Music Monday: Anthonio by Annie

Music Monday is a meme that was created by Drew from The Tattooed Book Geek. Bjørn and I will pick a song alternatively on each Monday and share our thoughts about them. Bjørn’s pick this week is Anthonio by Annie.

Richard X and Annie are a pairing made in heaven. Nowhere is it more evident than on ‘Anthonio’ (wait for part two in the next instalment…) which is yet another confusing moment in pop music – why Annie is not an actual pop star is beyond me. Perhaps because she enjoys working with Richard X to release music they both like, rather than music people like? Well, technically I count as ‘people’ but when it comes to Annie, not a lot of humans do. Also, when I tell you ‘you’re not people’ that’s a compliment. So, if you love this song as much as I do, feel complimented!

This is the original version of the song. The single release and the video feature, sadly, a remix that only its maker could love. Nevertheless, the plot twist in the lyrics is present in both.

Oh Anthonio
It’s been nearly one
Year since our Rio
Nights of forever
Pictures of you and me
Dancing and memories

Through the masquerade
You led me by the hand
Whispered the words
“This is forever”
Said from the silver tongue
That’s where it started from

Oh Anthonio, my Anthonio
Was I ever more than just a face in the crowd?
Did you even know my name?
Did you ever really care?
Oh Anthonio, my Anthonio
Do you ever wonder why or where I am now?
Do you ever feel ashamed?
Do you even feel a thing?

There I was under stars
Hearts made in the sand
Lying with the boy from Ipanema
Tide comes rushing in
Time and time again

Now that summer has gone
Where did you run?
All my letters are
Returned to sender
For eternity
You’re a part of me

Oh Anthonio, my Anthonio
Was I ever more than just a face in the crowd?
Did you even know my name?
Did you ever really care?
Oh Anthonio, my Anthonio
Do you ever wonder why or where I am now?
Do you ever feel ashamed?
Do you even feel a thing?

Oh Anthonio, my Anthonio
You got everything you ever wanted from me
I was just another girl
It was just another night
Oh Anthonio, my Anthonio
There is only one thing that I’m trying to say
It may come as a surprise
My baby has your eyes