Amorosi was born in Melbourne, Australia. Amorosi was discovered performing at Matrioshka, a Russian restaurant in Carnegie, by Jack Strom and signed a recording contract in 1997. After being signed to MarJac Productions (co-owned by managers Mark Holden and Jack Strom) and recording a promo CD titled "Get Here", she secured a deal with Transistor Music Australia. Amorosi also spent a short period training with the army.
Amorosi is known for her versatile vocal ability. She is able to vocally cover many genres of music including, pop, rock, blues, jazz, and gospel. Amorosi is also known for her vocal range. Amorosi's vocal range reaches Soprano C#6 in what is perceived to be full chest voice. Amorosi's ability to connect chest voice and head voice is one of her trademark talents. Amorosi's effortless approach to singing in her upper registry is what helped her become well known in both Australia and Germany. She has also been noted for her ability to sing in the whistle registry as well, hitting notes above E6. Amorosi's most powerful vocals can be heard in her song from her 2008 album, Somewhere in the Real World entitled "Start It". In the song "Start It", she can be heard belting two A5's and two B5's in mixed/chest voice and an E6 in the whistle registry. Also in the song "I Am Woman", performed at the ARIA Hall of Fame tribute for Helen Reddy in 2006, Amorosi can be heard belting a sustained C6.
In 1999, Amorosi released her debut single "Have a Look" which became a Top 20 hit. Second single "Absolutely Everybody", an anthemic dance song, reached the Top 10 and became the longest charting Australian single by an Australian female artist. It remained in the ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart for over six months after its release. "Absolutely Everybody" was released internationally and reached the Top 10 in many European countries including the United Kingdom and Germany where it received a gold certification. Amorosi performed at many large events such as the NRL Grand Final, the opening of the Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island and the new millennium on "New Year's Eve" at Darling Harbour.
In 2000 two more singles "Shine" and "The Power" became major Australian hits, and her album The Power reached number one on the Australian album charts. Amorosi received six ARIA nominations in the year 2000 awards and The Power was nominated for "Best Female Artist" and "Best Pop Release" in the ARIA Music Awards of 2001. Her largest audience came in September 2000 with performances at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics and at the Paralympic Games. At the Opening Ceremony of the 2000 Summer Olympics she sang the Olympic song titled "Heroes Live Forever". Amorosi won the APRA Award in 2001 for "Most Played Song" on Australian Radio with "Shine" and received international acclaim in Germany where she won "Best International Newcomer" at the 2001 VIVA Comet Awards. Later that year she also made a special appearance at the Goodwill Games Opening and Closing ceremonies in Brisbane. In 2001 she performed at the AFL Grand Final.
In August 2002 Amorosi traveled to Manchester where she was one of the stars of the Commonwealth Games Hand-Over Ceremony, performing her hit "Shine" and a new song written especially for the event, "I’ll always be a Melbourne girl".
In February 2003, Amorosi performed her "Blues" set for the first time at the Melbourne International Music And Blues Festival and traveled to Germany to perform her latest European single "True To Yourself" on "Top of the Pops" and the hugely successful long-running show "Wetten, dass..?" which screens throughout Europe.
For her service to music she was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal by the Government of Australia in April 2003.
Over the next few years, Amorosi maintained a low-profile presence in the music industry, recording and performing in Australia and throughout the world. In a radio interview in 2008 she admitted being hired to perform at a number of Melbourne gangland functions, including one for the baptism of the daughter of convicted murderer Carl Williams, during that period.
On 25 January 2006, it was revealed that Amorosi was now under the management of Ralph Carr, having completed her seven year management with MarJac Productions. She is quoted on the website as saying, "I have been with my previous management for seven years and thought both parties had gone as far as we could together... Moving over to Ralph Carr Management seemed like a natural progression, given the acts he has successfully managed. I am excited and enthused."
On November 22, 2006 it was announced that Amorosi had signed to Universal Music Australia.
Amorosi’s charity work predates her fame, and her involvement with Kids Help Line and the Variety Club led to a number of honours, including a 2003 nomination for Australian of the Year. She still has the farm where endangered animals can find refuge, although she doesn’t get to visit much; her friends run it for her.
She supported Kiss on their 2008 tour of Australia.
Vanessa's latest album Somewhere in the Real World, released through Universal Music Australia, was released on May 24th 2008 after being delayed since a late 2007 release. The album tracks "Perfect" and "Start It" have both been used in promotions for the Seven Network. Released digitally and in stores on May 24, 2008, Somewhere in the Real World was already sitting at Number 3 on the national iTunes chart within hours of its release and climbing to number 2 within the first 24 hours and finally hitting the number 1 spot on the charts after just 4 days of release.
The single "Kiss Your Mama!" was serviced to radio on 3rd August and released 8th September 2007. On a special edition of Australian Idol she sang her hit song "Kiss Your Mama!".
Amorosi released her second single "Perfect" digitally on 5 April and physically on 26 April 2008. The single made it to number 1 on the digital iTunes charts on the 7th of June 2008, and Perfect was the #1 most played played song on Australian Radio in 2008.
The single "The Simple Things (Something Emotional)" was released as the third single on 20 September 2008.
On 20 April 2009 it was released that Amorosi will appear in a duet with American rock band Hoobastank, Amorosi also appears in the video which was shot in Los Angeles at Lacy Street Studio with director Paul Brown (Alicia Keys, Jack White). The video and single was serviced to Australian media on May 4. The single was released in Australia on June 19, 2009.
Amorosi is currently in LA writing and recording her new album.
Every Time I Close My Eyes
Vanessa Amorosi Lyrics
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Doing what, we used to do back then?
But the only thing, that's different now
You won't admit your love, that's if you love me again
Every time I close my eyes, the visions reappear
And when I wake up you're not near
Could you fall in love with me again?
When you look at me, I wish that you were mine once again
'Cause now I love you more than I did then
And I'm hoping that we can mend it all back
'Cause when we're together, the spark is there
And the flame comes back
Every time I close my eyes, the visions reappear
And when I wake up you're not near
Could you fall in love with me again?
'Cause all I see is you, every time I close my eyes
Should I say this to you and just let it go?
Tell you what I feel and just let it show
No matter how hard that I think this through
My feelings are the same, I'm in love with you
Every time I close my eyes, the visions reappear
And when I wake up you're not near
Could you fall in love with me again?
'Cause all I see is you, every time I close my eyes
'Cause all I see is you, every time I close my eyes
Every time I close my eyes, every time I close my eyes
Vanessa Amorosi's song, "Everytime I Close My Eyes," expresses the longing of someone who is hoping to rekindle a past love. The first verse speaks of the memories they shared before, but notes that something is different now. The person they're addressing won't admit their love, which may be standing in the way of a reconciliation. Despite this, the singer is still haunted by thoughts of the person when they close their eyes. They wonder if the other person could love them again, and the imagery of the visions that keep reappearing suggests that the desire is strong.
The second verse goes deeper into the singer's feelings, expressing regret for not recognizing their love before. They now know that they love the person even more than they did back in the past, and they're hoping to repair the relationship. They note that when they're together, the spark is there, which suggests that the memories are not just nostalgic, but that there is a potential for a future together. However, the chorus once more emphasizes the pain of separation and the yearning to be together.
The last verse is a plea to the other person which emphasizes how important the relationship is to the singer. They wonder if they should confess their feelings and then let them go, but ultimately note that their feelings have not changed since they were together. The repetition of the chorus reiterates the hope they have of being reunited and the persistence of their memories.
Overall, the song highlights the complexities of a relationship that didn't work out and the difficulty of moving on when the connection was strong. The lyrics are emotive and passionate, and the song's melody adds to the tender mood of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember the time we used to spend
Do you recall the moments we spent together?
Doing what, we used to do back then?
Engaging in the activities we enjoyed in the past?
But the only thing, that's different now
However, the only change now is that
You won't admit your love, that's if you love me again
You refuse to confess your love, assuming you still love me
Every time I close my eyes, the visions reappear
Whenever I shut my eyes, the images of us come back
And when I wake up you're not near
Upon awakening, I realize you're not present
Could you fall in love with me again?
Is it possible for you to love me again?
'Cause all I see is you, every time I close my eyes
Because all I can imagine is you, every time I shut my eyes.
When you look at me, I wish that you were mine once again
Whenever you gaze at me, I long for us to be together again
'Cause now I love you more than I did then
Because now, my love for you is stronger than before
And I'm hoping that we can mend it all back
I'm optimistic that we can restore our lost love
'Cause when we're together, the spark is there
Because when we're in each other's company, the attraction still exists
And the flame comes back
And the passion is rekindled
Should I say this to you and just let it go?
Is it wise to express these thoughts and feelings or keep them to myself?
Tell you what I feel and just let it show
Should I just be open about my emotions and reveal how I feel?
No matter how hard that I think this through
Despite how much I ponder over it
My feelings are the same, I'm in love with you
My affection for you is unchanged, and I'm still in love with you
'Cause all I see is you, every time I close my eyes
Because all I can imagine is you, every time I shut my eyes.
'Cause all I see is you, every time I close my eyes
Because all I can imagine is you, every time I shut my eyes.
Every time I close my eyes, every time I close my eyes
Each time I shut my eyes, every single time.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MARK RONALD HOLDEN, PAUL LANCASTER WILTSHIRE, VANESSA JOY AMOROSI
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@kellyraffaele171
I am so awestruck with Vanessa's incredible voice. My ears delight at the precision of her vocals. She is soooo talented and soooo natural in every respect. I cannot believe she isn't as popular as she should have been. Vanessa could have made billions in the music world. She is up there as the best of the likes of Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Barbara Streisand. Australian singers, for some unknown reason seldom make it big internationally. I think Vanessa is the BEST singer in Australia, hands down.
@lockyrichardson7195
Love all her songs. They’ll never get old. Beautiful song, beautiful strong voice, apropiate clothing that’s a 10 out of 10
@brigittekenny6599
Vanessa has the most beautiful voice ever ,she can belt a song go high go low she is the greatest Aussie singer ever ,she needs more credit.🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🌹
@andrear.5960
Einfach nur geiles Lied!- i like her Voice.👍
@poppykefaloukos7021
You are such a great singer Vanessa! 😍😍
@connydietrich2109
So ein schönes Lied 😍, höre es immer wieder in Dauerschleife
@ladynikki
Die Album Version ist noch besser, vom allerersten Album
@svenanderostsee325
Das mochte ich auch sehr
@fulenkems
Will always love this song
@Catallano1981
This Song defines the meaning of true love