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)
WYUT
Natalie Imbruglia Lyrics
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Again, you lie away
Stand back, give it slack, you don't know where my head is at,
Your in, too deep, don't try
Ooh Ooh, Ooh Ooh, I don't want, I don't want what you're up to
Ooh Ooh, Ooh Ooh, I don't need, I don't need what you're up to
Better sit down better turn around go,
I don't want, I don't want what you're up to no
You grab, never give back and think I don't see through that,
I do, I'm on to you
Too far, pushing your luck,
Get off it's the end of the line, for you, and now, you're mine
Ooh Ooh, Ooh Ooh, I don't want, I don't want what you're up to
Ooh Ooh, Ooh Ooh, I don't need, I don't need what you're up to
Better sit down better turn around go,
Better go now here's a boat now row
I don't want, I don't want what you're up to no
I don't want, I don't want what you're up to
I don't want, I don't want what you're up to
I don't want, I don't want what you're up to
I don't want, I don't want what you're up to
I don't want, I don't want what you're up to
I don't want, I don't want what you're up to
Stand back, give it slack,
You don't know where my head is at, I do, I'm on to you
Ooh Ooh, Ooh Ooh, I don't want, I don't want what you're up to
Ooh Ooh, Ooh Ooh, I don't need, I don't need what you're up to
Better sit down better turn around go,
Better go now here's a boat now row
I don't want, I don't want what you're up to,
I don't want, I don't want what what you're up to no.
The lyrics of Natalie Imburglia's song "WYUT" seem to be about a toxic relationship where one partner is trying to control and manipulate the other. The singer seems to be done with the other person's games and wants them to back off, saying "I don't want what you're up to." At the beginning of the song, they're urged to listen and stop before everything is lost, but it seems like the other person is too deeply involved and pushing their luck.
The chorus is defiant and resolute, repeating "I don't want what you're up to" and "I don't need what you're up to." They encourage the other person to leave, saying "Better sit down, better turn around, go, better go now, here's a boat, now row." The song ends with the repetition of the chorus and a final warning to stand back and give the singer some space.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of empowerment and strength in the face of a difficult situation. The singer knows their worth and is determined not to be taken advantage of any longer.
Line by Line Meaning
Back track, listen, stop, that before everything is lost
Take a pause, listen, and reconsider before it's too late
Again, you lie away
You keep telling lies
Stand back, give it slack, you don't know where my head is at,
Stay back and let go of control, because you don't understand my thoughts and feelings
Your in, too deep, don't try
You're in a situation that's over your head, don't bother trying to handle it
Ooh Ooh, Ooh Ooh, I don't want, I don't want what you're up to
I am uninterested in your behavior and actions
Ooh Ooh, Ooh Ooh, I don't need, I don't need what you're up to
Your actions are not necessary or important to me
Better sit down better turn around go, Better go now here's a boat now row
It's better for you to leave now, before things get worse. Here's an opportunity, take it and go
You grab, never give back and think I don't see through that, I do, I'm on to you
You take without giving, and believe I can't see that behavior. But, in fact, I am fully aware of what you're doing
Too far, pushing your luck, Get off it's the end of the line, for you, and now, you're mine
You've gone too far and are testing your limits. It's time to stop, because there are consequences for your actions. Now, you are under my control
I don't want, I don't want what you're up to no
I am clear in my decision to not be a part of your behavior and actions
I don't want, I don't want what you're up to
I have no interest in being involved in your behavior and actions
Stand back, give it slack, You don't know where my head is at, I do, I'm on to you
Stay away and let go of control, you don't understand what's going on in my mind. But, I am fully aware of what you're doing
I don't need, I don't need what you're up to
There is no need for me to be involved in your behavior and actions
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