Rita Sahatçiu Ora, better known as Rita Ora, is a Kosovar-British singer-so… Read Full Bio ↴Rita Sahatçiu Ora, better known as Rita Ora, is a Kosovar-British singer-songwriter from London, UK. Born in Prishtina in 1990, Ora's family moved to London where she was raised. According to the Hot Right Now Songfacts, during her early teens Ora attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School, whose other notable alumni include Emma Bunton and Amy Winehouse.

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.

Your Song
Rita Ora Lyrics

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I woke up with a fear this morning
But I can taste you on the tip of my tongue
Alarm without no warning
You're by my side and we've got smoke in our lungs

Last night, we were way up, kissing in the back of the cab
And then you say, "Love, baby, let's go back to my flat"
And when we wake up, never had a feeling like that

I got a reason, so man, put that record on again

I don't want to hear sad songs anymore
I only want to hear love songs
I found my heart up in this place tonight
Don't want to sing mad songs anymore
Only want to sing your song
'Cause your song's got me feeling like I'm

I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love
Yeah, you know, your song's got me feeling like I'm

No fear, but I think I'm falling
I'm not proud
But I'm usually the type of girl that would hit and run
No risk, so I think I'm all in
When I kiss your lips, feel my heartbeat thump

And now we're way up, dancing on the roof of the house
And then we make love right there on your best friend's couch
And then you say, "Love, this is what it's all about"
So keep on kissing my mouth and put that record on again

I don't want to hear sad songs anymore
I only want to hear love songs
I found my heart up in this place tonight
Don't want to sing mad songs anymore
Only want to sing your song
'Cause your song's got me feeling like I'm

I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love
I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love
I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love
Yeah, you know, your song's got me feeling like I'm

I don't want to hear sad songs anymore
I only want to hear love songs
I found my heart up in this place tonight
I don't want to sing mad songs anymore
I only want to sing your song
'Cause your song's got me feeling like I'm

I don't want to hear sad songs anymore
I only want to hear love songs
I found my heart up in this place tonight
Don't want to sing mad songs anymore
Only want to sing your song
'Cause your song's got me feeling like I'm

I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love (I'm in love)
I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love

I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love (I'm in love)
Yeah, you know, your song's got me feeling like I'm

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rita Ora's song "Your Song" tell a story of a newfound love that has taken over the singer's life. The song describes waking up with a fear that is soon alleviated by the presence of her lover. The two enjoyed a night of passion, and the singer can still taste the remnants of that encounter. The singer wants to replace sad and angry songs with songs of love and happiness, and she found that love in the embrace of her significant other. When listening to their song, she feels as though she is in love, and the song expresses how much the singer has fallen for that special someone.

Through the lyrics, the message that comes across is the overwhelming feeling of love and how it can transform one's life. The singer no longer wants to feel sad or angry, but instead, she wants to revel in the joy and happiness that comes with being in love. The song also evokes a sense of intimacy through the various descriptions of love-making and dancing. Overall, the lyrics evoke the idea that love is a transformative experience that can make life more beautiful.

Line by Line Meaning

I woke up with a fear this morning
I started my day feeling scared or anxious

But I can taste you on the tip of my tongue
I have you on my mind and can feel the excitement building up inside me

Alarm without no warning
I was surprised by my own emotions

You're by my side and we've got smoke in our lungs
We are together and enjoying the moment, taking in the experience

Last night we were way up, kissing in the back of the cab
We were in a passionate moment, fully immersed in each other's company

And then you say, "Love, baby, let's go back to my flat"
You invite me to continue our time together and I am thrilled to do so

And when we wake up, never had a feeling like that
The experience we share is indescribable, and I've never felt this way before

I got a reason, so man, put that record on again
I want to continue feeling this way, so let's play that song again that made me feel so good

I don't want to hear sad songs anymore
I am tired of feeling down and want to fill my life with positive, love-filled experiences

I only want to hear love songs
I want to immerse myself in the feeling of love

I found my heart up in this place tonight
I feel like I have found something special and meaningful in this moment

Don't want to sing mad songs anymore
I want to move away from negative emotions and focus on the positive

Only want to sing your song
I want to express my love through your song, which captures how I feel

'Cause your song's got me feeling like I'm
Your song is the perfect representation of how I'm feeling in this moment

No fear but I think I'm falling
I am not scared, but I feel myself falling in love

I'm not proud
I am acknowledging that I have not always been the type of person to commit to others

But I'm usually the type of girl that would hit and run
I have been known to have casual affairs without attachment

No risk so I think I'm all in
I feel like there is no risk involved with investing myself in this situation, so I am giving it my all

When I kiss your lips, feel my heartbeat thump
I feel a physical reaction to being with you, my heart is racing with excitement

And now we're way up, dancing on the roof of the house
We've reached a new high and are carefree and happy, celebrating the moment

And then we make love, right there on your best friend's couch
Our passion for each other is overwhelming, and we are consumed by the moment

So keep on kissing my mouth and put that record on again
Let's stay in this moment for as long as possible, listening to that song that captures our love so well

I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love
I am in love and it feels amazing

Yeah, you know, your song's got me feeling like I'm
Your song perfectly captures the feeling of being in love

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Christopher Sheeran, Steve Mac

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