Anonymous 4 has performed in cities throughout North America, and have been regulars at major international festivals. Their cds have sold almost 2 million copies worldwide.
The name of the group is a pun on the name of an anonymous English music theorist of the late 13th century, Anonymous IV, who is the principal source on the two famous composers of the Notre Dame school, Leonin and Perotin.
Anonymous 4 currently includes:
Ruth Cunningham
Marsha Genensky
Susan Hellauer
Jacqueline Horner-Kwiatek
Former member:
Johanna Maria Rose
Official website: http://www.anonymous4.com/.
Ecstasy
Anonymous 4 Lyrics
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Got my eyes wild sure
And I can feel my heart popping
And I can't stop the rush
These beats in the music got me falling in love like oooooooohhhh
This can't never stop
Got my mind wide open
And I can feel my heart popping
And I can't stop the rush
These beats in the music got me falling in love like oooooooohhhh
This can't never stop
Never stop never stop never stop
Never stop never never... never never...
Never never... never never
I'm standing at myself
Friends feeling got me like I like I don't need help
Don't wanna be awake in these thousand feelings
Got me feeling like I coming up from heaven yeah
Got my mind wide open
Got my eyes wild sure
And I can feel my heart popping
And I can't stop the rush
These beats in the music got me falling in love like oooooooohhhh
Never never... never never
Never never... never never
Never never... never never
Never never... never never
Never never ... never never
Never never... never never
The lyrics of Anonymous 4's song, Ecstasy, describe the exhilarating feeling of being lost in the music and the moment, with it taking over one's body and mind. The songstress expresses the state of complete surrender to music, where she's not in control of her body nor her mind. She highlights the feeling of ecstasy, being in love with the beats and the energy of the music. The lyrics show her let go of her fears and insecurities, stating that she is brave enough to be herself. Additionally, she mentions that she doesn't require any external help but is capable of feeling her emotions all by herself, almost as if she is in heaven.
The song is constructed around the idea of giving in to the moment and the music, using repetition and a catchy tune to emphasize the extent to which it is impossible to stop the feelings of ecstasy which are described in the song. The lyrics describe a sense of belonging and joy that can only be achieved when one succumbs to the music and the feeling in that moment. The use of the phrase "never stop," emphasizes that this feeling should be held onto and cherished. The lyrics seem to encourage listeners to let go of their fears and inhibitions and feel the sensations that come when one is in complete control.
Line by Line Meaning
Got my mind wide open
I am receptive and accepting to new ideas and experiences
Got my eyes wild sure
I am confident and unwavering in my vision
And I can feel my heart popping
My emotions are so strong that I can feel them physically
And I can't stop the rush
I am unable to inhibit my excitement and enthusiasm
These beats in the music got me falling in love like oooooooohhhh
The rhythm and melody of the music evoke powerful feelings of adoration in me
This can't never stop
I never want this feeling to end
Never stop never stop never stop
I want to keep experiencing this feeling forever
I'm standing at myself
I am aware of my own individuality and sense of self
Friends feeling got me like I like I don't need help
The support of my friends makes me feel strong enough to face challenges alone
Don't wanna be awake in these thousand feelings
I don't want to let go of these powerful emotions I am experiencing
Got me feeling like I coming up from heaven yeah
These intense feelings make me feel like I am reaching an elevated state of being
Never never... never never
I want this feeling to last forever, without any interruption
Never never... never never
I want this feeling to last forever, without any interruption
Never never... never never
I want this feeling to last forever, without any interruption
Never never... never never
I want this feeling to last forever, without any interruption
Writer(s): Mark Cox
Contributed by Andrew S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.