Orton moved to East London at the age of fourteen. During her early career she was more interested in acting. She first gained notice in 1995 for her vocals on the Chemical Brothers' track "Alive Alone" and is well known for her collaboration (stemming from a relationship) with William Orbit in which she lent her voice for the Strange Cargo albums. The collaboration with Orbit called SuperPinkyMandy, though of excellent sound, was only released in very limited numbers in Japan.
Orton's first solo album, Trailer Park, was released in 1996. It earned her nominations for two Brit awards (best British newcomer, best British female), and the Mercury Music Prize in 1997, was well received by critics, and sold modestly, selling 300,000 copies and reaching sixty-eight in the U.K. The album was produced by Andrew Weatherall, whom she selected based on his production of one of her favourite records at the time, Primal Scream's "Screamadelica".
Central Reservation, her second album (proper), released in 1999, helped Orton build on the success of her debut. Although retaining the electronic edge of the former, this record showed a notably more acoustic side with several tracks consisting purely of Beth's vocal accompanied by a solitary acoustic guitar, with subject matters becoming more introspective. The album also featured notable contributions from folk musician Terry Callier, Dr Robert, and Ben Harper. Several tracks were produced by Ben Watt of Everything but the Girl. The album earned Orton a second Mercury Music Prize nomination and won her Best Female at the 2000 Brit Awards.
In July 2002, she released the album Daybreaker, which again blended the early electronica style, with up tempo pop songs and acoustic ballads. It featured guest appearances from musicians such as The Chemical Brothers, Emmylou Harris, whom she met at Lilith Fair, Ryan Adams, and Four Tet. It was a great commercial success, reaching the top eight of the U.K. album chart, but received mixed reviews from the press.
Her fourth studio album, Comfort of Strangers, was released in February 2006. The release saw her move away from the electronica element that she is usually associated with, to a more stripped down traditional alt-folk album. This followed an extended absence since her previous release, partially a result of several failed production attempts, and the parting of ways between her and Heavenly. The album was produced by Jim O'Rourke.
In 2012 Beth's 5th album Sugaring Season was released, on the ANTI- label, and was followed by a tour of Europe.
In 2016 Kidsticks, Beth's 6th album, was released.
Beth has also collaborated with American pop artist Beck on his Midnite Vultures album, providing vocals on the track "Beautiful Way". She is also known for her own singles, "Stolen Car," a hit in college circles and "She Cries Your Name", once featured in the TV show Roswell in the "Cry Your Name" episode. She also wrote songs for the Erin Brockovich soundtrack.
Beth Orton's brother, Rupert Orton, is the guitarist/manager for British rock'n'roll band The Jim Jones Revue.
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Feel To Believe
Beth Orton Lyrics
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And as you walk right by it
You forget how you got there,
And why you never meant to stay.
And I won't watch you waste away.
And I won't fake another day
And if one truth leads you to fly
I still don't believe in your reasons why
You love her.
You need her
To feel is to believe her.
You know it.
You want it.
You just can't believe you've ot it.
And I can't watch you waste away
And I won't you still to stay.
And if one truth leads you to fight
I still don't believe in your reasons why.
I just don't believe in why.
I couldn't watch you walk away
And not forget it.
I couldn't watch you turn to stone
And just regret it a single day.
Not a single day.
If I lose you
Could you find me?
Or would you walk right by me?
The soul and the spirit
Each have got their own limit.
And I can't waste another second
Living in hell like it's some kind of heaven.
And if one truth leads to another
Then isn't there one I can uncover,
There isn't one I will not discover.
It's the right time.
It's my time.
It's the right time.
It's my time.
It's my turn to discover.
And I won't waste a single second
Living in hell as a nadir of heaven
And if one truth leads you to five,
I still don't believe in your reasons why.
And if one truth leads to another,
Isn't there one we can uncover?
If there isn't one that we cannot discover.
So it's our time.
It's our time to discover.
In "Feel To Believe," Beth Orton gives an introspective take on love and loss, exploring how people can lose their way and fall off track. The song touches on themes of regret, self-discovery, and the importance of staying true to oneself. The lyrics of the first verse, "You lose it just to find it / And as you walk right by it / You forget how you got there / And why you never meant to stay" illustrate how easy it is to become lost in oneself and forget the reasons why one set out on a particular path.
Beth Orton's insightful lyrics continue in the chorus, where she sings "You love her. You need her / To feel is to believe her. / You know it. You want it. / You just can't believe you've got it." Here, Beth touches on the idea of how love can be both addictive and challenging, how it is a feeling that one wants to cling onto, even if it can be difficult.
In the final verse, Orton asks, "If I lose you, could you find me? / Or would you walk right by me?," hinting at the idea that she cannot bear the thought of losing loved ones or forgetting how they got into her life. With these lyrics, she reminds listeners of the importance of cherishing those closest to us and standing by them even when things get tough.
Overall, "Feel To Believe" is an introspective and thought-provoking song that explores universal themes of love, loss, and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
You lose it just to find it
Sometimes we need to lose something in order to appreciate it when we find it again.
And as you walk right by it
We often fail to notice what's right in front of us.
You forget how you got there,
We can easily forget the path we took to get where we are.
And why you never meant to stay.
We might end up somewhere we didn't intend to be.
And I won't watch you waste away.
I don't want to see you suffer or deteriorate.
And I won't fake another day
I can't pretend things are okay if they're not.
And if one truth leads you to fly
Sometimes one revelation can change our lives for the better.
I still don't believe in your reasons why
I'm still not convinced by your justification.
I just don't believe in why.
I simply don't understand or accept your reasons.
You love her.
You have strong feelings of affection for her.
You need her
You feel like you can't live without her.
To feel is to believe her.
Your emotions confirm that your love for her is real.
You know it.
You're aware of your feelings for her.
You want it.
You desire to be with her.
You just can't believe you've got it.
You're surprised that she reciprocates your feelings.
And if one truth leads you to fight
Sometimes a revelation can cause conflict or resistance.
I still don't believe in your reasons why.
I'm still not convinced by your justification for fighting.
I just don't believe in why.
I simply don't understand or accept your reasons for fighting.
I couldn't watch you walk away
It would pain me to see you leave.
And not forget it.
I wouldn't forget how much it hurt to see you go.
I couldn't watch you turn to stone
I wouldn't be able to watch you lose your humanity or compassion.
And just regret it a single day.
I would regret my inaction for the rest of my life.
If I lose you
If I were to lose your love or companionship.
Could you find me?
Would you try to reconnect with me?
Or would you walk right by me?
Or would you let me go and move on?
The soul and the spirit
The essence of who we are.
Each have got their own limit.
We can only endure so much before our willpower is exhausted.
And I can't waste another second
I can't afford to squander any more time.
Living in hell like it's some kind of heaven.
I can't continue to endure a miserable existence while pretending it's not so bad.
And if one truth leads to another
Each revelation opens the gate to another truth or realization.
Then isn't there one I can uncover,
Isn't there one truth that will change everything for the better?
There isn't one I will not discover.
I will relentlessly pursue every truth and revelation.
It's the right time.
Now is the optimal moment for change.
It's my time.
I'm ready to take control of my life.
It's my turn to discover.
I'm next in line to uncover the truth.
And if one truth leads to five,
One revelation can trigger a snowball effect of discoveries.
I still don't believe in your reasons why.
I'm still not convinced by your justification for taking action.
And if one truth leads to another,
Each revelation builds upon the last.
Isn't there one we can uncover?
Isn't there something we can discover together?
If there isn't one that we cannot discover.
We can uncover every truth if we work together.
So it's our time.
It's our time to shine and make a difference.
It's our time to discover.
Together, we can uncover every hidden truth.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BETH ORTON
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