After numerous delays, Donāt 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".
Donāt 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.
NoorāulāAin popularly known as Annie, (Punjabi, Urdu: Ų¹ŪŁŪ) 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.
It's The Hard Knock Life
Annie Lyrics
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It's the hard-knock life for us!
It's the hard-knock life for us!
ANNIE
'Steada treated,
ORPHANS
We get tricked!
ANNIE
'Steada kisses,
ORPHANS
We get kicked!
ALL
It's the hard-knock life!
Go' no folks to speak of, so,
It's the hard-knock row we hoe!
ANNIE
Cotton blankets,
ORPHANS
'Steada of wool!
ANNIE
Empty Bellies,
ORPHANS
'Steada of full!
ALL
It's the hard-knock life!
ANNIE
Don't if feel like the wind is always howlin?
KATE AND TESSIE
Don't it seem like there's never any light!
DUFFY AND JULY
Once a day, don't you wanna throw the towel in?
MOLLY AND PEPPER
It's easier than puttin' up a fight.
ANNIE
No one's there when your dreams at night get creepy!
No one cares if you grow... of if you shrink!
No one dries when your eyes get wet an' weepy!
ALL
From all the cryin' you would think this place's a sink!
Ohhhh!
Empty belly life!
Rotten smelly life!
Full of sorrow life!
No tomorrow life!
MOLLY
Santa Claus we never see
ANNIE
Santa Claus, what's that?
Who's he?
ALL
No one cares for you a smidge
When you're in an orphanage!
MOLLY
(Making a whistling sound and imitating Miss. Hannigan)
You'll stay up till this dump shines like the top of the Chrysler Building.
ORPHANS
Yank the whiskers from her chin
MOLLY
You pig dropings
ORPHANS
Jab her with a safety Pin
MOLLY
Rotten orphans
ORPHANS
Make her drink a mickey finn
MOLLY
Nobdy love's you
I love you, Miss Hannigan
MOLLY
(Whistle)
Get to work!
(Whistle)
Strip them beds!
(Whistle)
I said get to work!
ALL
It's the hard-knock life for us
It's the hard-knock life for us
No one cares for you a smidge
When your in an orphanage
It's the hard-knock life
It's the hard-knock life
It's the hard-knock life!
"It's the Hard Knock Life" is a song from the musical Annie, about the hard life in the orphanage. The song expresses the struggles and difficulties that the little girls, who are living in an orphanage, endure every day. The song starts with the orphans singing the chorus āItās the Hard Knock Life,ā expressing how hard life is for them. Annie then sings about how instead of getting treats and kisses, they are getting tricked and kicked. The orphans continue the chorus, and all of them remark how difficult it is to work in the orphanage, hoeing the hard row with no family or folk to speak of. They then sing about how they are not given proper clothing or food, and everyday seems dark, with no light in sight. The little girls also discuss how they tend to give up easily instead of fighting and how dreams in the orphanage are filled with nightmares. Finally, they express that nobody loves, cares, or even knows of orphans, and it is evident that it is the hard-knock life they have to keep living.
The lyrics of "It's the Hard Knock Life" perfectly and ingeniously convey a sad picture of a life in an orphanage. It is a song that reflects the harsh experiences of homeless children and highlights the fact that they are neglected and have no family or love in their lives. The lyrics also express the pessimistic view of life that such children may develop due to their unfortunate living conditions. The song, in essence, is a commentary on child welfare and the need for better and more caring systems for children without families.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the hard-knock life for us!
Life is rough and difficult for us, with challenges and hardships that we must endure.
Steada treated,
Instead of being treated with kindness and care,
We get tricked!
We are deceived and taken advantage of by those who are supposed to be caring for us.
Steada kisses,
Instead of receiving affection and love,
We get kicked!
We are physically or emotionally abused and mistreated.
It's the hard-knock life!
Overall, life is incredibly challenging and difficult for us to navigate and survive.
Go' no folks to speak of, so,
We have no family members or loved ones to rely on or turn to for support.
It's the hard-knock row we hoe!
We are stuck in a miserable situation and must work hard just to survive.
Cotton blankets,
Our inadequate bedding is made of cheap, rough materials,
Steada of wool!
Rather than warm, comfortable wool blankets.
Empty Bellies,
We are constantly hungry and never have enough to eat,
Steada of full!
Instead of being well-fed and nourished.
Don't if feel like the wind is always howlin?
The constant challenges and difficulties of our lives are like a cold wind that never stops blowing.
Don't it seem like there's never any light!
There is always darkness and despair, with no glimmer of hope or happiness.
Once a day, don't you wanna throw the towel in?
At some point every day, it feels impossible to keep going and we want to give up.
It's easier than puttin' up a fight.
Giving up and succumbing to our challenges seems like the easier path than fighting and persevering.
No one's there when your dreams at night get creepy!
We have no one to turn to when we are scared, alone or have nightmares.
No one cares if you grow... of if you shrink!
Nobody takes an interest in our well-being, whether we are thriving or struggling.
No one dries when your eyes get wet an' weepy!
Nobody comforts or consoles us when we are sad, crying and vulnerable.
From all the cryin' you would think this place's a sink!
Our home is filled with sadness and despair, with so many tears that it seems like a bottomless pit.
Empty belly life!
We are constantly hungry and malnourished, with no relief in sight.
Rotten smelly life!
Our living conditions are unpleasant and unhygienic, with unpleasant odors and smells.
Full of sorrow life!
Our lives are choked with sadness, grief and heartache.
No tomorrow life!
We have no sense of a bright or hopeful future, with no prospects for a better life or situation.
Santa Claus we never see
We have no access to joy or happiness, with no opportunities for fun or excitement like other kids might enjoy.
Santa Claus, what's that? Who's he?
We are so isolated and deprived that we don't even know about the most basic cultural touchstones enjoyed by other children.
No one cares for you a smidge
We feel unloved, unwanted and uncared for, with nobody who seems to care about us in any way.
When you're in an orphanage!
Our situation is uniquely challenging because we are all alone in the world, with nobody to watch out for us.
You'll stay up till this dump shines like the top of the Chrysler Building.
Our caretakers are cruel and demanding, forcing us to work tirelessly even when it seems impossible or unreasonable.
Yank the whiskers from her chin
We take out our frustration on our caretakers, expressing our anger and irritation even though it never helps anything.
Jab her with a safety Pin,
We lash out with violent impulses, even if we ultimately regret or feel ashamed of those actions.
Make her drink a mickey finn
We drug our caretakers to get some sense of power or control, even if we know it's not really the right thing to do.
Nobody love's you
We are so hurt and despairing that we lash out with negative, hurtful comments that only make us feel worse in the end.
I love you, Miss Hannigan
In spite of everything, there is still a capacity for love and caring in our hearts, even for those who hurt us.
Get to work!
We are forced to work even when it's difficult or unreasonable, with no say in our own lives or futures.
Strip them beds!
Our work is menial, repetitive and unpleasant, with no clear sense of purpose or satisfaction.
I said get to work!
We are commanded and controlled at every turn, with no control or agency in our own lives.
It's the hard-knock life for us
No matter how we try to improve our situation, it's always going to be difficult and challenging to survive as orphans with nobody to care for us.
Contributed by Harper D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jonathanromero1753
It's the hard-knock life for us!
It's the hard-knock life for us!
'Steada treated
We get tricked!
'Steada kisses
We get kicked!
It's the hard-knock life!
Got no folks to speak of, so
It's the hard-knock row we how!
Cotton blankets
'Steada wool!
Empty bellies
'Steada full!
It's the hard-knock life!
Don't it feel like the wind is always howl'n?
Don't it seem like there's never any light!
Once a day don't you wanna throw the towel in?
It's easier than puttin' up a fight
No one's there when your dreams at night get creepy!
No one cares if you grow or if you shrink!
No one dries when your eyes get red an' weepy!
From the cryin' you would think this place would sink!
Ohhhh!!!!!!!
Empty belly life!
Rotten smelly life!
Full of sorrow life!
No tomorrow life!
Santa Claus we never see
Santa Claus, what's that? Who's he?
No one cares for you a smidge
When you're in an orphanage!
It's the hard-knock life!
(Imitating Miss. Hannigan)
You'll stay up till this dump shines
Like the top of the Chrysler Building.
Yank the whiskers from her chin
Jab her with a safety pin
Make her drink a mickey finn
I love you, Miss Hannigan
It's the hard-knock life for us
It's the hard-knock life for us
No one cares for you a smidge
When you're in an orphanage
It's the hard-knock life
It's the hard-knock life
It's the hard-knock life!
@wepoppin6191
Jesus these poor orphans are great at gymnastics
@Dan-di9jd
That orphanage is piss poor and underfunded yet they got a million bucks right there if they can somehow use them as a circus act.
@angelrabishaw3107
PSSSSST š itās cause theyāre actors š donāt come at me I know you know that!
@KapatidTomas
I agree lmao š¤£š¤£š
@tundra-bun
Yet the only gymnastic move I can do is a cartwheel :[
@holacomo263
@@tundra-bun I cant even lift my foot off the ground
@enchantingkatie
You really gotta appreciate the fact that these kids actually sound like kids when they sing, as opposed to the later film adaptations where theyāre all autotuned to oblivion
@sashatiana-alize6186
Agreed
@sharpaycutie2
They think they're off beat movements are cute lol
@corriehingston6744
Agreed. Autotune (when not used properly) is ridiculous and sounds fake. This sounds like a group of children singing as children