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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Snow
Beth Orton Lyrics
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I'll astrally project myself into the life of someone else
I'll astrally project myself into the life of someone else
I'll astrally project myself into the life of someone else
I'll astrally project myself into the life of someone else
I'll astrally project myself into the life of someone else
Someone else
I have made my world go out of focus (someone else)
As the day resolves to night I notice
I have made my world go out of focus
I've been through the worst of times that didn't even touch the sides
I've been through the worst of times that never even came to light, came to light
I've been through the best of times that didn't even touch the sides
I've been through the worst of times that never even came to life, came to light
I've been through the best of times that didn't even touch the sides
I've been through the worst of times that never even came to life, came to light
Oh oh oh oh
I'm getting high I'm getting high, off your star
(Getting high, getting high, getting high off your star)
Oh oh oh oh
You are all aglow
You are the smoke and snow
You are all aglow
You are the smoke and snow
You are all aglow
You are the smoke and snow
The lyrics to Beth Orton’s “Snow” are an exploration of the idea of astrally projecting oneself into someone else's life. The repetition of the phrase "I'll astrally project myself into the life of someone else" creates a meditative quality that reflects the act of projecting. The statement suggests a desire to escape from one's own reality and to experience something else. The repetition also emphasizes the power of imagination and the ability to create alternative experiences for oneself.
As the day turns to night, the singer notices that she has made her world go out of focus. This could suggest that the act of projecting has caused her to lose sight of her own reality. It could also imply that by projecting, she has gained a new perspective on her life, which has made her old reality seem blurry and insignificant. The lines "I've been through the worst of times that never even came to light" and "I've been through the best of times that didn't even touch the sides" suggest that the singer has experienced both extreme highs and lows in her life. These experiences have likely influenced her desire to escape from reality.
The chorus reinforces the idea that the act of projecting is a form of escapism. The lines "I'm getting high, I'm getting high, off your star" suggest that the singer is finding a high or a rush from projecting. The second part of the chorus, "You are all aglow, you are the smoke and snow," creates an image of beauty and wonder, suggesting that the act of projecting is a way to escape into a world of enchantment.
Overall, "Snow" is a song that delves into the idea of escapism through astral projection. The repetition of the phrase "I'll astrally project myself into the life of someone else" emphasizes the power of imagination and the desire to escape from reality. The lyrics suggest that projecting could offer a new perspective on one's own life or lead to an enchanting alternative world.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll astrally project myself into the life of someone else
I will mentally transport myself into another person's life
As the day resolves tonight I notice
I have made my world go out of focus (someone else)
As the day turns to night, I realize I've lost focus on my own world because I've been too focused on another person's life
I've been through the worst of times that didn't even touch the sides
I've been through the worst of times that never even came to light, came to light
I've been through the best of times that didn't even touch the sides
I've been through the worst of times that never even came to life, came to light
I've been through the best of times that didn't even touch the sides
I've been through the worst of times that never even came to life, came to light
I've experienced highs and lows that were insignificant compared to what I've been hiding deep down inside
I'm getting high I'm getting high, off your star
(Getting high, getting high, getting high off your star)
I'm becoming obsessed and addicted to someone else's perceived success
You are all aglow
You are the smoke and snow
You are shining and captivating, yet also mysterious and hard to grasp
You are all aglow
You are the smoke and snow
You are all aglow
You are the smoke and snow
You continue to mesmerize and intrigue me, even though I know I should let go
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDREW KIN YIP HUNG, ELIZABETH CAROLINE ORTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
roisiles
its exciting to see someone like Beth go through the years and stay current in style and with her particular and delightful grace
Robert Proctor
Infectious groove
amyross2606
LOVE THIS
Mark Connely
This album won't lock you in to any particular POV. That's very welcome.
Tyrone Epps
Hi.a .r. I have your new ! Channel I like this a album I will put this a album in my library so keep the albums Coming your new ! No.1 fan
Jarvis Moorehead
I get her.
thefreakyboutiki
Beth Orton needs to be arrested for vandalizing a federally-protected thousand year old Joshua Tree with spray paint for one of her stupid videos. Hope she goes to jail.