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.

Some People
Anne-Marie Lyrics

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She don't, she don't, she don't, she don't
She don't want him, she don't want him anymore
She don't, she don't, she don't, she don't
She don't want him anymore

Don't know why I try
Don't know why I wake up sometimes
In the middle of the night, I'll wait for you

You don't even call me up or text me back
Don't give a fuck
I don't know why I try
I cry, I cry, I cry my eyes out
Mmm, so I just wait
Wide awake
I give it all
And you just take

Some people act single even when they're in love
She don't, she don't
Some people forgetful, even when they're in love
Even when they're in love

Usually much more confident than I am with you
I don't know why I take the things I do
Try to make conversation, but talk in loops
These loops, these loops, these loops
Wish you wouldn't lie to me
When you're here lying with me
I just want something deeper
Than what you think is deep

Some people act single even when they're in love
She don't, she don't
Some people forgetful, even when they're in love
Even when they're in love

Love, love
Love, love
Love, love
Even when they're in love
She don't, she don't, she don't, she don't
She don't want him, she don't want him anymore
She don't, she don't, she don't, she don't
She don't want him anymore

Some people act single even when they're in love
She don't, she don't

Some people forgetful, even when they're in love
Even when they're in love

Overall Meaning

In "Some People" by Anne-Marie, the singer laments about a relationship where she feels like she is giving too much and not receiving enough in return. The first verse sets the scene of the woman she's referring to no longer wanting her partner. She sings about waiting for him and not receiving any response, which causes her to feel like she's pouring her heart out for nothing. The repetition of "she don't want him anymore" emphasizes the idea that the woman is no longer interested in the relationship, leaving Anne-Marie feeling confused and unsure about why she continues to try.

The second verse explores Anne-Marie's insecurities about the relationship. She feels that she is not confident enough around her partner, and they struggle to communicate effectively. She pleads for honesty and a deeper connection than what her partner thinks is enough. The chorus then repeats the idea that some people act like they are single, even when they are in love, highlighting the frustration and confusion Anne-Marie is experiencing in her relationship.

Overall, "Some People" is a vulnerable look at a relationship that is not fulfilling for one person. Anne-Marie's frustration and confusion are palpable in the lyrics and convey the pain of feeling unappreciated and like you are giving more than you are getting in a relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

She don't, she don't, she don't, she don't
She doesn't want him anymore

She don't want him, she don't want him anymore
She has lost interest in him

Don't know why I try
I don't understand why I bother

Don't know why I wake up sometimes
I wake up for no reason at all

In the middle of the night, I'll wait for you
I stay awake at night hoping for your attention

You don't even call me up or text me back
You don't respond to my messages or calls

Don't give a fuck
You don't care

I cry, I cry, I cry my eyes out
I cry a lot because of you

Mmm, so I just wait
I patiently wait for you

Wide awake
I am fully awake

I give it all
I give everything I have