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)
Goodbye
Natalie Imbruglia Lyrics
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I feel them merge
I try to separate
Resist the urge
But they tell me I'll be fine
That it'll all get better
Just try to write it down
Still the words won't play,
And there's no easy way to say
Goodbye, goodbye
Keep my head on straight
And don't look down
When all I've pushed away
I'm losing ground
But they tell me I'll be fine
That it'll all get better
Just try to write it down
Or put it in a letter
Still the words won't play
And there no easy way to say
Goodbye, goodbye
And from the sidelines watch me
Fall down
Don't understand the things I do
But they tell me I'll be fine
As long I keep moving
Just try to write it down
Till things just keep improving
Still the words won't play
And there's no easy way to say
Goodbye, goodbye
In Natalie Imbruglia's song "Goodbye," she sings about feeling lost and struggling to let go of someone or something in her life. The verses describe the feeling of being stuck in a routine and trying to resist the urge to give in. There is a sense of hopelessness but also a desire to move forward. The chorus repeats the word "goodbye" which represents the difficult act of saying farewell or letting go. The song touches on the difficulty of finding the right words to express complex emotions and the fear of failing to do so.
The line "keep my head on straight and don't look down" may be a reference to a tightrope walker trying to maintain their balance, as Imbruglia is trying to keep control over her emotions. The second verse delves into the fear of losing control and falling apart, but the positive messages Imbruglia receives from others encourage her to keep going. The final verse mentions the idea of writing down emotions as a form of catharsis or release, but ultimately, the words still won't come easily.
Overall, "Goodbye" is a powerful depiction of the struggle to move on from something difficult in life, whether it be a person, situation, or emotion. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the difficulty of letting go and the desire for closure.
Line by Line Meaning
Every days the same
The monotonous routine of life
I feel them merge
Feeling trapped in sameness
I try to separate
Attempting to break free from mundane
Resist the urge
Rejecting the temptation to conform
But they tell me I'll be fine
Receiving unsolicited reassurance
That it'll all get better
Promises of improvement
Just try to write it down
Suggested coping mechanism
Or put it in a letter
Expressing emotions through writing
Still the words won't play,
Difficulty in expressing thoughts
And there's no easy way to say
Struggling to articulate
Goodbye, goodbye
Overcoming attachment and letting go
Keep my head on straight
Maintaining composure under stress
And don't look down
Avoiding self-doubt
When all I've pushed away
Consequences of avoidance
I'm losing ground
Suffering setbacks
And from the sidelines watch me
Public scrutiny
Fall down
Struggling to cope
Don't understand the things I do
Misunderstood actions
As long I keep moving
Motivation to persevere
Till things just keep improving
Hope for positive change
Still the words won't play
Continued difficulty in expressing oneself
And there's no easy way to say
Persisting struggle in communication
Goodbye, goodbye
Difficulty in parting ways
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: NATALIE JANE IMBRUGLIA, MATTHEW LAWRENCE WILDER
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