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.
My Friend
Anouk Lyrics
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Can't you tell me why
You say there's nothing on your mind
Please stop telling lies
As long as you're lying
I can't ease your mind
It's all in your eyes
No need to hide
Can't tell me lies
No sense in hiding
It's all in your eyes
Cause I ain't happy man
'Til I see you smile
'Til I see the spark back in your eyes
And I can tell you why
As long as you're smiling
I'll hit a high
No sense in hiding
It's all in you eyes
No need to hide
You can't tell me lies
No sense in hiding
It's all in your eyes
What's the matter baby
What's the matter baby
What's the matter now
'Cause I ain't happy unless
I see you smile
Unless I see you smile
What's the matter man
What's the matter baby
What's the matter now
'Cause I ain't happy
Unless I see you smile
Unless I see you smile
In Anouk's song "My Friend," the singer is addressing someone who is going through a tough time and trying to keep their struggles hidden. Anouk asks the person to be honest and open up so she can help them, saying that as long as they keep lying and hiding, she can't ease their mind. The chorus repeats this sentiment, with Anouk emphasizing that she wants to see her friend smile again and will not be happy until they are able to do so.
The song has a strong message about the importance of honesty and communication, especially during difficult times. Anouk encourages her friend to be vulnerable and share their struggles, emphasizing that she is there to support them and will not judge them. By acknowledging their pain and helping them work through it, she hopes to see them find happiness once again. The song's upbeat rhythm and catchy melody make it a powerful and uplifting anthem for anyone going through a tough time.
Line by Line Meaning
What's the matter my friend
What's bothering you my friend
Can't you tell me why
Can't you confide in me
You say there's nothing on your mind
You claim that your mind is blank
Please stop telling lies
Please stop being dishonest with me
As long as you're lying
As long as you keep lying
I can't ease your mind
I won't be able to calm you down
No sense in hiding
There's no point in keeping things to yourself
It's all in your eyes
Your true feelings are revealed in your eyes
No need to hide
No reason to be secretive
Can't tell me lies
Can't deceive me
Cause I ain't happy man
Because I'm not content
'Til I see you smile
Until I see you happy
'Til I see the spark back in your eyes
Until I see the light in your eyes
And I can tell you why
And I will explain why
As long as you're smiling
As long as you keep smiling
I'll hit a high
I'll feel ecstatic
What's the matter baby
What's bothering you my dear
What's the matter now
What's the problem now
'Cause I ain't happy unless
Because I'm not happy unless
Unless I see you smile
Unless I see you happy
What's the matter man
What's bothering you my friend
Unless I see you smile
Unless I see you happy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANOUK TEEUWE, BART VAN VEEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
pedro Pulido
am i the only one to think she's picked up a lot of influence from Keith Jarrett - koln Concert ?!
wow.
i used to listen to this song about 10 years ago. Still amazing.
beau kant
damn this has to touch your soul..
ArBo86
Erg mooi nummer! En op een paar kleine dingetjes na prima vertaald!
Mara lisa cutie pie
Ik vind dit echt een mooi liedje
robin hoed
prachtig nummer!!!!!!!!!!
danoontjeeh01
Mensen...Zíj is geweldig!love her..ga naar concert
MrSchotland
Zolang jij Sacha kunt lachen en op jezelf vertrouwd is mamma de alllllller gelukkigst!!!!!!!!!! xxxxx
Jennifer von Pickartz
I thank God for You. Love&Light
Shana Monsieur
Kende het liedj niet, Respect! Super mooi nummer <3
prisjee
Een nummer voor mij met een betekenis!