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.
Tent by the Sea
Vanessa Amorosi Lyrics
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Like footprints that were washed away off the sand,
And as I take this picture to hold a moment,
It's gotta last in my heart,
And be clear in my mind.
Cause there isn't any warning,
Telling us to stop,
Where to go,
Let's drive,
'Til we're outta gas,
Walk for miles,
As long as you promise me this,
That we can,
Live in a Tent,
Right by the sea,
For I'll be happy doing those things.
'I would be happy doing those things'
So as we talk all night just sitting by the fire,
Discussing lifetime hurts and finding out who we are;
And everynight there would be talk for many hours,
So at last, in our heart,
And it clears up our minds.
Cause there isn't any warning,
Telling us to stop,
Where to go,
Or what we got, so...
Let's drive,
'Til we're outta gas,
Walk for miles,
As long as you promise me this,
That we can,
Live in a Tent,
Right by the sea,
For I'll be happy doing those things.
Let's drive,
'Til we're outta gas,
Walk for miles,
As long as you promise me this,
That we can,
Live in a Tent,
Right by the sea,
For I'll be happy doing those things...
The lyrics of "Tent by the Sea" by Vanessa Amorosi are all about living in the moment and enjoying the simple things in life. The first stanza is about how life can be so unpredictable, like footprints on the sand that can be washed away at any moment. But despite that, the singer wants to capture one beautiful moment in her heart and mind through a picture. There is no warning telling them when to stop or go or what's next, so they just drive until they run out of gas and walk for miles. Then, they'll set up a tent by the sea and just be happy doing those things.
The second stanza is all about bonding over deep conversations and finding themselves in the process. They talk all night by the fire about lifetime hurts and who they are. The singer is looking for something meaningful that will clear up their minds, heart, and soul. And still, there is no warning telling them where to go or what to do. That's why they want to live in a tent by the sea and just appreciate the little things in life.
Line by Line Meaning
When walking down this road I realised that we never,
Reflecting on her past experiences, Vanessa Amorosi realizes that life does not come with a warning sign, and we can never predict what comes next.
Like footprints that were washed away off the sand,
Similar to how a wave washes away footprints on the beach, our past can be easily vanished and forgotten.
And as I take this picture to hold a moment,
Vanessa realizes that some memories are worth preserving, so she takes a picture to remember this specific moment.
It's gotta last in my heart,
The memory of this moment must stay with Vanessa forever in her heart.
And be clear in my mind.
Vanessa aims to make the memory so vivid that it remains as a clear image in her mind.
Cause there isn't any warning, Telling us to stop, Where to go, Or what we got, so...
Life can be unpredictable as there are no signs, directions, or indications to guide us.
Let's drive, 'Til we're outta gas, Walk for miles,
Vanessa suggests going on an adventure without worrying about the destination by driving until they run out of gas and walking for miles ahead.
As long as you promise me this, That we can, Live in a Tent, Right by the sea,
Vanessa wants to live a simple life with her loved one in a tent right by the sea, as long as they can promise her that.
For I'll be happy doing those things.
Vanessa concludes that being with her partner and living in a tent by the sea is all she needs to be happy.
So as we talk all night just sitting by the fire,
Vanessa imagines spending the whole night sitting by the fire and having deep conversations with her partner.
Discussing lifetime hurts and finding out who we are;
During their conversations, Vanessa and her partner discuss their past struggles and learn more about each other.
And everynight there would be talk for many hours, So at last, in our heart,
Vanessa envisions spending every night talking for hours with her partner, resulting in them having a clear understanding of each other in their hearts.
And it clears up our minds.
Talking with her partner about their issues and past experiences helps Vanessa clear her mind and gives her mental clarity.
Let's drive, 'Til we're outta gas, Walk for miles, As long as you promise me this, That we can, Live in a Tent, Right by the sea, For I'll be happy doing those things.
Vanessa restates her desire to go on an adventure with her partner and live a simple life in a tent by the sea, knowing that this is all she needs to be happy.
Let's drive, 'Til we're outta gas, Walk for miles, As long as you promise me this, That we can, Live in a Tent, Right by the sea, For I'll be happy doing those things...
Vanessa repeats her chorus, underscoring how much she longs for the described lifestyle with her loved one.
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