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.
Touch Me
Vanessa Amorosi Lyrics
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She gets a little too wild when her friends bring her here
It happens every time
At 3am at night
It's so hard to ignore
When she yelling through the door
I guess i'm going home, but would you like to touch me
Could of been nice if you joined me
Don't be afraid, I don't usually bite
I'm a good girl, am only bad some times
I'm going home would you like to cum
She likes to dance in the clubs, to the bass and the subs
She gets a little bit horny, from the vibrations off the floor
Some girls like to deny it
But there really trying to fight it
She so hard to ignore
When she's shouting through the door
I guess i'm going home, but would you like to touch me
Suppose ill do it on my own
Could of been nice if you joined me
Don't be afraid, I don't usually bite
I'm a good girl, i'm only bad some times
I'm going home would you like to cum
The lyrics of Vanessa Amorosi's song "Touch Me" portrays a woman who is free-spirited and unapologetic about her sexuality. The verses describe a scenario where this woman goes out with her friends, drinks a little too much, and becomes uninhibited as a result. She enjoys dancing and the bass at clubs to the point of getting aroused. The chorus suggests that while she is ready to go home, she is still open to the idea of physical intimacy with someone and invites her companion to touch her. She emphasizes that she is a good girl, but also likes to be bad sometimes without any shame.
The song's lyrics provide a representation of female sexuality that is not often explored in mainstream music. It is an anthem that promotes the idea of women owning their choices and their desires. Vanessa Amorosi's vocals and the upbeat tempo of the music complement the empowering message of the song. The lyrics showcase a woman who enjoys her freedom and embraces her sexuality, encouraging others to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
She gets a little bit tipsy after one beer
She becomes slightly drunk after having a single beer
She gets a little too wild when her friends bring her here
She becomes excessively enthusiastic when her friends bring her here
It happens every time
This happens on every occasion
At 3am at night
At the early hours of the morning
It's so hard to ignore
It is difficult to not pay attention to her behavior
When she yelling through the door
When she screams loudly at the door
I guess I'm going home, but would you like to touch me
I am leaving, but would you be interested in touching me?
Suppose ill do it on my own
I will do it alone then
Could of been nice if you joined me
It would have been pleasant if you joined me
Don't be afraid, I don't usually bite
Do not worry, I am not usually aggressive
I'm a good girl, am only bad some times
I am usually well-behaved, but I can be naughty on occasion
I'm going home would you like to cum
I am leaving, would you be interested in having sexual intercourse?
She likes to dance in the clubs, to the bass and the subs
She enjoys dancing in the clubs and feeling the bass and subs
She gets a little bit horny, from the vibrations off the floor
The vibrations on the floor make her a little sexually excited
Some girls like to deny it
Some other women may deny their sexual feelings
But there really trying to fight it
However, they are actually struggling to suppress them
She's so hard to ignore
She is difficult to avoid
When she's shouting through the door
When she is yelling loudly at the door
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ROBIN MORTENSEN LYNCH, NIKLAS JAN OLOVSON, VANESSA JOY AMOROSI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Leeh123
You've done it again with the new album Vanessa....simply breathtaking (no literally) :)
@CheckBec5
this is the vid to My House :)
@md4bw
@ChezKiva She has one of the strongest voices in the world. She has had one of the most successful careers in Australia. She performed at the Sydney Olympics opening ceremony and had success in the UK and Germany. Ive been to several of her shows and met her in person many many times. she is one of the sweetest people you could meet and puts on a kick ass show, she is just as strong live as she is on record :)
@asachie88
i dont USUALLY bite haha i say that alot.... luv this song
@joethemusiclover
What MV was this originally please? Oh ALL Songs in Vanessa's New Albums are Great ... I also Love Mr. Mysterious, Aliens & UFO, Holiday, Touch Me and Summer Nights ... how about u please? Thanks Joe
@bmaso11
@NigtlightLily u know ur right it is ;)
@md4bw
@ChezKiva Ummmm you do realise that Vanessa has been releasing music here in Australia for 12 years now. Her album 'Hazardous' which featured this track was one of her biggest. The first single to be taken from the album 'This Is Who I Am' was her first number 1 single. I'm fair sure she's doing alright.She ain't going anywhere!
@Curreeuss
I always thought the beginning riff sounded like something off of Animal Crossing. XD
@loquisimonueve
Interesting story... This is REAL LIFE... tell it like it is.... These girls are awfully laughable, if you ask me...