Sunrise
- norah jones Lyrics
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Looks like mornin' in your eyes
But the clock's held 9:15 for hours
Sunrise, sunrise
Couldn't tempt us if it tried
'Cause the afternoon's already come and gone
And I said
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
To you
Surprise, surprise
Couldn't find it in your eyes
But I'm sure it's written all over my face
Surprise, surprise
Never something I could hide
When I see we made it through another day
Then I say
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
To you
Now the night
Will throw its cover down
On me again
Ooh, and if I'm right
It's the only way
To bring me back
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
To you
Hoo, ooh, yeah
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
To you
In "Sunrise," Norah Jones seems to be reflecting on a past relationship, which she is now glad to have moved on from. She describes how she and her partner used to stay up all night and watch the sunrise, but now the morning light in their eyes no longer has the same charm. The clock has been stuck at 9:15 for hours, emphasizing the sense of a relationship that has stalled and no longer has the energy or excitement it once did.
The refrain of "Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh" seems to convey a sense of recognition, as Jones acknowledges that this relationship is not the right one for her. She then shifts to a more positive outlook, talking about the joy she feels in realizing that she has made it through another day. She acknowledges that she can't hide her feelings, but instead chooses to celebrate the fact that they have come out the other side.
In the final verse, Jones talks about how the night will once again cover her, but she seems to find comfort in this sense of familiarity. She recognizes that moving on from a past relationship isn't always easy, but it's necessary if she wants to find happiness again. The song seems to be a bittersweet reflection on the end of a relationship, but also a celebration of the strength that comes from moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunrise, sunrise
A new day has begun.
Looks like mornin' in your eyes
Your eyes appear bright and awake.
But the clock's held 9:15 for hours
Time seems to be standing still.
Couldn't tempt us if it tried
The morning cannot lure us as the day has already passed us by.
'Cause the afternoon's already come and gone
The day has passed and is now over.
Surprise, surprise
I am amazed by something unexpected.
Couldn't find it in your eyes
You don't seem to share my surprise.
But I'm sure it's written all over my face
It is very evident from my expression.
Never something I could hide
My emotions are always written on my face.
When I see we made it through another day
I am grateful that we have survived another day.
Now the night
The day has ended.
Will throw its cover down
Darkness descends.
On me again
I am enveloped in the night.
Ooh, and if I'm right
If I am correct in my assumptions.
It's the only way
The only way to come back to you.
To bring me back
To return to you and leave the darkness behind.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O CAPASSO, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Norah Jones, Lee Alexander
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@carlaferrante2635
Sunrise, sunrise
Looks like mornin' in your eyes
But the clock's held 9:15 for hours
Sunrise, sunrise
Couldn't tempt us if it tried
'Cause the afternoon's already come and gone
And I said
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
To you
Surprise, surprise
Couldn't find it in your eyes
But I'm sure it's written all over my face
Surprise, surprise
Never something I could hide
When I see we made it through another day
And I said
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
To you
Now the night
Will throw its cover down
On me again
Ooh, and if I'm right
It's the only way
To bring me back
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
To you
Hoo, ooh, yeah
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
To you
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@AmeeliaK
Sunrise, sunrise
Looks like morning in your eyes
But the clocks held 9:15 for hours
Sunrise, sunrise
Couldn't tempt us if it tried
'Cause the afternoon's already come and gone
And i said ooh, ooh, ooh, to you
Surprise, surprise
Couldn't find it in your eyes
But I'm sure it's written all over my face
Surprise, surprise
Never something I could hide
When I see we made it through another day
Then I say, oh, oh, oh, to you
And now the night
Will throw its cover down on me again
Oh, and if I'm right
It's the only way to bring me back.
@marcussmith3934
Happy 45th Birthday Norah Jones!(Born March 30, 1979)😃🥳🎂🎉🎊🎈🎁🍾🥂🎀🌷🌹💐👍👏🙌
@mizzoupatriot8814
I swear Norah Jones has the most gorgeous voice I've ever heard. And she is such a classic beauty.
@rafaelacoradi1376
I agree with you.
@craigwilkinson1882
It's incredibly smooth isn't it
@cattjohn393
And she sounds exactly the same in concert!! So very talented.
@davidminski6900
Great voice indeed! You should also check out Rachel Yamagata, especially the song 'Duet'.
@gvaspirated
I’m so glad music like this exists.
@Renn13
listen to hkfiftyone someday
@melanieblackburn1866
I had a new born daughter when this was out , I used to rock her + sing this to her. Tears in my eyes listening to it. She's 17 now..beautiful song x
@user-ro3ww6zj9p
I'm 16 and remember my father listening to this :)💕