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Desire, Happiness, and Recognition: The Characteristic Tensions in Natalie Imbruglia’s Songs

Abstract This essay explores the lyrical and thematic tensions in Natalie Imbruglia’s songs, particularly Wrong Impression (2002), Identify (1999), and Want (2009). These songs articulate the difficulties of reconciling three interlocking desires: wanting intimacy, wanting happiness (for self and other), … Continue reading

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