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.
Walk to the Bay
Anouk Lyrics
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You say it is all about to end
If you got nothing more to say then shut your pie hole
Just walk away and leave me lonely
'Cause there's no time to waste
For me to have a taste
For me to give them all my lovin'
Now there's no doubt about it this girl still got it
Yeah I'm on fire give me something
Now there's no time to waste
For me to have it all
Know where we gotta go
Down where the water falls
Now walk on to the bay
Where I take off all my clothes
Hey baby what do you say
Well have you ever met a girl this sexy like me before
So when I woke up there were 3 of us this morning
You sure know how to treat me well
Don't want no flowers don't need love and understanding
This time it's all about myself
'Cause all this time around
Yeah I've been missing out
On a lot of love and affection
I'll hand you all directions
On how to walk on to the bay
Where I take off all my clothes
Hey baby what do you say
Have you ever met a girl this hot like me before
Just walk on the bay
Where we take off all our clothes
Ooh baby let me hear you say
I have never ever met a girl this juicy like you before
In the song, "Walk to the Bay" by Anouk, the lyrics describe a woman who has been told by the person she loves that he no longer needs her in his life. However, she refuses to break down or be sad about the situation. Instead, she decides to move on, leaving it behind and exploring what else is out there. She sings about there being no time to waste and that she wants to experience all the other "pretty men" who are waiting for her. She also declares that she still has "it" and wants someone to give her something. The song then transitions to her telling the person to "walk on to the bay," where she will take off her clothes and give them directions on what to do. In the end, she expresses that she has never met a girl who is as sexy or juicy as she is.
The lyrics in the song connote a message of empowerment to its listeners, stressing the need for them to take control of their lives and move on from situations that no longer serve them. It encourages self-love and self-care, declaring that everyone deserves to be happy and live their best lives. The lyrics signify that there is more out there, and it's worth exploring every opportunity.
Line by Line Meaning
You come around telling me you don't need me no more
You've come back only to say that you don't require my presence in your life anymore.
You say it is all about to end
You assert that this relationship is on its last legs.
If you got nothing more to say then shut your pie hole
If you do not possess anything valuable to add to the conversation, then please refrain from speaking.
Just walk away and leave me lonely
It would be better if you could just exit and leave me alone.
'Cause there's no time to waste
An urgency exists and it's important to act fast.
For me to have a taste
I need to explore other possibilities to get a feeling of what I am missing out on.
Of all the other pretty men who're waiting out there
There are many attractive men eagerly awaiting my company.
For me to give them all my lovin'
I would be happy to shower them with all the love I have.
Now there's no doubt about it this girl still got it
I am more than confident that I possess desirable traits.
Yeah I'm on fire give me something
I am confident and feeling especially passionate.
Now there's no time to waste
Every second is precious, and we need to make the most of it.
For me to have it all
I need to achieve great things and obtain all that I aspire for.
Know where we gotta go
We need to know where our journey leads us.
Down where the water falls
In a place where there is a cascade of water.
Now walk on to the bay
Continue on the path towards the bay.
Where I take off all my clothes
The place where I feel most comfortable to remove my clothing.
Hey baby what do you say
Hello, would it be alright with you if we proceed?
Well have you ever met a girl this sexy like me before
Have you ever encountered someone quite as seductive as me in the past?
So when I woke up there were 3 of us this morning
When I opened my eyes this morning, I found out that three people were present in the room.
You sure know how to treat me well
You certainly know how to present yourself admirably.
Don't want no flowers don't need love and understanding
I do not require any flowers, as they do not appeal to me, and neither do I require love or affection.
This time it's all about myself
This time, my needs come first.
'Cause all this time around
For all these years that I have been around,
Yeah I've been missing out
I feel like I have missed out on a lot.
On a lot of love and affection
I haven't received the love and affection I deserved.
I'll hand you all directions
I will offer guidance to help you proceed in the right direction.
Just walk on the bay
Head towards the bay.
Where we take off all our clothes
At the spot where we feel at ease in shedding our garments.
Ooh baby let me hear you say
Oh, baby, please tell me in a way that's clear.
I have never ever met a girl this juicy like you before
I have honestly never encountered such a dazzling and fascinating woman like you ever before.
Contributed by Abigail F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.