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.
Margarita Chum
Anouk Lyrics
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No.no need for explanations,it's alright
With me it would only be redundant see
If you only try to keep it all inside
I lay me down with your decision
Blow your mind,don't hesitate
This devil takes your pain away
Take mine
But now that I have finally found you
I'm gonna take it one step at a time
Let's try to keep this good thing going
You tell a joke,I nearly die
We have to laugh until we cry
Take mine,please take mine
My margarita chum,that's what you are
I'm laughing my ass of when you sing
Everybody's happy now
The Luna-queens become the lunatics
While Janis Joplin tells her friend
He's just a one-night stand
I hear you retching in my bathroom
But I don't mind
No,I'll clean it up tomorrow,just sit down
Again you choke me when you grumble
You and me we're so much like RG
And now I'll show you how to tango
I think it's time for us to say
That this has been a perfect day
And retire,please retire
My margarita chum,that's what you are
I'm laughing my ass off when you sing
Everybody's happy now
A v.i.p. is what you are to me
I love it when you take me on your lonely Sunday stroll
The song Margarita Chum by Anouk seems to be about a deep and caring friendship. The opening lines seem to indicate that one person (the singer) is offering their support and solace to another who is going through a difficult time. The singer doesn't need any explanations, and they understand that the other person may need to keep some things bottled up. The lines "I lay me down with your decision / Blow your mind, don't hesitate / This devil takes your pain away / Take mine" suggest that the singer is willing to comfort and even take on some of the other person's pain or troubles.
The rest of the song focuses on the close relationship between the two friends. The singer clearly cherishes the other person, calling them their "margarita chum" and describing moments of shared laughter and joy. The reference to "RG" could be a nod to Robert "RG" Morse, a percussionist who played with Anouk and died in a car accident in 2003. Overall, the song seems to be a celebration of friendship, love, and the joy that can come from simply spending time with someone you care about deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
Here, if it's any consolation, take mine
If you're feeling down or troubled, you can confide in me and take my offer of support
No. no need for explanations, it's alright
Don't worry about explaining your problems to me, I understand and accept you regardless
With me it would only be redundant see
Talking about your issues with someone else would be pointless because I am already here for you
If you only try to keep it all inside
Don't keep your emotions bottled up, it's alright to express them to someone you trust
I lay me down with your decision
I support whatever decision you make, and I will be there for you regardless of the outcome
Blow your mind, don't hesitate
Don't be afraid to let go and experience new things that can be enjoyable and exciting
This devil takes your pain away
I can help you forget your troubles and make you feel better, even if only for a moment
Take mine
You can have my support and assistance whenever you need it
But now that I have finally found you
I'm grateful to have you in my life and want to take things slowly and cherish our relationship
I'm gonna take it one step at a time
I want to develop a strong and meaningful bond with you over time
Let's try to keep this good thing going
I value our relationship and want to make an effort to maintain it
You tell a joke, I nearly die
Your humor brightens my day and makes me happy
We have to laugh until we cry
Let's enjoy life and make the most out of every moment, even if it means laughing uncontrollably
My margarita chum, that's what you are
You're a dear friend to me, someone I can relax and have fun with over a drink
I'm laughing my ass off when you sing
Your singing makes me happy and I find it amusing, no matter how good or bad it is
Everybody's happy now
We're all enjoying each other's company and having a good time
The Luna-queens become the lunatics
We're all letting loose and having fun without a care in the world
While Janis Joplin tells her friend he's just a one-night stand
We're listening to music and enjoying each other's company, without any worries or troubles
I hear you retching in my bathroom
Despite any discomfort or unpleasantness, I am willing to take care of you and be there for you
But I don't mind
I'm not bothered or upset by any of the challenges or difficulties we may face
No, I'll clean it up tomorrow, just sit down
I'll take care of things for you, so just rest and relax
Again you choke me when you grumble
Even when things are difficult or frustrating, I am still willing to support you and be there for you
You and me we're so much like RG
We're similar in many ways and share a strong connection
And now I'll show you how to tango
I want to teach you something new and fun that we can enjoy together
I think it's time for us to say that this has been a perfect day
We've had a wonderful time together and should appreciate the moment
And retire, please retire
Let's take a break, relax, and enjoy each other's company for a while
A v.i.p. is what you are to me
You are a very important person in my life, and I treasure our friendship
I love it when you take me on your lonely Sunday stroll
I enjoy spending time with you and appreciate the effort you make to be with me, even on quiet and simple days
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANOUK TEEUWE, BART VAN VEEN
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