Born in Hackney, London, to Nigerian parents, Janet has been singing and writing songs since the age of 12. In 1982, she moved to Nigeria for her secondary education. By the age of 16 she had sung backing vocals for Mandy Brown Ojugbana (who had previously released the hugely popular Afropop hit single Taxi Driver in the mid 80s, a remake of a highlife hit by Nigerian musician Bobby Benson). Later, whilst studying Pharmacy at the University of Ibadan, she pursued more avenues to express her creativity and started to perform at university gigs as well as becoming a dancer with the dance troupe Rockforce. After university, Janet lived in Lagos for some years where she worked as a session vocalist whenever the opportunity arose. Soon after she went on to win the Miss Nigeria 1993 pageant, tried her hands on TV presenting and even had a brief acting stint in Nigeriaís famous Nollywood film industry (Janet had a role on a popular national TV sitcom Fortunes). In 1993, she also became a member of Lagos-based lounge act Motivation that played a repertoire of music from the 70s to the 90s.
In 1997, Janet returned to England and continued to experiment more with her song-writing and vocal technique. She performed with different bands over the years, did some session work and along the way worked with many producers such as Don V Louie (Ministry of Sound), Kevin Warren (Pure Silk Records), Stipo Androvic (Soho Electric), Francesco Giuffrida (Mediamix) and Shimm-1 (BluePrint Music, Birmingham). Janet has also performed internationally, with KUSSU Productions in Germany and alongside Raptile (a solo rap artist signed to BMG) at the Eastern European Music Convention 2005 in St. Petersburg, Russia.
More recently, consultations with Polo Piatti of Polo Piatti Management in London brought her in contact with various producers including Laurence Hobbs (Blue Room Productions), Rueben Martin (Moonstone Productions) and John Robinson (Clique Productions) who all feature heavily on her brand-new album, The Fire Within. Also featured on this album are Neophonics, the Surrey-based band which Janet fronts. Neophonics is a breakaway of the covers band Phat Medallion. Since February 2005, Neophonics have been concentrating on performing only material by their front-woman Janet Gabriel who delivers smoking, high-energy performances that send out a balanced blend of real meaningful lyrics and dance-ability.
Currently based in Berkshire, UK, Janet has thrilled audiences at venues such as the Jazz CafÈ in Reading, POP and CafÈ de Paris in London, the Wakefield festival (2005) and the Keller in Bracknell, to name a few. All this has given her the confidence and has prompted her to record her first solo album, The Fire Within, a beautiful combination of RíníB, Soul, Pop and Funk, which is independently released through her own label Amethyst Music.
Janet says, "This is a very exciting project for me that has been a long time in the making and it's just the beginning. It's very personal to me and to those who have been supporting me over the years by coming to my gigs and making them memorable. Now's the time to get out there and take it further. My main message, one that really drives me, is that you're never too young or too old to show what you've got. No one else can do it for you. Keep it real and have fun while your doing it!"
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FIGHT
Janet Gabriel Lyrics
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Got to fight for the power *4
Chorus
Fight the power within yourself
Fight to set it free
Fight the power within yourself
Do you wonder
Where life is going?
Do you wonder
What this life means?
Are you lonely?
With no direction?
Been at war with yourself,
Would you find peace?
You've got to fight!
Chorus
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Fight the power within yourself
Fight to set it free
Fight the power within yourself
Fight to set it free
Free yourself
From all addictions
Build the strength to
Fulfil your dreams
All the gold in the world
Ain't worth a dime
If your freedom is compromised
You've got to fight!
Chorus
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Fight the power within yourself
Fight to set it free!
Fight the power within yourself
Fight to set it free!
Give your life
A bigger mission
Give it meaning
And see the light
You need to be one, need to be one
With the universe
With the power within your mind
You've got to fight
Chorus
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Fight the power within yourself
Fight to set it free
Fight the power within yourself
Fight to set it free
Got to fight for the power *2
Set it free *4
The lyrics of this song emphasize on the idea of fighting against one's inner demons, the struggles that one goes through in life, and the importance of self-discovery. The repetition of the phrase "Fight for the power" suggests that people have the power to change their lives, and it is when they tap into this power that they can bring about change.
The chorus "Fight the power within yourself, Fight to set it free" talks about the importance of fighting one's insecurities, fears, and doubts head-on to overcome them. The message is clear that anything that prevents one from achieving their goals is within themselves, and it is up to individuals to fight and conquer them. The line "All the gold in the world, ain't worth a dime if your freedom is compromised" highlights the importance of freedom in human life and how it is vital to fight for it.
The second verse of the song is a plea to the listener to free themselves from all the things that hold them back, find their inner strength nd work hard towards achieving their dreams. The line "Give your life a bigger mission, give it meaning, and see the light." urges the listener to focus on their purpose in life and to find a way to give their life a sense of direction.
Overall, the song is a reminder to individuals that they have the power to control their lives and that they need to fight their inner demons, find their inner strength and purpose, and make their lives meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
Got to fight for the power *4
We must put in the effort to gain power, and this is something that must be repeated often.
Fight the power within yourself
Struggle to overcome the internal battle between who we are and who we want to be.
Fight to set it free
We must strive to liberate ourselves, internally or externally.
Do you wonder
Where life is going?
Are you unsure of where your path in life is leading you?
Do you wonder
What this life means?
Are you questioning the meaning of life or why you exist?
Are you lonely?
With no direction?
Are you feeling lost and alone?
Been at war with yourself,
Would you find peace?
Fighting with oneself to find peace or resolution.
Free yourself
From all addictions
Break free from anything that may have a hold on you and move on.
Build the strength to
Fulfil your dreams
Strive to gain the power needed to pursue your goals.
All the gold in the world
Ain't worth a dime
Money is not an important factor in life compared to other things like freedom and peace.
If your freedom is compromised
You've got to fight!
If someone or something tries to control you, rise up and resist it.
Give your life
A bigger mission
Seek a greater purpose in life and engage in things that could fulfill it.
Give it meaning
And see the light
If you establish a noble goal, your life will be illuminated.
You need to be one, need to be one
With the universe
Connecting with the cosmos helps us in better understanding of our existence.
With the power within your mind
You've got to fight
The fight should begin in your own mind, to overcome obstacles and attain greatness.
Set it free *4
Liberation must be repeated until it is achieved.
Contributed by Kaylee K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.