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.
Why Don't We
Anne-Marie Lyrics
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Starving every single day
I wanna know if you could see right through my eyes
Never give up with you
I can't unsee the truth
Tell me
What's really happening
I just want to live life
Be free with you
Fly, make believe with you
Why can't we make it stay this way
I don't wanna know why we can't be together
I don't wanna cry when these days are old
I can not survive if we're stuck in bad weathers
Maybe we will fall, but we will grow
I don't wanna say this is wrong, but keep what I learned
I don't wanna regret a single thing, oh
Know that you mean so much to me
Feel the adrenaline rushing through your veins
I still believe that we're not over
What destiny is right for me
Because the one I want seems to be incomplete
Giving my all, hoping that you will see
All of the values that I have are yours to keep
Never give up with you
I can't unsee the truth
Tell me, what's really happening
I just want to live life, be free with you
Fly make believe with you
Why can't we make it stay this way
I don't wanna know why we can't be together
I don't wanna cry when these days are old
I can not survive if we're stuck in bad weathers
Maybe we will fall, but we will grow
I don't wanna say this is wrong, but keep what I learned
I don't wanna regret a single thing, oh
Know that you mean so much to me
Feel the adrenaline rushing through your veins
I still believe that we're not over
I don't wanna know, baby
Keep it to yourself
I don't wanna know, baby
Just kiss me, yeah, babe just kiss me
I don't wanna know, baby
Keep it to yourself
I don't wanna know, baby
Just kiss me, yeah, babe just kiss me
I don't wanna know, baby
Keep it to yourself
I don't wanna know, baby
Just kiss me, yeah, babe just kiss me
I don't wanna know, baby
Keep it to yourself
I don't wanna know, baby
Why can't we be together
I don't wanna know why we can't be together
I don't wanna cry when these days are old
I can not survive if we're stuck in bad weathers
Maybe we will fall, but we will grow
I don't wanna say this is wrong, but keep what I learned
I don't wanna regret a single thing, oh
Know that you mean so much to me
Feel the adrenaline rushing through your veins
I still believe that we're not over
I don't wanna know why we can't be together
I don't wanna cry when these days are old
I can not survive if we're stuck in bad weathers
Maybe we will fall, but we will grow
I don't wanna say this is wrong, but keep what I learned
I don't wanna regret a single thing, oh
Know that you mean so much to me
Feel the adrenaline rushing through your veins
I still believe that we're not over
The lyrics to Anne-Marie's song "Why Don't We" convey themes of longing, uncertainty, and hope in the context of a tumultuous and complicated relationship. The singer expresses disbelief and sadness at being left alone and feeling emotionally starved, hoping that the other person can truly see and understand their perspective. Despite the challenges and doubts, there is a strong desire to continue fighting for the relationship and seeking clarity on what is truly happening between them.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's inner conflict and reluctance to accept the possibility of not being together. There is a fear of facing a future without the other person, recognizing the difficulties that may lie ahead but also expressing a commitment to weathering the storms and growing stronger together. The lyrics capture a profound sense of vulnerability and dependence, as well as a deep emotional connection that the singer is not willing to let go of easily.
The repeated refrain of "I don't wanna know why we can't be together" highlights the singer's inner turmoil and resistance towards facing harsh realities or acknowledging potential obstacles in the relationship. There is a plea for honesty and openness, juxtaposed with a desire to remain blissfully ignorant and simply focus on cherishing the moments shared together. The imagery of adrenaline rushing through the veins suggests a feeling of exhilaration and passion that still exists between the two despite the challenges they face.
The closing lines of the song introduce a sense of resignation and acceptance, as well as a plea for physical affection and intimacy to provide solace amidst the uncertainties. The repetition of the final chorus reinforces the underlying message of hope and perseverance, ultimately culminating in a declaration of continued belief in the connection that binds the singer and the other person together. Overall, "Why Don't We" captures the complexities of love and relationships, blending vulnerability, resilience, and a yearning for a future where love conquers all.
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Written by: Lily Antonini
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