After numerous delays, Don’t Stop, her second album, was scheduled for release on April 2009. However, on 25 November 2008, Annie announced that she had decided to part ways with Island Records, leaving her second album's future uncertain. The original version of the album leaked.
In May 2009, Annie released a Richard X production entitled "Anthonio". The song tells the story of a holiday affair between Annie and a man named Anthonio who she met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Annie described the song as "the ultimate summer track". The release was followed by digital releases of "Songs Remind Me Of You" and "My Love Is Better".
Don’t Stop was finally released in November 2009 to rave reviews. The album contained new tracks with Paul Epworth and a special edition bonus disc was made available.
Annie's work has been awarded and critically acclaimed. In 2005 Annie won several awards for her work, including Best Pop Album and Best Newcomer at the Norwegian Alarm Awards ("Chewing Gum" had also been nominated for Song of the Year). Annie also won the Best Newcomer award at the prestigious Spellemannsprisen, the Norwegian Grammy Awards.
Annie's February 5th performance at the Alarm Awards was one of her first ever live performances. She also toured around the world to promote Anniemal, including a brief United Kingdom tour with Saint Etienne, to whom she had sent a demo tape while still in the band, Suitcase in 1996. Annie performed at sold out club venues in the United States in the summer of 2005, and returned to the US later that year. That same year, Annie released a compilation in the DJ-Kicks series on the !K7 label. Annie started a record label with Timo Kaukolampi called Totally.
On 29 July 2013 she released The A&R EP, a collaboration with Richard X. This EP included the single "Back Together". The Autumn of 2015 saw the release of her second EP with Richard X entitled Endless Vacation.
Official site: http://anniemelody.com/
2. Annie is a Pakistani singer, very popular on India and Pakistan for the song "Mahiya" Remix - Awarapan.
Noor–ul–Ain popularly known as Annie, (Punjabi, Urdu: عینی) is a Pakistani pop singer. Annie was born in 1984 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. In 1985, her parents moved to London where she grew up.
Annie started her singing career at the age of fifteen. In 2000, during a summer vacation in Pakistan, she performed for the first time in a live concert for Abrarul Haq's charity in Sargodha.
American Cars
Annie Lyrics
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Metallic dreaming
Chrome and gold
White leather seating
Going into the night
Like a flash in the dark
See the tears in our eyes
In American cars
I'll let go of the wheel
And take hold of my heart
So before we crash
Kiss me under the stars
In American cars
Four by four
Take our dreaming
Warmth and cold
Oh, what a feeling (come with me)
Going into the night
Like a flash in the dark
See the tears in our eyes
Full of glittering stars
In American cars
I'll let go of the wheel
And take hold of my heart
So before we crash
Kiss me under the stars
In American cars
And we just go on
Traveling in the headlights' direction
When love is getting too complicated
And you don't wanna think about that
Because words can be so overrated
Break free and then never look back
Break free and then never look back
Break free and then never look back
Break free and then never look back
No
Going into the night
Like a flash in the dark
See the tears in our eyes
Full of glittering stars
In American cars
I'll let go of the wheel
And take hold of my heart
So before we crash
Kiss me under the stars
In American cars
Going into the night
Like a flash in the dark
See the tears in our eyes
Full of glittering stars
In American cars
I'll let go of the wheel
And take hold of my heart
So before we crash
Kiss me under the stars
In American cars
In this song, Annie romanticizes the American car culture that is known for its grandeur and magnificence. The lyrics are filled with imagery and metaphors that paint a picture of a perfect moment shared by two people, driving American cars under the glittering stars. "Lose control, Metallic dreaming, Chrome, and gold, White leather seating" are all examples of the grandeur that the American cars present.
As the lyrics progress, it becomes clear that the grandeur of the cars is just a backdrop to the emotions shared by the two people. "Going into the night, Like a flash in the dark, See the tears in our eyes, Full of glittering stars" shows how the grand moment is able to show the true emotions that the two individuals have for one another. Annie sings about "letting go of the wheel" to take hold of her heart, a metaphor for giving into her emotions.
The song ends with the idea of breaking free and not looking back. It's a final push towards living in the moment and enjoying the grandeur of life. Overall, this song serves as an ode to the American car culture and a reminder to live in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Lose control
Letting go of all inhibitions and abandoning oneself to the moment.
Metallic dreaming
Aspiring for a wild and shimmering life, like the one portrayed in movies.
Chrome and gold
The flashy, yet charming, exterior of classic American cars.
White leather seating
The plush and luxurious interior of American cars.
Going into the night
Driving into darkness, symbolizing a journey into the unknown.
Like a flash in the dark
Moving quickly and without warning, leaving a trail of light behind.
See the tears in our eyes
Reflecting the strong emotions felt in the moment, whether they be joy or sadness.
Full of glittering stars
The beauty and possibility of the night, expressed through the imagery of stars.
In American cars
The setting and atmosphere in which these experiences take place.
I'll let go of the wheel
Fully embracing the present moment, without concern for the future.
And take hold of my heart
Embracing one's emotions and allowing them to guide the way forward.
So before we crash
Acknowledging the potential risks, but choosing to live boldly anyway.
Kiss me under the stars
Sharing a moment of intimacy and connection amidst the beauty of nature.
Four by four
A powerful and unstoppable force, able to conquer any obstacle.
Take our dreaming
Holding onto the hope and optimism that one can create a fulfilling life.
Warmth and cold
The contrasting emotions of desire and fear, which coexist within the human experience.
Oh, what a feeling (come with me)
Expressing the joy and excitement of experiencing life to the fullest, and inviting others to join in on the adventure.
And we just go on
Continuing forward, even when the path is uncertain or difficult.
Traveling in the headlights' direction
Moving towards the light and hope that illuminates the darkness of life.
When love is getting too complicated
Navigating the complexities of romantic relationships, which can be both beautiful and challenging.
And you don't wanna think about that
Choosing to live in the moment, rather than getting bogged down in worries or regrets.
Because words can be so overrated
Acknowledging the power of non-verbal experiences, such as a shared moment in an American car.
Break free and then never look back
Releasing oneself from the constraints of the past, and moving forward with freedom and independence.
No
A simple and emphatic refusal to be held back or controlled by external forces.
Writer(s): Stefan Storm, Anne Lilja Strand
Contributed by Maya A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
rowan
This song transports me to a place that makes me feel like I'm floating through memory. I don't know whether to laugh or cry but either way I'm in love with it. You've really made an amazing song that will always stay with me
Hazim Hashim
I feel like I’m a kid back to the 90s again were love and family are the most important thing 😢❤
Vla Nad
Песня, голос, мелодия - просто бомба!!!
69 bro
соглы
Ivgn
Concuerdo amigo, 10/10 deberia haber parte 2
Михаил
После радио на яндекс музыке)
Arthur McGarrett
Тоже после "Гостя"?
Aleksandr Burewi4
Мне очень понравилось, даже подумал это какой-то хит из 80х. Прекрасная песня!
Feodor Vishna
Просто великолепно !!! Самая красивая музыка на планете Земля!!!
metropolitandeath
Just wonderful. We missed you so much, Annie! Thanks for being back.