There are at least two acts using the "Orson" name:

1. Orson were a … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two acts using the "Orson" name:

1. Orson were a BRIT Award-winning American rock band from Hollywood who formed in 1999. Their self-financed debut album Bright Idea, released by Mercury Records in 2006, was produced in Los Angeles by Noah Shain and went on to find chart success in the UK with their first single, No Tomorrow, and album reaching the number 1 slot in their respective categories. The band finally gained recognition in their home country during the Concert for Diana in July 2007.

The band consisted of:
* Jason Pebworth - vocals
* George Astasio - guitar
* Kevin Roentgen - guitar and vocals
* Johnny Lonely - bass
* Chris Cano - drums

Orson have been inactive since 2008, and with the members having disappeared off the musical radar, with the exception of Roentgen, who is currently pursuing a solo career with his project, Praying Hands, the group are considered to have disbanded between 2008 and 2009.

Discography:
Albums:
Bright Idea
29 May 2006
#1 (UK)

Singles:
1. "No Tomorrow"
27 February 2006
#1 (UK)
#1 (UK Download)

2. "Bright Idea"
15 May 2006
#11 (UK)

3. "Happiness"
7 August 2006
#27 (UK)

4. "Already Over"
13 November 2006
Did not chart - Sold less than 500 copies

2. German dubstep producer with releases on the Hardwax-distributed Version label and a collaboration with Mala under his belt.

Northern Girl
Orson Lyrics

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Here she comes
brighter than the California sun
I say girl are you all right?
you know I can't believe
the way you shine tonight
A northern treasure
measure for measure
and I don't know whether

she was heaven sent
but she pays the rent

Everyone she knows
is always telling her
that she could do better
but she don't really mind
'cause we have a good time
when we're together
maybe there is something
in the water
or blame it on the weather
but we're doing fine
just me and my northern girl

There I go
Mr rock and roll
living on the dole
running with the boys -
we'll raise some hell tonight
come on and make some noise !
when we're together
I'm under pressure
we're from different worlds -
me and my northern girl

Everyone she knows
is always telling her
that she could do better
but she don't really mind
'cause we have a good time
when we're together
maybe there is something
in the water
or blame it on the weather
but we're doing fine
just me and my northern girl

She's my northern girl
and we're doing fine

Yeah

Overall Meaning

The Orson song "Northern Girl" describes a bright and shining girl from the North who captures the attention and affection of the singer. The first verse sets up the scene, with the singer marveling at her radiance and asking if she's all right. He can't believe how much she shines, and describes her as a "northern treasure." The second verse touches on the opinions of those around her, who believe she could do better but she doesn't seem to mind. The bridge sees the focus shift to the singer himself - he identifies himself as "Mr. rock and roll" and acknowledges that he and his northern girl are from different worlds, but they have a good time together. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, with the singer affirming that he and his northern girl are doing just fine.

Line by Line Meaning

Here she comes
Orson sees his northern girl and she's approaching

brighter than the California sun
Orson is comparing his northern girl's radiance to the sunny state of California

I say girl are you all right?
Orson is checking in on his northern girl and wants to make sure she's okay

you know I can't believe the way you shine tonight
Orson can't believe how amazing his northern girl looks tonight

A northern treasure
Orson views his northern girl as a precious gem from the north

measure for measure
Orson believes his relationship with his northern girl is balanced and equal

and I don't know whether she was heaven sent but she pays the rent
Orson doesn't know if his northern girl is a divine being but she is responsible and helps with the bills

Everyone she knows is always telling her that she could do better but she don't really mind
Orson's northern girl's acquaintances believe she deserves someone better but she doesn't let it bother her

'cause we have a good time when we're together
Orson and his northern girl enjoy spending time with each other

maybe there is something in the water or blame it on the weather
Orson thinks there may be something in the environment that makes his northern girl so special

but we're doing fine just me and my northern girl
Orson and his northern girl are doing great as a couple

There I go
Orson is starting to talk about himself now

Mr rock and roll
Orson is a rocker

living on the dole
Orson is poor and struggling to get by financially

running with the boys - we'll raise some hell tonight
Orson hangs out with his male friends and they plan to cause some trouble tonight

come on and make some noise !
Orson is encouraging his friends to be loud and crazy

when we're together
Orson is focusing again on his relationship with his northern girl

I'm under pressure
Orson is feeling tense and stressed when he's around his northern girl

we're from different worlds - me and my northern girl
Orson and his northern girl are from different backgrounds and lifestyles

She's my northern girl and we're doing fine
Orson reiterates that his northern girl is his and they are doing well together

Yeah
Orson affirms his feelings about his northern girl

Contributed by Liliana J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.