You're The Voice
John Farnham
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We have the chance to turn the pages over We can write what we want to write We gotta make ends meet, before we get much older We're all someone's daughter We're all someone's son How long can we look at each other Down the barrel of a gun? You're the voice, try and understand it Make the noise and make it clear, oh, whoa We're not gonna sit in silence We're not gonna live with fear, oh, whoa This time, we know we all can stand together With the power to be powerful Believing we can make it better Ooh, we're all someone's daughter We're all someone's son, oh Give a look at each other Down the barrel of a gun You're the voice, try and understand it Make the noise and make it clear, oh, whoa We're not gonna sit in silence We're not gonna live with fear, oh, whoa Ooh, we're all someone's daughter We're all someone's son How long can we look at each other Down the barrel of a gun? You're the voice, try and understand it Make the noise and make it clear, oh, whoa We're not gonna sit in silence We're not gonna live with fear, oh, whoa You're the voice, try and understand it Make the noise and make it clear, oh, whoa We're not gonna sit in silence We're not gonna live with fear, oh, whoa You're the voice, try and understand it Make the noise and make it clear, oh, whoa We're not gonna sit in silence We're not gonna live with fear, oh, whoa You're the voice, try and understand it Make the noise and make it clear, oh, whoa We're not gonna sit in silence We're not gonna live with fear, oh, whoa
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Written by: Chris Thompson, Maggie Ryder, Andy Qunta, Keith Reid
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Bucks Music Group
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7 facts about this song
Composition and Release"You're the Voice" is a song which was originally written by Andy Qunta, Keith Reid, Maggie Ryder, and Chris Thompson.
- It was released as a single in September 1986, making it over three decades old, yet its popularity endures.
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John Farnham's versionFor Australian artist John Farnham, "You're the Voice" is the lead single from his album "Whispering Jack".
- Farnham's version of the song is one of his biggest successes. It reached number one in the Australian singles charts and the Swedish singles chart.
- Farnham's "You're the Voice" won the ARIA Award for Single of the Year in 1987.
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Heart's versionAmerican rock band Heart covered the song for their thirteenth studio album "Red Velvet Car" that was released in 2010.
- Heart's members, Ann and Nancy Wilson, have said that they love the song because it is about the human spirit and conviction, about not giving up, which resonates with them.
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Video FeaturesThe music video of John Farnham’s "You're the Voice" was filmed at the famous Sydney Opera House and at the disused Callan Park Hospital for the Insane (located in Lilyfield, New South Wales), which adds significant historical and cultural value to the song.
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Cultural ImpactThe powerful, anthemic nature of the song has led to its use in several popular movie soundtracks, like "Hot Rod" in 2007 and "The Blind Side" in 2009.
- In Australia, the song has become an unofficial national anthem, played at various sports and major events.
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Lyrics Significance"You're the Voice" is often regarded as a protest song, calling for peace and unity, and encouraging individuals to take a stand and make themselves heard. This message has made the song timeless and relevant even today.
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Other CoversIn addition to Heart, "You're the Voice" has been covered by numerous artists across different genres, including Celine Dion, Alan Parsons, Seal, and Rebecca St. James. These versions highlight the song's versatility and enduring popularity.
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