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.
Girls
Anne-Marie Lyrics
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Man, this world's been messing
It's been messing with your mind
Hey girl, someone stole your smile now
It's been a little while now
Happiness is hard to find
Letting everybody and their mother try to tell you what you're worth
What you're worth
Repeat after me
I'm a blood bought, battle fought, all my shame long gone
Made new child of the king
I'm an amen, testify, holy water baptized
Went down and came up clean
I'm a soul been saved
By that amazing grace
And now there ain't no way, girl
Can't take that away, girl
Don't forget you're free
It's who you're made to be
Hey, girl
Hey, girl, don't you know you're beautiful
Crazy, kind of wonderful
And there's no one like you
Hey girl, you don't need to measure up
You are the treasure of
The God who loves you
No more letting everybody
And their mother try to tell you what you're worth
What you're worth
And if you should forget
Let the one who made you tell you what you're worth
And repeat after me
I'm a blood bought, battle fought, all my shame long gone
Made new child of the king
I'm an amen, testify, holy water baptized
Went down and came up clean
I'm a soul been saved
By that amazing grace
And now there ain't no way, girl
Can't take that away, girl
Don't forget you're free
It's who you're made to be
Hey girl
Oh, yeah
Hey, girl
Hey girl, I'm glad we had this talk now
Think we said it all now
But here's a little last advice
Live free, walk in victory
And repeat after me
I'm a blood bought, battle fought, all my shame long gone
Made new child of the king
I'm an amen, testify, holy water baptized
Went down and came up clean
I'm a soul been saved
By that amazing grace
And now there ain't no way, girl
Can't take that away, girl
Don't forget you're free
It's who you're made to be
Hey, girl, whoa
Hey, girl
Hey, girl
The lyrics of Anne-Marie's song "Girls" talk to women about their self-worth and how they should not forget that they are beautiful and worth so much more than they think. The song begins with the singer talking to a girl who has lost her smile and happiness because the world has messed with her mind. She tells her that people will try to tell her what she is worth, but she should remember that the one who made her knows her true worth. The song then goes into the chorus where Anne-Marie repeats, "I'm a blood bought, battle fought, all my shame long gone, made new child of the king," reminding women that their worth comes from God who has already declared them valuable.
The lyrics also talk about being baptized and made new, having amazing grace save you from your sins, and now having freedom to be who you were made to be. The song ends with Anne-Marie giving some last advice to live free and walk in victory, reminding listeners that they are amazing and valuable just the way they are.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey girl, there in my reflection
Anne-Marie is addressing a girl and noting that she sees her reflection in her own self.
Man, this world's been messing
The world has been interfering in the girl's life, causing some disturbance.
It's been messing with your mind
The world has caused confusion and chaos in the girl's thought process.
Hey girl, someone stole your smile now
The girl has lost her happiness, possibly due to the world's interference.
It's been a little while now
The girl has been unhappy for a considerable amount of time.
Happiness is hard to find
Finding happiness has been a difficult task for the girl.
Letting everybody and their mother try to tell you what you're worth
People- friends, family, and other acquaintances- have been imposing their opinions about the girl's worthiness on her.
When did you forget that the one who made you told you what you're worth
Anne-Marie is reminding the girl that her creator has already defined her worth.
I'm a blood bought, battle fought, all my shame long gone
Anne-Marie is affirming her own Christian faith, indicating her sinless and pure nature after being born again.
Made new child of the king
Anne-Marie asserts that she is the child of God.
I'm an amen, testify, holy water baptized
She is associating herself with the practice of baptism, which indicates her devotion to her Christian faith.
Went down and came up clean
Anne-Marie has been baptized and purified, indicating her commitment to her faith.
I'm a soul been saved
Anne-Marie indicates that her soul has been rescued and liberated through her faith in God.
By that amazing grace
She attributes her liberation to the incredible grace of God.
And now there ain't no way, girl
Anne-Marie states that there is no way anyone can take away the liberation she obtained through her faith.
Can't take that away, girl
She reiterates that nobody can take her liberation from her.
Don't forget you're free
Anne-Marie is encouraging the girl to realize that she is free and liberated.
It's who you're made to be
Anne-Marie is suggesting that the girl's freedom is an inherent part of her being, something that her creator gave her.
Hey girl
Addressing the girl again.
Hey girl, don't you know you're beautiful
Anne-Marie is pointing out to the girl that she is beautiful, and she should acknowledge that.
Crazy, kind of wonderful
Anne-Marie is suggesting that the girl's wonderfulness is a little unconventional and eccentric.
And there's no one like you
Anne-Marie emphasizes that the girl is unique and one of a kind.
Hey girl, you don't need to measure up
The girl should not feel obliged to compare or compete with others according to Anne-Marie.
You are the treasure of The God who loves you
Anne-Marie reminds the girl that she is adored by her creator, who considers her valuable.
No more letting everybody And their mother try to tell you what you're worth
Anne-Marie is emphasizing that people should stop oppressing or belittling the girl by imposing their opinions on their self-worth.
And if you should forget Let the one who made you tell you what you're worth
If the girl forgets her worth, she should remember that her creator has already defined her value.
Hey girl, I'm glad we had this talk now
Anne-Marie is happy that she and the girl had a conversation about this topic.
Think we said it all now
They have communicated enough to drive the point home.
But here's a little last advice
Before concluding their conversation, Anne-Marie has advice for the girl.
Live free, walk in victory
Anne-Marie suggests that the girl should live a life free from oppression and walk with a sense of triumph.
And repeat after me
Anne-Marie is suggesting that the girl should repeat some of the empowering statements she previously made.
Hey, girl, whoa
Closing salutation.
Hey girl
Reiteration of salutation.
Lyrics ยฉ CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West
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@claudiadeduartes8477
Money rains from the sky above
But keep the change cuz I've got enough
A little time and some tenderness
You'll never buy my love !!
No other thing that's as precious to
No other ! There's no other !
Than a heart that feel and a heart that's true
Somethin' that you've got to know this girl
Woh !
Take my hand...
Or them over
Take my hand...you
O-or them over
Take my hand ... you
Or them over
Take my hand
Or them over1
His presents don't really come for free
Your paychecks don't mean that much to me
Just take my hand and hold me tight
You'll never buy my love !
You buy me this and you buy me that
To win over ! Win me over !
You got me wrong and thats a fact
Somethin' that you've got to love this...
Will you realize when I'm gone
That I dance to a different song
Will you realize when I'm gone
That I dance to a different song
It's a shame but I've got to go
Woh !
Take my hand...
Or them over
Take my hand... you
O-or them over
Take my hand... you
Or them over
Take my hand
Or them over
@ajigumelar8318
Money rains from the sky above
But keep the change 'cause I've had enough
A little time and some tenderness
You'll never buy my love!
No other thing that's as precious to
No other! There's no other!
Than a heart that feel and a heart that's true
Somethin' that you've got to know this girl
Woh!
Take my hand...
Or them over
Take my hand...
His presents don't really come for free
Your paychecks don't mean that much to me
Just take my hand and hold me tight
You'll never buy my love!
You buy me this and you buy me that
To win over! Win me over!
You got me wrong and that's a fact
Somethin' that you've got to love this girl
Woh !
Take my hand...
Or them over
Take my hand...
Sunshine through my window
That's what you are
My shining star
you're making me feel
I'm on top of the world
Telling me I'll go far
Nah Nah Nah...
@sonicfoxxmusic4281
SONGS YOU CAN'T HEAR ON THE RADIO....due to lack of "pluggers and "plugging".....one of them had the following comment left on it(a critique)...see if you can guess which one at the bottom of this comment...
"....this song is a winner. Wish you luck with this. Far, FAR better than the fluff that is offered by radio and commercial hawkers...CHALK THIS ONE UP TO THE WIN COLUMN SONIC FOXX UK"....John LaStrada..Top critic(In disguise).
Is it...
A. BREATHE by JASMINE LAMPORT.
B. THE CHILD by URBAN SEASCAPE.
or...
C. THE STORM by HANNAH DRURY.
@thunderkitten7857
Everything this lady sings is total gold.
@tanito349
she won me over with this cover. i loved the arrangement
@Microdave75
Ah i love Anne Marie she's beautiful and has a beautiful voice, i always enjoy watching her preform ๐
@iheartbeautay
This girl..... I CAN'T HAVE ENOUGH OF HER PERFORMANCESSSSSS
@dipakshrestha6604
she is anne marie
the best of the best
she is no 1.
@MrBetolugano
essa backing vocal, estou simplesmente apaixonado nela.. ela faz acontecer ๐๐
@Pewdieholly
Love this cover soo much! ๐๐
@claudiadeduartes8477
Money rains from the sky above
But keep the change cuz I've got enough
A little time and some tenderness
You'll never buy my love !!
No other thing that's as precious to
No other ! There's no other !
Than a heart that feel and a heart that's true
Somethin' that you've got to know this girl
Woh !
Take my hand...
Or them over
Take my hand...you
O-or them over
Take my hand ... you
Or them over
Take my hand
Or them over1
His presents don't really come for free
Your paychecks don't mean that much to me
Just take my hand and hold me tight
You'll never buy my love !
You buy me this and you buy me that
To win over ! Win me over !
You got me wrong and thats a fact
Somethin' that you've got to love this...
Will you realize when I'm gone
That I dance to a different song
Will you realize when I'm gone
That I dance to a different song
It's a shame but I've got to go
Woh !
Take my hand...
Or them over
Take my hand... you
O-or them over
Take my hand... you
Or them over
Take my hand
Or them over
@CottyCMann
Estoy totalmente obsesionada con este cover ๐
@gijsdeboy
the queen of the live lounge