- "Sweet opportunity"
—Marina Kaye
"Opportunity" was released on 19 January 2015 as the second single from the soundtrack to the musical film Annie (2014). Unlike other songs adapted from the earlier Broadway musical Annie from 1977, it was written and recorded by australian singer-songwriter Sia. The song is also performed by actress Quvenzhané Wallis in the film itself, and her interpretation is included in the soundtrack album alongside Sia's single version. A lyric video for the song was released on 24 November 2014, ahead of its release as a single, and features the lyrics superimposed over aerial images of New York City and clips from the film.
Lyric video
Lyrics
Under the glow of the very bright lights
I turn my face towards the warm night sky
And I am not afraid of a thousand eyes
When they're above five hundred smiles
Oh I used to think (she used to think)
What wouldn't I give (what wouldn't she give)
For a moment like this? (For a moment like this?)
This moment this gift
Oh, now look at me and this opportunity
Is standing right in front of me
But one thing I know it's only part luck and so
I'm putting on my best show
Under the spotlight I'm starting my life
Big dreams becoming real tonight
So look at me and this opportunity
You're witnessing my moment, you see?
Now I find myself here, and it's time
Yes this is real, and it's a gold-mine
I'm not afraid to fly
When it's above five hundred smiles
Oh I used to think (she used to think)
What wouldn't I give (what wouldn't she give)
For a moment like this?
This moment, this gift (for a moment like this?)
Oh, now look at me and this opportunity
Is standing right in front of me
One thing I know it's only part luck and so
I'm putting on my best show
Under the spotlight I'm starting my life
Big dreams becoming real tonight
So, look at me and this opportunity
You're witnessing my moment, you see?
My big opportunity
I won't waste it, I guarantee