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 To Me
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 rocking baggy jeans
Getting too close for comfort, but comfort is what I need
So I eat my body weight in chocolate and ice cream
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 makeup 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
'Cause that's perfect to me
'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?
So I wear what I wanna 'cause I'm cool with what's underneath
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 10
Don't feel like putting makeup 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
'Cause that's perfect to me
'Cause that's perfect to me
' Cause that's perfect to me
' Cause that's perfect to me
In Anne-Marie's song Perfect To Me, she talks about her self-love and acceptance while defying societal beauty standards. She admits that she doesn't feel like putting on makeup, she wears whatever she wants, and loves every part of her body from top to bottom. She embraces her imperfections and believes that it is okay not to be perfect because it is perfect for her.
The first verse conveys the message that she is not concerned about fitting into the superficial standards set by the beauty industry. She is content with herself and encourages everyone to love themselves the way they are. In the second verse, she talks about how she sometimes loses herself, and in such circumstances, she eats her body weight in chocolate and ice cream. By saying this, she accepts that it's okay to indulge and not maintain a strict diet. She believes that everyone should embrace their flaws and be honest about them. The song's message is to be confident with oneself and love oneself, no matter what the world has to say.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't feel like putting makeup on my cheeks
I don't always want to put on makeup.
Do what I wanna
I want to live life on my own terms.
Love every single part of my body
I accept my body the way it is.
Top to the bottom
Every inch of my body, I'm happy with.
I'm not a supermodel from a magazine
I don't have to conform to society's beauty standards.
I'm okay with not being perfect
I accept my imperfections.
'Cause that's perfect to me
For me, being myself is perfect.
No matter where I go, everybody stares at me
People are always looking at me but I don't care.
Not into fancy clothes, I'm rocking baggy jeans
I don't need expensive clothes to feel good.
Getting too close for comfort, but comfort is what I need
Sometimes it's hard for me to be around people, but I value my own comfort.
So I eat my body weight in chocolate and ice cream
I indulge in things that make me happy.
Maybe I bite my nails and don't think before I speak
I have some bad habits but I accept them.
Don't fit in any crowd, don't ever get much sleep
I don't always fit in with people and I don't sleep much, but that's okay.
I wish my legs were bigger, bigger than New York city
I have some insecurities but I don't let them consume me.
And I'll love who I want to love, 'cause this love is gender free
I don't need to conform to society's idea of who I should love.
Sometimes I wake up late and don't even brush my teeth
I don't always follow a strict routine.
Just wanna stuff my face with leftover mac and cheese
I indulge in things that make me happy.
You know I get depressed, are you impressed with my honesty?
I have some mental health struggles but I'm not ashamed of them.
So I wear what I wanna 'cause I'm cool with what's underneath
I wear what I want and I'm not worried about others' opinions.
I wanna kiss someone that I'll never see again
I want to enjoy life and not be afraid to try new things.
I wanna go somewhere and go there with all my friends
I value my friendships and want to make memories with them.
I wanna take my family to go and see Eminem
I want to make my loved ones happy.
'Cause that's perfect to me
Being true to myself is perfect.
'Cause that's perfect to me
Being myself is perfect to me.
'Cause that's perfect to me
Being myself is perfect to me.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anne-Marie Nicholson, Jenn Decilveo, Levi Lennox, Mike Woods, Kevin White
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 :)