Stolen Car
Beth Orton
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You walked into my house last night I couldn't help but notice A light that was long gone Still burning strong You were sitting Your fingers like fuses Your eyes were cinnamon You said you'd stand for every known abuse That was ever Threatened To anyone but you And why should I know better by now When I'm old enough not to? While every line speaks the language of love It never held the meaning I was thinking of And I can't decide over right or wrong I guess sometimes you need the place where you belong Some may sing the wrong words to the wrong melody It's little things like this that matter to me Others feel that you should stand For every known abuse to hand And all the things that they could never see You said you stood for every known abuse That was ever Promised To anyone like you Don't you wish you knew better by now When you're old enough not to? When every line speaks the language of love It never held the meaning I was thinking of And I can't decide over right or wrong You left the feeling that I just do not belong (do not belong, do not belong, do not belong) One drink too many and a joke gone too far I see a face drive like a stolen car Gets harder to hide when you're hitching a ride Harder to hide what you really saw Oh yeah, you stand for every known abuse That I've ever seen my way through Don't I wish I knew better by now? Well I think I'm starting to When every line speaks the language of love It never held the meaning I was thinking of And I lost the line between right or wrong I just want to find the place where I belong (why should you know better by now When you're old enough not to? I wish I knew better by now When I'm old enough not to)
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Written by: WILLIAM BLANCHARD, SEAN READ, BETH ORTON, TED BARNES
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Stolen Car" by Beth Orton is identified as falling under both the genres Folktronica and Americana.
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Album Release"Stolen Car" was released as the second track on her second studio album "Central Reservation" on March 9th, 1999.
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Song RecipientThe Credit Mercury Prize for Album of the Year in 1999 for the album "Central Reservation" includes a nod to "Stolen Car."
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Top Track Rating"Stolen Car" is one of Orton's most acclaimed songs, often featuring prominently in fan and critical rankings of her discography.
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Event InspirationOrton has revealed in interviews that "Stolen Car" was prompted by a real-life incident when her vehicle was stolen.
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Famous Co-WriterThe song features lyrics co-written with poet Seb Rochford who has also worked with notable artists like Adele and Arctic Monkeys.
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Chart-Topping SongIn the UK, "Stolen Car" peaked at No. 34 in the Singles Chart.
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Remix AvailabilityThe album on which "Stolen Car" appeared, "Central Reservation," also included a remix of the song by then up-and-coming producer William Orbit.
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Collaborative WorkOrton worked with producer Ben Watt, known for his work with the band Everything But The Girl, on "Stolen Car".
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Song CoverIndie artist Elizabeth & the Catapult did a cover of "Stolen Car" on their album "Taller Children".
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of "Stolen Car" largely encapsulate themes of heartbreak and unrequited love.
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Multiple InstrumentsThe song is known for seamlessly blending acoustic and electronic elements, and features Orton on guitar and vocals, backed by a range of additional instrumentation, including electronic beats and live drums.
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Live Performances"Stolen Car" remained a staple of Orton’s live shows well into her career, demonstrating its longevity and continued relevance.
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Unique SoundThe song is known for its unique amalgamation of electronic music and traditional singer/songwriter elements, epitomizing Orton's signature sound.
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