Powerless (Say What You Want)
Nelly Furtado
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Paint my face in your magazines Make it look whiter than it seems Paint me over with your dreams Shove away my ethnicity Burn every notion that I may have a flame inside to fight And say just what is on my mind Without offending your might 'Cause this life is too short to live it just for you But when you feel so powerless what are you gonna do So say what you want, say what you want I saw her face outside today Weather worn, looking all the rage They took her passion and her gaze and made a poster Now it's moccasins we sport We take the culture and contort Perhaps only to distort what we are hiding 'Cause this life is too short to live it just for you But when you feel so powerless what are you gonna do But say what you want, say what you want, say, say Hey you, the are the one outside, are you ever gonna get in, get in Hey you, the one that don't fit in, how ya, how ya gonna get in Hey you, the one outside, are you ever gonna get in with your Broken teeth, broken jaw, broken mojo Yeah, this life is too short to live it just for you But when you feel so powerless, what are you gonna do 'Cause this life is too short to live it just for you But when you feel so powerless, what are you gonna do 'Cause this life is too short to live it just for you But when you feel so powerless, what are you gonna do Say what you want, life is too short Say what you want, Say what you want, gonna do Say what you want, Say what you want, feel powerless Say what you want to Say say say, do what you wanna do Life is too short, just for you Feel powerless, gonna do
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Written by: GERALD EATON, BRIAN WEST, NELLY FURTADO, MALCOLM MCLAREN, TREVOR HORN, A DUDLEY
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Powerless (Say What You Want)" was released as the lead single from Nelly Furtado's second studio album, 'Folklore', on 8th November 2003.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached top 10 positions in several countries around the world, including Canada, the United Kingdom, and other countries in Europe. It topped the RPM's Canada Top Singles chart for two weeks and was also a top-five hit in the United Kingdom.
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GenreThe song represents a departure from the pop sound of Furtado’s previous work and marks a transition to a more mature, folk-influenced style with a mix of pop and rock elements.
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LyricsFueled by an empowering theme, the song's lyrics are viewed as a criticism of the processed images presented in the media and the feeling of being powerless to these perceptions.
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Music VideoDirected by Bryan Barber, the song's music video shows Furtado in various locations of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, including a park and a fishing boat.
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AwardsThe song was nominated for Single of the Year at the 2004 Juno Awards.
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RemixA remix of the song featuring Colombian singer Juanes was released in 2004 and titled 'Te Busqué' - it was a commercial hit in several Spanish-speaking territories.
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Album PerformanceAlong with other tracks, 'Powerless (Say What You Want)' contributed to the commercial and critical success of the 'Folklore' album, which was certified Gold and Platinum in several countries.
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Positive ReceptionMany reviewers commended the track for its bold venture into folk-inspired music and applauded Furtado's strong & distinct vocals.
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Live PerformancesFurtado performed this song during her world tour for the 'Folklore' album and it continues to be a fan favorite during her concert performances.
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