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.
If You Were Mine
Anouk Lyrics
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Try to get you by my side.
Though I have been in love before,
They could never take my clouds away.
[Chorus]
Babe if you were mine,
I won't hasitate at all,
I'll be the one to catch your fall.
Anything you need,
Don't give me away,
You make me so confused,
The one I love, loves someone else.
Don't stop the music it feels good,
It keeps my mind of me missing you,
Keep the rain away,
There is nothing for me here,
Without you by my side.
'Cause babe if you were mine,
I won't hesitate at all,
You just let me know,
I'll be the one to catch your fall.
Anything you need,
Don't give me away,
You make me so confused,
The one I love, loves someone else.
Baby what's it gonna be?
Is it gonna be her or me?
Tell me what I have to do?
'Cause I know that I'm good for you.
[Chorus]
Babe if you were mine
If you were mine
Babe if you were mine
Babe if you were mine
Babe if you were mine
If you were mine..
The song 'If You Were Mine' by Anouk depicts a woman who has fallen in love with someone who is involved with someone else. She tries to get him by her side and is ready to do anything to make it happen. The first stanza of the song indicates that the woman is tired of fighting and wants to lay down her weapons to be with the person she loves. She has been in love before, but it seems like this time it's different, and she can't take her mind off of him. However, there is someone else in the picture, and the woman is confused and hurt.
The chorus of the song 'If You Were Mine' is the most powerful section, which reveals the intensity of the woman's love. She is ready to do anything for the man she loves, even catch him when he falls. She begs him not to give her away and expresses her confusion about the situation. The second stanza of the song talks about the woman trying to distract herself and keep her mind off the person she loves by listening to music. But she realizes that there is nothing for her if he isn't with her.
In conclusion, the song 'If You Were Mine' by Anouk portrays the pain and desire of a woman who is hopelessly in love with someone who is already in a relationship. It depicts the frustration, confusion, and desperation of someone who is caught between their love and the possibility of losing it.
Line by Line Meaning
I lay my weapon down won't fight no more.
I am surrendering and giving up the fight for love. I am ready and willing to be vulnerable to you.
Try to get you by my side.
I am doing everything in my power to be with you, to have you by my side no matter what it takes.
Though I have been in love before, They could never take my clouds away.
In the past, I have loved someone deeply, but it has never been like this. Even with prior love experiences, I am still clouded by thoughts of you.
Babe if you were mine, I won't hesitate at all, You just let me know, I'll be the one to catch your fall. Anything you need, Don't give me away, You make me so confused, The one I love, loves someone else.
I am waiting for you, and if you choose me, I will be here to support you no matter what. I am conflicted because the one I love still loves someone else, but I am still hoping it can be me.
Don't stop the music it feels good, It keeps my mind of me missing you, Keep the rain away, There is nothing for me here, Without you by my side.
Music keeps me sane and reminds me of what could be with you. Without you, everything is dull and meaningless. Please don't let me be alone in the rain.
Baby what's it gonna be? Is it gonna be her or me? Tell me what I have to do? 'Cause I know that I'm good for you.
I need to know who you want. If it's me, tell me what I can do to make it work because I am confident that we are meant to be together.
Babe if you were mine If you were mine Babe if you were mine Babe if you were mine Babe if you were mine
I am desperately hoping that you will be mine one day. I can't stop thinking about you and what we could be together.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANOUK TEEUWE, REMON R STOTIJN
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