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.

Tout le temps
Anne-Marie Lyrics

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Nous prendrons
Le temps de vivre
D'être libres
Mon amour
Sans projets
Et sans habitudes
Nous pourrons
Rêver notre vie

Viens, je suis là
Et je n'attends que toi
Tout est possible
Tout est permis

Viens, écoute
Ces mots qui vibrent
Sur les murs
Du mois de mai
Ils nous disent
La certitude
Que tout peut
Changer un jour

Viens, je suis là
Je n'attends que toi
Tout est possible
Tout est permis

Oh, viens, je suis là
Je n'attends que toi
Tout est possible
Et tout est permis

Nous prendrons
Le temps de vivre

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anne-Marie's song "Tout le temps" convey a message of freedom, living in the present moment, and the power of change. The song talks about taking the time to truly live, to be liberated from societal expectations and routines, and to dream our own lives. It emphasizes the importance of seizing the moment and embracing the endless possibilities that lie ahead.

The lyrics invite a loved one to join in this journey of self-discovery and exploration. It speaks to the idea that everything is possible and allowed, that there are no limits or restrictions when it comes to pursuing our dreams and desires. It encourages listening to the words that resonate with us, that can be heard vibrating on the walls of May, symbolizing a sense of renewal and hope.

Line by Line Meaning

Nous prendrons le temps de vivre
We will take the time to live

D'être libres
To be free

Mon amour
My love

Sans projets
Without plans

Et sans habitudes
And without habits

Nous pourrons rêver notre vie
We will be able to dream our life

Viens, je suis là
Come, I am here

Et je n'attends que toi
And I only wait for you

Tout est possible
Everything is possible

Tout est permis
Everything is allowed

Viens, écoute
Come, listen