
I don't remember anyone ever asking whether she was depressed, or making a serious comment about her health. She was battered by the paparazzi, she became the butt of comedians' jokes, and the public turned on her. Chorus: Amy Winehouse They tried to make me go to rehab, but I said 'No, no, no' Yes, Ive been black, but when I come back, youll know, know know I aint got the time and if my daddy thinks I. But she was clever, funny and healthy – something just went wrong. People love her music, but they seem to think they can label her as a junkie. In the immediate aftermath of her death, Amy’s legacy was terrible. They will start off resenting you, but you will become the only one that they respect. Don't tell them not to do something and then make exceptions. Think logically about it treat them how you would a child. And don't just talk to one, talk to five, six, seven, and then pick out the most consistent advice. My advice to anyone dealing with an addict is to go and talk to a really good counsellor. Admittedly, they weren't famous, and perhaps that made the difference. I've known three people who have been addicts, and come out the other side. It felt like she was saying: “My dad and I think you're an idiot.” It was as if I was being mocked and ridiculed.

I wasn't in the picture and her health was nosediving, but at the same time everyone was starting to recognise her as an artist and sing along to "Rehab". Then all of a sudden it went horribly wrong. We would both have amazing careers together. The dream was always to manage her, and for her to become a huge artist. I adored her, we were so close, and I felt very protective of her. I was the one who was right there beside her, in the thick of it. Instead, the lyric "I said no, no, no" becomes a quirky line that doesn't really mean anything. She said no, and died five years later.Īround that time I would go to family events and hear kids singing the song, and think: “If you only knew, if you only saw what I saw.” I don't blame people for enjoying it, but if they are enjoying it then they can't really be listening to the words. I have featured him a few times.It took everyone a long time to catch onto the fact that "Rehab" is actually serious. Once again I found several interesting options. To some degree in highlighting the importance of paying attention to peopleĬlosest to us when they are crying out for help. Rehab Lyrics by Amy Winehouse from the 100 Miles and Running album - including song video, artist biography, translations and more: They tried to make me go. The Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Won Amy Winehouse three Grammy Awards including Record of the Year, Song of Successful song they left a very vulnerable person standing at the door. When they entered the studio to produce this In this case theĬreative process won out. Someone crying out for help and a gateway to creativity. 69 Comments 0 Tags They tried to make me go to rehab But I said, 'No, no, no' Yes, I've been black But when I come back, you'll know, know. And she was like, “He tried to make me go to rehab and I was like, ‘Pfft, no no no.'” And the first thing I was like, “ding ding ding ding ding.” Like, I mean I’m supposed to be like, “How was that for you?” and all I’m like is, “We’ve got to go back to the studio.” Mark Ronson but she hit, like, a certain low and her dad came over to try and talk some sense into her. I feel bad, like, talking about a friend like this, but I think I’ve told this story enough times…. She wanted to buy a present for her boyfriend and she was telling me about a specific time in her life that was…. We were in New York and we’d been working together for about a week and we were walking to some store. Producer Mark Ronson’s recollection of the songwriting process. Moving on to the ultimate inspiration for the song, here is When it was over, she fired her management company. Winehouse made the halfhearted effort (an overstatement) and This was at the urging of her management company. I went in said ‘hello’ and explained that I drink because I am in love and have screwed up the relationship.

“I asked my dad if he thought I needed to go. Unwillingness of the people closest to her (including Amy herself) was her The combination of issues led to creative success but the Amy Winehouse had struggled with addiction issues for anĮxtended period of time, and the devastation was becoming blended with her personal It’s no secret that the song was autobiographical for theĮxtraordinary talent. It was released as a single on her second studioĪlbum, Back to Black. ‘Rehab’ by the incredibly talented Amy Winehouse was It is a story thatĮmbodies the height of success and the tragedy of excess and the crisis of
