Anouk has released twelve studio albums to date, the most recent one being Wen d'r maar aan, released on 12 October 2018. She represented the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö, Sweden, with the song "Birds". Her song made it to the final – the first since 2004 for the Netherlands; and finished 9th with 114 points.
Musical style
Anouk's musical style has been described as a combination of Joan Osborne, Melissa Etheridge and Alanis Morissette. She is known for explosive rock songs like "Nobody's Wife" and "R U Kiddin' Me", but has also made small and fragile songs like "Lost" and "Michel". In addition to her pop/rock sound she also experiments with soul, funk and hip hop.
Personal life
Anouk was married to her manager Edwin Jansen until 1998. She married Remon Stotijn (aka The Anonymous Mis), frontman of the reggae/rap band Postmen, on 16 March 2004. Stotijn is the father of three of her children; son Benjahmin Kingsley (b. 18 April 2002), son Elijah Jeramiah (b. 5 December 2003) and daughter Phoenix Ray (b. 3 June 2005). In May 2008, Anouk and Remon announced a "harmonious" mutual separation. In 2010 Anouk gave birth to her fourth child, a son named Jesiah Dox. Her son Sion Jethro was born in June 2014. In June 2016, she gave birth to her sixth child, a baby girl, Jelizah Rose, with her current partner, mixed martial artist and former basketball player Dominique Schemmekes.
Anouk's Blues
Anouk Lyrics
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happy heart
to my love
and now you're gone
since I fell for you
Love, brings my misery pain
cause I'll never be the same
since I fell for you, yeah baby
"Anouk's Blues" by Dutch singer-songwriter Anouk is a lovelorn ballad about the misery and pain caused by falling in love. The lyrics lament the loss of a lover who made the singer's heart happy and who they fell for completely. The repetition of the phrase "since I fell for you" emphasizes the profound impact this love had on the singer's life, while the contrast between the joy of happy hearts and the misery of love gone wrong creates a poignant sense of loss and heartbreak. The song's slow, bluesy tempo and Anouk's emotive vocal delivery add to the melancholic atmosphere.
One interesting fact about "Anouk's Blues" is that it was originally released on Anouk's debut album Together Alone in 1997 but gained renewed popularity after being featured in the soundtrack of the 2019 Dutch film Penoza: The Final Chapter. Another notable aspect of the song is Anouk's unique voice, which has been described as a blend of rock, blues, and soul influences. Anouk has cited Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, and Nirvana as some of her biggest inspirations. Despite being a successful musician in her native Netherlands, Anouk has had limited commercial success outside of Europe.
Another interesting fact is that Anouk has been candid about her personal struggles with addiction, depression, and anxiety, which have influenced her songwriting. She has also been outspoken about social and political issues, such as immigration and the refugee crisis. "Anouk's Blues" reflects the introspective and confessional side of Anouk's artistry, and its lyricism has been praised for its relatability and emotional depth. It is a quintessential breakup song that captures the universal themes of heartache and longing.
Chords: G, D, Bm, A
Line by Line Meaning
You, you you make me live my
happy heart
You were able to make me experience joy and exuberance like never before.
to my love
and now you're gone
You were the one I loved deeply, and now that you've left me, I feel lost and alone.
since I fell for you
Everything has changed in my life since I fell in love with you.
Love, brings my misery pain
Love has brought immense suffering and agony into my life.
cause I'll never be the same
since I fell for you, yeah baby
Loving you has changed me so fundamentally that I'll never be the same person again.
since your love
All these emotions and feelings originated from the love I had for you.
Contributed by Julia J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.