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.
Losing My Religion
Anouk Lyrics
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It's bigger than you and you are not me
The lengths that I will go to
The distance in your eyes
Oh no I've said too much, I set it up
That's me in the corner
That's me in the spotlight, losing my religion
Oh no I've said too much
I haven't said enough
I thought that I heard you laughing
I thought that I heard you sing
I think I thought I saw you try
Every whisper of every waking hour I'm
Choosing my confessions
Trying to keep an eye on you
Like a hurt lost and blinded fool
Oh no I've said too much, I set it up
Consider this the hint of the century
Consider this the slip that brought me to my knees failed
What if all these fantasies come flailing around
Now I've said too much
I thought that I heard you laughing
I thought that I heard you sing
I think I thought I saw you try
But that was just a dream
That was just a dream
Anouk's song "Losing My Religion" is a poignant representation of unrequited love and the lengths one might go to hold onto a relationship that is slipping away. The lyrics, "Life is bigger, it's bigger than you and you are not me" suggest that life is more than just the individual, but also encompasses the relationships between people. The lengths that the singer is willing to go to keep the relationship intact, are hinted at in the line, "The lengths that I will go to, the distance in your eyes."
"The spotlight" is a metaphor for the relationship, and it is here, where the singer is losing their religion, or their self-control, and is trying to keep up with their partner. The line, "Oh no I've said too much, I haven't said enough" suggests that the singer is struggling to communicate their feelings, and may have already said too much, or not enough, to save the relationship.
The lyrics, "Every whisper of every waking hour, I'm choosing my confessions, trying to keep an eye on you like a hurt lost and blinded fool," suggest that the singer is constantly contemplating their words and actions in an attempt to save the relationship. The line, "That's me in the corner, that's me in the spotlight, losing my religion" indicates that the singer is feeling vulnerable and exposed in the relationship.
Overall, Anouk's "Losing My Religion" is a powerful portrayal of the complex emotions involved in a relationship that is falling apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Life is bigger
Life is vast and encompasses more than just an individual.
It's bigger than you and you are not me
Life is bigger than just one individual, and no two individuals are the same.
The lengths that I will go to
I will go to great lengths to achieve the desired outcome.
The distance in your eyes
I sense a disconnect between us that I can see in your eyes.
Oh no I've said too much, I set it up
I may have revealed too much information and this could be problematic.
That's me in the corner
I feel singled out and isolated from others.
That's me in the spotlight, losing my religion
I am feeling vulnerable and exposed, like I am going against my beliefs and values.
Trying to keep up with you and I don't know if I can do it
I am struggling to keep up with you, and I am unsure if I am capable of doing so.
I haven't said enough
I feel like there is more that needs to be said.
I thought that I heard you laughing
I believed you were laughing, but I am not certain anymore.
I thought that I heard you sing
I believed you were singing, but I am not certain anymore.
I think I thought I saw you try
I believed you were trying, but I am not certain anymore.
Every whisper of every waking hour I'm choosing my confessions
I am constantly analyzing and choosing what to reveal and what to keep hidden.
Trying to keep an eye on you
I am trying to observe and monitor you closely.
Like a hurt lost and blinded fool
I am feeling vulnerable and foolish, like I have been hurt and am lost.
Consider this the hint of the century
Take note, this could be a significant clue or indication of something important.
Consider this the slip that brought me to my knees failed
I made a mistake or revealed too much information, and it has caused issues or problems for me.
What if all these fantasies come flailing around
What if all my dreams and desires end up causing chaos or failure.
Now I've said too much
I feel like I have shared too much information that could be problematic.
That was just a dream
What I thought was real or possible, was actually a figment of my imagination.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: William Thomas Berry, Peter Lawrence Buck, Michael E. Mills, John Michael Stipe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dariaantropova8666
Oh life is bigger
It's bigger than you
And you are not me
The lengths that I will go to
The distance in your eyes
Oh no I've said too much
I set it up
That's me in the corner
That's me in the spot-light
Losing my religion
Trying to keep up with you
And I don't know if I can do it
Oh no I've said too much
I haven't said enough
I thought that I heard you laughing
I thought that I heard you sing
I think I thought I saw you try
Every whisper, of every waking hour
I'm choosing my confessions
Trying to keep an eye on you
Like a hurt, lost and blinded fool, fool
Oh no I've said too much
I set it up
Consider this
Consider this the hint of the century
Consider this the slip
That brought me to my knees, failed
What if all these fantasies come
Flailing around
Now I've said too much
I thought that I heard you laughing
I thought that I heard you sing
I think I thought I saw you try
But that was just a dream
That was just a dream
That's me in the corner
That's me in the spot-light
Losing my religion
Trying to keep up with you
And I don't know if I can do it
Oh no I've said too much
I haven't said enough
I thought that I heard you laughing
I thought that I heard you sing
I think I thought I saw you try
But that was just a dream
Try, cry, fly, try
That was just a dream
Just a dream
Just a dream, dream
@Siurdol
She should be mooooore popular. She's so magical!
@risumotus
More? What country do you live in? She is very, very populair, but she is raising 6 kids and her carreer isn't her first priority. I respect that.
@LoneBlade5
LOL
@mir3349
I just get this in my head, the best version i ever heard😌
Our big star🔥
@frajzied5347
Been looking for this version for about a year now... Thank you 🙏❤️
@dariaantropova8666
Oh life is bigger
It's bigger than you
And you are not me
The lengths that I will go to
The distance in your eyes
Oh no I've said too much
I set it up
That's me in the corner
That's me in the spot-light
Losing my religion
Trying to keep up with you
And I don't know if I can do it
Oh no I've said too much
I haven't said enough
I thought that I heard you laughing
I thought that I heard you sing
I think I thought I saw you try
Every whisper, of every waking hour
I'm choosing my confessions
Trying to keep an eye on you
Like a hurt, lost and blinded fool, fool
Oh no I've said too much
I set it up
Consider this
Consider this the hint of the century
Consider this the slip
That brought me to my knees, failed
What if all these fantasies come
Flailing around
Now I've said too much
I thought that I heard you laughing
I thought that I heard you sing
I think I thought I saw you try
But that was just a dream
That was just a dream
That's me in the corner
That's me in the spot-light
Losing my religion
Trying to keep up with you
And I don't know if I can do it
Oh no I've said too much
I haven't said enough
I thought that I heard you laughing
I thought that I heard you sing
I think I thought I saw you try
But that was just a dream
Try, cry, fly, try
That was just a dream
Just a dream
Just a dream, dream
@123Casso123
i like anouk because she sings all songs with real feelings.
i believe her that she lived trough these parts of life.
@marisalivramento8081
Anouk, és a melhor. Adoro a tua voz!
@dolvas1
she is amazing. her voice is magic i am listening this song again and again
@sayyes2010
Wow!!! Great!! Super!! ...wonderful Voice and amazing Interpretation!! Thank you!!