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.
UNHEALTHY
Anne-Marie Lyrics
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Worse than cigarettes
Even if I had twenty in my hands
Oh, babe, your touch, it hurts
More than hangovers
No, that bottle don't hold the same regret
And my mother says that you're bad for me
And my father says I should run away
But he don't know that I just don't know how
Well, if it's unhealthy then I don't give a damn
'Cause even if it kills me, I'll always take your hand
It's unhealthy, they just don't understand
And when they try to stop me, just know nobody can
You're still gon' be my man
Ayy, ayy, ayy
Still gon' be my man
Ayy, ayy, ayy
Oh, this body high
Gives me sleepless nights
It's a million times what any drug could give
And my red eyes
They go twice as wide
It might look like pain but to me it's bliss
All my friends, they say that you're bad for me
Guess they never felt the high we're on right now
And my sister says I should run away
But she don't know that I just don't know how
Well, if it's unhealthy then I don't give a damn
'Cause even if it kills me, I'll always take your hand
It's unhealthy, they just don't understand
And when they try to stop me, just know nobody can
You're still gon' be my man
Ayy, ayy, ayy
Still gon' be my man (still gon')
Ayy, ayy, ayy (still gon' be my man)
You're still gon' be my man
Ayy, ayy, ayy (you still gon' be my, still gon' be my, be my man)
Still gon' be my man
Ayy, ayy, ayy (you still gon' be my, still gon' be my, be my man)
Still gon' be my man
The lyrics to "UNHEALTHY" by Anne-Marie Shania Twain describe a toxic and addictive love that the singer is unable to let go of. She compares the love to cigarettes, expressing that it is worse and more detrimental to her well-being. Despite the negative consequences, she is drawn to her partner's touch, which she finds painful but still addictive, like a hangover. She acknowledges that her mother and father disapprove of the relationship, but she is hooked on the intense high and the feeling of bliss that it brings her.
The singer's defiance is evident in the chorus, as she declares that she doesn't care if the love is unhealthy because she will always take her partner's hand, even if it may ultimately lead to her own demise. She believes that no one understands the depth of their connection and tries to stop her, asserting that nobody can come between them. The repetition of the line "You're still gonna be my man" emphasizes her unwavering commitment to the relationship, despite its toxic nature.
Overall, the lyrics of "UNHEALTHY" portray a tumultuous love affair that the singer recognizes as detrimental but is unable to escape due to the intense feelings of bliss and addiction it brings her. It explores the complexity of human emotions and the struggle to break free from toxic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, your love is worse
Your love is more detrimental
Worse than cigarettes
More harmful than smoking
Even if I had twenty in my hands
Even if I had numerous cigarettes in my possession
Oh, babe, your touch, it hurts
Oh, darling, your touch is painful
More than hangovers
More than the discomfort after excessive drinking
No, that bottle don't hold the same regret
No, alcohol doesn't bring the same remorse
And my mother says that you're bad for me
And my mother insists that you're detrimental to my well-being
Guess she never felt the high we're on right now
Perhaps she has never experienced the euphoria we are currently feeling
And my father says I should run away
And my father advises me to escape this situation
But he don't know that I just don't know how
But he doesn't realize that I am unsure of how to do so
Well, if it's unhealthy then I don't give a damn
Well, if it's detrimental, I don't care at all
'Cause even if it kills me, I'll always take your hand
'Cause even if it causes my demise, I'll still hold your hand
It's unhealthy, they just don't understand
It's detrimental, others just don't comprehend
And when they try to stop me, just know nobody can
And when they attempt to prevent me, understand that nobody can
You're still gon' be my man
You will still remain my partner
Oh, this body high
Oh, this intense physical sensation
Gives me sleepless nights
Causes me to stay awake all night
It's a million times what any drug could give
Exceeds the satisfaction provided by any drug by a significant margin
And my red eyes
And my bloodshot eyes
They go twice as wide
They widen to twice their normal size
It might look like pain but to me it's bliss
It might appear as agony, but to me it brings absolute joy
All my friends, they say that you're bad for me
All my friends claim that you're detrimental to me
Guess they never felt the high we're on right now
Perhaps they have never experienced the euphoria we are currently feeling
And my sister says I should run away
And my sister insists that I should escape this situation
But she don't know that I just don't know how
But she doesn't realize that I am unsure of how to do so
Ayy, ayy, ayy
Expressing agreement or affirmation
Still gon' be my man
You will still remain my partner
Oh, this body high
Oh, this intense physical sensation
Gives me sleepless nights
Causes me to stay awake all night
It's a million times what any drug could give
Exceeds the satisfaction provided by any drug by a significant margin
And my red eyes
And my bloodshot eyes
They go twice as wide
They widen to twice their normal size
It might look like pain but to me it's bliss
It might appear as agony, but to me it brings absolute joy
Well, if it's unhealthy then I don't give a damn
Well, if it's detrimental, I don't care at all
'Cause even if it kills me, I'll always take your hand
'Cause even if it causes my demise, I'll still hold your hand
It's unhealthy, they just don't understand
It's detrimental, others just don't comprehend
And when they try to stop me, just know nobody can
And when they attempt to prevent me, understand that nobody can
You're still gon' be my man
You will still remain my partner
Ayy, ayy, ayy
Expressing agreement or affirmation
Still gon' be my man
You will still remain my partner
Ayy, ayy, ayy
Expressing agreement or affirmation
You're still gon' be my man
You will still remain my partner
Ayy, ayy, ayy
Expressing agreement or affirmation
Still gon' be my man
You will still remain my partner
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anne-Marie Nicholson, Connor McDonough, Joel Castillo, Riley McDonough
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ShaniaTwain
LET'S GO GIIIIIRRRRRLLLLLSSSSSS 🤠🫶 I had a blast on this video shoot!
@luukiejjj
You never disappoint ❤️🤠
@Daisy-mu3mj
I love this song soo much ❤️
@williampavoni1427
Let's go, GURLS!!!
@ladyjacques
QUEEN
@adarshah8494
❤👢🤠
@ThomasDK35
Great song, I didn't realize how much I've missed Shania Twain's amazing voice. It's been far too long since new hits from her. This duo is perfect.
@MrTyazMan
She released a new album earlier this year and has done a tour this year too. You should check the album and your clips out if you haven’t seen it already because she was amazing. Waking up dreaming and giddy up 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@ThomasDK35
@@MrTyazMan Thanks, I will make sure to do that. :)
@dodo_today
Anne-Marie is literally a hit-maker. And her music videos are always so amazing like this. 🔥