Smoke

Natalie Imbruglia

About Smoke

"Smoke" is a song by Australian-born singer-songwriter Natalie Imbruglia. It was released on 11 October 1998 as the fourth and final single from her debut album Left of the Middle. The single reached No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart, No. 13 on the Icelandic Singles Chart and No. 42 on the Australian Singles Chart. The video for "Smoke" was directed by Matthew Rolston. There are two versions of the video; one of which contains additional visual effects including Imbruglia's face appearing and disappearing within animated smoke.  


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2000
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My lullaby,hung out to dry 
          What's up with that 
          It's over 
          Where are you dad 
          Mum's lookin' sad 
          What's up with that 
          It's dark in here 
          Why bleeding is breathing 
          You're hiding , underneath the smoke in the room 
          Try , bleeding is believing 
          I used to 
          My mouth is dry 
          Forgot how to cry 
          What's up with that 
          You're hurting me 
          I'm running fast 
          Can't hide the past 
          What's up with that 
          You're pushing me 
          Why , bleeding is breathing 
          You're hiding , underneath the smoke in the room 
          Try , bleeding is believing 
          I used to 
          I used to 
          Why , bleeding is breathing 
          You're hiding , underneath the smoke in the room 
          Try , bleeding is breathing 
          I saw you crawling on the floor 
          Why , bleeding is breathing 
          You're hiding , underneath the smoke in the room 
          Try , bleeding is breathing 
          I saw you crawling to the door 
          Why , bleeding is breathing 
          You're hiding , underneath the smoke in the room 
          Try , bleeding is breathing 
          I saw you falling on the floor

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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: MATTHEW RYAN BRONLEEWE, NATALIE IMBRUGLIA

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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14 facts about this song

Song Release
"Smoke" was released as the fourth single from Natalie Imbruglia's debut album, "Left of the Middle" on 11 October 1998.
Songwriters
The song was co-written by Natalie Imbruglia herself and the song-writing team of Matt Rowe and Biff Stannard.
Song Genre
"Smoke" is considered alternative pop and pop-rock, showcasing Natalie Imbruglia's distinct style during the late '90s.
Music Video Director
The atmospheric and moody music video for "Smoke" was directed by Matthew Rolston, an acclaimed American video director and photographer.
Chart Performance
The song has achieved a considerable amount of success, reaching number five on the UK Singles Chart.
B-Side Contents
The single for "Smoke" included two B-side recordings: "City" and "Contradictions".
Critic Reception
Music critics praised "Smoke" for its catchy hooks and Imbruglia's emotive singing style.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Smoke" deal with ending a one-sided relationship, emphasizing the melancholic side of the pop genre.
Album Success
The album "Left of the Middle", which includes the song "Smoke", sold over 7 million copies worldwide.
Live Performances
Imbruglia has performed "Smoke" live on several occasions, including on TV shows, at festivals, and during her concert tours.
Nominations
The song's music video was nominated for Best Female Video at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards.
Availability
"Smoke" can be streamed on various platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music.
Disc Formats
The song "Smoke" is available on several disc formats, including Compact Disc and Vinyl.
Legacy
Even decades after its release, "Smoke" remains one of Natalie Imbruglia's most beloved songs.

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