The Power
Vanessa Amorosi · Other Songs - Vanessa Amorosi
(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 going to 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
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
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
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 just help and watch me shine
Then watch the power make me fly away
Mother Mary, Mother Mary
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
It's the power I want, it's the power I need
(I want the power, I want the power, I want the power)
To make me run, to make me see for real
(I want the power, I want the power, I want the power)
It's the power I want, to let me do what I feel
(I want the power, I want the power, I want the power)
To make me run, to make me be for real
(I want the power, I want the power, I want the power)
The Power - Vanessa Amorosi
Vanessa Amorosi's 'The Power' stands as a defining track from her early solo career, capturing the raw emotional intensity characteristic of her debut era. Released alongside her breakthrough single 'Everytime I Close My Eyes,' the song exemplifies the Australian singer-songwriter's signature style, blending acoustic guitar textures with soaring vocals to explore themes of personal resilience and inner strength. As a staple of her discography, the recording has become a touchstone for fans, reflecting the authentic, unpolished aesthetic that established her reputation in the alternative country and indie pop scenes. The track remains a powerful representation of her ability to translate intimate narrative into universal anthems of empowerment.