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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Orianthi Lyrics
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You can't escape it or run away from the pain
I've always been a shoulder, there to help you through
Turn the light out, tell me what the hell I'm supposed to do
Every moment that I think I got through, that's where, where I found you
'Cause I don't wanna be your rock this time
'Cause you know, you know, you know, you know
You're drowning in the sea with the wind inside
I can save you from yourself again tonight
I can be your rock, I can be your rock, no
I can be your rock, I can be your rock tonight
I tried to hold you, put you back together but I can't bend
The broken pieces, when they keep on breaking over again
A sea of lonely faces walking 'round this town
You think you're the only one who's ever been this down
Every moment that I think I got through, that's where, where I found you
'Cause I don't wanna be your rock this time
I can't take away the pain from the world inside
'Cause you know, you know, you know, you know
You're drowning in the sea with the wind inside
I can save you from yourself again tonight
I can be your rock, I can be your rock, no
I can be your rock, I can be your rock tonight
Every moment that I think I got through, that's where, where I found you
(I can be your rock, I can be your rock, no
I can be your rock, I can be your rock)
'Cause you know, you know, you know, you know
You're drowning in the sea with the wind inside
I can save you from yourself again tonight
'Cause you know, you know, you know, you know
'Cause I don't wanna be your rock this time
I can't take away the pain from the world inside
'Cause you know, you know, you know, you know
'Cause I don't wanna be your rock this time
I can't take away the pain from the world inside
'Cause you know, you know, you know, you know
You're drowning in the sea with the wind inside
I can save you from yourself again tonight
I can be your rock, I can be your rock, no
I can be your rock, I can be your rock tonight
Oh, oh, yeah, yeah
I said no, oh, oh yeah yeah
(I can be your rock, I can be your rock, no)
(I can be your rock, I can be your rock, no)
In Orianthi's song "Rock," the lyrics seem to address a difficult and complicated relationship where the singer has always been there as a support system to help the other person through tough times. However, it seems that the other person is now struggling in a way that the singer cannot fix. The use of the metaphor of a hurricane is poignant because it conveys the feeling of being overwhelmed and helpless. The singer knows that they cannot take away the pain that the other person is feeling and that they are unable to put back together what has broken. The lyrics convey a sense of sadness and despair, but also show that the singer cares deeply for the other person and wants to help them.
The chorus of the song, where the singer declares that they don't want to be the other person's rock this time, is particularly powerful. It is as if the singer has reached a breaking point themselves and is unable to continue to bear the burden of the other person's pain. The repetition of the line "you know, you know, you know, you know" reinforces the idea that the other person is fully aware of what they are doing and how it is affecting those around them. Through the use of the metaphor of drowning in the sea with the wind inside, the lyrics suggest that the other person is trapped in their own pain and is unable to free themselves without someone else's help.
Overall, Orianthi's "Rock" is a song about a relationship that is both complicated and painful. It is a reminder that sometimes we need to ask for help and that it is important to support those around us who are struggling, but we must also recognize when our own limits have been reached.
Line by Line Meaning
It takes you over, like you're standing in a hurricane
The feelings and emotions engulf you just like being in the middle of a hurricane
You can't escape it or run away from the pain
The pain and hurt cannot be avoided or ignored
I've always been a shoulder, there to help you through
As a trusted person, I have always been there to support and assist you
Turn the light out, tell me what the hell I'm supposed to do
With all the chaos and confusion, I am left clueless as to what to do next
Every moment that I think I got through, that's where, where I found you
Just when I think the storm has passed or things have gotten better, I find you in the same difficult position
'Cause I don't wanna be your rock this time
I do not want to be the constant support or source of stability this time
I can't take away the pain from the world inside
I cannot remove the hurt or trauma that resides internally
'Cause you know, you know, you know, you know
You are fully aware and conscious of the situation and its implications
You're drowning in the sea with the wind inside
You are feeling overwhelmed, suffocating and helpless while being affected by your own thoughts and feelings
I can save you from yourself again tonight
I can help rescue and protect you from the damage of your own negative thoughts and destructive behaviors tonight
I can be your rock, I can be your rock, no
I can provide strength and support for you in times of need
I tried to hold you, put you back together but I can't bend
I made an effort to help you and repair the damage, but I cannot work miracles as I have certain limitations
The broken pieces, when they keep on breaking over again
The shattered parts keep breaking and falling apart again and again
A sea of lonely faces walking 'round this town
A vast number of people in this town are feeling lonely and lost
You think you're the only one who's ever been this down
You believe that you are the only one experiencing such deep levels of sadness and despair
Contributed by Mackenzie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.