Torn
Natalie Imbruglia
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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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Written by: Scott Cutler, Anne Preven, Phil Thornalley
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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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.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Scott Cutler, Anne Preven, Phil Thornalley and Rusty Anderson.
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Cover versionAustralian singer Natalie Imbruglia covered the song for her debut studio album "Left of the Middle" in 1997, which gained global popularity.
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Chart performanceImbruglia'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.
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Grammy NominationNatalie Imbruglia's version of "Torn" earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
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Music videoImbruglia'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.
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Danish versionBefore Natalie Imbruglia, the song was translated into Danish and performed by singer Lis Sørensen, which became a hit in Denmark.
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Song meaningIn an interview with Songfacts, Ednaswap's Anne Preven said the song is about feeling torn after a failed relationship.
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Song RecognitionIn 1998, "Torn" was awarded the Ivor Novello award for 'Best Selling UK Single'.
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Streaming SuccessAs of 2022, "Torn" has over 300 million streams on Spotify.
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Parody"Weird Al" Yankovic included "Torn" in his polka medley "Polka Power!" for his 1999 album "Running with Scissors."
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Music OlympicsNatalie Imbruglia's version of Torn was played as one of the songs during the 2000 Summer Olympics games in Sydney.
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Brit AwardsNatalie Imbruglia's version of "Torn" won Best International Single at the 1998 Brit Awards.
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LongevityDespite being released in the 90s, "Torn" continues to receive radio play and be recognized as a classic pop song.
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