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.
Lonely Together
Rita Ora Lyrics
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I caught the edge of the knife and it hurts just a little
Yeah, and I know, and I know, and I know, and I know that I can't be your friend
It's my head or my heart and I'm caught in the middle
My hands are tied, but not tight enough
You're the high that I can't give up
Oh Lord, here we go
I might hate myself tomorrow, but I'm on my way tonight
At the bottom of the bottle, you're the poison in the wine
And I know I can't change you and I, I won't change
I might hate myself tomorrow, but I'm on my way tonight
Let's be lonely together (yeah)
A little less lonely together (yeah)
Eyes wide shut and it feels like the first time (oh)
Before the rush to my blood hurts too much and we flatline (oh)
Yeah and I know, and I know, and I know, and I know just how this ends
Now I'm all messed up and it feels like the first time (oh)
I might hate myself tomorrow, but I'm on my way tonight
At the bottom of the bottle, you're the poison in the wine
And I know I can't change you and I, I won't change
I might hate myself tomorrow, but I'm on my way tonight
Let's be lonely together
A little less lonely together
Let's be lonely together (yeah)
A little less lonely together (yeah)
My hands are tied, but not tight enough
You're the high that I can't give up
Oh Lord, here we go
I might hate myself tomorrow, but I'm on my way tonight (on my way)
At the bottom of the bottle, you're the poison in the wine
And I know I can't change you and I, I won't change
I might hate myself tomorrow, but I'm on my way tonight
Let's be lonely together (yeah)
A little less lonely together (yeah)
Let's be lonely together
Let's be lonely, lonely love
Let's be lonely, lonely love (a little less lonely together)
A little less lonely love (I can't change you and I, I won't change)
A little less lonely love (I can't change you and I, I won't change)
A little less lonely love
In Rita Ora's song Lonely Together, she sings about being caught between her head and heart in a confusing love situation. She feels trapped and unable to move forward with the person she loves because of their toxic behavior. She knows that she can't be friends with this person because of her own feelings, but at the same time, she can't change them. She realizes that being with this person is not healthy for her, but she can't resist the temptation of their intoxicating love. She knows that she might regret her decisions tomorrow, but tonight, she is on her way to be with them, to be lonely together.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Let's be lonely together" and "A little less lonely together". This is a powerful idea that speaks to the human need for connection and intimacy. Even if the relationship is not healthy, it can be tempting to stay because being lonely on your own can be even more painful. The lyrics in this song are raw and honest, touching on the complexities of love and relationships. It's a beautifully sung and produced track that captures the emotions that come with being in a difficult love situation.
Line by Line Meaning
It's you and your world, and I'm caught in the middle
I'm in love with you, but I don't know where to fit into your life
I caught the edge of the knife and it hurts just a little
Loving you is like hurting myself with a sharp object
Yeah, and I know, and I know, and I know, and I know that I can't be your friend
I want more than friendship, but I know it's not possible with you
It's my head or my heart and I'm caught in the middle
My mind says no, but my heart says yes, and I'm struggling to choose
My hands are tied, but not tight enough
I can't help the way I feel, even though I wish I could
You're the high that I can't give up
Being with you feels like a drug that I can't stop taking
Oh Lord, here we go
I know I'm making a mistake, but I can't resist you
I might hate myself tomorrow, but I'm on my way tonight
I know this won't end well, but I'm willing to ignore that for now
At the bottom of the bottle, you're the poison in the wine
Alcohol and love are both intoxicating, but you're the one that's dangerous
And I know I can't change you and I, I won't change
I'm aware that you're not perfect, but I accept you as you are
Let's be lonely together
We can't be together the way we want to, so we'll settle for being lonely together
A little less lonely together
Even though we're both lonely, being together still makes it a little better
Eyes wide shut and it feels like the first time
Every time we're together, it's like experiencing something new
Before the rush to my blood hurts too much and we flatline
I know that if we continue like this, it's going to end badly
Yeah and I know, and I know, and I know, and I know just how this ends
I'm aware that we're heading towards a painful farewell
Now I'm all messed up and it feels like the first time
Everything is falling apart, but being with you still feels like a new experience
Let's be lonely, lonely love
Our love is lonely, but it's still love
A little less lonely love
Even though our love is still lonely, it's better than being completely alone
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, 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: Ali Tamposi, Andrew Wotman, Benjamin Joseph Levin, Brian Lee, Magnus Hoeiberg, Tim Bergling
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@peacheyearth
RIP love. I listen with a heavy heart.
@rubenderuyter498
peachey95 me to 😟
@huydz9687
Me too 😔 so sad
@rivaldofrimedra136
peachey95 me too😣
@dorotabartosova9629
peachey95 I'm sad
@joshbarber7816
Same here its such a shame 😞😢
@lukxmx
Loved him ♥️ R.I.P
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2024 ❤ Anyone??
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We're here❤
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I'm here