Sunrise
Lee Alexander/Norah Jones Lyrics


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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

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

Overall Meaning

"Sunrise" is a song that expresses how the beauty of the new beginning of each day, represented here by the sunrise, fades when observed for too long without moving forward. The lyricist Lee Alexander, who co-wrote the song with Norah Jones, describes how looking at the sunrise in someone's eyes felt like it was morning all the time, although the clock itself indicates that it is morning no more - it is already afternoon. It portrays how they both had lost the morning and failed to move forward from the same spot. "Couldn't tempt us if it tried" shows how repetitive and monotonous this cycle had made their lives, and how they have been living this way for a long time. The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, is a reassuring message from the singer to whoever they're addressing, a form of communication that only needs a simple sound like "Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh" to convey an enormous amount of feelings.


In the second verse, there is a reference to how someone tries to hide their feelings, but the singer can still read it in their face. This adds a layer of complexity as the song is not only about them being stuck in the same spot but also about the complicated feelings they are experiencing. It represents how they have been living together for so long and maybe it’s time to make a change. The bridge takes a darker turn, exploring the singer’s thoughts on loneliness and their fear of being swallowed up by it. However, the chorus remains a comforting presence in the song, serving as a reminder that they are not alone and that there is someone they care for who is there for them.


Line by Line Meaning

Sunrise, sunrise
A new day has begun


Looks like mornin' in your eyes
The awakening has brought renewed hope to you


But the clock's held 9:15 for hours
Despite the new beginning, time stands still for you - you feel stagnant


Couldn't tempt us if it tried
You are content with the present moment


'Cause the afternoon's already come and gone
You have accepted that the day is passing you by


Surprise, surprise
Something unexpected has happened


Couldn't find it in your eyes
You do not see the surprise coming


But I'm sure it's written all over my face
Your surprise is apparent to others


Never something I could hide
You are unable to conceal your true emotions


When I see we made it through another day
You feel a sense of relief that you were able to survive and arrive at this point


Now the night
The darkness has come


Will throw its cover down
The darkness will fully envelop and cover you


On me again
You feel its weight and presence


Ooh, and if I'm right
You believe that this is the only way


It's the only way
You believe that the night is necessary in order to reach the morning once again




Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Norah Jones, Lee Alexander

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@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
Traduci in italiano



@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.



All comments from YouTube:

@gvaspirated

I’m so glad music like this exists.

@Renn13

listen to hkfiftyone someday

@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.

@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
Traduci in italiano

@vittoria2662

Traduci in italiano??? Ahahahah btw bellissimo testo, bellissima canzone e bellissima voce, resterà per sempre nel mio cuore

@qwertyqwert2772

Thank you ❤️

@kiracrystal

Thanks

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