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)
Don't You Think
Natalie Imbruglia Lyrics
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Don't worry
'bout nothing
Don't know what's going on
I'm not one
Who can't say they're sorry
I just care what's going on
There's more important things
And second hand opinions
Don't make you look any smarter
Don't you think
Don't you think
Don't you think that maybe
it's time , yes it's time
Time you started thinking
Time you started thinking
And don't just sweeten up the taste
Brother shoots brother
But meanwhile you're fixing up your face
You're not affected by the truth
Unless it's on your doorstep
Deodorise your paradise
No point in getting crazy
Don't you think
Don't you think
Don't you think that maybe
It's time , yes it's time
Time you started thinking 'bout things in the back of your head
Someone said before you turn a blind eye
Hear a bell ring sex sells everything
But I don't buy it so don't try it
Sleeping in the small world head in the sand
Better wash your hands , make a new plan
There's more important things
Than making sure your shoes just walk right
Ignore reality there's nothing you can do about it
The clothes you wear don't make the man
It's just another party
(Chorus)
In Natalie Imbruglia's song "Don't You Think," she sings about the importance of being aware of the world around us and not getting caught up in superficial things. She talks about how some people don't worry about anything and are unaware of what's happening. She, on the other hand, cares about what's going on and isn't afraid to apologize when she's wrong. She argues that there are more important things in life than worrying about appearances and accepting second-hand opinions. Natalie explains that if one only focuses on themselves, they'll miss the truth and reality of the world.
The lyrics of "Don't You Think" critiques society's obsession with image and self-preservation, the narrow worldview of individuals who refuse to see anything outside their comfort zone. The chorus urges listeners to think and take action in order to make a change, to look beyond their own little worlds and get to know what's happening around them. Finally, the last verse burns down the whole facade of this culture's belief, arguing that appearances are just another party, and the importance of humanity and society is at a far greater level than that.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people
There are people
Don't worry
who don't worry
'bout nothing
about anything
Don't know what's going on
and are unaware of what is happening around them
I'm not one
I am not such a person
Who can't say they're sorry
I am able to apologize
I just care what's going on
I only care about what is happening
There's more important things
There are things that are more important
Than making sure your watch looks just right
than ensuring that your watch looks perfect
And second hand opinions
Forming opinions from others
Don't make you look any smarter
Doesn't add to your intelligence
Don't you think
Do you not believe
Don't you think
Do you not think
Don't you think that maybe
You do not believe that possibly
it's time , yes it's time
it's the right time
Time you started thinking
To begin considering
Time you started thinking
To begin considering
And don't just sweeten up the taste
Don't just make it sound attractive
Brother shoots brother
A symbolic representation of violence between family or people in general
But meanwhile you're fixing up your face
While you focus on improving your appearance
You're not affected by the truth
Truth doesn't impact you
Unless it's on your doorstep
Unless it directly affects you
Deodorise your paradise
Pretend like everything is fine in your life
No point in getting crazy
There's no use in getting upset
Don't you think
Do you not believe
Don't you think
Do you not think
Don't you think that maybe
You do not believe that possibly
It's time , yes it's time
it's the right time
Time you started thinking 'bout things in the back of your head
To start considering the things you ignore and put at the back of your mind
Someone said before you turn a blind eye
Someone suggested not to ignore any issue
Hear a bell ring sex sells everything
A tone that highlights how sex sells everything nowadays
But I don't buy it so don't try it
I am not purchasing it, do not try to convince me of it
Sleeping in the small world head in the sand
Being unaware to the world around them and avoiding the truth
Better wash your hands , make a new plan
Take control of your life and make a new strategy
There's more important things
There are things that are more important
Than making sure your shoes just walk right
Than guaranteeing your shoes look excellent
Ignore reality there's nothing you can do about it
The idea of ignoring the reality as changing it is out of our control
The clothes you wear don't make the man
Personality and character are more important than looks or possessions
It's just another party
Life is just another event, it's temporary
(Chorus)
Refrain/Repeat of chorus
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: COLIN LESLIE CAMPSIE, PHIL THORNALLEY
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