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 (Acoustic Versi
Anouk Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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 off 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
yeah
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 cum, 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 lyrics to Anouk's song "Margarita Chum" (Acoustic Version) are a heartfelt plea to someone close to her to confide in her and let her take on their emotional burden. She encourages this person to share their pain with her and promises to take it away. Anouk's emotional attachment to this person is apparent as she talks about wanting to keep the good thing they have going.
Anouk refers to this person as her "margarita chum," which is a term of endearment for someone she enjoys spending time with and having fun. They share moments of laughter and joy, with the lyrics referencing them singing and joking until they cry. Anouk recognizes the importance of laughter and tells this person, "let's try to keep this good thing going."
Line by Line Meaning
here, if it's any consolation, take mine
I offer my support to you without any explanation needed - you can take mine
no, no need for explanations, it's alright
You don't have to justify anything to me, it's okay
with me it would only be redundant, see
It is unnecessary to explain to me because I already understand
if you only try to keep it all inside
If you continue to keep everything inside, it may become too much to bear
I lay me down with your decision
I am willing to accept and support whatever decision you make
blow your mind, don't hesitate
Be free and unafraid to make bold choices
this devil takes your pain away
This feeling of liberation can help you escape from any suffering
take mine
Once again, I offer my support to you
but now that I have finally found you
Now that we have connected, let's take our time with each other
I'm gonna take it one step at a time
Let's proceed with patience and caution
let's try to keep this good thing going
Let us work to make sure our relationship stays strong
you tell a joke, I nearly die
I love your jokes and they make me laugh uncontrollably
we have to laugh until we cry
We must cherish the moments of joy in our lives
take mine, please take mine
Once again, I offer my support to you
my margarita chum, that's what you are
You are my close friend and drinking buddy
I'm laughing my ass off when you sing
Your singing is hilarious and makes me laugh
everybody's happy now
Everyone around us is content and enjoying themselves
the Luna-queens become the lunatics
We have so much fun together that we become wild and crazy
while Janis Joplin tells her friend
Even Janis Joplin, a famous musician, acknowledges our good time
he's just a one-night stand
She jokes about someone who is not a special person, unlike our relationship
I hear you retching in my bathroom, but I don't mind
Even your unpleasant moments don't bother me – I care for you
no, I'll clean it up tomorrow just sit down
I will take care of the mess later so just relax for now
again you choke me when you grumble
Your complaints are irritating but I can live with it because I care for you
you and me we're so much like RG
We are so compatible that we are like the famous duo Roy and Gilbert
and now I'll show you how to tango
I will teach you something new since we are so good together
I think it's time for us to say
It is now an appropriate moment for us to
that this has been a perfect day and retire, please retire
Acknowledge that we have had a wonderful time and end our day together
my margarita cum, that's what you are
You are my close friend and drinking buddy
I'm laughing my ass off when you sing
Your singing is hilarious and makes me laugh
everybody's happy now
Everyone around us is content and enjoying themselves
a v.i.p. is what you are to me
You are a very important person in my life
I love it when you take me on your lonely Sunday stroll
I enjoy spending time with you, even if it's just a walk on a quiet Sunday.
Contributed by Hunter D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.