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.
I Don't Know Nothing
Anouk Lyrics
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I may act like I know everything in life
It doesn't mean my hands don't shake
Got burning eyes
Inside I die
Look around the dawn of grace
I'm living in the last days
It's all the same
I live for is dreams I fear
The truth is that I don’t know nothing
And I don’t know why
All the answers I don't have
Make me feel so worthless
God knows what lies ahead
So unreal
As I rely on lies instead of what I feel
Overwhelmed by modern days
Is there a right place in this life?
I couldn't tell
In fact I don't know nothing
No, I don't know why
All the answers I don't have
Make me feel so worthless
God knows what lies ahead
Anouk's "I Don't Know Nothing" is a song that speaks about the struggles of uncertainty and constant questioning about life. The opening lines, "Just because I may act like I know everything in life, it doesn't mean my hands don't shake," showcase the facade that individuals often put up in order to appear knowledgeable and confident, yet inside they may be scared and unsure. The lyrics continue to talk about being overwhelmed by modern day society and not being able to differentiate between what is right and wrong.
The chorus, "The truth is that I don't know nothing, and I don't know why. All the answers I don't have make me feel so worthless. God knows what lies ahead," highlights the feeling of inadequacy and inferiority that comes from not understanding everything about life. The singer in the song is plagued by the unknown, and while they put on a strong front, they are struggling internally with the unknown.
The bridge of the song, "So unreal as I rely on lies instead of what I feel. Is there a right place in this life? I couldn't tell" showcases the struggle between what we logically think we should do versus what our gut feeling tells us. The line "I rely on lies instead of what I feel" highlights the feeling of self-doubt and second-guessing that comes when one is constantly questioning their own decisions and path in life. In conclusion, Anouk's "I Don't Know Nothing" is a powerful and relatable song about the struggles one faces when trying to navigate life without all the answers.
Line by Line Meaning
Just because
Just because I may seem knowledgeable about everything in life, it doesn't mean that I am not struggling internally
It doesn't mean my hands don't shake
I am not confident and steady, despite my outward appearance
Got burning eyes
I am deeply emotional and passionate
Inside I die
I am suffering on the inside and feel like a part of me is slowly dying
Look around the dawn of grace
In this time of hope and new beginnings, I struggle to find my place
I'm living in the last days
I feel like I am running out of time and opportunities
I couldn't tell the rights from wrongs
I am struggling to determine what is right and wrong in my life
It's all the same
Everything seems to blend together and lose its significance
I live for is dreams I fear
The only things that keep me going are my dreams, even though they also terrify me
The truth is that I don’t know nothing
I am struggling to understand anything about life
And I don’t know why
I can't even explain why I am struggling so much
All the answers I don't have
There are so many questions that I don't have the answers to
Make me feel so worthless
I feel like I am not good enough because I can't figure things out
God knows what lies ahead
I have no idea what the future holds and it scares me
So unreal
Everything feels surreal and confusing
As I rely on lies instead of what I feel
I am not being true to myself and am instead living a lie
Overwhelmed by modern days
I am struggling to keep up with the fast pace of modern life
Is there a right place in this life?
I am unsure if there is a place for me in this world
In fact I don't know nothing
I am completely lost and have no idea what to do
No, I don't know why
I am unable to understand the reasons for my struggles
All the answers I don't have
There are still so many things I don't understand
Make me feel so worthless
My lack of answers is making me feel like I am not good enough
God knows what lies ahead
The future is uncertain and I have no idea what to expect
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