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.
Break Down The Wall
Anouk Lyrics
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What's the thing you're running from
Caught in the red lights
As if money is the cure
Is this your only way to survive
Are you trying to get even with the past
What happened to the dreams you had
Show them you are able
To leave without saying one word
I know it won't be easy, baby
But I will run with you
'Cause every night has a day
Every wish a prayer
Don't loose your faith
And I'll be holding your hand
'Cause it's never too late
There's someone who needs you
So break down that wall, baby
There's a new world out there waiting
Just tear down that wall, girl
Run away and don't look back
Break down that wall
Break down that wall
There's someone who needs you
Lady it's your turn now
Just walk the streets with your head up high
Oh baby doesn't that feel right
So put a big smile on your face
You walk on straight
Yeah tell the motherfuckers they were wrong
Isn't this your sweetest revenge
Feels good, hey I told you so
'Cause every night has a day
Every wish has a prayer
Don't loose your faith
And I'll be holding your hand
'Cause it's never too late
There's someone who needs you
So break down that wall, baby
There's a new world out there waiting
Just tear down that wall, girl
Run away and don't look back
Break down that wall
Break down that wall
So break down that wall, baby
There's a new world out there
Tear down that wall, girl
Run away run away run away
Break down that wall
Break down that wall
'Cause I need you
The lyrics of Anouk's song "Break Down The Wall" talk about a person who is going through a tough time and is struggling to overcome their problems. The singer is asking this person why they're sad and what they're trying to escape from. The person seems to be caught up in a cycle of running away from their problems, seeking money as a cure-all, and trying to get even with the past. The singer tells this person that it's time for them to break down the walls they've built up around themselves and show the world that they're able to leave their troubles behind without saying a word.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, why you're so sad
Asking the person why they're unhappy and attempting to understand their emotions.
What's the thing you're running from
Questioning if there is something that is causing them to avoid confronting their problems.
Caught in the red lights
Feeling stuck in a difficult situation or feeling overwhelmed.
As if money is the cure
Feeling like having more money will solve problems that it won't.
Is this your only way to survive
Questioning if they feel like this is the only way to get through life.
Are you trying to get even with the past
Asking if they are trying to overcome past problems or traumas.
What happened to the dreams you had
Questioning what caused them to abandon the dreams they once had for their life.
I think it's time for you to
Suggesting that it's the right time for them to make a change.
Show them you are able
Encouraging them to demonstrate their strength and abilities to the world.
To leave without saying one word
Suggesting they don't need to explain themselves to anyone while moving forward with their life.
I know it won't be easy, baby
Acknowledging that this journey will be difficult for them.
But I will run with you
Promising to support them through difficult times.
'Cause every night has a day
Expressing the idea that all dark times come to an end.
Every wish a prayer
Acknowledging that wishing for something is equivalent to praying for it.
Don't loose your faith
Encouraging them to keep believing in themselves and their goals.
And I'll be holding your hand
Promising emotional and physical support.
'Cause it's never too late
Suggesting that it's never too late to make a change and move forward with life.
There's someone who needs you
Stressing the importance of self-worth and that others value the person.
So break down that wall, baby
Encouraging them to break down the emotional barriers that are holding them back.
There's a new world out there waiting
Reminding them that there's a new, better life to be found after breaking down those barriers.
Just tear down that wall, girl
Encouraging them, specifically women, to overcome their emotional barriers and rise above outside oppression.
Run away and don't look back
Encouraging them to move on and leave behind their past struggles.
Lady it's your turn now
Reminding the person that they are the one with the power to make a change in their life.
Just walk the streets with your head up high
Encouraging them to have confidence and be proud of themselves while they move forward.
Oh baby doesn't that feel right
Suggesting that feeling confident can be empowering and satisfying.
So put a big smile on your face
Encouraging them to have a positive attitude about themselves and their life ahead.
Yeah tell the motherfuckers they were wrong
Encouraging them to prove any naysayers wrong and move past their negative comments or opinions.
Isn't this your sweetest revenge
Imagining that achieving a new, better life is the best form of revenge for those who doubted them.
Feels good, hey I told you so
Expressing satisfaction in seeing the person succeed and feeling good about having provided encouragement.
So break down that wall, baby
Reinforcing the need to overcome emotional barriers.
Break down that wall
Encouraging the person to take that first step in breaking down their emotional barriers by reaffirming what they need to do.
There's someone who needs you
Reinforcing the idea that the person has value and others care about them.
So break down that wall, baby
Encouraging them to overcome their emotional barriers once again.
There's a new world out there
Reiterating the idea of the promise of a new, better life ahead.
Tear down that wall, girl
Stressing the importance of women in particular to overcome societal boundaries and to reach their full potential.
Run away run away run away
Encouraging them to embrace their new life by running away and leaving the past behind.
Break down that wall
Restating the importance of overcoming emotional obstacles and not letting them hold oneself back.
Break down that wall
Encouraging them to continue breaking down their emotional barriers to achieve their goals.
'Cause I need you
Stressing the importance of the person to the singer and to others around them.
Contributed by Tristan A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.