Her first UK exposure came after several collaborations with British singer Craig David. In 2009, she also auditioned for BBC talent competition 'Your Country Needs You' – to select the United Kingdom's entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest – but withdrew her application.
In 2009, she signed a recording contract with Jay-Z's label Roc Nation and relocated to America. The How We Do (Party) Songfacts reports that when Ora visited Clear Channel with Jay-Z to present music and videos from her debut release, the executives were so enthused by what they heard that they organised for How We Do (Party) to be immediately premiered on DJ JJ's afternoon show on New York's top hit music station WHTZ (Z100). Her debut album ORA was released on 26th August, 2012.
In December 2015, Ora filed a lawsuit against Roc Nation, seeking release from the label and citing that the contract she signed in 2008 is "unenforceable", due to California's "seven-year rule." The complaint stated that she's "only been permitted to release one album despite creating multiple additional records for release" and that her relationship with Roc Nation is "irrevocably damaged." Her complaint also pointed out a breach of contract, reporting that Roc Nation breached the recording agreement by improperly taking twenty percent commission of her income. In January 2016, Roc Nation filed a counter-lawsuit against Ora for breaking her recording contract. They reached a settlement in May 2016. In June 2016, it was reported that she signed a new record deal with Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group.
Ora's second studio album, Phoenix, was released in November 2018. The lead single, "Your Song", reached the UK top ten; and the subsequent singles, "Anywhere" and "Let You Love Me", reached the top five in the UK. "Let You Love Me" allowed Ora to become the first British female solo artist to have thirteen top ten songs in the United Kingdom. Phoenix was supported by the "Phoenix World Tour" which began March 1st, 2018 and commenced July 16th, 2019.
In September 2019, Ora revealed she had begun work on her third studio album.
Cashmere
Rita Ora Lyrics
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City lights, blurry face
Been missing the feeling, the mistakes
Took a walk, fast pace
Shoes off, only four blocks to your place
Had to climb through the window 'cause you lost your key
Getting high with the lights low, had a few more drinks
And the next thing we know, your lips on me
Put it on so you can take it off of me
Cashmere, left it lying by your bed
It's the color red, how could I forget?
Cashmere (Cashmere), last night we made such a mess
I knew when I left I'd see you again
So what if I did it on purpose?
So what? Yeah, I did it on purpose
Cashmere (Cashmere), left it lying by your bed
I knew when I left I'd see you again
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Left a mark on my neck
But I don't mind and I don't try to hide it
You woke me up on your chest
And tonight let's do it all again
We'll climb through the window, you can lose your key
Getting high with the lights low, had a few more drinks
And the next thing we know, your lips on me
Put it on so you can take it off of me
Cashmere, left it lying by your bed
It's the color red, how could I forget?
Cashmere (Cashmere), last night we made such a mess
I knew when I left I'd see you again
So what if I did it on purpose?
So what? Yeah, I did it on purpose
Cashmere (Cashmere), left it lying by your bed
I knew when I left I'd see you again
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah (Cashmere), yeah (Cashmere), yeah
Cashmere, left it lying by your bed
It's the color red, how could I forget?
Cashmere (Cashmere), last night we made such a mess
I knew when I left I'd see you again
In the song "Cashmere," Rita Ora sings about reconnecting with a former lover in the city after she has been missing the feeling and mistakes of their past relationship. She recalls climbing through his window and getting high with the lights low, leading to their lips meeting again. The song title, "Cashmere," refers to a red cashmere item of clothing that she left by his bed, symbolizing the passion and heat of their reunion. Ora states that she did it intentionally and is not ashamed of it, as the chorus repeats, "So what if I did it on purpose? So what? Yeah, I did it on purpose."
The lyrics paint a picture of two people who are unable to resist one another, despite any past issues. The repetition of the chorus implies a sense of confidence and self-assuredness in Ora's actions and feelings. Overall, the song is a portrayal of a passionate encounter between two people who can't resist their attraction to each other, even if it leads to more mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
City lights, blurry face
The bright lights of the city blur my vision as I miss the feeling of making mistakes.
Been missing the feeling, the mistakes
I've been craving the rush of taking risks and making mistakes.
Took a walk, fast pace
I quickly walked to your place to satisfy my craving.
Shoes off, only four blocks to your place
I was so eager to see you, that I took my shoes off for a more comfortable walk even though it was only four blocks.
Had to climb through the window 'cause you lost your key
Since you lost your key, I had to climb through your window to get inside.
Getting high with the lights low, had a few more drinks
With the lights dimmed, we got high and drank some more.
And the next thing we know, your lips on me
Things escalated quickly and we ended up kissing passionately.
Put it on so you can take it off of me
I put on my Cashmere clothes, knowing that you would love taking them off of me.
Cashmere, left it lying by your bed
I left my Cashmere clothes lying by your bed after we made love.
It's the color red, how could I forget?
My Cashmere clothes were red and it was such a memorable night that I couldn't possibly forget them.
Last night we made such a mess
We were so passionate that we made a mess last night.
I knew when I left I'd see you again
I knew that I couldn't resist seeing you again.
So what if I did it on purpose?
It doesn't matter if I intentionally came here to see you.
So what? Yeah, I did it on purpose
I don't care what anyone thinks, because I came here to see you on purpose.
Left a mark on my neck
You left a mark on my neck during our intimate time together.
But I don't mind and I don't try to hide it
I don't mind the mark and I'm not trying to hide it from anyone.
You woke me up on your chest
I fell asleep on your chest and you woke me up there in the morning.
And tonight let's do it all again
Let's repeat last night's events and do it all again tonight.
We'll climb through the window, you can lose your key
Just like last night, we'll climb through the window if you lose your key.
Yeah (Cashmere), yeah (Cashmere), yeah
Cashmere is a representation of our passionate and intimate moments together.
Cashmere, left it lying by your bed
After tonight, I'll leave my Cashmere clothing lying by your bed again.
I knew when I left I'd see you again
I knew I would come back to see you as soon as I left last time.
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Alexandra Leah Tamposi, Andrew Wotman, John Ryan, Julian Bunetta
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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lyrics
[Intro]
Yeah, yeah, yeah
[Verse 1]
City lights, blurry face
Been missing the feeling, the mistakes
Took a walk, fast pace
Shoes off, only four blocks to your place
[Pre Chorus]
Had to climb through the window 'cause you lost your key
Getting high with the lights low, had a few more drinks
And the next thing we know, your lips on me
Put it on so you can take it off of me
[Chorus]
Cashmere, left it lying by your bed
It’s the colour red, how could I forget?
Cashmere (Cashmere), last night we made such a mess
I knew when I left I’d see you again
So what if I did it on purpose?
So what? Yeah, I did it on purpose
Cashmere (Cashmere), left it lying by your bed
I knew when I left I’d see you again
[Post-Chorus]
Yeah, yeah, yeah
[Verse 2]
Left a mark on my neck
But I don’t mind and I don’t try to hide it
You woke me up on your chest
And tonight let's do it all again
[Pre Chorus]
We’ll climb through the window, you can lose your key
Getting high with the lights low, had a few more drinks
And the next thing we know, your lips on me
Put it on so you can take it off of me
[Chorus]
Cashmere, left it lying by your bed
It’s the colour red, how could I forget?
Cashmere (Cashmere), last night we made such a mess
I knew when I left I’d see you again
So what if I did it on purpose?
So what? Yeah, I did it on purpose
Cashmere (Cashmere), left it lying by your bed
I knew when I left I’d see you again
[Post-Chorus]
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah (Cashmere), yeah (Cashmere), yeah
[Outro]
Cashmere, left it lying by your bed
It’s the colour red, how could I forget?
Cashmere (Cashmere), last night we made such a mess
I knew when I left I’d see you again
Esha 897
LYRICS ARE HETE 🎶🔉
Intro]
Yeah, yeah, yeah
[Verse 1]
City lights, blurry face
Been missing the feeling, the mistakes
Took a walk, fast pace
Shoes off, only four blocks to your place
[Pre Chorus]
Had to climb through the window 'cause you lost your key
Getting high with the lights low, had a few more drinks
And the next thing we know, your lips on me
Put it on so you can take it off of me
[Chorus]
Cashmere, left it lying by your bed
It’s the colour red, how could I forget?
Cashmere (Cashmere), last night we made such a mess
I knew when I left I’d see you again
So what if I did it on purpose?
So what? Yeah, I did it on purpose
Cashmere (Cashmere), left it lying by your bed
I knew when I left I’d see you again
[Post-Chorus]
Yeah, yeah, yeah
[Verse 2]
Left a mark on my neck
But I don’t mind and I don’t try to hide it
You woke me up on your chest
And tonight let's do it all again
[Pre Chorus]
We’ll climb through the window, you can lose your key
Getting high with the lights low, had a few more drinks
And the next thing we know, your lips on me
Put it on so you can take it off of me
[Chorus]
Cashmere, left it lying by your bed
It’s the colour red, how could I forget?
Cashmere (Cashmere), last night we made such a mess
I knew when I left I’d see you again
So what if I did it on purpose?
So what? Yeah, I did it on purpose
Cashmere (Cashmere), left it lying by your bed
I knew when I left I’d see you again
[Post-Chorus]
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah (Cashmere), yeah (Cashmere), yeah
[Outro]
Cashmere, left it lying by your bed
It’s the colour red, how could I forget?
Cashmere (Cashmere), last night we made such a mess
I knew when I left I’d see you again
The Vibe Guide
Yet another future hit from Rita Ora! 🇦🇱🇦🇱
Izet Mata
omg yes bestieeeee
Derek Viers
This song is my favorite from her new album. It’s such an experience. Absolutely obsessed. 🎧
Boreal SSB
This seriously grew on me, it's such an amazing song! This has to be a single 🙏
Olivia
This is one of the best albums I have in my library.
Laryssa Oliveira
Quando a gente acha que o álbum não pode melhorar
PODE SIM
Ritinha, eu te venero ❤️
Gabi
She’s so underrated😭 love all her songs 💕
Stephane Tchang
She's so underrated as an artist. Vocals are on point, and she sounds phenomenal!
DANIEL
wow i feel like this album going in a beautiful direction I was not sure if it would be to charts made but it sounds unique so far love it :)
Jéssica
HINOOOOOOO