Her debut album "Violet Journey", was officially released in 2007 through Universal Music (it was self released earlier in 2005), in which she composed all the material, contributing guitar, vocals and drums on most cuts. She also produced and mixed the final product at her home studio.
Her breakthrough came with her debut single (which is off her second album "Believe") "According to You" which peaked at #3 in Japan, #8 in Australia and #17 in the US. Her second album, "Believe", received a worldwide release in late 2009 (the album was re-released on 8 June 2010 as "Believe (II)", which included four new songs).
On 12 October 2011, the 5 track EP Fire (produced by Dave Stewart), was released as an iTunes download. All 5 tracks would later be released again on Heaven In This Hell.
Her third album Heaven In This Hell was released on 12 March 2013. The album featured Orianthi moving away from pop rock leanings of Believe, and towards a somewhat rawer sound. Orianthi cited modern country and blues as the main inspirations on the album's sound.
Orianthi first started learning piano and playing at the age of three and moving to acoustic guitar at the age of six. She learned to play the acoustic guitar at six at the encouragement of her father, started electric when she was eleven and left her school, Mercedes College, enrolling at Cabra Dominican College. At the age of 15, she turned her focus to writing songs and so began her professional career. She has been playing in bands since 1999 England and in France, and performed in her first stage show for Steve Vai at the age of 15.
Orianthi has appeared on several late night shows, most notably on American Idol results show 26 March 2010. In 2010 she toured extensively with headlining shows in the US, Japan, Australia and Malaysia. She also opened for other artists including: John Mayer, Mika, Kid Rock, Daughtry and over 30 dates for Adam Lambert’s Glam Nation Tour with former Idol contestant Allison Iraheta. Orianthi has performed at various music festivals and charity functions most notably at the Stand Up to Cancer telethon.
Orianthi has been very prolific in collaborating and being featured by many artists. She is featured on Iraheta's third single "Don't Waste The Pretty" and on Fefe Dobson's song "Can't Breathe" which appears on Dobson's album Joy released in November 2010. She has stated that the people she has collaborated with (i.e. Allison Iraheta and Lacey Mosley) are some of her best friends.
She recorded for the song Saadda Haq composed by Academy award winning composer A.R.Rahman for a Bollywood film soundtrack Rockstar. The song became popular and lot of media coverage in India came for Orianthi, being cited for her time as Michael Jackson's lead guitarist.
In 2009, Orianthi was included on a list of "12 Greatest Female Electric Guitarists" by Elle magazine and won the "Breakthrough Guitarist of the Year" award from Guitar International magazine in 2010.
On 29 August 2011, Orianthi was announced as Alice Cooper's new guitarist. She replaced Damon Johnson, who is now a member of Thin Lizzy. She was the first female member of the Alice Cooper band. Orianthi did two world tours with Alice Cooper, but resigned in June 2014, and was replaced by Nita Strauss. Her departure caused a rift between her and Strauss' respective fanbases, though the guitarists themselves are friends.
Orianthi has appeared as a guitarist for other stars including shows with Michael Bolton, Dave Stewart and James Durbin. She also appeared on the Top 7-week season 12 of American Idol on 3 April 2013 to play guitar for each of the performances. One month later Orianthi performed Fine China with Chris Brown at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, and on 8 December of that same year she paid tribute to Carlos Santana, performing in the Kennedy Center Honors Gala. She spent most of 2013–2015 touring with Dave Stewart, started BeMyBand, and released a song. In 2014, she joined Richie Sambora for his solo tour in Australia and Europe. In 2016, the two toured under the name RSO in Australia, South America and the UK
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If U Think U Know Me
Orianthi Lyrics
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And it hits my face
Wanna feel your love in this empty space
And if you're just like me
Then you're searching for something
I've been on this road
And I need a friend
I've almost come to the very end
You're still looking for something
So if you think that you know me
Put your hands up and show me
So I don't feel so lonely
While I sing my song
So if you think that you know me
Put your hands up and show me
So I don't feel so lonely
While I sing my song
Have you ever felt like you didn't fit in?
Like there's somebody else inside your skin?
Well you're not alone
We all came here for something
Everyone was standing alone
But part of a tribe
They call it rock'n'roll
And a game to survive
It saved you so many times
And when we all go home tonight
I think that you know me
Put your hands up and show me
So I don't feel so lonely
While I sing my song
So if you think that you know me
Put your hands up and show me
So I don't feel so lonely
While I sing my song
Hey, yeah yeah
Hey, yeah yeah
Hey, yeah yeah
Hey, yeah yeah
So if you think that you know me
Put your hands up and show me
So I don't feel so lonely
While I sing my song
In "If U Think That U Know Me," Orianthi sings about feeling lost and searching for something, possibly a sense of belonging or purpose. The opening lines, "As the light shines down / And it hits my face / Wanna feel your love in this empty space," convey a longing for love and acceptance to fill a void within. The chorus, "So if you think that you know me / Put your hands up and show me / So I don't feel so lonely / While I sing my song," speaks to a desire for connection and understanding from others.
The second verse touches on the idea of feeling like an outsider and struggling to find one's place in the world. Orianthi sings, "Have you ever felt like you didn't fit in? / Like there's somebody else inside your skin? / Well you're not alone / We all came here for something." This verse offers a sense of solidarity, assuring listeners that others have felt the same way and that they are not alone in their struggles.
Overall, the lyrics of "If U Think That U Know Me" focus on themes of loneliness, self-discovery, and the search for connection. Orianthi's use of personal experiences and relatable emotions makes the song resonate with listeners who may be going through similar struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
As the light shines down
With the brightness illuminating,
And it hits my face
And it enlightens my countenance,
Wanna feel your love in this empty space
I want to sense your passion in this vacuous place,
And if you're just like me
And if you are akin to myself,
Then you're searching for something
Then you are looking for something,
I've been on this road
I have been journeying down this path,
And I need a friend
And I require a companion,
I've almost come to the very end
I have almost reached the ultimate destination,
And if you're just like me
And if you are similar to myself,
You're still looking for something
You are still searching for something,
So if you think that you know me
Therefore, if you believe that you understand me,
Put your hands up and show me
Raise your hands to reveal to me,
So I don't feel so lonely
In order to alleviate my sense of loneliness,
While I sing my song
As I am performing my tune,
Have you ever felt like you didn't fit in?
Have you ever encountered difficulties assimilating?
Like there's somebody else inside your skin?
Just like there's somebody else dwelling within you?
Well you're not alone
Well, you are not the only one,
We all came here for something
We all arrived here for a purpose,
Everyone was standing alone
Everyone was standing alone,
But part of a tribe
But still part of a community,
They call it rock'n'roll
They refer to it as rock and roll,
And a game to survive
And a contest to endure,
It saved you so many times
It rescued you multiple occasions,
And when we all go home tonight
And as we will all depart tonight,
Hey, yeah yeah
Hey yeah yeah,
Hey, yeah yeah
Hey yeah yeah,
So if you think that you know me
Therefore, if you believe that you understand me,
Put your hands up and show me
Raise your hands to reveal to me,
So I don't feel so lonely
In order to alleviate my sense of loneliness,
While I sing my song
As I am performing my tune,
Contributed by Lillian R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.