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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Rescue Me
Orianthi Lyrics
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He took my heart away
left me on the floor
kicked me to the curb
and slammed the door
oh oh oh oh
took me for a ride
promised me the world
stole away my pride
oh oh oh oh
Rescue me from this place
cause I can't breathe I can't escape
from you
rescue me from this hell
because I lost all my sense
in a wishing well
for you for you
Rescue me
Gonna dust off the dirt
you buried me in
crawl back from the dead
you ain't gonna win
no no
you flipped the wrong switch
brought out the worst in me
i'll be the craziest bitch
you don't wanna meet
no no no
Rescue me from this place
cause I can't breathe I can't escape
from you from you
rescue me from this hell
because I lost all my sense
in a wishing well
for you
Rescue me
Tame me tame me tame me, save me save me save me
The lyrics to Orianthi's song "Rescue Me" are filled with raw emotions and tell a story of a tumultuous relationship. The song depicts a situation where the singer's heart has been broken and she has been mistreated by her partner. The lines "He took my heart away, left me on the floor, kicked me to the curb, and slammed the door" portray the pain and betrayal she experienced.
Feeling abandoned and hurt, she finds herself in a state of disarray and describes being left in a mess. The lyrics "took me for a ride, promised me the world, stole away my pride" express how her partner deceived her with empty promises and manipulated her feelings, causing her to lose her self-esteem and sense of worth.
The chorus, "Rescue me from this place, 'cause I can't breathe, I can't escape from you," reveals her desperate plea to be saved from the suffocating and oppressive presence of her partner. She feels trapped and unable to break free from the toxic relationship, longing for someone to come to her rescue. The reference to a "wishing well" suggests that she may have invested her hopes and dreams into this person, only to be left disillusioned and lost.
As the song progresses, the singer transforms from a victim to someone who reclaims her power. She vows to rise above the pain and turmoil inflicted upon her, symbolized by the lines "Gonna dust off the dirt you buried me in, crawl back from the dead, you ain't gonna win." Determined to overcome the situation, she takes a stand and declares that her partner made a grave mistake by underestimating her strength. The lyrics imply that she is ready to unleash her inner strength and become a force to be reckoned with.
The repeated plea for rescue and the phrases "tame me, save me" in the final section of the song reveals her desire for liberation and a fresh start. She yearns for someone to help her break free from the chains of this toxic relationship and bring her back to a place where she can regain her sense of self. Overall, "Rescue Me" is a powerful anthem of empowerment and a reminder that one's resilience and determination can overcome even the most challenging of circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
He took my heart away
He captured my heart and left me feeling broken and hurt
left me on the floor
Abandoned me, leaving me feeling helpless and vulnerable
kicked me to the curb
Rejected and discarded me without any consideration or care
and slammed the door
Closed off all possibilities of reconciliation and walked away abruptly
Left me in a mess
Left me in a state of confusion and emotional turmoil
took me for a ride
Deceived and manipulated me, leading me on a false path
promised me the world
Made grandiose promises and gave false hope for a better future
stole away my pride
Took away my self-esteem and dignity
Rescue me from this place
Save me from this emotional state I am trapped in
cause I can't breathe I can't escape
Because I feel suffocated and unable to break free from your influence
from you
From the toxic presence and control you have over me
because I lost all my sense
Because I have become blinded and lost my rationality
in a wishing well
In futile hopes and desires for a better relationship with you
for you for you
All my efforts and sacrifices were dedicated to you
Gonna dust off the dirt
I will rise above the pain and negativity you caused me
you buried me in
You tried to bury me in your lies and manipulation
crawl back from the dead
Overcome the emotional death and regain my strength
you ain't gonna win
You will not succeed in keeping me down or breaking me
you flipped the wrong switch
You provoked the worst side of me, which will not end well for you
brought out the worst in me
You triggered my negative qualities and behaviors
i'll be the craziest bitch
I will become unpredictable and take control of the situation
you don't wanna meet
You will regret crossing paths with me in this state
Rescue me
Save me from the turmoil and pain caused by this relationship
Tame me tame me tame me, save me save me save me
Bring me back to my true self and protect me from further harm
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marti Frederiksen, Orianthi Panagaris
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