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.
Holiday
Vanessa Amorosi Lyrics
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Dreaming of some better place
Takin' a long needed holiday
What you waiting for
Are you forgetting your car keys
Breathing uneasy
Cold and so freezing
Not knowing your name, and going insane
With no one to blame but you you you
So maybe your time to scrub off the grime
Get out of the house and get away
Drinking tequila, dancing under the stars
Taking things too far, ha ha
Is your smile gone, motivation run off?
Looking for the bright burning sun
Need the chance for some little fun
Why are you still here
Are you forgetting your car keys
Breathing uneasy
Cold and so freezing
Cold oh oh
Not knowing your name, and going insane
With no one to blame but you
So maybe it's time to scrub off the grime
Get out of the house and get away
Drinking tequila, dancing under stars
Taking things too far, ha ha ha
Why don't we start to live
Pack our bags, go for it
Explore you, explore me
Why's it wrong, we have needs
Holiday
Are you forgetting your car keys
Breathing uneasy
Cold and so freezing
Cold oh oh
Not knowing your name, and going insane
With no one to blame but you you you
So maybe it's time to scrub off the grime
Get out of the house and get away
Drinking tequila, dancing under stars
Taking things to far, ha ha ha
Vanessa Amorosi's song "Holiday" is an upbeat and motivational tune that encourages listeners to break free from their dull, mundane lives and go on a much-needed vacation. The opening lines immediately set the tone for the song as Vanessa asks if the listener is "fed up, of taking each day as it comes" and implies that they should be "dreaming of some better place." She goes on to urge the listener to take action and go on a "long needed holiday."
Throughout the song, Vanessa highlights the various symptoms of feeling trapped and uninspired, such as forgetting your car keys or feeling cold and uneasy. She also addresses the importance of taking care of oneself and "scrubbing off the grime" by going outside and enjoying life. The chorus invites the listener to dance, drink tequila, and enjoy the stars, and Vanessa's infectious energy is sure to motivate anyone to take a break and enjoy themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you fed up, of taking each day as it comes
Are you tired of living each day with no excitement?
Dreaming of some better place
Do you often fantasize about a more enjoyable location?
Takin' a long needed holiday
Do you need to take some time off to relax and rejuvenate?
What you waiting for
Why are you hesitating to go on a vacation?
Are you forgetting your car keys
Are you always absent-minded and forgetful?
Breathing uneasy
Do you feel anxious and stressed?
Cold and so freezing
Do you feel emotionally and physically distant?
Cold ooh oh
Your body and soul feel numb.
Not knowing your name, and going insane
Do you feel lost and confused, possibly to the point of going crazy?
With no one to blame but you you you
You are responsible for your own problems and need to take action to solve them.
So maybe your time to scrub off the grime
Perhaps it's time to cleanse yourself of negativity and burdens.
Get out of the house and get away
To improve your situation, you need to take a break from your environment and go on an adventure.
Drinking tequila, dancing under the stars
You should let loose, engage in leisure activities, and enjoy yourself.
Taking things too far, ha ha
Don't get too carried away and be reckless.
Is your smile gone, motivation run off?
Do you feel unhappy, demotivated, and unsettled?
Looking for the bright burning sun
You are seeking positivity, productivity, and happiness.
Need the chance for some little fun
You require some enjoyment, pleasure, and excitement.
Why are you still here
Why haven't you left for a vacation yet?
Why don't we start to live
It's time to start living and enjoying life.
Pack our bags, go for it
Prepare for an adventure and take the leap.
Explore you, explore me
We can discover ourselves and each other through new experiences.
Why's it wrong, we have needs
There's nothing wrong with taking care of our own needs and desires.
Holiday
Let's take a vacation!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: NIKLAS JAN OLOVSON, ROBIN MORTENSEN LYNCH, VANESSA JOY AMOROSI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
okhoder
I love it, great voice too
BUDISA95
LOVE IT
Cya With A Lisp
Definately, this is probably her best song she's ever done. Hot beat!
Jeroen Turelinckx
This was the team-song at an all-inclusive hotel in Bulgaria. This is summer in my ears.
Sofia The first
woww obozavam ovu pjesmuuu, i love his song, !!!!!!!!!!!
Dhristi Khatri
I love dis song so much. !!!!!!!!
Kevin Dosono
Love her all the way from America!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dhristi Khatri
I have to say I'm not a huge fan of vanessa songs there pretty good n dis song is fantastic 1of da best songs iv heard in a while
Daynah Green
i love this sonngggg! THE BEST (:
Lucy V
She's so pretty in this pic :D