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"Shine" is the third single from Vanessa Amorosi's debut album The Power. After its release in May 2000, this ballad jumped straight into the ARIA charts at #4 position, went Gold two weeks later, and Platinum a one month after that. Vanessa sang "Shine" at the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games 2000, which was broadcast in 80 countries. "Shine" has won the APRA award 2001 for being the most played song on Australian radio in 2000. Vanessa Amorosi performed her hit "Shine" at the 2002 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in Manchester. The original lyrics to "Shine" were much darker. Mark Holden was responsible for the success of her song "Shine", which Amorosi wrote for a friend from high school who committed suicide. Amorosi says: "Mark changed a line in it. He said the song didn't work, or that one particular line in it didn't work. The line went 'Everyone you see, everyone you know is gonna die' and he didn't like the word 'die'. He thought it was just wrong. We were all sitting around trying to find a substitute, and we were all stuck on the word 'try'. But Mark came up with the idea of changing it to 'shine' and it all came together.more »
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You say that you never had a mumAnd nobody needs youSo cry, so cryYou believe that life rolls by Just to deceive youBy your time, by your time You're getting old And the longer you take The slower your pain will growIt will grow, it will growYou can close your eyesAnd hope that when you open them You've got a brand new lifeDo you find, you can't hide? You can give your lifeYou can lose your soulYou can bang your headOr you can drown in hole Nothing lasts foreverBut you can tryLook around youEveryone you seeEveryone you knowIs going to shineGrow up and make the best of what you've gotOf what you've got, Of what you've gotThe days are going by and you're sittin' on your arse And you're wondering why, why, why, yeah You can give your life, orYou can lose your soulYou can bang your headOr you can drown in a hole Nothing lasts foreverBut you can tryLook around youEveryone you seeEveryone you know Is going to shine You can bang your headOr you can drown in a hole Nothing lasts foreverBut you can tryLook around youEveryone you seeEveryone you knowIs going to shine You say that you never had a mumAnd nobody needs you So cry, so cry, so cryYou believe that life rolls by just to deceive youBy your time, well by your time Your getting old And the longer you take the slower you'll pain will growIt'll grow, it'll growYou can close your eyesAnd hope that when you open themYou've got a brand new lifeYou can give your life orYou can lose your soulYou can bang your headOr you can drown in a holeNothing lasts foreverBut you can tryLook around youEveryone you seeEveryone you know Is going to shineYou can bang your headOr you can drown in a hole Nothing lasts foreverBut you can tryWell look around youEveryone you seeEveryone you knowIs going to shineDon't, don't, don't, don't you do it
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Vanessa Amorosi
Vanessa Amorosi (born 8 August 1981) is an Australian singer-songwriter and recording artist. Her combined album and single sales have reached over 2 million worldwide. In August 2012 Amorosi announced she was no longer signed to Universal Music. more »
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Written by: VANESSA AMOROSI, MARK HOLDEN, ROBERT PARDE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"Shine" by Vanessa Amorosi was released in February 2000. |
AlbumThis song is part of the album "The Power," which is Vanessa Amorosi's debut album. |
Songwriters"Shine" was co-written by Vanessa Amorosi, Mark Holden, and Axel Breitung. |
Popularity in Australia"Shine" was a huge hit in Australia, scaling to the number 4 position on the ARIA Singles Chart. |
Worldwide PopularityThe song also enjoyed international success in several European countries, featuring in the Top 10 singles charts in Germany, the UK, and Switzerland. |
Certified PlatinumIn Australia, "Shine" was certified Triple Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), indicating sales of over 210,000 units. |
Awards and NominationsIn 2000, Vanessa Amorosi received an ARIA Music Award nomination for "Best Female Artist" for "Shine." |
ThemesThe song promotes positive messages of self-confidence and inner strength. |
Music VideoThe music video for "Shine" was directed by Australian director Anthony Rose and shot in Sydney. |
Use in Media"Shine" was used in media promotions and commercials, including being featured in a trailer for Disney's animated film "The Little Mermaid II: Return to The Sea." |
Live PerformancesVanessa Amorosi performed "Shine" at the 2000 ARIA Awards. It has since remained a staple in her live performances. |
Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists including, most notably, by the cast of the Australian television series "Neighbours." |
LegacyEven today, "Shine" remains one of Vanessa Amorosi's most popular songs and has cemented her position in the Australian Pop Music scene. |
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