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 Life
Anouk Lyrics
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Try without anybody's help
To loose this heavy load
And get my life back on the road
I've seen the worst when I was down
Only loneliness I found
Now I'm climbing to the top
I'll carry on, though the road is long
I'm gonna get myself together
And I'll hold on, 'cause I am strong
Gonna try to make it better, baby
The rest of my life I'll take these chances
Time goes by so very fast
I'll share my fortune and my failure
'Til there's nothing left
And if somewhere down the line
I'll find I'm running out of time
I hope to god that I can say
I made the best of every day
'Til then I'll carry on, 'though the road is long
I'm gonna get myself together
And I'll hold on, 'cause I am strong
I'm gonna try to make it better, baby
The rest of my life I'll take these chances
Time goes by so very fast
I'll share my fortune and my failure
'Til there's nothing left
The lyrics of Anouk's "My Life" tell a story of personal growth and determination. The singer seems to have experienced difficult times and feelings of loneliness in the past. However, she's now ready to leave all that behind and make a fresh start. She wants to take control of her own life and to achieve her goals without the help of others.
The chorus of the song has an empowering message. The singer declares that she won't give up, even though the road ahead is long and challenging. She believes in herself and her own strength. She's hopeful that she can make her life better and is willing to take chances to achieve that.
The lyrics also touch upon the theme of time. The singer recognises that life goes by quickly and she wants to make the most of it. She wants to share her experiences, both good and bad, with others until there's nothing left. She wants to be proud of her life when she looks back on it in the future.
Overall, "My Life" is a song of hope and motivation. It encourages listeners to take charge of their own lives and to not be deterred from pursuing their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna get out of my shell
I will break out of my comfort zone
Try without anybody's help
I will attempt this on my own, without assistance
To loose this heavy load
To rid myself of this heavy burden
And get my life back on the road
And get myself moving forward in life again
I've seen the worst when I was down
When I was at my weakest, I experienced my most difficult moments
Only loneliness I found
I had no one to turn to but myself
Now I'm climbing to the top
Now I am on the rise
And I ain't never gonna stop
And I refuse to give up
I'll carry on, though the road is long
I will persist, even though the journey ahead is difficult
I'm gonna get myself together
I am going to gather my strength and focus
And I'll hold on, 'cause I am strong
And I will persevere, because I am capable
Gonna try to make it better, baby
I will strive to improve the situation
The rest of my life I'll take these chances
For the remainder of my life, I will take risks
Time goes by so very fast
The passage of time is swift
I'll share my fortune and my failure
I will share my successes and shortcomings
'Til there's nothing left
Until all has been revealed
And if somewhere down the line
And if at some point in the future
I'll find I'm running out of time
I realize that time is becoming scarce
I hope to god that I can say
I hope I will be able to exclaim
I made the best of every day
That I lived each day to the fullest
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANOUK TEEUWE, BART VAN VEEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
sophie macleod
Amazing song! One of my top 10 faves!
tjerina koopmans
dit nummer heeft mij echt door een zware klote tijd heen geholpen!!! nu heb ik alles wat ik bereiken wou!!! Thankss!!!
Paula van der Meijden
deze tekst is zo waar! ANOUK THE BEST (L)
Joost van de Graaf
Super lekker nummer!! mooi<3333
Anne Roos Peterse
Respect <3 Anouuk
BjdacH
Great Job on the video!!
Gwennn96
Tried without anybody's help, i carried on though the road was long, i hold on coz i ám strong thnx anouk,
zinadan zina
супер все бы были девушки в голландии такие как Анук планета бы -Перевернулась)чус
jeyleeizgodly
pfff hele nacht numemrs van anoukie geluisterd, wat een talent is dit zeg! eigenlijk te goed voor NL had het izi e kunnne maken in de Usa
ellen14188
Mooi nummer, van welke cd komt deze?