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.
Good God
Anouk Lyrics
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Claiming that I'll do it but I don't
Knowing I'll do anything that you want
Pretending that I am someone that I'm not
Good God, my mind won't let me thing right
I know you're trouble
But I'm determined to create these things up in my head
In time I've got to choose
Freedom or loyalty
Look at what you have done
What am I gonna do?
So now that you have made a mess off me
You showed me stars that I have never seen
I know it's wrong why does it feel right
You haven't got me yet, but you might
Your smiling back at me I wanna do it
I wanna be with you let me get through it
But am I gonna make it back alive
Will you show me all the things that you can do
Good God, my mind won't let me thing right
I know you're trouble
But I'm determined to create these things up in my head
That never happen
In time I've got to choose
Freedom or loyalty
Look at what you have done
What am I gonna do?
Yeah
Good God, my mind won't let me thing right
I know you're trouble
But I'm determined to create these things up in my head
That never happen
In time I've got to choose
Freedom or loyalty
Look at what you have done
What am I gonna do?
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
The lyrics of Anouk's song "Good God" seem to revolve around the struggle of a person who is torn between their desire to be with someone and the harsh reality of their situation. The person in question seems to know that the object of their affection is not good for them, but they cannot help themselves. They are pretending to be someone they are not and winning at it, but they also know that they will not be able to follow through their claims. They know that they will do anything that the person they like wants, but they also know that this is not what they should be doing.
The chorus of the song seems to capture the essence of the person's dilemma. They know that they are in a bad situation, but they cannot help themselves. Their mind is playing tricks on them, making it hard for them to think clearly. They know that they should choose between loyalty and freedom, but they also know that it is not going to be easy. They are stuck in a limbo, trying to make sense of their feelings and their choices.
Overall, the lyrics of "Good God" seem to be exploring the complexity of human relationships and the struggle between what we want and what is good for us. The song is a reminder that it is important to be honest with ourselves and others, and that sometimes, the right choice is not the easiest one.
Line by Line Meaning
Surely I am winning but I won't
I may be coming out on top, but I'm not going to brag
Claiming that I'll do it but I don't
I talk a big game, but I don't always follow through
Knowing I'll do anything that you want
I'm aware that I will do whatever you ask of me
Pretending that I am someone that I'm not
I'm putting on a show, acting like a different person than my true self
Good God, my mind won't let me think right
I'm feeling overwhelmed and confused
I know you're trouble
I'm aware that you may bring me problems
But I'm determined to create these things up in my head
Despite my doubts, I'm fixated on a fantasy in my mind
That never happen
I know deep down that my imagined scenario will never come to be
In time I've got to choose Freedom or loyalty
Ultimately, I must decide between independence and loyalty to someone else
Look at what you have done
You've caused chaos in my life
What am I gonna do?
I'm not sure how to proceed
So now that you have made a mess off me
You've messed up my life
You showed me stars that I have never seen
You opened my eyes to new experiences
I know it's wrong why does it feel right
I'm aware that this situation isn't good, but it still feels exciting
You haven't got me yet, but you might
I may resist, but there's a chance you could win me over
Your smiling back at me I wanna do it
When you smile at me, I'm tempted to act on my desires
I wanna be with you let me get through it
I want to be with you, despite my reservations
But am I gonna make it back alive
I'm not sure if I'll come out of this unscathed
Will you show me all the things that you can do
I'm curious about what you can offer
Yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANOUK TEEUWE, REMON R STOTIJN
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