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.
Perfect
Anne-Marie Lyrics
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Do what I wanna
Love every single part of my body
Top to the bottom
I'm not a supermodel from a magazine
I'm okay with not being perfect
'Cause that's perfect to me
'Cause that's perfect to me
No matter where I go, everybody stares at me
Not into fancy clothes, I'm rockin' baggy jeans
Gettin' too close for comfort
But comfort is what I need
So I eat my body weight in chocolate and ice cream, ha
Maybe I bite my nails and don't think before I speak
Don't fit in any crowd, don't ever get much sleep
I wish my legs were bigger, bigger than New York city
And I'll love who I want to love, 'cause this love is gender free
Don't feel like putting make up on my cheeks
Do what I wanna
Love every single part of my body
Top to the bottom
I'm not a supermodel from a magazine
I'm okay with not being perfect
'Cause that's perfect to me
(La, la, la-la, la, la, la-la, la, la, la-la)
'Cause that's perfect to me
(La, la, la-la, la, la, la-la, la, la, la-la)
'Cause that's perfect to me
Sometimes I wake up late and don't even brush my teeth
Just wanna stuff my face with leftover mac and cheese
You know I get depressed
Are you impressed with my honesty?
Still I'll wear what I wanna wear
'Cause I'm cool with what's underneath, mmm
I wanna kiss someone that I'll never see again
I wanna go somewhere and go there with all my friends
I wanna take my family to go and see Eminem
'Cause my sister's been in love with him
Since like we were ten
Don't feel like putting make-up on my cheeks
Do what I wanna
Love every single part of my body
Top to the bottom
I'm not a supermodel from a magazine
I'm okay with not being perfect
'Cause that's perfect to me
(La, la, la-la, la, la, la-la, la, la, la-la)
'Cause that's perfect to me
(La, la, la-la, la, la, la-la, la, la, la-la)
'Cause that's perfect to me
If you don't wanna wear make up, don't wear make up
If you don't wanna break up, then kiss and make up
Remember if you wanna you can go home
You can say that enough is enough, ah
Alright, this is your time
Time for your life to be yours
Don't feel like putting make-up on my cheeks
Do what I wanna
Love every single part of my body
Top to the bottom
I'm not a supermodel from a magazine
I'm okay with not being perfect
'Cause that's perfect to me
In Anne-Marie's song Perfect, the lyrics present a message of self-love and acceptance. The song starts with Anne-Marie stating that she does not feel like putting on makeup and that she is okay with that. She then emphasizes that she loves every single part of her body, highlighting that she does not need to be a supermodel from a magazine to be considered perfect. She believes that being her true self, flaws and all, is exactly what makes her perfect.
The song also touches on societal expectations and how people judge others based on their appearance. Anne-Marie sings about how people stare at her, but she does not need to conform to someone else's idea of beauty. She says that she is "rockin' baggy jeans" and that "comfort is what I need." She even mentions that she eats her body weight in chocolate and ice cream, not caring about the judgment.
The chorus repeats the message of self-love and acceptance, reinforcing that being imperfect is perfectly fine. The song ends with Anne-Marie encouraging listeners to be themselves and live their own lives.
Overall, the lyrics of Perfect deliver a powerful message about self-acceptance and not conforming to societal expectations of beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't feel like putting makeup on my cheeks
I don't feel the need to wear makeup to conform to societal beauty standards
Do what I wanna
I live my life on my own terms and do what makes me happy
Love every single part of my body
I have a positive body image and embrace every part of myself
Top to the bottom
From head to toe, I love every bit of who I am
I'm not a supermodel from a magazine
I don't fit society's narrow definition of conventional beauty standards
I'm okay with not being perfect
I accept my imperfections and I am comfortable being myself
'Cause that's perfect to me
Being myself is the perfect way for me to live my life
No matter where I go, everybody stares at me
People often stare at me because I don't conform to their expectations
Not into fancy clothes, I'm rockin' baggy jeans
I don't dress for anyone else's approval and I'm comfortable wearing what I like
Gettin' too close for comfort
When people stare or get too close to me, it can make me uncomfortable
But comfort is what I need
Despite discomfort, itโs important to prioritize my own comfort and well-being
So I eat my body weight in chocolate and ice cream, ha
I indulge in things I enjoy, like sweets, to make myself feel better
Maybe I bite my nails and don't think before I speak
I have quirks and flaws, but I embrace them as part of who I am
Don't fit in any crowd, don't ever get much sleep
I don't try to fit in to any particular group and prioritize taking care of myself
I wish my legs were bigger, bigger than New York city
I have insecurities about my body, but I know it's okay to be imperfect
And I'll love who I want to love, 'cause this love is gender free
I believe in loving whoever I want, regardless of gender or societal norms
Sometimes I wake up late and don't even brush my teeth
I don't always adhere to strict routines and allow myself to be lazy sometimes
Just wanna stuff my face with leftover mac and cheese
I indulge in comfort food, as it brings me joy
You know I get depressed, Are you impressed with my honesty?
I struggle with mental health issues, but I'm open and honest about it
Still I'll wear what I wanna wear
I don't let my depression dictate my wardrobe or my life choices
'Cause I'm cool with what's underneath, mmm
I accept and embrace my true self, both physically and emotionally
I wanna kiss someone that I'll never see again
I value the freedom to live in the moment and experience things without commitment
I wanna go somewhere and go there with all my friends
I cherish spending time with the people I care about and having fun experiences together
I wanna take my family to go and see Eminem
I have things I want to do with my loved ones and want to make memories together
'Cause my sister's been in love with him
I also want to do things that make the people I care about happy
If you don't wanna wear make up, don't wear make up
I believe in living life on one's own terms and not adhering to societal beauty standards
If you don't wanna break up, then kiss and make up
I believe in working through conflicts in relationships and valuing human connections
Remember if you wanna you can go home
I believe in the freedom to make choices and leaving situations that don't feel right
You can say that enough is enough, ah
It's okay to set boundaries and value one's own well-being over others'
Alright, this is your time
It's important to seize the moment and live one's life to the fullest
Time for your life to be yours
One's life is one's own and should be lived according to one's own terms and desires
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anne-marie Nicholson, Jenn Decilvio, Levi Lennox
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@annemarie
You are all perfect just the way you are โค๏ธ
@joyce7802
Love ya, Anne. ๐
@asura---
Thank you for the reminder ๐
@rosielyst7986
I love youuu
@rawat_vik17
Come to india ๐ฎ๐ณ Anne marie that would be more perfect ๐๐๐
@larrisa-gaming6499
Ilysm keep being you โก
@yosuabaguswirawan2106
Anne-Marie always spread positive vibes with her pretty smiles.
@cherylbaker4290
She is a beautiful transgender woman
@carolinecoyle3649
@Cheryl Baker sheโs not trans tho
@rahmawatilaila2621
Agree. I like her smile :)