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Songwriter Anna-Marie's debut single "Something To Believe" is about to hit!
“I’m so excited to share my first official song with you! This is a challenging time for everyone right now, and I know it can stir up a lot of emotions. For me, I was feeling anxious about everything that was going on, so-- following the advice a fellow musician gave me at a benefit concert earlier this year-- I picked up my guitar and wrote this song.
Even though it can really apply to anyone, I wrote “Something To Believe” from the perspective of the grade 12 students who won’t be crossing the stage to receive their diplomas this year. I remember my high-school graduation a few years ago and how excited I was for this big moment; it was certainly the highlight of my life at that time! So, I can only imagine how heartbroken these students must be feeling… they’ve waited all their lives for this moment, and now they won’t get that chance. And I hope that this song can somehow inspire them to keep trying; to keep reaching for the sky even when it seems like their dreams are not coming together. Because there is always a way.”
Anna-Marie wrote the song, played all the instruments, sang all vocals, and mixed and engineered the tracks with co-producer Mattheus Brown.
lyrics
(Verse 1)
You know it’s hard sometimes
When all the plans you had for the future get pushed aside
And the dreams you once held so close
Now they feel so far away
In the very moment you don’t know what to say
(Chorus)
But don’t give up, even though you’re hurting
I know it’s hard, but it’ll be so worth it
Cause everyone needs something to believe in
(Verse 2)
Yeah there’s this pain you feel
Searching deep inside, you ask yourself
Is this real?
You’re breaking down at the speed of light
And you don’t know how you’re gonna win this fight
So you cry
Oh you cry
(Chorus)
But don’t give up, even though you’re hurting
I know it’s hard, but it’ll be so worth it
Cause everyone needs something to believe in
There’s a fire inside; just keep holding on
Cause it’s always darkest before the dawn
You’re looking for something to believe in
(Bridge)
This is the start
of the greatest moment of your life
It’s gonna be a crazy ride
So baby, hold on tight
(Chorus)
And don’t give up....
Even though it’s hard
Everyone needs something to believe in
There’s a fire inside; just keep holding on
Cause it’s always darkest before the dawn
You’re looking for something to believe in
credits
released April 2, 2020
Anna-Marie Rytter: lead vocals, backing vocals, guitar, keyboards, percussion, recording and engineering
Mattheus Brown: Drums, percussion, keyboards, producer, recording and engineering, mixing, mastering
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