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 Sรธrensen, 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)
Slow Down
Natalie Imbruglia Lyrics
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The fact that I love you so
Doesn't make me a fool
One day you just might grow tired of chasing
The end of a rainbow
You're already there you know
So slow down
And turn around
Let it out and keep it coming
Nothing I can do
If I can't get to you
Slow down
Remember the day you came to see me
Even that lonely long drive
Couldn't keep us apart
And you opened up to me completely
And you gave me piece of mind
The rest we can leave behind
So slow down
Tell me why you're running
And turn around
Let it out and keep it coming
Nothing I can do
If I can't get to you
Slow down
You don't have to hurt yourself
And feel so small
It's so confusing
And you're already there
So slow down
Tell me why you're running
And turn around
Let it out and keep it coming
Nothing I can do
If I can't get to you
Slow down
So slow down
Tell me why you're running
And turn around
Let it out and keep it coming
Nothing I can do
If I can't get to you
Slow down
Slow down
Natalie Imbruglia's song Slow Down is a heartfelt ballad that expresses the emotions and thoughts of a person deeply in love with someone who seems to be running away from them. The lyrics convey the idea that love doesn't have to make one a fool, that chasing after something as fleeting as the end of a rainbow might eventually lead to disappointment. The singer advises her lover to slow down and face whatever fears or doubts they might have, to open up and let their feelings out, and let her in.
The opening lines "You got it the wrong way 'round completely, the fact that I love you so, doesn't make me a fool" seem to address a common stereotype that being in love makes one vulnerable to being taken advantage of. The singer challenges this by asserting that love doesn't have to be a weakness, but rather a source of strength and resilience. She acknowledges that her love for the person she sings to doesn't guarantee their love in return, but nonetheless urges them to consider slowing down and evaluating their feelings, rather than always chasing something else.
The second verse further reinforces the idea of taking a step back and focusing on what really matters in life. The singer recalls a moment when the person she loves opened up to her, and how this brought them closer together. She suggests that the rest of the world's distractions and pressures can be left behind, and that true intimacy and connection between two people is what really counts.
In summary, Slow Down by Natalie Imbruglia is a moving song that encourages the listener to slow down, take a breath, and focus on what truly matters in love and relationships. It challenges common perceptions of love as a weakness or vulnerability, and instead presents it as a source of strength and resilience. Through its heartfelt lyrics and passionate delivery, the song encourages listeners to examine their own relationships and priorities, and to cherish the small moments of connection and intimacy that make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
You got it the wrong way 'round completely
You're completely mistaken about the situation
The fact that I love you so
My love for you is real
Doesn't make me a fool
But it doesn't mean I'm a pushover either
One day you just might grow tired of chasing
Someday you may realize that you're chasing something unachievable
The end of a rainbow
The ultimate goal that always seems just out of reach
You're already there you know
But I think you're already at the finish line
So slow down
Take a step back and relax
Tell me why you're running
Explain the reason for the constant chasing
And turn around
Stop moving forward for a bit
Let it out and keep it coming
Share your emotions and keep them flowing
Nothing I can do
I can't control your actions or decisions
If I can't get to you
Even if I can't reach you physically or emotionally
Remember the day you came to see me
Let's reminisce about a special time
Even that lonely long drive
The journey to see me wasn't easy
Couldn't keep us apart
Because our connection was strong
And you opened up to me completely
You shared everything with me honestly
And you gave me piece of mind
And made me feel at ease
The rest we can leave behind
We can forget about anything negative from the past
You don't have to hurt yourself
You don't need to constantly struggle
And feel so small
And diminish your self-worth
It's so confusing
This situation is perplexing
And you're already there
But you may have already achieved your goal
Slow down
Take things easier
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Written by: ALAN DARBY
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