonely, the days are so sad
(Nights are lonely, oh, so sad)
And I just keep thinkin' about the love that we had
And I'm missin' you, and nobody knows it but me
Tomorrow morning, I'll hit the dusty road
Gonna find you wherever, ever you might go
I'm gonna unload my heart and hope you come back to me
(Said, when the nights are lonely)
The nights are lonely
(Since you've been gone away)
The days are so sad
(And I've been missing you, baby)
And I just keep thinkin' about
The love that we had
(I always thought you'd be right by my side)
And I'm missin' you (yeah)
And nobody knows it but me
(Nobody knows it, no, nobody but me)
The nights are lonely, the days are so sad
And I just keep thinkin' about the love that we had
And I'm missin' you, and nobody knows it but me
The lyrics of Anne-Marie's song "Fit But You Know It" express a deep sense of regret, sadness, and longing for a lost love. In the first verse, the singer regrets not expressing their feelings to their love interest, believing that maybe things would be different if they had. The line "But instead, I pretend that I'm glad you went away" suggests that the singer is trying to mask their pain and put on a brave face.
The following lines "These four walls close in more every day, And I'm dying inside, and nobody knows it but me" describe the increasing loneliness and inner turmoil the singer is experiencing. They feel trapped within their own emotions and are suffering silently, unbeknownst to others. The line "Like a clown I put on a show, The pain is real even if nobody knows" highlights the contrast between the singer's outward persona and their internal emotional struggle.
The second verse delves deeper into the remorse the singer feels for not speaking up when they had the chance. They regret not expressing their true feelings to their "angel," causing their world to crumble. Despite this realization, the person they love is no longer around, leaving them feeling lost and empty. The singer feels the weight of their absence, with the nights being lonely and the days filled with sadness.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's internal battle of concealing their pain behind a smile and pretending to be okay while they are internally falling apart. The phrase "I'm tremblin' inside, and nobody knows it but me" portrays the intensity of their emotions and the longing they have for their lost love.
The bridge section portrays the singer's struggle to cope with the absence of their loved one. They lie awake at night, yearning for their return, but feeling powerless. The lines "A million words couldn't say just how I feel, A million years from now you know I'll be lovin' you still" reveal the depth of their love and the enduring impact it has on them.
The final chorus brings forth a sense of determination as the singer vows to find their lost love. They express their willingness to go wherever, hoping for a chance to unload their heart and, ultimately, to have their love return to them. The last few lines reinforce the theme of loneliness and the secret emotional turmoil the singer hides from the world.
Overall, the lyrics of "Fit But You Know It" delve into themes of regret, longing, and the inner struggle of concealing emotions. It highlights the pain of lost love and the impact it has on the singer's life, as they navigate their loneliness and longing in secret.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, wish I told her how I feel
I regret not expressing my feelings to her
Maybe she'd be here right now
If I had been honest, she might still be with me
But instead
Unfortunately, things didn't turn out that way
I pretend that I'm glad you went away
I put on a facade of being fine with your absence
These four walls close in more everyday
I feel suffocated by loneliness and isolation
And I'm dying inside, and nobody knows it but me
Internally, I'm suffering, but no one is aware of it except myself
Like a clown I put on a show
I entertain others while hiding my true emotions
The pain is real even if nobody knows
Despite no one understanding, the pain I feel is authentic
Now I'm cryin' inside and nobody knows it but me
Internally, I'm in tears, but no one else is aware of it
Why didn't I say the things I needed to say?
I regret not expressing what was necessary
How could I let my angel get away?
I can't believe I allowed such a precious person to leave
Now my world is just tumblin' down
My life feels chaotic and in disarray
I can see it so clearly but you're nowhere around
I am fully aware of the situation, but you're not here
The nights are lonely, the days are so sad
During nighttime, I feel loneliness, and the days are filled with sadness
And I just keep thinkin' about the love that we had
My thoughts are consumed by the love we shared
And I'm missin' you, and nobody knows it but me
I long for you, but no one else is aware of my longing
I carry a smile when I'm broken in two
Despite being emotionally shattered, I wear a smile on the outside
Now I'm nobody without someone like you
Without a person like you in my life, I feel like nobody
I'm tremblin' inside, and nobody knows it but me
I am shaking internally, but I haven't revealed it to anyone
I lie awake, it's a quarter past three
I am unable to sleep, awake at 3:15 am
I'm screamin' at night as if I thought you'd hear me
I yell in the darkness, foolishly hoping you might hear
Yeah, my heart is callin' you and nobody knows it but me
My heart yearns for you, but I keep it a secret
How blue can I get? you could ask my heart
My heart is filled with immense sadness and despair
But like a jigsaw puzzle it's been torn all apart
My heart feels broken and fragmented like a puzzle torn apart
A million words couldn't say just how I feel
No amount of words can fully express my emotions
A million years from now you know I'll be lovin' you still
Even in a distant future, my love for you will endure
Tomorrow morning, I'll hit the dusty road
I will embark on a journey early tomorrow
Gonna find you wherever, ever you might go
I will search for you no matter where you may be
I'm gonna unload my heart and hope you come back to me
I will pour out my emotions and pray for your return
The nights are lonely
Loneliness dominates the nights
The days are so sad
Sadness fills the entirety of the days
And I've been missing you, baby
Baby, I have been longing for you
I always thought you'd be right by my side
I held the belief that you would always be with me
And I'm missin' you (yeah)
I am yearning for you
And nobody knows it but me
I am keeping this longing a secret, known only to myself
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Buffy Sainte-Marie, Norbert Auvin Putnam
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@samscott3597
I've never experienced any gig like that on Sunday night. We were literally cartwheeling out of that tent. Absolutely incredible.
@kahlitautari4156
Sam Scott .. Monster description๐๐๐ฝ๐ค๐ฝ
@Thomasmc28
we couldn't even get in the tent
@lindspaz190
I was right in the front I waited 2 hrs was determined
@lang13
We arrived outside the tent about an hour before they started to make sure we got a good spot, still barely made it inside, absolutely ramo, good times ๐ ๐
@IHMadeThis
Crowd energy is legit.
@saulibus1
Fo Reelz
@johndoherty5194
Great coke at it pal
@milesscarn398
For Glastonbury crowds this is pretty mad. Normally itโs quite dead. Think thatโs mainly because of the age range between the attendees
@TheSuperhouse5
Couldnโt even get in or close because there were so many people outside the tent. Why this was in a tent I had no clue. Janelle Monae was on a larger stage for fuck sake