Torn

Natalie Imbruglia

About Torn

"Torn" is a song written by Scott Cutler, Anne Preven and Phil Thornalley in 1993. It was first recorded that year in Danish (renamed "Brændt", Danish for "Burned") by singer Lis Sørensen, then two years later by Cutler and Preven's American alternative rock band Ednaswap, and in 1996 by American-Norwegian singer Trine Rein. "Torn" is best known as the 1997 debut single of Australian pop singer Natalie Imbruglia. Her version peaked at number one on the singles charts of Flanders, Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Spain and Sweden, as well as on three US Billboard charts.  


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2003
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I thought I saw a man brought to life
He was warm, he came around like he was dignified
He showed me what it was to cry
Well you couldn't be that man I adored
You don't seem to know, don't seem to care
What your heart is for
No, I don't know him anymore

There's nothin' where we used to lie
Conversation has run dry
That's what's going on
Nothing's fine, I'm torn

I'm all out of faith
This is how I feel, I'm cold and I am shamed
Lying naked on the floor
Illusion never changed
Into something real
Wide awake and I can see the perfect sky is torn
You're a little late
I'm already torn

So I guess the fortune teller's right
I should have seen just what was there
And not some holy light
But you crawled beneath my veins and now
I don't care, I have no luck
I don't miss it all that much
There's just so many things
That I can't touch, I'm torn

I'm all out of faith
This is how I feel, I'm cold and I am shamed
Lying naked on the floor
Illusion never changed
Into something real
I'm wide awake and I can see the perfect sky is torn
You're a little late
I'm already torn

Torn

There's nothing where he used to lie
My inspiration has run dry
And that's what is goin' on
Nothin's right, I'm torn

I'm all out of faith
This is how I feel
I'm cold and I am shamed
Lying naked on the floor
Illusion never changed
Into something real
I'm wide awake and I can see the perfect sky is torn

I'm all out of faith
This is how I feel, I'm cold and I'm ashamed
Bound and broken on the floor
You're a little late
I'm already torn

Torn
Torn

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Natalie Imbruglia

Natalie Jane Imbruglia ( im-BROO-lee-ə; Italian: [imˈbruʎʎa]; born 4 February 1975) is an Australian singer-songwriter, model and actress, naturalised in the UK. In the early 1990s, she played Beth Brennan in the Australian soap opera Neighbours. Three years after leaving the programme, she began a singing career with her successful hit cover of Ednaswap's song "Torn".Her subsequent album, Left of the Middle (1997), sold 7 million copies worldwide. Further releases include White Lilies Island (2001), Counting Down the Days (2005), a hits compilation, Glorious: The Singles 97–07 (2007), Come to Life (2009), and a cover album of songs originally performed by male artists, Male (2015). Since 1997, Imbruglia has sold 10 million records worldwide, and received sev… more »

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Written by: Scott Cutler, Anne Preven, Phil Thornalley

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14 facts about this song

Origin
"Torn" was originally a song by American alternative rock band Ednaswap, from their self-titled debut album released in 1995.
Songwriters
The song was written by Scott Cutler, Anne Preven, Phil Thornalley and Rusty Anderson.
Cover version
Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia covered the song for her debut studio album "Left of the Middle" in 1997, which gained global popularity.
Chart performance
Imbruglia's version of "Torn" was a number one hit in her home country Australia, in Sweden, Belgium, Denmark, Canada, Spain and on Billboard’s Mainstream Top 40 and Adult Top 40 chart in the U.S.
Grammy Nomination
Natalie Imbruglia's version of "Torn" earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
Music video
Imbruglia's version of the "Torn" music video, directed by Alison Maclean, has become one of the most popular music videos, with more than 200 million views on YouTube.
Danish version
Before Natalie Imbruglia, the song was translated into Danish and performed by singer Lis Sørensen, which became a hit in Denmark.
Song meaning
In an interview with Songfacts, Ednaswap's Anne Preven said the song is about feeling torn after a failed relationship.
Song Recognition
In 1998, "Torn" was awarded the Ivor Novello award for 'Best Selling UK Single'.
Streaming Success
As of 2022, "Torn" has over 300 million streams on Spotify.
Parody
"Weird Al" Yankovic included "Torn" in his polka medley "Polka Power!" for his 1999 album "Running with Scissors."
Music Olympics
Natalie Imbruglia's version of Torn was played as one of the songs during the 2000 Summer Olympics games in Sydney.
Brit Awards
Natalie Imbruglia's version of "Torn" won Best International Single at the 1998 Brit Awards.
Longevity
Despite being released in the 90s, "Torn" continues to receive radio play and be recognized as a classic pop song.

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