Dutch diva Anouk captured the hearts of Europe in 2013 and took The Netherlands back to the Final after an eight-year absence. She’s kept the magic up ever since, releasing fierce music including a duet with Eurovision 2016 representative Douwe Bob. And today, as he releases his Eurovision 2016 song, she’s getting in on the act too, releasing her latest album “Queen for a Day”.
Anouk is certainly not afraid to try her hand at different types of music. Her single “Run Away Together,” which she released ahead of the album, carries some of the emotional fragility of “Birds”. But the song is much more upbeat, particularly within its powerful choruses which she brings to life with her sultry vocals.
The name of the song sums up its message — two people running away and leaving the rest of the world behind. Anouk tells her lover that “as long as I’m with you, I don’t care”. Lyrically, the song is on point — we want to pack our bags and move to wherever Anouk is headed. The music video takes the meaning of the song quite literally, featuring a girl constantly running until she meets four clones of herself at a point by the seaside.
“Run Away Together” — Anouk
As her fans are all too aware, Anouk is honest and speaks her mind — even about her fellow Eurovision stars. We recently covered her relationship with frenemy Trijntje Oosterhuis in which she criticised the 2015 representative’s controversial dress. Her openness is, of course, one of the reasons people love her. You can feel a similar honesty and authenticity throughout the new 11-track album.
Do you want to run away with Anouk — or does she leave you running scared? Let us know in the comments below!
Run Away Together lyrics — Anouk
Don’t you ever try to leave me
I wouldn’t know what to do
And I know this life ain’t easy
But we will make it through
Stop for a minute baby
I will go anywhere
Take all the time you need
As long I’m with you I don’t care
And never look back
Somewhere we can be alone
Out of the black
Let’s run away together
And never look back
So we can watch the sun go down
And lose track
Kiss me till my lips are numb
Squeeze my heart until it breaks
I’m not afraid of the burning sun
No, I will do whatever it takes
To stop the pity and the sorrow
Come here, you will see
We can hide from tomorrow
In a place where it’s just you and me
And never look back
Somewhere we can be alone
Out of the black
Let’s run away together
And never look back
So we can watch the sun go down
And lose track
And we will start something new
And leave everything behind
Cause I have never stopped loving you
If only we could turn back time
And never look back
Somewhere we can be alone
Out of the black
Let’s run away together
And never look back
Somewhere we can be alone
Out of the black
Let’s run away together
And never look back
So we can watch the sun go down
And lose track
