The Heavy’s own Mandy B has turned a cheeky wish list into PowerPass, a bass-heavy dance track for the tradie appreciators—and anyone who’s ever hoped a mate’s Bunnings trade card might make the weekend DIY bill a little easier to swallow.
Let’s face it: when a “quick trip to Bunnings” turns into a trolley full of things you didn’t know you needed, someone with a PowerPass starts looking pretty attractive.
Add dirty work boots, a ute and the ability to mow the lawn, and Mandy might be onto something.
A Little Tradie Appreciation
With its playful spoken hook, pounding house beat and big drop, PowerPass is made for having a laugh and turning it up.
It celebrates a particular kind of appeal: someone practical, a little rough around the edges and kind enough to help out. The strong thighs are a bonus. So is knowing how to reverse a trailer without a twenty-minute argument.
And while the song is firmly tongue-in-cheek, the struggle to keep a Bunnings trip within budget is something plenty of listeners will recognise. Those home improvements aren’t going to pay for themselves.
Another Side of Mandy B
Listeners may know Mandy’s more personal songwriting through Please Stay and Your Winter, My Summer. PowerPass gives her sense of humour a turn at the microphone.
It’s a fun addition to her music, bringing a distinctly Aussie subject to the dance floor. Whether you’re a tradie, appreciate one or have conveniently timed your hardware shopping around someone with a trade account, this one’s for you.
Look up PowerPass by Mandy B on your preferred music platform—and tell us: what else belongs on the tradie wish list?
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