A Wollongong girl at heart, she is a self-proclaimed 'entertainer' and has dabbled in everything from musical theatre (performing in national productions of Rent, Chicago and Grease), writing (she co-authored Sistahood: A Journal of Self-Discovery with sister Nicky), and film (starring opposite Jesse Johnson in the 2009 low-budget horror Prey, and 2016's drama Brock based on the motor racing driver Peter Brock).
Her first solo album, entitled 1000 Stars, was released in February 2009 and debuted at #1. She continues to tour and write music with her band Rogue Traders while juggling acting and other media roles.
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Natalie Bassingthwaighte Lyrics
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Just tasting, the feeling
All open, suggestions
Unspoken within
And it takes me to another place
The universe, the endless space above, above
And the world is like a mirror ball
One thousand stars
One thousand breathes
One thousand voices singing
One thousand heart beats under my skin
This is where we begin, right here
Skin diving, slow motion
The colors are running
You call me, I'm coming
I'm taking it in
And it takes me to another place
The universe, the endless space above, above
And the world is like a mirror ball
I'm spinning in the afterglow of love
One thousand stars
One thousand breathes
One thousand voices singing
One thousand heart beats under my skin
This is where we begin, right here
One thousand stars
One thousand breathes
One thousand voices singing
One thousand heart beats under my skin
This is where we begin, right here
One thousand stars
One thousand breathes
One thousand voices singing
One thousand heart beats under my skin
This is where we begin, right here
In Natalie Bassingthwaighte's song "1000 Stars," the lyrics explore the feeling of being captivated by love and the sensation of the world around the person dissolving while they are caught up in the moment. The opening lines "I'm breathing, in pieces, just tasting, the feeling, all open, suggestions, unspoken within," convey the rawness and vulnerability of the moment, the tingle in the skin, and the unspoken connection with the person one is experiencing it with.
The lyrics play with the idea of being transported to another place out of this world. "And it takes me to another place, the universe, the endless space above, above, and the world is like a mirror ball, I'm spinning in the afterglow of love." Here the person is describing the feeling of being lost in love like a reflection of the world into a mirror ball, and everything else dissolves into the background. The repetition of "One thousand stars, one thousand breathes, one thousand voices singing, one thousand heartbeats under my skin, this is where we begin, right here" throughout the song emphasizes the overwhelming presence of the moment, and how all-encompassing love can be.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm breathing, in pieces
I am feeling incomplete, taking shallow breaths
Just tasting, the feeling
I am experiencing emotions and carefully sampling each one
All open, suggestions
I am open to all possibilities
Unspoken within
I have thoughts and feelings that I am keeping to myself
And it takes me to another place
This emotional experience transports me to a different mental state
The universe, the endless space above, above
I feel like I am part of something greater than myself, a vast expanse of possibility
And the world is like a mirror ball
The world reflects back to me the light I put out into it
I'm spinning in the afterglow of love
I am still feeling the effects of a love that has passed
One thousand stars
There are so many things to look forward to and discover
One thousand breathes
Each breath I take is a new opportunity
One thousand voices singing
There are so many different perspectives to hear and appreciate
One thousand heart beats under my skin
I feel alive and every beat of my heart reminds me of this
This is where we begin, right here
The present is where we can start to create our own future
Skin diving, slow motion
I feel like I am swimming in deep waters, taking it slowly and carefully
The colors are running
The vibrancy of this experience is overwhelming me
You call me, I'm coming
I am following your lead, drawn to your influence
I'm taking it in
I am absorbing every detail of this experience
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLIE WEBB, CHRIS BRAIDE, HATTIE WEBB
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Michael Dixon
You can tell that Nat didn't hold back on this track. She went ALL IN. So much energy, passion and emotion. Probably my favourite track from her solo album. It always lifts me up!
Bakki Boo
This is the song that I sung over & over in my head about the man I truly feel deeply for and still am in love with today...Happy to announce I got him & we now have spent nearly 4 years together I revisit this song & still the feelings of those butterflies come back & Im still so in love today! AMAZING song TY Natalie I want this played at my wedding!
Catohrinner Guri
I've been listening to this song since my second year in the university. I could say, its amazing. I love it.
foccha
This song is so uplifting, I'm playing it now because I've just received news from the doctor about a health matter and I'm all good now =)
Blayke92
This song is truly beautiful.
tnh1984
Natalie has such classic beauty
Holland Director
WHY SO UNDERATED? THIS IS SO GOOD!
SSPS09
her voice is incredible here!
BrachioInGen
Haven't listened to this song in years but just woke up with it stuck in my head! Love it
georgiaihorgan
Way to go Natalie proud of you xoxo ❤️