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.
It's a Fine Day
Anne-Marie Lyrics
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c thread of smoke arising on the sea
In the far horizon
cnd then the ship appearing
Then the trim white vessel
Glides into the harbour
Thunders forth her cannon
I do not go to meet him
Not I
I stay upon the brow of the hillock
cnd wait there
cnd wait for a long time
But never weary of the long waiting
From out the crowded city
There is coming a man
c little speck in the distance
Climbing the hillock
Can you guess who it is?
cnd when he's reached the summit
Can you guess what he'll say?
He will call, "Butterfly" from the distance
I, without answering
Hold myself quietly concealed
c bit to tease him and a bit
So as not to die at our first meeting
cnd then, a little troubled
He will call, he will call
"Dear baby wife of mine,
Dear little orange blossom"
The names he used to call me when he came here
This will all come to pass as I tell you
Banish your idle fears
For he will return
I Know
Instrumental Break
These lyrics tell the story of a woman waiting for her loved one to return home. It begins with the anticipation of his arrival, as she notices a thread of smoke on the sea and sees a ship appearing on the horizon. As the ship glides into the harbor, it thunders forth its cannon, signaling the imminent return of her loved one.
Despite her excitement, the woman decides not to go and meet him. Instead, she stays on the brow of a hillock, patiently waiting for his arrival. She remains weary of waiting for a long time but never loses hope. From the crowded city, a man starts making his way towards the hillock, appearing as a tiny speck in the distance.
The lyrics engage the listener with a guessing game, questioning if they can guess who the man is and what he will say when he reaches the summit. He will call out to her from a distance, using endearing names like "Butterfly" and "Dear baby wife of mine" that he used in the past. Despite her desire to answer and reveal her presence, she chooses to hold herself quietly concealed, partly to playfully tease him and partly to prolong the anticipation of their first meeting.
After some hesitation, the man will call out to her again, expressing his affection and endearment. The woman confidently assures the listener that all these events will come to pass as she tells them, urging them to banish any idle fears they might have. She firmly believes that her loved one will return, and she knows it to be true.
The lyrics conclude with an instrumental break, allowing the listener to reflect on the emotions and anticipation of the woman as she waits for her loved one's return.
Line by Line Meaning
One fine day we'll notice
Someday in the future, we will become aware
c thread of smoke arising on the sea
A thin line of smoke emerges from the ocean
In the far horizon
In the distant view
cnd then the ship appearing
And then we see a ship coming into view
Then the trim white vessel
The ship, elegant and white in color
Glides into the harbour
Smoothly sails into the port
Thunders forth her cannon
Shoots out loud cannon blasts
See you? Now he is coming
Do you see? The person we've been waiting for is arriving
I do not go to meet him
I choose not to go and greet him
Not I
Certainly not me
I stay upon the brow of the hillock
I remain on top of the small hill
cnd wait there
And wait in that spot
cnd wait for a long time
And wait for a considerable duration
But never weary of the long waiting
But never becoming tired of waiting for so long
From out the crowded city
Emerging from the busy city
There is coming a man
A man is approaching
c little speck in the distance
A small dot visible far away
Climbing the hillock
Ascending the small hill
Can you guess who it is?
Can you speculate about the person's identity?
cnd when he's reached the summit
And when he has reached the top
Can you guess what he'll say?
Can you predict what he will say?
He will call, 'Butterfly' from the distance
He will shout, 'Butterfly' from afar
I, without answering
I, without providing a response
Hold myself quietly concealed
Keep myself silently hidden
c bit to tease him and a bit
A little to playfully tease him and a little
So as not to die at our first meeting
In order to not feel overwhelmed at our initial encounter
cnd then, a little troubled
And then, feeling slightly concerned
He will call, he will call
He will repeatedly call out
'Dear baby wife of mine
'Beloved wife of mine
Dear little orange blossom'
Affectionate terms he used to call me
The names he used to call me when he came here
The endearing names he used for me when he visited
This will all come to pass as I tell you
This whole sequence of events will occur just as I have described
Banish your idle fears
Get rid of your baseless worries
For he will return
Because he will come back
I Know
I am certain
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@annemarie
If it’s your birthday today, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Be happy and have the best day ever xxxx
@UshaSharma-wi6ex
Hey mine is on19 feb.
@jubikeapen
Thank youuuuu anne love you
@h__r1214
I Love you anne marie 💕💕💕
@iac_
♡♡♡♡
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@christianebusani
It’s my birthday today, I’m 23! This song is brilliant and I’ve been playing it all day. Thank you Anne-Marie for being a part of my day ❤️
@favourudumoh2982
Belated happy birthday
@Eepr73
Great
@j0664
Happy bday