Her first single, "Torn", reached number 2 in the UK charts and became the most played song on the radio in 1998. "Torn" is originally written by Anne Preven, Scott Cutler and Phil Thornalley. In 1995, "Torn" was recorded by Preven's and Cutler's band Ednaswap, although the band would record several more versions prior and following Imbruglia's hit recording. The first released version of "Torn", though, was a 1993 version by Danish singer Lis Sørensen, entitled "Braendt". Norwegian singer Trine Rein had a hit with an English language version of "Torn" in her home country, a year prior to Imbruglia's million selling single. Co-writer Phil Thornalley was involved in all of these versions and eventually offered the song to Natalie Imbruglia, whose album he produced. Imbruglia initially declined recording the song, stating she didn't want to do a cover. Ironically, "Torn" did not only become her biggest hit, it also became her signature song.
Following "Torn", Natalie's debut album "Left of the Middle", released on November 1997, became a million seller. Further singles ("Big Mistake", "Wishing I Was There", and "Smoke"), again proved to be hits in terms of radio and video airplay, but had a less than stellar chart run compared to "Torn".
In a 1999 cooperation with singer Tom Jones, she appeared on his duet album "Reload", on which the pair teamed up for a cover of INXS' ""Never Tear Us Apart".
Imbruglia's sophomore album, "White Lilies Island", was released in November 2001, although it met with significantly less success than its precursor. It did spawn the UK hit singles "That Day", "Wrong Impression" and "Beauty On The Fire".
She returned to acting in 2002 with a supporting role in British spy spoof Johnny English, playing alongside Rowan Atkinson. Natalie married her long-time boyfriend Daniel Johns, lead singer of Silverchair, on 31 December 2003.
In April 2005, Imbruglia released her third studio album "Counting Down The Days" in UK, which in its first week of sales hit number one on the album charts. The first single from this album "Shiver" became her longest running single on the UK charts since her debut "Torn" and also topped the UK Airplay charts for several weeks. The second single, the title track "Counting Down The Days", was released on 25 July 2005 and although it did not have as much success in the singles chart as "Shiver" it reignited interest in its parent album.
After "Counting Down the Days", Natalie switched labels and released in a greatest hits "Glorious: The Singles 97-07", which included five new tracks and was promoted by the single "Glorious".
Natalie's fourth studio album "Come to Life" was released on October 2009 in Europe, preceded by the music video of "Wild About It". The first official single issued on 28 September 2009, was "Want", a song written by Natalie Imbruglia, Daniel Johns (credited Kat Kourtney), Gary Clark and Chris Martin. The next single "Scars" was sent to radio in the UK on 22 March 2010; however, due to any support from radio networks, the single release was cancelled.
Appearances on other albums:
"Troubled by the Way We Came Together" on Go! O.S.T. (1999)
"Never Tear Us Apart" with Tom Jones on Reload (1999)
"Identify" on Stigmata O.S.T (1999)
"Cold Air" on Y Tu Mama Tambien (And Your Mother Too) O.S.T. (2001)
"Wrong Impression" (Radio Remix) on Mr. Deed O.S.T. (2002)
"Pineapple Head" on She Will Have Her Way (2005)
"All The Magic" on Winx Club O.S.T. (2007)
Do You Love
Natalie Imbruglia Lyrics
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And I feel you
Slipping away
Child, you spoke
And the world
Fell silent again
Do you love
Do you need love
By fear of falling
Through cracks
Child, by one mistake
You've lost your way back
(Something's gotta
Turn you round)
Do you love
Do you need love
When your angels shout
Is your heart strung out
Do you love
Do you need love
When your angels fall
Have you lost it all
Child be still
In the storm
To wave us goodbye
Child we will
Return to dance
With the sky
Do you love
Do you need love
When your angels shout
Is your heart strung out
Do you love
Do you need love
When your angels fall
Have you lost it all
Do you love
Do you need love
When your angels cry
Does your spirit die
The lyrics to Natalie Imbruglia's song "Do You Love" seem to be addressing a loved one who is struggling emotionally. The repeated question "Do you love, do you need love" seems to suggest that love could be the solution to the problems the singer is witnessing. The first verse describes the addressee as "slipping away" and "undone by fear of falling through cracks," indicating that they are struggling with inner turmoil. The second verse seems to imply that the person has made a mistake that has cost them something precious - possibly a relationship or an opportunity. The chorus repeats the question of whether or not the person needs love, with the added imagery of angels shouting, falling and crying. The final verse encourages the person to be still in the midst of the storm, and reminds them that they will eventually return to a better place.
The song seems to be about the difficulties that people face in life and the importance of love in overcoming them. The repetition of the question "Do you love" seems to suggest that the singer believes that love is the key to finding happiness and inner peace. The references to angels shouting, falling and crying add a spiritual dimension to the song, suggesting that the answer to the person's problems might lie beyond this earthly realm.
Line by Line Meaning
Child, it's broke
The situation is broken, and the singer is addressing a younger person in their life.
And I feel you slipping away
The singer is sensing that the person they are addressing is starting to drift away from them, emotionally or otherwise.
Child, you spoke
The younger person spoke, which perhaps prompted this conversation with the singer.
And the world fell silent again
Whatever the younger person said made the world seem quiet or unimportant, perhaps because it was a serious statement or confession.
Do you love, do you need love
The artist is asking the younger person if they are feeling love, either for someone else or themselves.
Child, undone by fear of falling through cracks
The younger person is struggling with feelings of vulnerability or insecurity, as if they are fragile or could easily fall apart.
Child, by one mistake you've lost your way back
The younger person has made one mistake that has caused them to feel lost or disconnected, perhaps from the singer or a larger community.
(Something's gotta turn you round)
The artist believes that something needs to change in order to help the younger person find their way again.
When your angels shout, is your heart strung out
The artist is asking if the younger person becomes overwhelmed or drained when they are doing something virtuous or trying to do good deeds.
When your angels fall, have you lost it all
The artist is asking if the younger person feels like everything is lost when they fail or make mistakes.
Child be still in the storm, to wave us goodbye
The singer is encouraging the younger person to stay calm during difficult times, perhaps as they are leaving or saying goodbye to someone.
Child we will return to dance with the sky
The artist is encouraging the younger person that no matter what happens, they will find joy again and rise above it all.
When your angels cry, does your spirit die
The singer is asking if the younger person finds it difficult to move on or recover from sadness or disappointment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: GARY CLARK, NATALIE JANE IMBRUGLIA
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