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.
More Than Friends
Anne-Marie Lyrics
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And we are them
But they don't know
What's in their hands
It's more than you
And it's more than I
But it's more
And everybody calls it love
At all, no not anymore
More than he
More than she
They all sleep
But we just dream
It's more or less
Means more for us
But it's more
Everybody wants a hand
But I'm too busy holding up the world
To carry on
Oh, not anymore
I wish that I
Could fly, fly, fly away
And if I should fall
And you hear me call
Would you stay
Now more than us (more than us)
And we are them (we are them)
They don't know
What's in their heads (what's in their heads)
It's more than you (more than you)
And it's more than I
But it's more
And everybody calls it love
But I'm not really sure if this is love
At all
No, not anymore, oh
Anymore
Anymore
Anymore
Anymore
Anymore
Anymore
The song "More Than Friends" by Anne-Marie is a complex exploration of a relationship that is more intense and meaningful than just a casual friendship, but perhaps not quite romantic love. The opening lines suggest a sense of separation and division, as the singer refers to "us" and "them" without specifying who they are. The next lines suggest that the relationship in question is something that the singer and the other person involved are aware of, but that others might not realize the depth of it. The idea that "it's more" than just love, without clarifying what it is, adds to the ambiguity of the song.
The second verse delves into contrasting the relationship at the center of the song with others, suggesting that those other relationships are more mundane and less significant, while the singer and the other person's relationship is embodied in their dreams. The line "more or less means more for us" creates a sense of exclusivity, and the refrain "but it's more" reinforces the idea that the relationship in question is something special and unique.
The bridge of the song brings out the singer's sense of isolation and disconnection from the rest of the world, as they express the feeling that they are holding up the world and cannot be distracted by anyone else, even though they might be tempted by other people's offers of help or companionship. The final lines of the song suggest a note of desperation as the singer wishes they could fly away but also asks the other person involved if they would stay with them if they fall. Overall, "More Than Friends" is a study of a complex and intense relationship that defies easy categorization.
Line by Line Meaning
More than us
Our relationship is deeper than what people see
And we are them
We are similar to others, but our bond is unique
But they don't know
Others don't understand the depth of our connection
What's in their hands
Others have something special, but they don't realize it
It's more than you
Our feelings for each other go beyond what you feel for me
And it's more than I
Our connection is stronger than what I feel for you
But it's more
Our relationship is special and hard to define
And everybody calls it love
Others label our relationship as love
But I'm not really sure if it's love
I'm not convinced that this is what love truly means
At all, no not anymore
I used to be sure, but now I feel uncertain
More than he
Our relationship is more significant than his relationship
More than she
Our relationship is more profound than her relationship
They all sleep
Others are content with their relationships, but we are not
But we just dream
We have greater aspirations for our relationship
It's more or less
Our relationship is more or less significant compared to others
Means more for us
Our bond means more to us than their relationships mean to them
Everybody wants a hand
Others want someone to hold their hand
But I'm too busy holding up the world
I have more important things to do than hold hands
To carry on
To continue with our relationship
Oh, not anymore
But now I am uncertain about our future
I wish that I
I have a desire to do something
Could fly, fly, fly away
I wish I had the freedom to escape from this situation
And if I should fall
If I make a mistake or fail
And you hear me call
If I need help or support
Would you stay
Will you still be there for me?
Now more than us (more than us)
Our relationship has become even more significant
And we are them (we are them)
We continue to be similar to others
They don't know
Others still don't understand our connection
What's in their heads (what's in their heads)
Others still can't comprehend what we have
It's more than you (more than you)
My feelings for you are deeper than your feelings for me
But it's more than I
Our connection is stronger than what I thought
But it's more
Our bond continues to be special
And everybody calls it love
Others still label our relationship as love
But I'm not really sure if this is love
I still have doubts about whether this is what love truly means
At all
Not at all
No, not anymore, oh
My uncertainty has grown and now I am unsure of our future
Anymore
Not anymore
Anymore
Not anymore
Anymore
Not anymore
Anymore
Not anymore
Anymore
Not anymore
Anymore
Not anymore
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Francis Healy
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Ok
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I love this song
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Great job this is one of my fav songs by you❤
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Let's goooo... Such a masterpiece