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.
Roc the Life
Rita Ora Lyrics
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The persona, it's primadonna
Kick a motherfucker to the cizzurb
You think you crazy, I'm berserk
I'm off the chain, you gotta love it
I can't express enough, how bad I want it
Maybe one day, I wanna be there
I brought my clique up in here
Put them diamonds in the air
You can hate this all you want
But we gon' take this everywhere
Don't pay them, no never mind
You're just a waste of time
Baby watching from the sideline
While I roc the life li li la la li li life
While I roc the life li li la la li li life
While I roc the life
I see the lights, see the money
Super glamorous
Fresh off the runway
Wanna be infamous
Notorious as directed
According to us, whisky nights
Gettin' it in to tear blowing money fast
Get it again
Maybe one day I'll live there
Beyond the stars
Like a zillionaire
I brought my clique up in here
Now put your diamonds in the air
You can hate this all you want
But we gon' take this everywhere
Don't pay them, no never mind
You're just a waste of time
Baby watching from the sideline
While I roc the li li la la li li life
While I roc the li li la la li li life
While I roc the li li la la li li life
While I roc the li li la la li li life
While I roc the life
Oh oh, we're gon' make this day last forever
Oh oh, I'll make this the night to remember
No surrender
Write my name on stars
So you can see it
Wherever you are
Please believe it
I'mma take it all
Ain't gonna stop
Until I fall fall fall fall
Write my name on stars
So you can see it
Wherever you are
Please believe it
I'ma take it all
Ain't gonna stop
Until I
Oh, I wanna roc the life
While I roc the life li li la la li li life
While I roc the life li li la la li li life
While I roc the life li li la la li li life
While I roc the life li li la la li li life
While I roc the life
The lyrics to Rita Ora's song Roc' the Life speak about the desire to live life to the fullest, to be famous and rich and to be recognized for one's talent and hard work. The persona she portrays is a primadonna, who is off the chain and berserk. She wants to be famous and rich one day, beyond the stars like a zillionaire. She also talks about bringing her clique up and putting diamonds in the air.
The chorus of the song speaks about how the persona is living her life to the fullest, while others are watching from the sidelines. She urges everyone to not pay attention to those who doubt them and hate on them, and that they will take their vision everywhere they go. The song speaks of ambition and determination to succeed, and to never give up until she falls.
In summary, Rita Ora's Roc' the Life speaks about the desire to live life to the fullest, to be famous and rich, and to be recognized for one's talent and hard work. The persona she portrays is ambitious, determined, and confident in her abilities.
Line by Line Meaning
My way in London, Americana
I am confidently paving my own path, combining both my British and American influences.
The persona, it's primadonna
My image is that of a strong, dominant woman who knows her worth.
Kick a motherfucker to the cizzurb
I am not afraid to fight for what I want and will take anyone down who gets in my way.
You think you crazy, I'm berserk
Don't mistake me for being just a little wild; I am beyond that and will surpass your expectations.
I'm off the chain, you gotta love it
I am free to be myself and it is a sight to behold; my confidence and talent are undeniable.
I can't express enough, how bad I want it
I desire success more than anything, and will do whatever it takes to achieve it.
Maybe one day, I wanna be there
I have big dreams and aspirations, and will not rest until I reach my desired level of success.
Beyond the stars, like a zillionaire
I want to reach a level of success so high it seems unimaginable - like that of a billionaire.
I brought my clique up in here
I am loyal to those closest to me and will bring them along on my journey to success.
Put them diamonds in the air
As a symbol of our collective success, we will celebrate by displaying diamonds, a sign of luxury and wealth.
You can hate this all you want
I know my success and confidence may intimidate people, but I won't let their negativity bring me down.
But we gon' take this everywhere
My success will not be limited to one place or group of people; I will take it to the world.
Don't pay them, no never mind
I won't let the opinions of those who doubt me affect my pursuit of success.
You're just a waste of time
Those who don't support me are not worth my time or energy.
Baby watching from the sideline
Those who are not actively working towards success will not have a part in my journey.
While I roc the life li li la la li li life
As I go after my dream, I am living a life of luxury and success, enacting my own version of success.
I see the lights, see the money
Success is visible to me and is represented by a flashy and wealthy lifestyle.
Super glamorous
My lifestyle is luxurious and grand to the extreme.
Fresh off the runway
My success and image is fresh, new, and trendy.
Wanna be infamous
I desire to be well-known and famous, and won't let anyone hold me back from achieving that.
Notorious as directed
I want to be known for being successful and in control of my own destiny.
According to us, whisky nights
My clique and I celebrate success with nights of drinking and luxury, following our own set of rules.
Gettin' it in to tear blowing money fast
We won't shy away from spending money to celebrate success, and will live our lives luxuriously.
Get it again
Once we taste success, we won't give it up and will keep pushing for more.
Oh oh, we're gon' make this day last forever
We will enjoy our success and will make it last as long as possible.
Oh oh, I'll make this the night to remember
I will make my nights of celebrating success memorable and unforgettable.
No surrender
I am determined to never give up on my pursuit of success.
Write my name on stars
I want to be remembered and recognized even when I am gone, like a star in the sky.
So you can see it
I want my success and legacy to be visible and recognized by everyone.
Wherever you are
No matter where someone is in the world, they will be able to see my success and remember my name.
Please believe it
My success is real and undeniable, and I want others to believe in it as well.
I'mma take it all
I am determined to achieve every bit of success that I possibly can.
Ain't gonna stop
Nothing can stop me from achieving my goals and dreams.
Until I fall fall fall fall
I will keep pushing towards success until I physically and emotionally can't anymore.
Oh, I wanna roc the life
I am determined to live a life of success and luxury, and won't let anyone hold me back from achieving that.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TERIUS NASH, TERIUS YOUNGDELL NASH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sampira Draven
This album is so amazing ! I have no idea why it’s not bigger than it was.....I’m a US fan and we don’t have the album on any streaming service, which sucks.
Misana
@Monster Cat She's a better singer. There, I said it. LOL
Monster Cat
its bcuz she was signed to same record label as rihanna and her label was afraid that emergence of rita ora will become obstacle in rihanna's success
vas man
Even not in Spotify?
jasmine
I’m so glad I came across this song again. It’s been YEARS since I’ve heard it and I forgot how much I loved it :’)
Gisele Fernandes
Ameiiiiiiii , eu adoro a Rita Ora sou super fã daa músicas dela s2 ♥
Carlos Andrade
aí que saudade dessa música
L Rafael
ainda ouço e olha q fazem três anos desde o comentário de vcs kkkkkkkk
Emerson Marcelo
é aquele ditado: vamô fazer o que né? adoro também.
aisha bipi
kolejny niesamowity utwór czekam tylko na teledysk !