Thinking About Tomorrow

Beth Orton

About Thinking About Tomorrow

"Thinking About Tomorrow" was a 2002 single by English songwriter Beth Orton. It was released on CD, and peaked at #57 in the UK charts. The song appears on the album Daybreaker and Pass in Time: The Definitive Collection. The song was also featured in the pilot episode of the ABC show The Nine, on the soundtrack of the movie How to Deal (2003), and on an episode of Charmed.


Year:
2002
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Tired but I ain't sleeping
Thinking about some sad affair
And why I should be leaving
'cause some of these thoughts only seem to take me outta here

Yeah, these habits are so hard to break
And they're so easy to make
Well these habits are so hard to break
And they're so easy to make

Thinking about tomorrow
Tired from all the time I spare
On what I still believe in
When none of my talk ever seems to get me anywhere

Yeah, these habits are so hard to break
And they're so easy to make
Well these habits are so hard to break
And they're so easy to make

So easy

So long
Bye, my friend, so long
So long
Will it ever happen again?
You know that I've been waiting for you
I've been created for you
So long
You know the light ain't fading from you
Nothing could save me from you
So long

Tired but I ain't dreaming
Falling into solid air
And why I must be leaving
Or one of these days I'm gonna pull out all my hair

Yeah, these habits are so hard to break
And they're so easy to make
Well these habits are so hard to make
And they're so easy to break

So easy

So long
Bye, my friend, so long
So long
Will it ever happen again?
You know that I've been waiting for you
I've been created for you
So long
You know the light ain't fading from you
Nothing could save me from you
So long

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Beth Orton

Beth Orton (born Elizabeth Caroline Orton, 14 December 1970) is a BRIT Award–winning English singer-songwriter, known for her 'folktronica' sound, which mixes elements of folk and electronica. She was initially recognised for her collaborations with William Orbit and the Chemical Brothers in the mid 1990s. However, these were not Orton's first recordings. She had released a solo album, Superpinkymandy, in 1993. Since the album was only released in Japan, it went largely unnoticed by international audiences. Her second solo album, Trailer Park, garnered much critical acclaim in 1996. Orton developed a devoted audience with the release of the albums Central Reservation (1999) and the 2002 UK top 10 album, Daybreaker. In her 2006 release, Comfort of Strangers, s… more »

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Written by: TED BARNES, BETH ORTON, SEAN REED, SEBASTIAN STEINBERG

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"Thinking About Tomorrow" is a song by English singer-songwriter Beth Orton. It was released as the first single from her third studio album, "Daybreaker," in 2002. - The song received positive reviews from music critics, appreciating its warm tone and Orton's remarkable voice.
Song Production
The song was produced by Ben Watt, member of the duo Everything But The Girl.
Chart Performance
It peaked at number 58 in the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Orton's most successful singles.
Song Style
"Thinking About Tomorrow" continues Beth Orton's tradition of fusing folk, electronica and trip hop.
Music Video
The music video for "Thinking About Tomorrow" was directed by Sophie Muller, a notable music video director who has worked with artists such as Beyoncé, Shakira, and Radiohead.
Song Meaning
The song lyrics discuss moving on from past hurts and looking forward towards the future, a common theme in Orton's music.
Beth Orton's Career
"Thinking About Tomorrow" is often cited as one of Beth Orton's signature songs, showcasing her unique musical style.
Live Performances
Orton has performed the song at many of her concerts, and it is often a crowd favorite.
Usage in Media
The song was notably used in the soundtrack for the film "The Shipping News" and television series like "Joan of Arcadia" and "Dawson's Creek".
Awards
Although it didn't win any significant awards, Orton’s album "Daybreaker," which includes "Thinking About Tomorrow," was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2002.

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