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)
Everything Goes
Natalie Imbruglia Lyrics
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Satisfied, you live for the moment
Here you come, you make it look easy
I bet you smile in your sleep, are you smiling at me?
You live your life, you live like an island
Surrounded by water and silence
Mm, there you go, you make it look easy
'Cause sometimes anything goes
When you're looking at me
And sometimes everything goes
When you're looking at me
So come on, come on, everything goes
When you're looking at me
Come on, come on, everything goes
Sometimes when you're smiling at me
Come on, come on, everything goes, come on
You live your life, you live like an island
What is it like? I wish I could hold it
Mm, there you go, making it look easy
I bet you like how it feels but do you feel me?
So come on, come on, anything goes
Come on, come on, everything goes
Come on, come on, everything goes
'Cause sometimes anything goes
When you're looking at me
And sometimes everything goes
The song "Everything Goes" by Natalie Imbruglia talks about a person who lives their life like an island, content and satisfied with what they have. The lyrics suggest that this person may have a carefree attitude towards life, making everything look effortless and easy, and even possibly having a good sense of humor. The singer of the song appears to be drawn to this person and is intrigued by their way of life. The chorus talks about how everything goes when the person is looking at the singer, which could mean that the singer may want to be more like this person or wants to be included in their world.
The lyrics depict a yearning for the unknown, the desire to experience what it's like to live life as though you're on an island. There is an inherent sense of wanting to break free and let loose, captured in the line, "sometimes anything goes" and "sometimes everything goes" suggesting uncertainty towards what lies ahead. The song talks about how this feeling arises when the singer is around this person, implying that this individual has a captivating presence that draws the singer's attention.
Overall, the song is about exploring the unknown, letting go of inhibitions, and living life to the fullest. It represents a desire to break free from the monotony of everyday life and tap into a carefree attitude, where anything can happen.
Line by Line Meaning
You live your life, you live like an island
You lead an independent life, not needing anyone else's support or help
Satisfied, you live for the moment
You are content with your current state of being and enjoy living in the present moment
Here you come, you make it look easy
You appear to effortlessly navigate through life
I bet you smile in your sleep, are you smiling at me?
You are so comfortable with your life that you even smile in your sleep, but I wonder if you genuinely care about me
'Cause sometimes anything goes
When you're looking at me
And sometimes everything goes
When you're looking at me
Sometimes you're fully committed to us and sometimes you're not, but it all depends on how you're feeling when you look at me
You live your life, you live like an island
Surrounded by water and silence
Your independent nature has created a barrier between you and others, leaving you isolated and alone
Mm, there you go, you make it look easy
I bet you laugh at yourself, are you laughing at me?
You continue to navigate through life as if it's easy, but I wonder if you find humor in situations that involve me
So come on, come on, everything goes
When you're looking at me
Come on, come on, everything goes
Sometimes when you're smiling at me
Come on, come on, everything goes, come on
Despite your unpredictable nature, I'm still drawn to you and willing to take risks because I want to experience everything with you
What is it like? I wish I could hold it
Mm, there you go, making it look easy
I bet you like how it feels but do you feel me?
I envy your independent life and want to be a part of it, but I wonder if you even notice my presence and desire to connect with you
So come on, come on, anything goes
Come on, come on, everything goes
Come on, come on, everything goes
I'm willing to take a chance on you and embrace the unpredictability of our relationship because I don't want to miss out on anything with you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: GARY CLARK, NATALIE JANE IMBRUGLIA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
BitterBluex
She's really good and so underrated. I really love this song, its lovely. And her White Lillies Island is something to pay attention too as well.
mikebtko
BitterBluex This album is killer! So great for a road trip!
Consuelo Frias
No matter what they say to natalie, I dont care i love her love her voice her songs! 🤗
Juan Hunter
What a lovely addition to the rest of the awesome songs on this album!! Every song makes this album so easy to listen to...no matter where on Earth you may be!!♥♥♥
Abdulmalik Almaimoni
I think of myself a lot when I hear this song.
shahrizan ar
Best vocal
音楽大好き
ちょっと、思い出の曲！
Handry Carlos
you live your life... you live like an island