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.
Hell of a Life
Rita Ora Lyrics
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No headlights on the freeway
Fuck everything and run, run, run
It's just a shadow way
So blurry
Why is everybody worried?
'Cause I'm just havin' fun, fun, fun
There's nothin' wrong with me (ayy, yo)
You look like you'd be heaven for a night (for the night)
Make me wanna die (it's a hell of a—)
You look like money, money, dollar signs
My ticket to the ride (it's a hell of a life)
It's a hell of a life (ayy, yo, ayy, yo, ayy, yo)
It's a hell of a life
Dreamer
Or maybe I'm a make-believer
Or a fighter in the storm, cold war
Against the color grey
It gets heavy
Tryna take it slow and steady
Oh, I could use a quick fix, but hey
There's nothin' wrong with me (ayy, yo)
You look like you'd be heaven for a night (for the night)
Make me wanna die (it's a hell of a—)
You look like money, money, dollar signs
My ticket to the ride (it's a hell of a life)
It's a hell of a life (ayy, yo, ayy, yo, ayy, yo)
It's a hell of a life
Naked and unafraid
Washin' it all away
Come pick me up (Oh, what you waitin' for?)
Burnin' another day
Wasted and feeling great
Come get me now (Oh, what you waitin' for?)
You look like you'd be heaven for a night (for the night)
Make me wanna die (it's a hell of a—)
You look like money, money, dollar signs
My ticket to the ride (it's a hell of a life)
It's a hell of a life (ayy, yo, ayy, yo, ayy, yo)
It's a hell of a life
It's a hell of a life
It's a hell of a life
(It's a hell of a life)
The lyrics to Rita Ora's song "Hell of a Life" describe a person who is living life recklessly and without a care in the world. They are driving down the freeway without headlights, metaphorically representing their lack of direction and safety in their life. The person is running away from their problems and is not worried about anything. They are having fun and there is nothing wrong with them, or at least that's what they believe. The chorus describes the allure of a person who looks like they are heaven for a night, but could also lead the person to their demise. The desire for money and material things is described as a ticket to a ride, which could lead the person to a life that is both exciting and dangerous.
The second verse describes the person as either a dreamer or a make-believer, or a fighter in a storm against the color grey. The person is trying to take life slow and steady, but finds it heavy and is tempted by a quick fix. The bridge describes the person as naked and unafraid, washing everything away and burning another day. They want to be picked up and taken away from their current life.
Line by Line Meaning
Black days
I'm feeling down and everything seems bleak
No headlights on the freeway
I'm lost and feeling directionless
Fuck everything and run, run, run
I just want to escape and avoid everything
It's just a shadow way
My path forward is unclear and feels like a shadow
So blurry
Everything is unclear and undefined
Why is everybody worried?
I don't understand why people are concerned about me
'Cause I'm just havin' fun, fun, fun
I'm living my life the way I want and enjoying it
There's nothin' wrong with me (ayy, yo)
I don't see anything wrong with how I live my life
You look like you'd be heaven for a night (for the night)
You seem like a good time for one night only
Make me wanna die (it's a hell of a—)
You're so attractive that I feel like I'd die just to be with you
You look like money, money, dollar signs
You have a lot of wealth and success
My ticket to the ride (it's a hell of a life)
You're my chance at having an exciting and fulfilling life
Dreamer
I have big aspirations and dreams
Or maybe I'm a make-believer
Maybe my dreams and aspirations are unrealistic
Or a fighter in the storm, cold war
I'm struggling but still fighting through adversity
Against the color grey
I'm fighting against the mundane and unexciting parts of life
It gets heavy
Life can feel overwhelming and difficult at times
Tryna take it slow and steady
I'm trying to handle life's challenges calmly and methodically
Oh, I could use a quick fix, but hey
I could use a temporary solution to my problems
Naked and unafraid
I'm vulnerable but unafraid to be exposed
Washin' it all away
I'm trying to cleanse myself of negative emotions and experiences
Come pick me up (Oh, what you waitin' for?)
I need someone to rescue me from my problems
Burnin' another day
I'm wasting another day without purpose
Wasted and feeling great
I feel good despite having wasted time
Come get me now (Oh, what you waitin' for?)
I need someone to save me and motivate me to take action
It's a hell of a life
My life is full of excitement and adventure, but also challenges and struggles
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexandra Leah Tamposi, Andrew Wotman, Brian D Lee, Louis Bell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jennymoreno5185
Lyrics <3
[Verse 1]
Black days
No headlights on the freeway
F*** everything and run, run, run
It's just a shot away
So blurry
Why is everybody worried?
'Cause I'm just having fun, fun, fun
There's nothin' wrong with me (Ayo)
[Chorus]
You look like you'd be heaven for a night (For a night)
Make me wanna die
It's a hell of a-
You look like money, money, dollar signs
My ticket to the ride
It's a hell of a life
It's a hell of a life (Ayo, ayo, ayo)
It's a hell of a life
[Verse 2]
Dreamer
Or maybe I'm a make-believer
Or a fighter in the stone cold war
Against the colour grey
It gets heavy
Tryna take it slow and steady
Oh, I can't use your quick fix, a hit
There's nothin' wrong with me (Ayo)
[Chorus]
You look like you'd be heaven for a night
Make me wanna die
It's a hell of a-
You look like money, money, dollar signs
My ticket to the ride
It's a hell of a life
It's a hell of a life (Ayo, ayo, ayo)
It's a hell of a life (Ayo, ayo, ayo)
[Bridge]
Naked and unafraid
Washin' it all away
Come pick me up
(Oh, what you waiting for?)
Burnin' another day
Wasted and feeling great
Come get me now
(Oh, what you waiting for?)
[Chorus]
You look like you'd be heaven for a night
Make me wanna die
It's a hell of a-
You look like money, money, dollar signs
My ticket to the ride
It's a hell of a life
It's a hell of a life (Ayo, ayo, ayo)
It's a hell of a life (Ayo, ayo, ayo)
[Outro]
La-da, da-da, la-da
It's a hell of a life
Da-da, da-da, da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da (Ayo)
It's a hell of a life
It's a hell of a life
@MarjosMusic
Couldn't find a lyric comment 😂, so here are the lyrics of this beautiful song!
Lyrics:
Black days
No headlights on the freeway
F*ck everything and run, run, run
It's just a shot away
So blurry
Why is everybody worried?
'Cause I'm just havin' fun, fun, fun
There's nothin' wrong with me (eh-oh)
You look like you'd be heaven for the night
Make me wanna die, it's a hell of a ...
You look like money, money, dollar sings
My ticket to the ride
It's a hell of a life 3x
Dreamer
Or maybe I'm a make-believer
Or a fighter in a stone cold war
Against the colour grey
It gets heavy
Tryna take it slow and steady
Oh I could use a quick fix but hey
There's nothin' wrong with me (eh-oh)
You look like you'd be heaven for the night
Make me wanna die, it's a hell of a ...
You look like money, money, dollar sings
My ticket to the ride
It's a hell of a life 3x
Naked and unafraid
Washin' it all away
Come pick me up
(Oh, what you waitin' for?)
Burnin' another day
Wasted and feeling great
Come get me now
(Oh what are you waitin' for?)
You look like you'd be heaven for the night (for the night)
Make me wanne die, it's a hell of a...
You look like money, money, dollar sings (Ah-ah)
My ticket to the ride (Ah-ah)
It's a hell of a life 5x
(It's a hell of a life)
@mirandag3136
I hope that Rita gets a lot of recognition that she deserves for this album because it’s magnificent
@annewangeci3751
Yea it truly is
@borheneddin5661
I really REALLY want this to be a single
😍😍😍😍
@leonsanav8733
Me too! For God! 🤩
@user-wj1jl1xt2k
me too
@dolljock
When the beat drops I feel like I’m in a car speeding on the highway alongside my biggest mistake as we run away together 💔
@edu.8552
At noon!
@georgemania4
You couldn't describe my feelings better💜
@bubbletea748
Potężne, inspirujące, klimatyczne, dramatycznie, niewytłumaczalnie dobre i jakże niedoceniane
@rye4838
This beat of song reminds me of the legend of Avicii. Phoenix is amazing. This is her best album ever!❤