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 Like
Anouk Lyrics
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None of us will take them blame
No nothing can be done this time
All the memories that we've made
I threw them all away
There's no need to talk it over
Don't let me get you down
Let's just move on
'Cause I don't wanna hurt no more
I don't wanna make you go
Through one more rainy day
No I don't wanna hurt no more
Strange enough I always knew
I'm taking off today
Don't wanna hurt no more
Darkness you left in my soul
Now do we know how much we've lost?
Will the moon be shining as bright as before
And as I am singing this song
The tears went up in my eyes
And I will always wonder
Why I will never have the life I wanted
Now I'm letting it go
'Cause I don't wanna hurt no more
I don't wanna make you go
Through one more rainy day
No I don't wanna hurt no more
There's not much more to say
'Cause it's to late now
I won't hurt no more.
So I'll wait till morning comes
You made it clear it's been only pain loving me
Things that we don't do for love
I am setting you free
'Cause I don't wanna hurt no more
I don't wanna make you go
Through one more rainy day
No I don't wanna hurt no more
Strange enough I always knew
I'm taking off today
I'm letting you go.
The song "I Don't Wanna Hurt" is a heartfelt ballad about a broken relationship where the two parties involved are unable to fix things despite their best efforts. The opening lines "We're breaking things we can't repair, None of us will take them blame" depict the sense of hopelessness and despair that pervades the entire song. Both parties are aware that things are not working out, and they don't know how to rectify the situation. The singer recognizes that the memories they have made together are now shattered and irreparable.
Throughout the song, the singer reveals her desire to end the relationship in order to stop hurting both herself and her partner. She does not wish to cause any further pain and suffering, and she acknowledges that it's time for them to move on. The phrase "I am setting you free" is a testament to this, and it summarizes the singer's decision to walk away from the relationship in order to spare them both any further agony.
There's a sense of sadness and regret throughout the song, as the singer reflects on the things they've lost and the life that could have been. The lyrics "Will the moon be shining as bright as before, And as I am singing this song, The tears went up in my eyes" suggest that the singer is struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship. However, she understands that it's time to accept the situation and move on, and so she sings with strength and conviction, "I'm taking off today, I'm letting you go".
Line by Line Meaning
We're breaking things we can't repair
We're causing permanent damage to our relationship
None of us will take them blame
Neither of us are accepting responsibility for our actions
No nothing can be done this time
We've reached a point of no return
All the memories that we've made
Reflecting on the good times we've had together
I threw them all away
I'm consciously letting go of the past
There's no need to talk it over
There's nothing left to say
Don't let me get you down
Don't let my sadness affect you
Let's just move on
Let's focus on the future instead of dwelling on the past
I am setting you free
I'm ending the relationship to prevent further hurt
'Cause I don't wanna hurt no more
I'm leaving to avoid causing more pain
I don't wanna make you go
I don't want to force you to leave
Through one more rainy day
Through any more tough times together
Strange enough I always knew
I had a feeling this would happen
I'm taking off today
I'm leaving right now
Darkness you left in my soul
The emotional damage that was done to me
Now do we know how much we've lost?
Are we fully aware of what we're giving up?
Will the moon be shining as bright as before
Will things ever be the same?
And as I am singing this song
This is my way of expressing my emotions
The tears went up in my eyes
I'm crying as I sing
And I will always wonder
I'll never forget this experience
Why I will never have the life I wanted
I regret not being able to fulfill my aspirations
Now I'm letting it go
I'm accepting reality and moving forward
There's not much more to say
We've exhausted all words and options
'Cause it's too late now
There's no going back
I won't hurt no more
I'm leaving to prevent further pain for both of us
So I'll wait till morning comes
I'll stay until daybreak
You made it clear it's been only pain loving me
You've communicated that being with me has been a struggle
Things that we don't do for love
We won't sacrifice our well-being for the sake of love
I am setting you free
I'm ending the relationship to prevent further hurt
Letting you go
Ending the relationship and moving forward
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Anouk Teeuwe, Daniel Hill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Meli
Qué ha pasado con Anouk? hace años no he vuelto a saber o escuchar sobre ella, y este trabajo es delicioso, cada vez me gusta más... además me encantaría saber qué dicen sus letras.
AfterFelicidad
"No le gusta nada, te quiere dar una trompada". Excelente tema, muy buen dúo Anouk y Fidel.
heO514
great one, old school calypso and modern way of interpreting reggae...
your songs make me wanna dance, sing and smile
Peace Anouk
Juanse-G-
heO514 podrias redactar las letras del album??
Ceci Troche
JOYA!!!!
todo mal guiler garcia
yeaaaa muy buena rolitaaaa
leonel plata
amo a esa viejaaaaaaaaaa
Elcaballerodelargacabellera
Ne enamoró esta mujer
adrian hernandez
🎹🎶🎵🎼
Yurislas Robledo
Like :-)