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.
Little Did I Know
Anouk Lyrics
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(A long long time ago)
On the roof where we made out (oeehh)
You told me secrets 'cause you knew that
I'd keep it
Nowadays I feel so tired
(I really don't understand)
Will you be just a reminder
Of what we've lost on our way
Can I say something
Baby, I am wishing on the stars above
That your eyes will finally open up
'Cause there was nothing
Enough to make another part of me believe
That you headed me blind not to see that
This was love, this was love
When I hear you tryin' call me
(In the middle of the night)
I won't answer, 'cause I'm scared (oehh)
That I rather had you with me
As I
I never thought of me without you
(Of me living alone)
You turned yellow in to grey (oehh)
Do you know how long I waited
For you to come my way
Can I say something
Baby, I am wishing on the stars above
That your eyes will finally open up
'Cause there was nothing
Enough to make another part of me believe
That you headed me blind
Ooh, an I say something
Baby, I am wishing on the stars above
That your eyes will finally open up
And there was nothing
Enough to make another part of me believe
That you had me blind not to see that
This was love, my love
The first verse of Anouk's song "Little Did I Know" paints a picture of nostalgia, taking the listener back to a time when the singer and her partner were young and in love. They used to make out on the roof, and the partner trusted Anouk enough to confide in her. However, as the song progresses, it becomes evident that things have changed. Anouk is tired of the things her partner says and does, and wonders if their relationship has become nothing more than a reminder of what they've lost. Anouk wishes her partner would finally realize what they had and open their eyes to their love.
The chorus of the song is a plea to her partner to see what they have lost. Anouk is wishing on the stars above that her partner's eyes will finally open up to their love. She is frustrated that they had been blinded to it before and that there was nothing she could say or do to make them see. Anouk feels scared of her partner's attempts to contact her and wishes that things could go back to how they used to be.
"Little Did I Know" is a poignant song that explores the complexities of love and relationships. Anouk's rich and emotive voice brings the lyrics to life, and the melody is hauntingly beautiful. The song is relatable to anyone who has ever been in love and experienced the joy and heartbreak that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Thinking of when we were younger
Reflecting on a time in the past when we were both younger and things were different.
On the roof where we made out (oeehh)
Recalling a specific memory of a romantic encounter on a rooftop.
You told me secrets 'cause you knew that I'd keep it
Remembering a time when trust existed in the relationship and secrets could be shared without fear of them being revealed.
Nowadays I feel so tired
Feeling drained and unhappy in the current state of the relationship.
Of all the things you do and say (oehh)
Feeling overwhelmed by the negative actions and words of the other person.
Will you be just a reminder of what we've lost on our way
Questioning whether the other person will only serve as a reminder of the love that has been lost along the way.
Can I say something
Expressing a desire to speak honestly and openly about their feelings.
Baby, I am wishing on the stars above
Expressing a deep desire for the relationship to work out and for the other person to change their behavior.
That your eyes will finally open up
Desiring for the other person to see the negative impact of their actions and to make a change.
'Cause there was nothing enough to make another part of me believe
Admitting that despite efforts to see the good in the other person, there is nothing that can make them believe the relationship will work out.
That you headed me blind not to see that
Accusing the other person of purposely not seeing the truth of the situation and leading them astray.
This was love, this was love
Affirming that despite the current difficulties in the relationship, there was a time when love existed between them.
When I hear you tryin' call me (In the middle of the night)
Expressing fear and anxiety when the other person tries to contact them, especially during vulnerable times such as the middle of the night.
I won't answer, 'cause I'm scared (oehh)
Revealing that they choose not to answer the other person's calls because they are afraid of what they might say or do.
That I rather had you with me As I
Expressing a longing for the other person to be with them and acknowledging how alone they feel without them.
I never thought of me without you
Admitting that they have become so used to being with the other person that they cannot imagine a life without them.
You turned yellow in to grey (oehh)
Describing how the other person's negative actions and words have drained the color and life out of the relationship.
Do you know how long I waited for you to come my way
Expressing frustration and disappointment that the other person has not lived up to their expectations and desires.
Ooh, an I say something
Reiterating the desire to speak honestly and openly about their feelings.
And there was nothing enough to make another part of me believe
Acknowledging that despite their desire for the relationship to work out, there is nothing that can make them believe things will change.
That you had me blind not to see that
Accusing the other person of purposely blinding them to the truth and leading them on.
This was love, my love
Affirming that love existed between them, but acknowledging that it may not be enough to overcome the current problems in the relationship.
Contributed by Kylie S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.