Wrong Impression

Natalie Imbruglia

About Wrong Impression

"Wrong Impression" is a pop rock song performed by Australian singer-songwriter Natalie Imbruglia. The song was written by Imbruglia and Gary Clark, and was released as the second single from Imbruglia's second studio album, White Lilies Island. The single reached the top 10 on both the UK and New Zealand singles charts and found moderate success in Australia, the United States, and Europe.


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2002
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Calling out, calling out
Have you ever wondered
Why I'm always alone when you're in my dreams
Calling out, calling out 
Have you ever wondered
What we could have been if you'd only let me in

I want you, but I want you to understand 
I need you I love you

Didn't want to leave you with the wrong impression
Didn't want to leave you with my last confession,
Yeah, of love 
Wasn't tryin' to pull you in the wrong direction
All I want to do is try to make a connection yeah

Fallng out, fallin' out
Have you ever wondered, if this was ever more
Than a crazy idea 
Falling out, falling out 
Have you ever wondered 

I want you, but I want you to understand 
I need I love you

Didn't want to leave you with the wrong impression
Didn't want to leave you with my last confession,
Yeah, of love 
Wasn't tryin' to pull you in the wrong direction
All I want to do is try to make a connection yeah

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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: GARY CLARK, NATALIE IMBRUGLIA

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Wrong Impression" is a song by Australian pop artist Natalie Imbruglia, and was released in January 2002 as the second single from her second studio album "White Lilies Island."
Chart Performance
The song was generally successful on the pop charts, peaking at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart, number 7 on the ARIA Singles Chart in Imbruglia's native Australia, and number 14 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 in the United States.
Musical Genre
Like most of Imbruglia's works, "Wrong Impression" primarily falls within the pop and pop-rock genres, with a catchy melody and relatable lyrics.
Song's Message
"Wrong Impression" features lyrics about misunderstandings in a relationship and feeling commercially categorized.
Co-Written By a Famous Artist
The song was co-written by Imbruglia herself and Gary Clark, a Scottish musician and producer.
Music Video
Imbruglia worked with director Sophie Muller, who is known for producing visually intriguing and innovative videos, on the music video for "Wrong Impression."
Critical Reception
Though not as globally successful as Imbruglia's breakout single "Torn," "Wrong Impression" received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who praised both Imbruglia's performance and the song's catchy, pop-influenced sound.
Album Sales
"White Lilies Island," the album featuring "Wrong Impression," went on to be certified Gold in the UK and two times Platinum in Australia.
Musical Style
The song is home to an infectiously melodic chorus, showing off Imbruglia's characteristic vocal stylings and songwriting skill.
Inspirational Theme
Like much of Imbruglia's work, the song taps into universally relatable feelings and experiences, making it a favorite among fans of introspective pop music.

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