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)
Fun
Natalie Imbruglia Lyrics
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I've been waiting
To sing this song
Not sure
If it's worth it anymore
Working anymore
People always
People always
Want to talk about you
Sometimes when I
Sleep I think about you
With your new someone
Didn't we have fun
I know it hurts like hell
When you can't be with someone
Try
Never stop to wonder why
Ohh how
I just hope you happy now
Hope you happy now
People always
Ask about you
People always
Want to talk about you
Sometimes when I
Sleep I think about you
With your new someone
Didn't we have fun
I know it hurts like hell
When you can't be with someone
Didn't we have fun
Though it hurts like hell
Yeah, I dont want to forget
Didn't we have fun
I know it hurts like hell
When you cant be with someone
Didn't we have fun
Though it hurts like hell
Yeah, I dont want to forget
I dont want to forget
The song "Fun" by Natalie Imbruglia talks about a difficult breakup with someone she still cares about deeply. The song begins by describing how long she has been waiting to sing this song, suggesting it has been on her mind for some time. She then questions whether it is worth it anymore, indicating that the relationship has been causing her pain and struggle. Despite this, people still ask about the person she used to be with, and she admits to thinking about them when she sleeps.
Throughout the song, she reflects on the good times they shared, reminisces about how much fun they used to have, and acknowledges how much it hurts to not be with them anymore. The repetition of the phrase "Didn't we have fun" implies that, even though their relationship ended, she still cherishes the experiences they had together. The end of the song echoes this sentiment, with Imbruglia admitting that although it hurts like hell, she doesn't want to forget the good times they shared.
Overall, "Fun" is a heartfelt ballad about the pain of letting go of someone you still care about.
Line by Line Meaning
So long
It has been a really long time
I've been waiting
I have been waiting patiently
To sing this song
To express these feelings through music
Not sure
I am uncertain
If it's worth it anymore
If it is still worth trying
Working anymore
Working hard or trying
People always
Others repeatedly
Ask about you
Inquire about you
Want to talk about you
Desire to discuss you
Sometimes when I
On some occasions when I
Sleep I think about you
During slumber, thoughts are with you
With your new someone
In the company of your new partner
Didn't we have fun
Didn't we experience enjoyment
I know it hurts like hell
I understand the pain is excruciating
When you can't be with someone
When being with someone is not possible
Try
Effort
Never stop to wonder why
Do not pause to ponder the reason
Ohh how
Oh how
I just hope you happy now
I am hopeful that you are now happy
People always
Others repeatedly
Ask about you
Inquire about you
Want to talk about you
Desire to discuss you
Sometimes when I
On some occasions when I
Sleep I think about you
During slumber, thoughts are with you
With your new someone
In the company of your new partner
Didn't we have fun
Didn't we experience enjoyment
I know it hurts like hell
I understand the pain is excruciating
When you can't be with someone
When being with someone is not possible
Didn't we have fun
Didn't we experience enjoyment
Though it hurts like hell
Despite the fact that it is excruciatingly painful
Yeah, I don't want to forget
I do not want to forget
Didn't we have fun
Didn't we experience enjoyment
I know it hurts like hell
I understand the pain is excruciating
When you can't be with someone
When being with someone is not possible
Didn't we have fun
Didn't we experience enjoyment
Though it hurts like hell
Despite the fact that it is excruciatingly painful
Yeah, I don't want to forget
I do not want to forget
Contributed by Alexandra O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.