The Power
Vanessa Amorosi
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Chorus: Mother Mary, Mother Mary. I want the power, I want the power, I want the power, I want the power, I want the power, I want the power. Mother Mary, Please answer my prayers, I want to run free, And I need you to be there. I'm going to take some chances I never took before, I've got to live my life, And I'm gonna risk it all. I look to the sky, And suddenly I know, I've made up my mind, I'm never letting go. It's the power I want, It's the power I need, To make me run, To make me see for real. It's the power I want, To let me do what I feel, To make me run, To make me be for real. Unlike a miracle, Or a wish upon a star, The power to be me, Is all I need to start, To do things I'll never regret, And to leave the rest behind. Chorus x 2 You're the one to only help me, The only one, so help me, help me, Give it to me, to me, to me, Oh Mother Mary, Please, please, please, please, Please just help and watch me shine, Then watch the power, make me fly away. Mother Mary, Mother Mary. Chorus x 3
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Written by: ANTHONY JOHN HICKS, JAMES ROY INGRAM, MARK RONALD HOLDEN, VANESSA JOY AMOROSI
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Background Information"The Power" is a popular song by Australian singer-songwriter Vanessa Amorosi.
- The song was released on the 3rd of April in 2000 as the fourth single from her debut studio album, "The Power."
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Commercial Performance/Chart Success"The Power" was a chart-topping hit, climbing to number 1 on the Australian ARIA single charts.
- It is one of the highest-selling singles by an Australian female artist, with sales reaching over 70,000 copies.
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Production DetailsThe song was written by Vanessa Amorosi, Mark Holden, and Axel Breitung.
- Produced by Axel Breitung, a renowned German music producer also known for his work on numerous Eurodance tracks.
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Music VideoThere were two music videos produced for the song.
- The first music video featured Amorosi in a futuristic setting while the second one starred her in different locations around Melbourne, Australia.
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Awards and Recognitions"The Power" received three ARIA Music Award nominations in 2000, including "Single of the Year," "Highest Selling Single," and "Best Female Artist."
- It received the award for "Highest Selling Single" during the ARIA Music Awards ceremony.
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Live PerformancesVanessa Amorosi performed the song at the 2000 Opening Ceremony of the Summer Paralympics in Sydney, Australia.
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International ReachThough the song is originally from Australia, it gained recognition and popularity in other countries, such as Germany and Switzerland, reaching the top 40 in both countries.
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Cover VersionsIn 2009, a cover version by singer Jessica Mauboy was used in a promotional campaign for Australian Idol's seventh season.
- The song was also covered by an Australian girl group, Young Divas, in 2006.
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InfluenceIts powerful lyrics and upbeat tune have made it a pop anthem in Australia. Many consider it an iconic song the country's music history.
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LegacyAs a critical success, the song played a pivotal role in catapulting Vanessa Amorosi's singing career. It has since remained one of her best-known and most loved songs.
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