Multi-award winning singer-songwriter Melinda Schneider “shattered the silence” last week, with the release of her latest single (and first original in a decade), MY VOICE, from her highly anticipated album due out in August.
Embraced by passionate women’s advocate Tracey Spicer, Schneider released the powerful song in time for the launch of NOW AUSTRALIA, Spicer’s not-for-profit initiative to combat sexual harassment in the workplace. Profits from MY VOICE downloads will help fund safe workplace programs.
Yesterday saw the release of the official music video for the track, featuring NOW Australia supporters and friends, including Tracey Spicer, as well as Amanda Kellar, Jessica Rowe, and fellow artists from the entertainment industry – Luke O’Shea, Amber Lawrence, Damien Leith, and many more who are getting behind the campaign.
MY VOICE is an anthem of our time and a cathartic, healing experience for people who have long felt isolated or silenced and was written by Schneider, Tamara Stewart and Clay Mills.
It strikes a chord with anyone in pain: from victims of domestic violence, sexual or emotional abuse and bullying, to people battling mental health issues and eating disorders or minority groups, including the aged, homeless, LGBTQI and racially vilified.
MY VOICE (LYRICS)
I, I’ve stayed quiet
I’ve been standing in the shadows all my life
Paralysed by the fear of my own light
I’m gonna use my voice
Live out loud there’s no holding back now
I’m gonna use my voice
To rise above all the noise, it’s a powerful sound
I’m gonna use my voice
You, you couldn’t see
You wanted me to be what you wanted me to be
Then you dared me to break free
Well just watch me
I’m a survivor
I’m a survivor
I’m a survivor in this war
I won’t be silenced
I won’t be silenced
I won’t be silenced anymore
Buy/Stream MY VOICE here:
https://melindaschneidermusic.lnk.to/MyVoice
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