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.
More Than You Deserve
Anouk Lyrics
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Were they meant for her
And all those words you never said before
What about those kisses in my sleep
Were they meant for her
Tomorrow will be fine
Yeah just a little while
'Cause I will be
Watching every step, scared I won't find you again
'Cause if I leave you by yourself then you can hide away
I'll be watching every step, scared I won't find you again
'Cause if I leave you by yourself, yeah
What about that bracelet in your car
Was it meant for her
I am more than you deserve
Tomorrow will be fine
Oh no this ain't no way to live
'Cause I will be
Watching every step, scared I won't find you again
'Cause if I leave you by yourself then you can hide away
I'll be watching every step, scared I won't find you again
'Cause if I leave you by yourself, yeah
'Cause if I leave you by yourself, yeah
Why couldn't you just lie, suicide
Why couldn't you just lie
Watching every step, scared I won't find you again
'Cause if I leave you by yourself then you can hide away
I'll be watching every step, scared I won't find you again
'Cause if I leave you by yourself
Don't you waste my time, suicide, suicide
Don't you waste my time, suicide yeah
I am more than you deserve
I am more than you deserve
I am more than you deserve
In this song, Anouk questions her partner's loyalty and hints at infidelity. The chorus implies that Anouk is scared to leave her partner alone because she is afraid he will cheat on her, as he has done before. She seems to be questioning whether the love songs he sings and the gifts he gives her are meant for someone else, and wonders if he has truly been honest with her. The lyrics "Why couldn't you just lie, suicide" suggests that the truth would be so painful that it would lead her to contemplate suicide.
The lyrics also suggest that Anouk feels she is worth more than she is receiving in the relationship. She repeats "I am more than you deserve" several times, suggesting that her partner is not treating her as well as she deserves. The bracelet in his car could symbolize a gift that he bought for another woman, and its mere presence causes her to question his fidelity.
Overall, "More Than You Deserve" is a poignant and emotional song about the fear of being cheated on and undervalued in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
What about those songs you sang my love
Did you sing those songs for someone else?
Were they meant for her
Did you sing those songs for her?
And all those words you never said before
Why didn't you say those same words to me?
What about those kisses in my sleep
Were you kissing someone else in your dreams?
Tomorrow will be fine
Maybe everything will be okay tomorrow?
Yeah just a little while
Maybe we only have to wait a little longer?
Oh no this ain't no way to live
This situation is unbearable and unhealthy for me.
'Cause I will be Watching every step, scared I won't find you again
I am worried and anxious that you will leave me.
'Cause if I leave you by yourself then you can hide away
If I am not constantly around, you may run away from me.
What about that bracelet in your car
Who did you buy that bracelet for?
Was it meant for her
Did you buy that bracelet for her?
I am more than you deserve
I deserve someone better than you.
Why couldn't you just lie, suicide
Did you want me to disappear or end my life?
Don't you waste my time, suicide, suicide
You are only wasting my time if you want me to disappear or end my life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANOUK TEEUWE, BART VAN VEEN
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