Vanessa S. was born in Germany to Filipina mother, and a German father, she has a younger brother.
In 2002 Vanessa participated in the 1st season of DSDS, though she received a wildcard and became the last candidate to join the ten finalists, Vanessa S. was able to boost her popularity constantly with performances of Christina Milian's "When You Look At Me", Oleta Adams' "Get Here" or Vanessa Williams' "Save The Best For Last". However, in the end she was voted out on February 8, 2003, and thus got 4th place in the competition.
As of 2007, she holds the record for the most times in the bottom three on the series.
After the show, Vanessa S. teamed up with Hip-Hop producer DJ Tomekk to create her debut album. The pre-release duet "Ride or Die (I Need You)", a collaboration with German rapper Trooper Da Don, became a major hit, eventually peaking at #4 on the German singles chart.
In summer 2003 (now performing under her pseudonym Vanessa S.) she released her RnB-influenced 1st album 'Ride With Me'. The album managed to peak at #30 on the albums chart but failed to earn critical and commercial success, selling just 30,000 copies around release date. Nevertheless her record company decided to release three further singles, including the double A-Single "Ey Ey Ey/Back To Life", which became another Top 20 hit.
Her 2nd album "Independence" was released in 2004. The partly self-written album failed to chart on the German 100, but spawned three singles with "Blah, Blah, Blah", "Don't Say (You're Sorry)" and "Bonafide".
Later the singer was focusing on Eastern European and Asian markets, where she did promotion in China and gave a concert in Poland.
Back to Life
Vanessa S. Lyrics
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Back to life, back to reality
Back to life, back to reality
Back to the here and now, yeah...
Show me how decide, what you want for me
Tell me maybe I, could be there for you...
However do you want me, however do you need me
However do you want me, however do you need me
However do you want me, however do you need me
However do you want me...
However do you need me...
The lyrics of Vanessa S.'s song Back to Life describe a desire to come back to the present moment, to the here and now. The repetition of the phrase "Back to life, back to reality" emphasizes this theme, suggesting that the singer wants to escape from whatever distractions or worries have taken them away from the present moment, and return to a more grounded state of mind.
The second half of the song focuses on a more personal relationship, with the singer asking for guidance and reassurance from someone they care about. The phrase "Show me how decide, what you want for me" suggests that the singer is looking to this person for direction or clarity, while "Tell me maybe I, could be there for you" shows a willingness to be supportive and helpful. The repetition of "However do you want me, however do you need me" at the end of each verse reinforces this idea of wanting to be there for someone, and being open to their guidance and direction.
Overall, the lyrics of Back to Life express a desire for connection, both to the present moment and to other people.
Line by Line Meaning
Back to life, back to reality
Returning to the real world from a dream or fantasy world
Back to life, back to reality
No longer avoiding responsibility and facing the truth
Back to life, back to reality
No longer living in denial or deception
Back to the here and now, yeah...
Living in the present moment and being fully aware
Show me how decide, what you want for me
Guidance and direction in making important choices
Tell me maybe I, could be there for you...
Offering support and companionship to someone in need
However do you want me, however do you need me
Willingness to adapt and meet someone else's wants and needs
However do you want me, however do you need me
Being open and receptive to feedback and input from others
However do you want me, however do you need me
Flexibility and versatility in relationships and situations
However do you want me...
Continued willingness to adapt and meet others' expectations
However do you need me...
Acknowledging and responding to the specific needs of others
Contributed by Brayden V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dannytheangel
WOW she's incredible
@arcoiris_naranja
Nadal zajebiste! Bardzo często do tego wracam.
@wladczyroman693
Dobra nutka. Stare dobre czasy się przypominają
@ahmadmaherzakz4625
2020 und wer hört’s immer noch 💥
@GottesPlan1
Ich finde die Lieder auch noch immer geil 💪
@SuperNikita666
2121
@sherryschannel8020
@sn666 -
2022
@evunja.genoveva
2023 🙋🏻♀️
@LaraGirl159
great song!
@MandyLoren
,,I say yeah, yeah, yeah!!" Oh mann, is das ein Ohrwurm, und was für n geiler dazu!!!