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.
Keep Talking
Rita Ora Lyrics
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Give it all that you got, keep talking
Know what you whisper about, from the side of your mouth
Let it keep coming out, keep talking
But I'll take the high, high, high road
I'll take the high road all the way home
I'll take the high, high, high road
'Cause there's nothing you can say to me
That I haven't said to myself
There's nothing you can make me feel
That I haven't already felt
You know, there's nothing you can say to me
That I haven't said to myself
I'll take the high, high, high road
Keep talking
High, high, higher
Keep talking
High, high, higher
Keep talking
You can roll it on out, I could roll it right back
And embellish the fact, I promise
But I'll take the high, high, high road
I'll take the high road all the way home
I'll take the high, high, high road
All the way home, all the way home
'Cause there's nothing you can say to me
That I haven't said to myself
There's nothing you can make me feel
That I haven't already felt
You know, there's nothing you can say to me
That I haven't said to myself
I'll take the high, high, high road
Keep talking
High, high, higher
Keep talking
High, high, higher
Keep talking
High, high, higher
Keep talking
High, high, higher
Ooh, ooh, I'll raise your second hand
Ooh, ooh, yeah, you got more lies than
Truth, don't know what you're trying, what you're trying
To do
'Cause there's nothing you can say to me
That I haven't said to myself (said to myself)
There's nothing you can make me feel (me feel)
That I haven't already felt
You know, there's nothing you can say to me (say to me)
That I haven't said to myself
I'll take the high, high, high road
Keep, keep, keep talking
High, high, higher
Keep talking
High, high, higher
Keep talking
High, high, higher
Keep talking
High, high, higher
In Rita Ora's song Keep Talking, the singer addresses those who talk behind her back and spread rumors about her. Despite their efforts to bring her down, Rita Ora confidently tells them to keep talking because she is not affected by their words. She assures them that she will take the high road and not stoop down to their level. The phrase "keep talking" is used throughout the song to challenge the gossipers to continue spreading rumors because it will not affect her, as she has already experienced and overcome similar experiences.
The chorus "Cause there's nothing you can say to me, That I haven't said to myself" shows Rita's confidence and the resilience of her character. She has already faced and overcome criticisms, and external opinions will not affect her established self-worth. Rita Ora also alludes to the famous adage, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" in taking the high road.
The section, "Ooh, ooh, I'll raise your second hand, Ooh, ooh, yeah, you got more lies than, Truth, don't know what you're trying, what you're trying, To do" portrays Rita's disbelief and ridicule of those who spread rumors about her. The phrase "Raise your second hand" is likely a reference to a person swearing under oath, which suggests that the person spreading the rumors has questionable integrity. Therefore, the singer implies that she does not take them seriously and will continue to do what makes her happy.
Line by Line Meaning
You can say what you want, you can like me or not
No matter what you think of me, feel free to express your opinion.
Give it all that you got, keep talking
Express yourself to the fullest, do not hold back in speaking your mind.
Know what you whisper about, from the side of your mouth
Be sure to understand what you say about someone from rumors and gossip.
Let it keep coming out, keep talking
Keep talking about me, but know that it doesn't affect me negatively.
But I'll take the high, high, high road
Although there's lots of negative talk about me, I won't stoop to that level. I'll always take the high road.
I'll take the high road all the way home
I will always choose to be the better person in every situation.
'Cause there's nothing you can say to me
I'm strong enough to hear whatever negative thing people say about me.
That I haven't said to myself
I've already thought about the worst that can be said about me, so go ahead and say what you want.
There's nothing you can make me feel
I'm in complete control of my emotions and how I react to criticism.
That I haven't already felt
I've already experienced the worst feelings that could come from negative words, so keep talking.
You can roll it on out, I could roll it right back
You can keep gossiping about me, but I can easily refute those rumors and fight back.
And embellish the fact, I promise
You can even make things up about me, but I won't let it get to me or affect me.
Ooh, ooh, I'll raise your second hand
I can confront anyone who spreads false rumors about me.
Ooh, ooh, yeah, you got more lies than
You've got a lot of lies and rumors about me, but I'm not intimidated.
Truth, don't know what you're trying, what you're trying
I don't know what you're trying to accomplish with spreading rumors about me.
Keep, keep, keep talking
Keep talking about me all you want, but it won't bring me down.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ali Pirzad-Amoli, Tommy Flaaten, Tshawe Baqwa, Yosef Wolde-Mariam
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lucas Telles
Tradução
Continue Falando
Você pode dizer o que quiser
Você pode gostar de mim ou não
Dar tudo o que você tem
Continue falando
Sabes sobre o que você sussurra
Do lado da sua boca
Deixe continuar saindo
Continue falando
Mas vou pegar a estrada mais alta e mais alta
Eu vou pegar a estrada alta para todo o caminho de casa
Vou pegar a estrada mais alta, mais alta e mais alta
Todo o caminho de casa, todo o caminho de casa
Porque não há nada que você possa dizer para mim
Que eu não disse para mim mesmo
Não há nada que você possa me fazer sentir
Que eu já não senti
Não, não há nada que você possa me dizer
Que eu não disse para mim mesmo
Vou pegar a estrada mais alta e mais alta
Continue falando
Mais alta alt-alt-alta
Continue falando
Mais alta alt-alt-alta
Você pode sair fora disso
Eu poderia sair disso de volta
E embelezar os fatos
Eu prometo
Mas vou pegar a estrada mais alta e mais alta
Eu vou pegar a estrada alta para todo o caminho de casa
Vou pegar a estrada mais alta, mais alta e mais alta
Todo o caminho de casa, todo o caminho de casa
Porque não há nada que você possa dizer para mim
Que eu não disse para mim mesmo
Não há nada que você possa me fazer sentir
Que eu já não senti
Não, não há nada que você possa me dizer
Que eu não disse para mim mesmo
Vou pegar a estrada mais alta e mais alta
Continue falando
Mais alta alt-alt-alta
Continue falando
Mais alta alt-alt-alta
Continue falando
Mais alta alt-alt-alta
Continue falando
Mais alta alt-alt-alta
Ooh, ooh, serei sempre suas novidades de segunda mão
Sim, você tem mais mentiras do que verdade
Não sei o que você está tentando, o que você está tentando fazer, ooh
Porque não há nada que você possa dizer para mim
Que eu não disse para mim mesmo (disse para mim)
Não há nada que você possa me fazer sentir (me fazer sentir)
Que eu já não senti
Não, não há nada que você possa me dizer
Que eu não disse para mim mesmo
Vou pegar a estrada mais alta e mais alta
Continue, continue, continue falando
Mais alta alt-alt-alta
Continue falando
Mais alta alt-alt-alta
Continue falando
Mais alta alt-alt-alta
Continue falando
Mais alta alt-alt-alta
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lyrics:
you can say what you want, you can like me or not
give it all that you got, keep talking
know what you whisper about, from the side of your mouth
let it keep coming out, keep talking
but i'll take the high, high, high road
i'll take the high road all the way home
i'll take the high, high, high road
all the way home, all the way home
'cause there's nothing you can say to me
that i haven't said to myself
there's nothing you can make me feel
that i haven't already felt
you know, there's nothing you can say to me
that i haven't said to myself
i'll take the high, high, high road
keep talking
high, high, higher
keep talking
high, high, higher
keep talking
you can roll it on out, i could roll it right back
and embellish the fact, i promise
but i'll take the high, high, high road
i'll take the high road all the way home
i'll take the high, high, high road
all the way home, all the way home
'cause there's nothing you can say to me
that i haven't said to myself
there's nothing you can make me feel
that i haven't already felt
you know, there's nothing you can say to me
that i haven't said to myself
i'll take the high, high, high road
keep talking
ooh, ooh, i'll raise your second hand
ooh, ooh, yeah, you got more lies than
truth, don't know what you're trying, what you're trying
to do
'cause there's nothing you can say to me
that i haven't said to myself (said to myself)
there's nothing you can make me feel (me feel)
that i haven't already felt
you know, there's nothing you can say to me (say to me)
that i haven't said to myself
i'll take the high, high, high road
keep, keep, keep talking
high, high, higher
keep talking
high, high, higher
keep talking
high, high, higher
keep talking
high, high, higher
Hrids
Can't believe it's been 3 years already! Still one of the most iconic albums😍
Saxonanglo
Julia’s voice is perfect for this song (Ralph breaks the internet)and it’s rare to hear her sing songs that are not her compositions. Her performance is immaculate as always
Leader Of Lyrics
Keep talking I keep listening 😍😍
TRYZZY
HINO injustiçado
Jalil Bouhentals
She really grew and matured as an artist... I love her new songs! ❤
Mishal Arshad
This album is amazing and this song is so good ❤
Manuel Ayala
demasiada perfección 😍😍😍
Angelly Tabata
Me encanta 💖
nesa nesa
She couldn't get someone better for this song their voices are so good together love it!
Blake Balathunis
I love Rita! But there is just something about Julia Michaels that pulls me in and leaves me always wanted to hear more from her, her voice is so effortless and mellow #ChillVibes