In 2000, Sia signed to Sony Music's sub-label Dance Pool and released her second studio album, Healing Is Difficult, the following year. Displeased with the promotion of the record, she signed to Go! Beat and released her third studio album, Colour the Small One, in 2004. The project struggled to connect with a mainstream audience, and so Sia relocated to New York City in 2005 and began touring across the United States. She released her fourth and fifth studio releases, Some People Have Real Problems and We Are Born, in 2008 and 2010, respectively. She then took a hiatus from performing, during which she focused on songwriting for other artists. Her catalogue includes the successful collaborations "Titanium" (with David Guetta), "Diamonds" (with Rihanna) and "Wild Ones" (with Flo Rida).
In 2014, Sia released her sixth studio album 1000 Forms of Fear, which debuted at No 1 in the U.S. Billboard 200 and generated the top-ten breakthrough single "Chandelier" and a trilogy of music videos starring child dancer Maddie Ziegler. In 2016, she released her seventh studio album This Is Acting, which spawned her first Hot 100 number one single, "Cheap Thrills". The same year, Sia gave her Nostalgic for the Present Tour, which incorporated performance art elements. Sia has received an array of accolades, including ARIA Awards and an MTV Video Music Award.
Opportunity
Sia Lyrics
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I turn my face towards the warm night sky
And I am not afraid of a thousand eyes
When they're above five hundred smiles
Oh I used to think (she used to think)
What wouldn't I give (what wouldn't she give)
For a moment like this? (For a moment like this?)
Oh, now look at me and this opportunity
Is standing right in front of me
But one thing I know it's only part luck and so
I'm putting on my best show
Under the spotlight I'm starting my life
Big dreams becoming real tonight
So look at me and this opportunity
You're witnessing my moment, you see?
Now I find myself here, and it's time
Yes this is real, and it's a gold-mine
I'm not afraid to fly
When it's above five hundred smiles
Oh I used to think (she used to think)
What wouldn't I give (what wouldn't she give)
For a moment like this?
This moment, this gift (for a moment like this?)
Oh, now look at me and this opportunity
Is standing right in front of me
One thing I know it's only part luck and so
I'm putting on my best show
Under the spotlight I'm starting my life
Big dreams becoming real tonight
So, look at me and this opportunity
You're witnessing my moment, you see?
My big opportunity
I won't waste it, I guarantee
The song "Opportunity" by Sia speaks about the opportunity presented to the singer that will change her life. The lyrics describe the singer under the glow of very bright lights, turning her face towards the warm night sky, and not being afraid of the thousand eyes above her. She then reflects on her past, where she used to dream of having a moment like this and now it's finally here. The singer expresses her gratitude for this opportunity and acknowledges that luck played a part in it, but now she's putting on her best show and is starting her life under the spotlight with big dreams becoming real tonight. The message of the song is to seize every opportunity that comes your way and make the most out of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Under the glow of the very bright lights
Basking in the radiance of the luminous stage lights, that illuminate her being.
I turn my face towards the warm night sky
Looking upwards at the dark sky with its gentle warmth touching her sight.
And I am not afraid of a thousand eyes
No fear ripples through her veins when she faces a thousand piercing gazes.
When they're above five hundred smiles
The hundred-eyed 'monster' is tamed, when looking into five hundred cheerful, welcoming smiles.
Oh, now look at me and this opportunity
She vividly acknowledges that a rare prospect is within her grasp.
Is standing right in front of me
The prized opportunity she strived for is literally in front of her, waiting.
But one thing I know it's only part luck and so
Along with her fortune, she comprehends that it took consistent effort to attain this desirable circumstance.
I'm putting on my best show
Giving it her all, performing with unparalleled brilliance.
Under the spotlight I'm starting my life
The limelight marks the beginning of a new chapter in her life.
Big dreams becoming real tonight
Aspirations transcend to reality, tonight.
So, look at me and this opportunity
An invitation for on-lookers to observe her 'once in a lifetime' moment.
You're witnessing my moment, you see?
Are you observing me? This is MY moment.
Now I find myself here, and it's time
The prized moment is finally here and she is ready to embrace it.
Yes this is real, and it's a gold-mine
The occurrence is legitimate and she can benefit greatly from it.
I'm not afraid to fly
She is no longer scared to take risks and soar above her challenges.
When it's above five hundred smiles
The warm reception of people with positive energy 500 times stronger than the thousand stonier hearts, uplifts her courage.
My big opportunity
The opportunity that is monumental to her.
I won't waste it, I guarantee
She won't allow this exceptional moment to go down the drain - take it as a promise.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Anthem Entertainment, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Will Gluck, Sia Furler, Greg Kurstin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Under the glow of the very bright lights
I turn my face towards the warm night sky
And I am not afraid of a thousand eyes
When they're above five hundred smiles
Oh I used to think (she used to think)
What wouldn't I give (what wouldn't she give)
For a moment like this? (For a moment like this?)
This moment this gift
Oh, now look at me and this opportunity
Is standing right in front of me
But one thing I know it's only part luck and so
I'm putting on my best show
Under the spotlight I'm starting my life
Big dreams becoming real tonight
So look at me and this opportunity
You're witnessing my moment, you see?
Now I find myself here, and it's time
Yes this is real, and it's a gold-mine
I'm not afraid to fly
When it's above five hundred smiles
Oh I used to think (she used to think)
What wouldn't I give (what wouldn't she give)
For a moment like this?
This moment, this gift (for a moment like this?)
Oh, now look at me and this opportunity
Is standing right in front of me
One thing I know it's only part luck and so
I'm putting on my best show
Under the spotlight I'm starting my life
Big dreams becoming real tonight
So, look at me and this opportunity
You're witnessing my moment, you see?
My big opportunity
I won't waste it, I guarantee
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Under the glow of the very bright lights
I turn my face towards the warm night skies
And I am not afraid of a thousand eyes
And there above five hundred smiles
Oh I used to think What wouldn't I give
For a moment like this This moment, this gift!
Now look at me and this opportunity
It's standing right in front of me
But one thing I know
It's only part luck and so
I'm putting on my best show!
Under the spotlight
I'm starting my life
Big dreams becoming real tonight
So look at me and this opportunity
You're witnessing my moment, you see?
My big opportunity
And now I'm right here and it time
Because this is real, this is real and it's all mine
I'm not afraid, afraid to fly
When it's above five hundred smiles
Oh I used to think
What I wouldn't give
For a moment like this?
This moment is gift
And, now look at me
And this opportunity
Is standing right in front of me
But one thing I know
It's only part luck and so
I'm putting on my best show
Under the spotlight
I'm starting my life
Big dreams becoming real tonight
So, look at me and this opportunity
You're witnessing my moment, see?
My big opportunity
I won't waste it
I guarantee
@Lexipop398
I actually cried when Annie sang this in the movie. I think she actually has a pretty decent voice for an actress who didn't center her career around singing. And Sia is amazing, as usual; love her take on the original songs, as well as the new ones she helped to write.
@user-lr8lq5zk5l
Me too ❤️❤️
@preciouschirume6772
whats the movie
@atayla2325
Precious Chirume Annie
@preciouschirume6772
@Stamilton thank you
@bryanderagaming1316
Me too
@Jasmine-yp8uy
Sia's voice is just so fabulous.And the little girl's was nice too.
@julieignacio5415
pretty sure she knows
@davidb8523
@Your Mom oh wow you must feel so smart
@bryanderagaming1316
Sias was so bad sorry...