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.
Turn to Me
Vanessa Amorosi Lyrics
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From all the taking down,
To the driving far away.
As if we're lost and found,
Removing us everyday yeah.
Pushing things too far,
Or never moving it along.
Only makes one person strong.
Hoping and finding, resisting, denying,
Hey, with your classic words of
Turn to me, that's what you say
When you're burning me, that's what you do
When you turn to me, need more days
And the time to turn you off.
Turn to me, that's what you say
When you're burning me, that's what you do
When you turn to me, need more days
And the time to turn you off.
There's no familiar face, or a hand to cling upon,
We've walked a short distance, but it took so very long.
Hoping and fighting, resisting, denying,
With your classic words of
Turn to me, that's what you say
When you're burning me that's what you do
When you turn to me, need more days
And the time to turn you off.
Knowing that we'll jump a little too high to live
Knowing that it's safe, but not safe enogh to give.
Your heart, your dream, no give, no receive,
Respect, believe, turn to me.
Turn to me, burning me
Turn to me, time to turn you off,
Burning, me, turn to me, resisting, denying.
Turn to me, that's what you say
When you're burning me, that's what you do
When you turn to me, need more days
And the time to turn you off.
Turn to me, that's what you say
When you're burning me, that's what you do
When you turn to me, need more days
And the time to turn you off.
Oh why don't you, why don't you, why don't you, why don't you, why don't you
Turn to me baby, time to turn you off,
Turning me not burning me, turning me not burning me, now turning me not
Burning me, yeahhhhhh.
Turning me, oh burning me now na-ba-dupa-ba-dupa-ba-dupa yeahhhhhh
Turn me, oh burning me, why don't you burn me yeahhhhh
Turn to me, that's what you say
When you're burning me, that's what you do,
When you turn to me, need more days
And the time to turn you off.
Turn to me, that's what you say,
When you're burning me, that's what you do,
When you turn to me, need more days
And the time to turn you off!!
The song "Turn to Me" by Vanessa Amorosi is an emotional ballad that speaks of a relationship fraught with challenges, misunderstandings, and frustrations. The lyrics suggest that there is distance and disconnection between two people who once shared a deep bond. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase “Turn to me,” which could be interpreted as a plea for the other person to seek comfort and solace in the relationship instead of pulling away or burning bridges. The repetition of the phrase “burning me” throughout the song could suggest that there is intense pain caused by the breakdown of the relationship or that one or both parties are inflicting harm on each other.
The verses continue to delve into the complexities of the relationship, with lines such as "Pushing things too far, or never moving it along," and "Knowing that it's safe, but not safe enough to give." These lyrics imply that both parties may be at fault for the lack of communication and progress in the relationship. However, there is still a desire to reconnect, as evidenced by the repeated plea to "turn to me." Overall, the song conveys a sense of longing and hope for a renewed and strengthened connection between two people who are struggling to find their way back to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn to me, Burning me, Turn to me, Burning me
The singer is pleading for someone to turn to them, even though that person has been hurting them.
From all the taking down, To the driving far away. As if we're lost and found, Removing us everyday yeah.
The relationship has been characterized by distance and separation, and it feels like they're drifting further apart.
Pushing things too far, Or never moving it along. Forgiving and forget, Only makes one person strong. Hoping and finding, resisting, denying, Hey, with your classic words of
The relationship has been hindered by one person taking things too far, while the other fails to take action. One person's ability to forgive and forget only creates imbalance in the relationship.
Turn to me, that's what you say When you're burning me, that's what you do When you turn to me, need more days And the time to turn you off.
The person being addressed is inconsistent in their treatment of the artist, vacillating between seeking their company and causing them pain. The artist needs time to distance themselves from this behavior.
There's no familiar face, or a hand to cling upon, We've walked a short distance, but it took so very long. Hoping and fighting, resisting, denying, With your classic words of
The couple feels isolated, as if there's no one who they can rely on but each other. Despite the fact that they haven't been together very long, it feels like they've been through a lot already.
Knowing that we'll jump a little too high to live Knowing that it's safe, but not safe enogh to give. Your heart, your dream, no give, no receive, Respect, believe, turn to me.
The singer is aware that the relationship is not sustainable, but is still hesitant to let go. While one person is not willing to open up or share their heart, the other still believes in the relationship.
Oh why don't you, why don't you, why don't you, why don't you, why don't you Turn to me baby, time to turn you off, Turning me not burning me, turning me not burning me, now turning me not Burning me, yeahhhhhh. Turning me, oh burning me now na-ba-dupa-ba-dupa-ba-dupa yeahhhhhh
The singer is struggling to understand why their partner can't turn to them for support and to end their harmful behavior. They want the relationship to evolve into a mutually beneficial one.
Turn me, oh burning me, why don't you burn me yeahhhhh Turn to me, that's what you say When you're burning me, that's what you do, When you turn to me, need more days And the time to turn you off. Turn to me, that's what you say, When you're burning me, that's what you do, When you turn to me, need more days And the time to turn you off!!
The chorus reiterates the central theme of the song - the artist wants the person they're addressing to turn to them for a healthy, supportive relationship. However, there's a sense of urgency in their request, as they can't continue to be hurt by this person.
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Written by: Vanessa Amorosi
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@lindinle
this song is very old. im glad to see this again after soo many years
@TheGingerButterfly
Even though this was only released in Australia (only getting to #80 in the Australian singles chart. Say what?!), in the UK 'Turn to Me' was an album track; track 10 on Vanessa Amorosi's debut album 'The Power'.
The fraught emotional narrative, the cracking composition that accompanies the lyrics, that voice, the energy this song has (and makes this listener feel), I've loved this song from the first moment I heard it.
The only disappointing reality is that unlike 'Absolutely Everybody' 'Turn to Me' wasn't an international smash hit single.
If only radio stations (nowadays,) would play those songs of standard that could've been hit singles but weren't or were album tacks that were never released ; instead of playing certain substandard songs from the current crop of (can't sing live, autotuned) tuneless children.
☀️🧡
@rowancooke7831
Just remembered this music clip. I thought it was so awesome back in the day as I hadn’t seen many animated music clips on early morning rage & video hits. Nice nostalgic throwback for me
@Jawilly1
Any Les Mills Body Jammers out there remember this? Wild energy to dance to - such a great track. Her voice is incredible!
@adamdalton9527
I LOVE THIS SONG!! When you burn to me!
@popykefaloukos3386
Very good singer :-D ☆☆☆☆☆
@jacksoncarroll7801
I Haven't See That For a Long Time Since Cartoon Network
@lindinle
this was on cartoon network/
@kristinburns1999
I think there was a website called "transcendence" with this music video in it years ago. Don't know what happened to years ago, sorry.
@myx.ostankin
Transience :) It's still there - can't insert a link unfortunately, but if you google for "vanessa transience", that will be the first link.