Wanessa is also the ambassador in the non-governmental organization SOS Mata Atlântica, which defends the preservation of the Atlantic Forest. Due to her work to promote the NGO and its goals, and also her work for the depollution of the Tietê river in São Paulo, she was awarded the Pro-Social Award from Brazil's Nickelodeon channel in 2007, and later she received the Personality of the Year title from the Cisesp.
CAREER
In 2009, Wanessa released her first single in English "Fly" featuring American rapper Ja Rule, for the album "Meu Momento". The song became the most played in the country, and was nominated for "Hit of the Year" at the MTV Video Music Brazil Awards. In 2011, she released her first album in English, titled DNA. Wanessa has sold 3 million albums in her 15-year-career.
In 2000, she signed with BMG and released her debut studio album, Wanessa Camargo, focused in a country pop style. The album sold 150,000 copies. She released another two self-titled albums, Wanessa Camargo (2001) and Wanessa Camargo (2002). In 2004, she released the first live album, Transparente. In 2005, Wanessa signed a deal with Sony Music and migrated to pop music. She also released the fourth album, her most critical successful in the career, W. In 2007 Wanessa released the album Total.
Meu Momento, was released on June 2009. The album includes a new song featuring American rapper Ja Rule in two different versions, with Wanessa Camargo singing in Portuguese in the version named "Meu Momento" and singing in English in the version named "Fly". "Fly" was released as a single in Brazil in April, with "Meu Momento" added to her album as a bonus track. The song peaked at number one in Brazil. The second single released on September 2009 named "Não Me Leve a Mal".
In June 2011, she released her first album completely in English, titled DNA, whose lead single, "Sticky Dough", featured American singer and rapper Bambam. This album also featured dance songs such as "DNA" and "Falling For U", which despite not being official singles, became popular in Brazilian clubs. In April 2013, she released her second album live titled "DNA Tour", name given to a tour that passed through Brazil, Angola and Portugal, between 2011 and 2014. The first single released on December 2012 named "Hair & Soul". The second is "Shine It On". Wanessa in 2015 celebrates 15 years of career, to celebrate it she launched the special tour W15, with her greatest hits in the repertoire, including "Shine It On", "Fly", "Stuck on Repeat", "DNA", "Sticky Dough", "Worth It", "Não Me Leve a Mal", "Me Abrace", "Não Resisto a Nós Dois" and "Amor, Amor". Her eighth studio album was named by Billboard Brazil as one of the most anticipated of the year.
In 2016, five years after her last studio album, Wanessa announced that she would be directing her career to her sertanejo roots, even though saying before that she didn't liked or listened to that genre. Her 8th album, 33, was available for streaming on August 19th.
Shine It On
Wanessa Lyrics
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So I decide, follow the crowd
To get to you, I’ll cross the ocean
I’ll travel time, I want to
Pre-chorus
Boy, bring it on, I’ll be the one to take you higher
Boy, bring it on, I want to
I’ma be the one to light your fire
Boy, bring it on,
Chorus:
We go all in tonight, to get you in tonight
You’ve got the brightest light, shine it on me
Don’t let the music stop,
Don’t let my heart be dropped
Your light is so damn hot, shine it on me
Shine it on, shine it on, shine it on me
Shine it on, shine it on, shine it on me
Shine it on, shine it on, shine it on me
Shine it on, shine it on, shine it on me
The night is young, so let’s embrace it
I take a turn, follow your doubt
May you be loved, if you decide me
So here we go I need to
Pre-chorus
Boy, bring it on, I’ll be the one to take you higher
Boy, bring it on, I want to
Hot it and sun
I’ma be the one to light your fire
Boy, bring it on,
Chorus:
We go all in tonight, to get you in tonight
You’ve got the brightest light, shine it on me
Don’t let the music stop,
Don’t let my heart be dropped
Your light is so damn hot, shine it on me
Shine it on, shine it on, shine it on me
Shine it on, shine it on, shine it on me
Shine it on, shine it on, shine it on me
Shine it on, shine it on, shine it on me
Boy that’s desire, come lit up my fire
Come lit up the flame, it’s time to lean on me
Boy that’s desire, come lit up my fire
Come lit up the flame, it’s time to lean on me
Chorus:
We go all in tonight, to get you in tonight
You’ve got the brightest light, shine it on me
(shine it on me)
Don’t let the music stop,
Don’t let my heart be dropped
Your light is so damn hot, shine it on me
We go all in tonight, to get you in tonight
You’ve got the brightest light, shine it on me
Don’t let the music stop,
Don’t let my heart be dropped, shine it on me
Shine it on, shine it on, shine it on me
Shine it on, shine it on, shine it on me
Shine it on, shine it on, shine it on me
Shine it on, shine it on, shine it on me
Shine it on, shine it on me
In "Shine It On," Wanessa expresses her desire to be with someone who is causing commotion and creating excitement. She declares that she will cross oceans and travel through time to get to this person, no matter what it takes. The pre-chorus reaffirms her commitment, saying that she will be the one to take this person higher, to light their fire. The chorus is a call to action, imploring this person to shine their bright light on her and never let the music stop. The night is young, and Wanessa urges this person to embrace it with her.
The second verse mirrors the first, with Wanessa taking a turn and following the doubt of the person she's pursuing. She hopes that she'll be the one that they choose to love, and the pre-chorus repeats the message that she's ready to take this person to new heights. The second chorus repeats the first, with the added refrain of "shine it on me" to drive home her desire to be with this person.
Overall, "Shine It On" is a high-energy, upbeat song about pursuing someone with all your heart and asking them to share their light with you. Wanessa's voice conveys both excitement and determination, matching the lyrics perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
You’re over there causing commotion
You are creating a stir over there
So I decide, follow the crowd
I choose to move with the crowd to find you
To get to you, I’ll cross the ocean
I am willing to go to great lengths to be with you
I’ll travel time, I want to
I am willing to go back in time for you
Boy, bring it on, I’ll be the one to take you higher
I am ready to elevate you to new heights
Boy, bring it on, I want to
I am eager for you to come to me
Hot it and sun
Make it hot like the sun
I’ma be the one to light your fire
I will ignite your passion
We go all in tonight, to get you in tonight
We will give our all tonight to be together
You’ve got the brightest light, shine it on me
You possess the strongest energy, use it to illuminate me
Don’t let the music stop,
Let the music continue playing
Don’t let my heart be dropped
Don't break my heart
Your light is so damn hot, shine it on me
Your energy is intense, direct it toward me
The night is young, so let’s embrace it
We have plenty of time to enjoy the night
I take a turn, follow your doubt
I am willing to take a risk and follow you
May you be loved, if you decide me
If you choose me, you will be cherished
Boy that’s desire, come lit up my fire
You represent the passion I desire, ignite my flame
Come lit up the flame, it’s time to lean on me
Bring your energy to me and let me support you
We go all in tonight, to get you in tonight
We will give our all tonight to be together
Your light is so damn hot, shine it on me
Your energy is intense, direct it toward me
Contributed by Samuel J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Valdemar Barbosa Lima Júnior
Era tão boa que parecia internacional. Levantava até mortos na boate rs. A única voz brasileira feminina que combina com eletrônica/tribal. Pena que não continuou. Mas gosto de tudo que ela faz.
Ma To
Xoxo , nova musica
Dra. Louise J.Brüchêz
Penso o mesmo Tommy.
09qwedaa
❤🎉❤❤uikpk0😊0⁰
Nana
Eu tbm ficava triste por ela ter parado , agora fico feliz .
Nossa rainha voltou !
Wallace Ramos
Essa música merecia no mínimo 100 milhões de views 💃🏻
Douglas neves iung
AMulher dominou todas as baladas glbt, do país com esses hinos épicos. Perfeição..
Rosa Daum Machado
Essa cantora é completa?
DÉBORA ANDRADE
Depois mudou o ritmo, aí vagou tudo dinovo
Davi Eduardo Sanches
Poderia voltar com tudo.... Iria atrasar....