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.
Shine Ya Light
Rita Ora Lyrics
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We gold, we gold, we shine
We gold, we gold, we shine
We gold, we gold, we shine
Hey there rock star
Turn up your radio
I can hear you coming
You're still standing
They'll never knock you down
The beat never ending
Let me hear your heart pound
Eh, ah, eh, ah
Eh, oh, a shining star
Eh, ah, eh, ah
Don't matter where you are
Wo-oh, shine your light
Wo-oh, set the world on fire
Wo-oh, shine tonight
Wo-oh (Set the world on fire)
We gold, we gold, we shine
We gold, we gold, we shine
We going solar
Push up your lighters
Faster and faster
The sun rising higher
Eh, ah, eh, ah
Eh, oh, a shining star
Eh, ah, eh, ah
Don't matter where you are
Wo-oh, shine your light
Wo-oh, set the world on fire
Wo-oh, shine tonight
Wo-oh (Set the world on fire)
Wo-oh, shine your light
Wo-oh, set the world on fire
Wo-oh, shine tonight
Wo-oh (Set the world on fire)
And we don't give up till we run out of desire
Race to the finish and we never get tired
We are the winners cause we hold the world title
We started slow, but we beat you in the final
Eh, ah, eh, ah
Eh, oh, a shining star
Eh, ah, eh, ah
Don't matter where you are
Wo-oh, shine your light
Wo-oh, set the world on fire
Wo-oh, shine tonight
Wo-oh (Set the world on fire)
Wo-oh, shine your light
Wo-oh, set the world on fire
Wo-oh, shine tonight
Wo-oh (Set the world on fire)
We gold, we gold, we shine
We gold, we gold, we shine
We gold, we gold, we shine
We gold, we gold, we shine
Rita Ora’s “Shine Ya Light” is a song of celebration and empowerment. It's an upbeat track that encourages listeners to be proud of who they are, no matter where they come from. The song starts by repeating the chorus "We gold, we gold, we shine" three times. This repetition emphasizes how the singer and her audience are special, unique, and valuable.
The first verse then addresses a rock star, telling him to turn up his radio and start up his video, signaling the start of the performance. The lyrics go on to say that despite being knocked down by others, the beat never ends, and he should keep pounding his heart.
In the next verse, Ora changes the narrative, singing about the larger crowd as they go solar and push up their lighters. She encourages everyone to shine their light, set the world on fire, and continue running until they reach the finish line.
Overall, the song has a very positive message, empowering listeners to be themselves and stay strong, no matter what life throws at them.
Line by Line Meaning
We gold, we gold, we shine
We are successful and we stand out from the crowd.
Hey there rock star
Addressing someone with great confidence and admiration.
Turn up your radio
Amplifying one's voice to ensure they are heard.
I can hear you coming
Acknowledging one's presence and anticipating their arrival.
Start up the video
Encouraging the capturing and documenting of one's success story.
You're still standing
Recognizing that despite challenges, one has persisted and endured.
They'll never knock you down
Assuring that one is strong and will not be easily defeated or discouraged by their critics.
The beat never ending
The music and rhythm of life goes on and keeps us moving forward.
Let me hear your heart pound
Expressing the excitement and passion behind someone's success.
Eh, ah, eh, ah
A chorus of voices in the background creating an energetic atmosphere.
Eh, oh, a shining star
Acknowledging and celebrating someone's success, as if they were a star in the sky.
Don't matter where you are
Success can be accomplished no matter one's background or current location.
Wo-oh, shine your light
Encouraging others to spread their success and let it shine.
Wo-oh, set the world on fire
Inspiring others to make a big impact with their success.
Wo-oh, shine tonight
Urging someone to bask in their success and let it shine brightly.
Wo-oh (Set the world on fire)
Reiterating the importance of leaving a lasting impact with one's success.
We going solar
Taking things to the next level with eco-friendly energy and sustainable success.
Push up your lighters
A call to ignite one's passion and determination, perhaps like a lighter at a concert.
Faster and faster
Accelerating and increasing the momentum of one's success.
The sun rising higher
Metaphorically describing the growing and expanding nature of one's success.
And we don't give up till we run out of desire
Persevering and continuing to strive for success until our ambition and drive naturally diminishes.
Race to the finish and we never get tired
Pushing to achieve success as quickly and efficiently as possible while staying motivated and energized.
We are the winners cause we hold the world title
Being proud and confident in one's success, as if they have won a championship.
We started slow, but we beat you in the final
Trusting the journey and knowing that even if progress is slow at first, eventually we will rise and come out on top.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fraser T. Smith, Chris Crowhurst, Laura Pergolizzi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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We gold, we gold, we shine
Nós somos ouro, somos ouro, nós brilhamos
We gold, we gold, we shine
Nós somos ouro, somos ouro, nós brilhamos
We gold, we gold, we shine
Nós somos ouro, somos ouro, nós brilhamos
We gold, we gold, we shine
Nós somos ouro, somos ouro, nós brilhamos
Hey there rock star
E aí, estrela do rock?
Turn up your radio
Aumente o seu rádio
I can hear you coming
Eu posso te ouvir chegando
Starts up the video
O vídeo começa
You're still standing
Você ainda está de pé
They'll never knock you down
Eles nunca vão te derrubar
The beat never ending
A batida nunca termina
Let me hear your heart pound
Deixe-me ouvir seu coração bater
Eh, ah, eh, ah
Eh, ah, eh, ah
Eh, oh, a shining star
Eh, oh, uma estrela brilhante
Eh, ah, eh, ah
Eh, ah, eh, ah
Don't matter where you are
Não importa onde você está
Wo-oh, shine your light
Wo-oh, deixe sua luz brilhar
Wo-oh, set the world on fire
Wo-oh, deixe o mundo em chamas
Wo-oh, shine tonight
Wo-oh, brilhe esta noite
Wo-oh
Wo-oh
(set the world on fire)
(Deixe o mundo em chamas)
We gold, we gold, we shine
Nós somos ouro, somos ouro, nós brilhamos
We gold, we gold, we shine
Nós somos ouro, somos ouro, nós brilhamos
We going solar
Nós vamos para o sol
Push up your lights out
Leve suas luzes apagadas
Faster and faster
Mais e mais rápido
I see the sun rising higher
Eu vejo o sol subindo mais
Eh, ah, eh, ah
Eh, ah, eh, ah
Eh, oh, a shining star
Eh, oh, uma estrela brilhante
Eh, ah, eh, ah
Eh, ah, eh, ah
Don't matter where you are
Não importa onde você está
Wo-oh, shine your light
Wo-oh, deixe sua luz brilhar
Wo-oh, set the world on fire
Wo-oh, deixe o mundo em chamas
Wo-oh, shine tonight
Wo-oh, brilhe esta noite
Wo-oh
Wo-oh
(set the world on fire)
(Deixe o mundo em chamas)
Wo-oh, shine your light
Wo-oh, deixe sua luz brilhar
Wo-oh, set the world on fire
Wo-oh, deixe o mundo em chamas
Wo-oh, shine tonight
Wo-oh, brilhe esta noite
Wo-oh
Wo-oh
(set the world on fire)
(Deixe o mundo em chamas)
And we don't give up till we run out of desire
E nós não desistiremos até expressarmos nosso desejo
We see the finish and we never get tired
Vemos a linha de chegada e nunca nos cansamos
We are the winners cause we hold the world title
Somos os vencedores, pois temos o título mundial
We started slow, but we beat you in the final
Começamos devagar, mas pegamos você no final
Eh, ah, eh, ah
Eh, ah, eh, ah
Eh, oh, a shining star
Eh, oh, uma estrela brilhante
Eh, ah, eh, ah
Eh, ah, eh, ah
Don't matter where you are
Não importa onde você está
Wo-oh, shine your light
Wo-oh, deixe sua luz brilhar
Wo-oh, set the world on fire
Wo-oh, deixe o mundo em chamas
Wo-oh, shine tonight
Wo-oh, brilhe esta noite
Wo-oh
Wo-oh
(set the world on fire)
(Deixe o mundo em chamas)
Wo-oh, shine your light
Wo-oh, deixe sua luz brilhar
Wo-oh, set the world on fire
Wo-oh, deixe o mundo em chamas
Wo-oh, shine tonight
Wo-oh, brilhe esta noite
Wo-oh
Wo-oh
(set the world on fire)
(Deixe o mundo em chamas)
We gold, we gold, we shine
Nós somos ouro, somos ouro, nós brilhamos
We gold, we gold, we shine
Nós somos ouro, somos ouro, nós brilhamo
We gold, we gold, we shine
Nós somos ouro, somos ouro, nós brilhamos
We gold, we gold, we shine
Nós somos ouro, somos ouro, nós brilhamo
Temi Obadimu
I haven't heard this song since 2012 and i still know all the lyrics! One of Rita's BEST songs!
Justin Fan
I love it when artists show from where they are and that they're proud about that!
DuaLipaLover
Well done Rita, this song is still fire. I am proud to be albanian just bcuz of our wonderful artists. you make all albanian proud of you. Much love from Italy🇮🇹🇦🇱🇽🇰
Esconis
One of those songs you remember on the radio 10 years ago then find it again and it all comes back!
Dardenea006
She is an amazing singer. Love her attitude always filled with charm and happiness!
It's one of my favorite songs right now..
Vinicius Kariri
Como é bonito ver uma cantora em seu álbum de estreia representar todo seu orgulho por suas origens. Posso sentir a emoção deste trabalho.
Isla
I remember this song from when i was a kid its such a good song❤❤❤
Shaban Miftari
She is an amazing singer. Love her attitude always filled with charm and happiness!
It's one of my favourite songs right now
Matheus Pedrosa
ótimas lembranças desta música, aprendi a cantar ela... assitia MTV Brasil e passava muito, conheci a Rita assim. amo demais ela.
Isla
I can’t believe that this song has been out for ten years ❤❤❤❤❤