Essex, England-born Anne-Marie Nicholson was no stranger to performing by t… Read Full Bio ↴Essex, England-born Anne-Marie Nicholson was no stranger to performing by the time her debut EP dropped in 2015, having shared the stage as a 12-year-old with none other than Jessie J in a West End production of Whistle Down the Wind. She also auditioned for Les Misérables without telling her parents, and was offered a part. It was a risk that paid off, as it served to open her parents' eyes to her singing ability. Aside from West End commitments, the intervening years between her days as a child star and the advent of her career as a pop singer were spent becoming a world karate champion no fewer than three times, an art form she credited with teaching her discipline and focus, two essential traits of becoming a successful musician.

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.

Not in Love
Anne-Marie Lyrics

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I turn my radio on and all I hear is songs
About these broken hearts
And how someone did them wrong
Now why don't we decide let the sadness lie

Cause you know that I'm
I'm sick of the same sounds
I'm tearing this house down

I need a moment, I need a moment
What am I supposed to do
I don't do sad and blue
I need a moment, I need a moment

This is not a love song baby
I've heard too many love songs lately
If you want a love song maybe you should move
People build a world around it
I reckon I can live without it
I'm not gonna be, I'm not gonna be like you

Now don't try to box me in, or pin me down
I'm getting out this lovesick town
There's nothing for me
You know there's nothing for me
We are turning up, we are not coming down
We don't need those songs right now
There's nothing for me
There's nothing for me

This is not a love song baby
I've heard too many love songs lately
If you want a love song maybe you should move
People build a world around it
I reckon I can live without it
I'm not gonna be, I'm not gonna be like you

This is not a love song baby
I've heard too many love songs lately
If you want a love song maybe you should move
People build a world around it

I reckon I can live without it
I'm not gonna be, I'm not gonna be like you

Overall Meaning

In Anne-Marie's song "Not in Love," she expresses her frustration with hearing love songs everywhere and wanting to break free from the cycle of heartbreak and sadness. The lyrics convey a sense of exhaustion and the need for a break from the constant bombardment of songs about broken hearts and failed relationships.

The first verse reflects Anne-Marie's discontent with the repetitive nature of the songs on the radio. She mentions how all she hears are songs about broken hearts and people being mistreated. She questions why they can't decide to let go of their sadness and move on. Anne-Marie emphasizes her weariness with the same old sounds and her desire to dismantle the emotional burden that these songs bring.

In the chorus, Anne-Marie asserts that this song is not about love and that she has heard too many love songs lately. She suggests that if someone wants a love song, they should find it elsewhere. She challenges the idea that love is the center of the world and expresses her belief that she can live without it, not conforming to societal expectations of needing love to feel complete.

The second verse continues Anne-Marie's rejection of conventional love songs and describes her refusal to be confined or defined by love. She declares her intention to escape from the town dominated by lovesickness that she finds herself in. Anne-Marie makes it clear that there is nothing within that environment for her and that she is seeking a different path.

The chorus repeats the message of the song, emphasizing that it is not a love song and rejecting the idea that love is necessary for her happiness. She rejects the notion of building a world around love and asserts her independence by stating that she won't be like everyone else. Anne-Marie seems determined to live life on her own terms and challenge the norm of focusing solely on romantic relationships for fulfillment.

Line by Line Meaning

I turn my radio on and all I hear is songs
When I listen to the radio, all I hear are songs about heartbreak and the pain caused by someone. It seems like every song is about this.

About these broken hearts
These songs specifically focus on people's broken hearts, emphasizing the pain and disappointment that comes with love.

And how someone did them wrong
They highlight how someone has mistreated or hurt them, emphasizing the negative experiences within relationships.

Now why don't we decide let the sadness lie
Instead of dwelling on sadness, let's make a conscious decision to leave it behind and not let it consume us.

Cause you know that I'm
Because you already know that I am

I'm sick of the same sounds
I am tired of hearing the same kind of music and lyrics that constantly focus on heartbreak.

I'm tearing this house down
Metaphorically, I am demolishing the idea of dwelling in a house filled with sad love songs.

I need a moment, I need a moment
I require some time for myself, a break from all the sadness and the constant reminders of failed relationships.

What am I supposed to do
I feel lost and uncertain about how to handle this situation, where everything revolves around love and heartbreak.

I don't do sad and blue
Personally, I prefer not to engage with or experience sadness and melancholy.

I need a moment, I need a moment
Once again, I emphasize the necessity of taking some time for myself away from all the love songs that make me feel down.

This is not a love song baby
I want to make it clear that this song is not about love or relationships.

I've heard too many love songs lately
Recently, I have been exposed to an overwhelming number of love songs, and it's starting to get tiresome.

If you want a love song maybe you should move
If you are looking for a love song, perhaps you should go somewhere else because that's not what I'm offering here.

People build a world around it
Many people tend to create their entire world around love and relationships, but that's not the case for me.

I reckon I can live without it
I believe that I can live a fulfilling life without constantly focusing on love and romance.

I'm not gonna be, I'm not gonna be like you
I refuse to conform to the norm of building my life around love and relationships like so many others do.

Now don't try to box me in, or pin me down
Please don't attempt to confine or restrict me within the confines of love and relationships.

I'm getting out this lovesick town
I am freeing myself from this emotionally charged environment where everyone is preoccupied with love and heartbreak.

There's nothing for me
Within this context of love songs and the obsession with relationships, there is nothing that resonates with me or feels relevant to my life.

You know there's nothing for me
You are aware that there is nothing within this narrative of love and heartbreak that speaks to me or captures my interest.

We are turning up, we are not coming down
We are raising our spirits and embracing a more positive outlook, refusing to let the sadness and melancholy bring us down.

We don't need those songs right now
At this moment, we don't require those love songs that dwell on heartbreak and disappointment.

There's nothing for me
Within this context of love songs and the obsession with relationships, there is nothing that resonates with me or feels relevant to my life.

This is not a love song baby
I want to make it clear that this song is not about love or relationships.

I've heard too many love songs lately
Recently, I have been exposed to an overwhelming number of love songs, and it's starting to get tiresome.

If you want a love song maybe you should move
If you are looking for a love song, perhaps you should go somewhere else because that's not what I'm offering here.

People build a world around it
Many people tend to create their entire world around love and relationships, but that's not the case for me.

I reckon I can live without it
I believe that I can live a fulfilling life without constantly focusing on love and romance.

I'm not gonna be, I'm not gonna be like you
I refuse to conform to the norm of building my life around love and relationships like so many others do.

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[Verse 1]
I turned my radio on
And all I hear is songs about these broken hearts
And how someone did them wrong
And why don't we decide
Let the sadness lie

[Pre-Chorus]
Cause you know that I'm, ah
Sick of the same sounds
I'm tearing this house down
I need a moment
I need a moment
What am I suppose to do?
I don't do sad and blue
I need a moment
I need a moment

[Chorus]
This is not a love song baby
I've heard too many love songs lately
If you wanna love song
Maybe you should move
People build their world around it
I reckon I can live without it
I'm not gonna be, I'm not gonna be like you
(This is not a love song, this is not a love song, baby)
(This is not a love song, this is not a love song, baby)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(This is not a love song, this is not a love song, baby)
(This is not a love song, this is not a love song)
(This is not a love song, baby)
(This is not a love song, baby)

[Verse 2]
Now don't try and box me in
Or pin me down
I'm getting out of this love sick town
There's nothing for me, you know
There's nothing for me

[Verse 3]
We are turning up, we're not coming down
We don't need those songs right now
There's nothing for me
There's nothing for me

[Chorus]
This is not a love song baby
I've heard too many love songs lately
If you wanna love song
Maybe you should move
People build their world around it
I reckon I can live without it
I'm not gonna be, I'm not gonna be like you
(This is not a love song, this is not a love song, baby)
(This is not a love song, this is not a love song, baby)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(This is not a love song, this is not a love song, baby)
(This is not a love song, this is not a love song)
(This is not a love song, baby)

This is not a love song baby
I've heard too many love songs lately
If you wanna love song
Maybe you should move
People build their world around it
I reckon I can live without it
I'm not gonna be, I'm not gonna be like you