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 Wanna Hurt No More
Anouk Lyrics
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But none of us will take the 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
I am setting you free
'Cause I don't wanna hurt no more
No 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 don't wanna hurt no more
The darkness you left in my soul
Do we know how much we've lost
Will the moon be shine in his bright as before
And his arms sing in the song
Tears well 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
No 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 wait 'till morning comes
You made it clear that it has been only pain loving me
Things that we won't do for love
I am setting you free
'Cause I don't wanna hurt no more
No 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
"I Don't Wanna Hurt No More" by Anouk is a song about a failing relationship that has reached the point of no return. The lyrics express a sense of acceptance and reluctant resignation, as the singer acknowledges the irreparable damage done and decides to let go of their partner. The opening lines "We're breaking things we can't repair/ But none of us will take the blame" set the tone for the song, conveying a sense of mutual culpability and helplessness. The following lines "All the memories that we've made/ I threw them all away/ There's no need to talk it over" suggest a disillusioned and defeated attitude, as the singer feels like they have given up on the relationship.
The chorus of the song repeats the titular line "I don't wanna hurt no more" to emphasize the singer's desire to move on and protect themselves and their partner from further pain. The bridge of the song offers a glimpse of regret and doubt, as the singer wonders if they will ever find the life they wanted and mourns the loss of what could have been. However, the final lines "I'm letting you go" affirm the singer's decision to end things and start anew.
Overall, "I Don't Wanna Hurt No More" is a poignant song that captures the bittersweet and complicated emotions of a relationship that has run its course. It offers a relatable message of self-preservation and healing, while also acknowledging the uncertainties and complexities of love and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
We're breaking things we can't repair
Our relationship is being damaged beyond repair.
But none of us will take the blame
Neither of us is willing to accept responsibility for what's happening.
No nothing can be done this time
There's nothing we can do to save our relationship.
All the memories that we've made
We have shared precious moments and memories together.
I threw them all away
I have carelessly thrown away all of our special memories.
There's no need to talk it over
There is no point in discussing our problems anymore.
Don't let me get you down
Please don't let me bring you down with me.
Let's just move on
We should move forward and start anew.
I am setting you free
I am releasing you from our relationship and giving you freedom.
'Cause I don't wanna hurt no more
I'm ending this relationship because I don't want to cause any more pain.
No I don't wanna make you go through one more rainy day
I don't want to make you suffer any longer.
Strange enough I always knew
Deep down, I always knew things would end this way.
I'm taking off today
I'm leaving today and starting a new chapter in my life.
The darkness you left in my soul
You have left a void and emptiness in my heart.
Do we know how much we've lost
Do we truly understand what we have lost in our relationship?
Will the moon be shine in his bright as before
Will things ever be as bright and beautiful as they once were?
And his arms sing in the song
Will the love and happiness we once shared ever return?
Tears well up in my eyes
I am overwhelmed with sadness and regret.
And I will always wonder
I will always ponder what could have been.
Why I will never have
Why can't I have the type of life and relationship I want?
The life I wanted
I wanted a different kind of life and relationship, but it will never be.
Now I'm letting it go
I'm finally letting go of my dream and moving on with my life.
There's not much more to say
There's nothing left to discuss or argue about.
'Cause it's too late now
It's too late to fix our relationship.
I won't hurt no more
I am leaving to avoid any more pain or suffering in our relationship.
So I wait 'till morning comes
I am waiting for a new day and a fresh start.
You made it clear that it has been only pain loving me
You have told me that our love has only caused you pain and suffering.
Things that we won't do for love
There are certain things we are not willing to do for love.
I am setting you free
I am giving you the freedom to go and live your life without me.
I'm letting you go
I am releasing you from our relationship and allowing you to move on.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ANOUK TEEUWE, DAN HILL
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