Birds

Anouk

About Birds

"Birds" is a song recorded by Dutch singer Anouk, released as the first single from her eighth studio album Sad Singalong Songs (2013). The song was written by Anouk Teeuwe and composed by Tore Johansson, Martin Gjerstad and Anouk Teeuwe. It is best known as the Netherlands' entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 held in Malmö, Sweden. The song competed in the first semi-final on 14 May 2013 for and managed to qualify for a spot in the final on 18 May 2013, the Netherlands' first qualification in 9 years, where Anouk achieved 9th place in a field of 39; the best result for the Netherlands since the 1999 competition.  


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2015
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Isolated from the outside
Clouds have taken all the light
I have no control
It seems my thoughts wander off
Of the time when I tried to
Live life without you

Birds falling down the rooftops
Out of the sky like raindrops
No air, no pride

If being myself is what I do wrong
Then I would rather not be right
Hope's turned into fear
With my one wing I can't fly
With sunrise embrace my
Dreams tight and that's why

Birds falling down the rooftops
Out of the sky like raindrops
No air, no pride
Birds

To a place without fear, with no moonlight
All I need are trees and flowers and some sunlight
When memories are being made and where the old one dies
Where love ain't lost

Birds falling down the rooftops
Out of the sky like raindrops
Birds falling down the rooftops
Out of the sky like raindrops
No air, no pride
That's why
Birds don't fly

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Anouk Teeuwe (born 8 April 1975), professionally known by the mononym Anouk, is a Dutch singer. more »

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Written by: Anouk Teeuwe, Martin Gjerstad, Tore Johansson

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Birds" was performed by Anouk Teeuwe, popularly known as Anouk, a renowned Dutch singer and songwriter known for her rock-oriented music style.
Eurovision Connection
"Birds" was the Dutch entry in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest held in Malmö, Sweden.
Chart Success
The song charted extremely well in the Netherlands, peaking at number three on the Dutch Single Top 100 and the Dutch Top 40.
Eurovision Ranking
"Birds" gave the Netherlands their highest Eurovision place since 1999 - coming in at 9th.
Release Details
The song was included in Anouk’s studio album titled "Sad Singalong Songs" which was released in May 2013.
Historic Achievement
With "Birds," Anouk broke the streak of eight consecutive non-qualification of the Netherlands in Eurovision since 2005.
Songwriting Credits
Anouk wrote the song, making it a personal insight into her music and lyrical style.
Music Video
The music video of the song features Dutch actress Hannah Ware. The video was directed by Dana Nechushtan.
United Kingdom Chart Presence
The song also charted in the United Kingdom, ending up on the Official Singles Sales Chart at number 63.
Music Genre
Unlike Anouk's more common rock style, "Birds" is a cinematic, melancholic ballad with hints of orchestral elements.

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