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)
Why
Natalie Imbruglia Lyrics
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I watch my moon and blue sun (?) slip away
Everybody's asking questions
Everybody's wanting more
Every time I catch myself, I fall
And it's why you ask me
And it's why i don't know
And i try to pull myself together
The little girl has lost her way today
The tables turning on the game she plays
Everybody's asking questions
Everybody's wanting more
Every time I catch myself, I fall
And it's why you ask me
And it's why I don't know
And I try to pull myself together
I don't want to go home
Every time I catch myself, I fall
And it's why you ask me
And it's why I don't know
And I try to pull myself together
I don't want to go home
And it's why you ask me
And it's why I don't know
And I try to pull myself together
I don't want to go home
Every time I catch myself, I (slip away) fall . . .
The lyrics of Natalie Imbruglia's song "Why" appear to be exploring the feeling of loss and disorientation after a significant, life-changing event. The first verse depicts a sense of hopelessness and confusion following the singer's personal "sky fall". They are left feeling adrift and disheartened, watching as everything they once held dear "slips away". The chorus acts as a refrain, with the singer admitting they don't know why they're feeling this way, but they are attempting to keep hold of themselves and resist the urge to give up and "go home".
The second verse of the song describes the feeling of being lost and unsure of one's place in the world. The "little girl" portrayed in these lyrics has strayed from her path and is struggling to find her way back. The repetition of the first verse's ideas in the second verse further emphasizes the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of uncertainty and escapism. The repeated line "every time I catch myself, I (slip away) fall" also reinforces the notion that the singer is in a state of limbo, unable to move past their feelings of confusion and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
The sky has fallen on my yesterday
I am feeling overwhelmed and burdened by past events
I watch my moon and blue sun (?) slip away
I am losing hope and feeling like my future is uncertain
Everybody's asking questions
People are trying to understand my situation and offer advice
Everybody's wanting more
People are expecting me to improve my situation, but I am struggling
Every time I catch myself, I fall
I keep making mistakes and feeling like I am failing
And it's why you ask me
I don't have clear answers to people's questions about my situation
And it's why i don't know
I feel lost and uncertain, and don't have a clear path forward
And i try to pull myself together
I am attempting to improve my situation and handle my problems
I don't want to go home (?)
I am struggling to face my problems and responsibilities
The little girl has lost her way today
I feel like a lost and confused child, unable to navigate my problems
The tables turning on the game she plays
I am struggling to control my situation and find a way to succeed
Every time I catch myself, I (slip away) fall . . .
Despite my efforts, I keep failing and feeling like I am slipping further away from my goals
Contributed by Ella F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@chicken
Its 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song💖
@KirkWhammitt
The only good part of this song is the ending and it’s always cut off on the radio 🤬
@brandonmoore7497
I’m listening to Natalie Imbruglia Torn early March 2024
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@genxgina1106
Early March 2024 ❤
@ash314929
Just listed to wrong impressions and now I'm here 3/4/24. My soul misses music like this 😌
@marie-francecombien
Encore moi ❤
@Baachus2012
The 90's feel so different. Not just a nostalgic thing, but like we crossed a threshold into another world that we can never come back from. Everything feels so different.
@GabrielLopez-nd5fc
Before smartphones ruined it all and before 9 11 were the last of the good ol'days there was violence back then too but people were different they weren't zombies like today with their phones, a world without smartphones think about it that was beautiful ❤️❤️❤️😳🤳😳🤳😳🤳😳🤳😳🤳😳🤳
@Nixie_536
Totally agree..🤍🔆⚘Miss them days so much.
Everything is so different now beyond words.. but you both captured it well.
This song is also how I feel about the world; wide awake, torn broken on the floor.
Wide eyed but aware. 🙏🏻
Out of faith , ashamed of humanity 💔 at times. Torn. It's the extremes of everything and how people treat one another .. total disregard and like they aren't a being at all.
@mesya6893
absolutely the same. I would love to be an adult in the 90s...