Turn Me On
Norah Jones攀 Lyrics

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Like a flower, waiting to bloom
Like a lightbulb, in a dark room
I'm just sittin' here waiting for you
To come on home and turn me on

Like the desert waiting for the rain
Like a school kid waiting for the spring
I'm just sitting here waiting for you

To come on home and turn me on

My poor heart, its been so dark
Since you've been gone
After all your the one who turns me off
But you're the only one who can turn me back on

My Hi-fi is waiting for a new tune
My glass is waiting for some fresh ice cubes

I'm just sitting here waiting for you
To come on home and turn me on, turn me on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Norah Jones' song Turn Me On convey a sense of longing and anticipation for the return of a lover. The comparisons used in the opening verses such as "like a flower, waiting to bloom" and "like a light bulb in a dark room" evoke a sense of waiting and expectation. The chorus, "I'm just sitting here waiting for you to come on home and turn me on" reinforces the idea that the singer is patiently waiting for the return of this person to bring her to life.

The lyrics also express a sense of vulnerability and dependence on this person to feel alive. The line "you're the only one who can turn me back on" implies that the singer's happiness and feeling of being complete is dependent on this person's presence. The bridge, "my poor heart, it's been so dark since you've been gone" further emphasizes this feeling of dependence and the negative impact that absence has had on the singer.

Overall, the lyrics of Turn Me On are a melodious mix of romantic longing and desire for completion. Norah's vocals blended with the simple yet profound words easily evoke a sense of anticipation and emotional longing.

Line by Line Meaning

Like a flower, waiting to bloom
I am waiting for you, like a flower waiting to bloom

Like a lightbulb, in a dark room
I am waiting for you, like a lightbulb waiting to brighten up a dark room

I'm just sittin' here waiting for you
I am waiting for you, with nothing else to do

To come on home and turn me on
I am waiting for you to come home and bring light to my life

Like the desert waiting for the rain
I am waiting for you, like the desert waiting for rain

Like a school kid waiting for the spring
I am waiting for you, like a student waiting for spring break

My poor heart, its been so dark
My heart has been dark since you've been gone

Since you've been gone
Ever since you left me

After all your the one who turns me off
You are the one who turns my light off

But you're the only one who can turn me back on
You are the only one who can make me feel alive again

My Hi-fi is waiting for a new tune
My music player is waiting for a new song from you

My glass is waiting for some fresh ice cubes
My drink is waiting for fresh ice cubes to be put in by you

To come on home and turn me on, turn me on
I am waiting for you to come home and make me feel alive again, turn me on

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: J.D. LOUDERMILK

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Comments from YouTube:

@moolamagic1

11y↑1

This talk is thought provoking and inspiring and should be a good listen to everybody who continue to abide by the old way of thinking. Stop following like El-Shipple mentality. I'm not advocating disrespect to parents or authorities but always question why you do what you do to see if it makes common sense to you. It's about freedom and support for one another, especially freedom of thought. The tribe idea is a powerful model for change. Seth, thank you for setting the pace.

@sinlokemp

I am an indigenous tribal who just started entrepreneurship and this tribe idea makes so much sense. Seth Godwin ideas and philosophies have been a blessing in our business here in the remote corner of the world. The power of connection economic is a real testament.

@ashleyanthony4854

I had to watch this because of an online Marketing class, but I'm glad I did. It encompassed so many ideals from: Entrepreneurship, Management, Anthropology, and general Marketing classes. I think everyone who wants to be a manager, entrepreneur, etc. needs to watch this. So many leaders, CEO's, and basic level bosses have forgotten these basic pillars of proper guidance and relations to humanism.

@SouravGhoshji

10y

Glad I started following Seth Godin. His books '@Purple Cow' & 'Tribes' taught me priceless lessons about marketing & leadership! His blogs, updates & videos are equally eyeopening! What an amazing time we are living in! Today, anyone from any part of the world, without lots of money or big influence, can start a movement from a simple idea!
If you think you are too insignificant to start a movement or lead a tribe, you need to watch this video!

@TransformationalStrategies

15y

I have always loved Seth Godin. We are all in need of community.

@brandonfinical9671

9y↑2

I would be honored to be in his presents.. Thank you Seth for the guidance.

@tapiwakay

15y

This is so true! I now find it hard to watch a video or read an article without needing a comment area to see what views other readers have. youtube, liveleak, blogs they all connect us by allowing us to talk and share ideas ad views. Nice stuff

@BKBM3

14y

Seth, Thank you! You've reminded why I am a teacher of our youth and how I can lead more effectively, while helping both teens and their parent to lead "brand-free" lives. I'm lookin' for constructive comments on my "Building Minds" vid...thanks again, BK

@MontyMetzger

15y

I am just reading his book. And his talk is even better !

@scottamolinari

8y↑1

Great video. I'd like to suggest another term for tribe. "Community". It is the same thing and exactly what I am trying to accomplish with my "dream". Thanks Seth. You've given me a huge boost in confidence, that what I am dreaming about is totally right too. Thank you!

Scott

@samala51

11y↑2

Love anything Seth Godin!

@CaptainFrantic

15y

Simply awesome. Another fantastic, inspiring and challenging TED talk which has gone straight into my favourites. *****

@BigBadRobotTube

15y

seth godin is an absolute legend.... his books are wicked!!! Purple cow... amazing!!

@KayWilson

10y

Incredible thinking man, Seth Godin

@6stringbadger

15y

Nice one. I liked the other talk he did at the TED conference as well. He always has great visuals. I hope that they invite his back again.

@SamFlynnDigital

13y

Love Seth Godin!

@FaolanHart

15y

Brilliant presentation, got to be in my top 5 TED presentations.

@TracyO

13y

Brilliant presentation. People do look for commonalities and want to belong to something bigger. Simply, we all have friends. You pick your friends for a reason. They "feel" right to your tribe in life. It's a great way to think when applying to other areas of business and life.

@landwarrior348

9y↑2

I wish I could go to stage and present to the crowd as Seth did.

@lwong3601

12y

Truly inspirational

@Icix1

15y

I like this talk alot because it touches how people really think and why people lead.

@MehosPhace

13y

This really spoke to me, gave me inspiration and is motivating me to act on the one I've been formulating thus far, everything is coming together perfectly :D The world is becoming such a beautiful place!

@ErickHoxter

Thank you, Seth.

@HecKaTorN

15y

Really powerful talk

@kelvlam

11y

Great inspiring video! I am not sure who I am upsetting at this moment... but I shall find out!

@CaptainFrantic

15y

I hear ya. There's always hope. We are legion.

@sudiin

15y

I really agree with this guy. The word itself, tribe, is just beginning to re-emerge in recent years.

@thousandnations1soul450

8y↑1

wow absolutely awesome . welcome to my tribe

@dena180

Thank you sith lord godin

@TheBeautifulMindsInc

13y

A SUPER PRESENTATION SETH! The Beautiful Minds Inc. movement/tribe/ collective is looking forward to connect with you on a personal level. Regards,

@HABHDAY

11y

Yes! creating a movement is the next big thing

@donaldmccrary7780

10y↑4

Seth Godin Helps you realize we are ALL ARTIST!

@TheNewTravel

Very true

@TheNewLemurian

15y

AWESOME!

@NinaConcepcionTheNakedCoach

10y

amazing!!!!

@JayantHudar

13y

great talk and great ideas made interesting and motivating. I like it. I will do it. atleast try it.

@1webfan

13y

I would love to be a leader and start a movement.

@xtrashed

15y

Kepler did in large part because he was convinced that there had to be a beautiful mathematical relationship there hidden and waiting for him. Part of his Christian vocation was to find it and promulgate it to the greater glory of God. Kepler's success leads to the surprising recognition that religious motivation can sometimes result in breakthrough discoveries thatchange the course of scientific history.

@MandyyChancee

i need to do RJ for this!!

@ACriticalState

15y

Thank goodness mainstream politics do not understand this yet. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to bring change about...

@DanielleFordLV

13y

he's a genius. FAVORITE.

@MattGoldenberg

15y

I used to think Seth didn't really have anything to say... but after this I'm convinced I was wrong.

@Eliphas_Leary

15y

And he gave us the miracle of popped corn to enjoy his invention called the cinema!

@linkfan22

14y

@countryroo123 PogoTribe FTW!!!! This is one of the people you sent the message to haha.

@xtrashed

15y

Although it was not immediately accepted by the majority of scientists, the heliocentric theory proposed by Copernicus eventually gained universal support. Also note that Copernicus's work on the heliocentric theory would not have been completed had not Churchmen urged him on.

@cmeast

15y

I liked it, interesting stuff.

@dickgarn4032

10y↑6

There can be a problem with tribes. When it comes to thought, tribes have a tendency to tout the line of thought without critical thinking. They want so much to be a part of a group that is changing the world... they don't care about how they got there or what they are saying is truthful or not.

@xtrashed

15y

Gallileo was never tortured and nor was he abused by Inquisition. He was given a number of concessions and in recognition of his age at the time of the trial. He was housed in a comfortable apartment in the Villa Medici, given servants to attend to him and had his meals prepared by a personal cook of the Florentine ambassador.

@SirGeorgeKakourides

11y↑2

I actually clapped at the end of the video

@klotesignup

15y

actually most scientists of that age were trying to get a step closer to God by understanding 'his work'. Isac Newton is another example apart from Gailileo. You also have to remember that they didn't have the 'complete' (I know it's not complete) scientific puzzle we have today, so some parts of that puzzle were still only defined as 'the work of God'. And they wanted to understand those parts.

@NOAHNOAH89

9y↑13

He said "What are those" before it was cool @ 15:09

@sksd26

Andhim brother

@P00P0STER0US

15y

What he describes seems like an interest group, but a slightly more intense version of that. Using the word 'trube' seems much less 1st-world and more of a core-principles kind of deal which may tend to attract those in need of a deep sense of belonging.

@samueljones9148

10y

having a leader is nothing new committing to follow builds a culture of understanding

@countryroo123

14y

@linkfan22 LOL!!! I'm just thrilled that you watched it. What did you think?

@xtrashed

15y

Kepler announced that his laws showed that God had used a far simpler and more elegant scheme than the one previously delineated in the Ptolemaic system of cycles and epicycles. In a prayer concluding 'The Harmony of a World,' Kepler implored God ''graciously to cause that these demonstrations may lead to thy glory and to the salvation of souls.''

@xtrashed

15y

There was a book published where the Church censor wrote, ''We are honored to be living in a time when Gallileo is alive, because it will bring glory on us and our Church and our city.'' And he was right. And even crazier is that after the trial when Gallileo was sentenced to house arrest and the Cardinal Siena said, How about my house? I would love to have you! Because the other the rich people will come and hear you talk dinner table talk.

@RPGabe

15y

i'm torn on the use of the word tribes for what he's describing, because that strikes me as an exclusive membership

@xtrashed

15y

Galileo was highly honored most of his life, it was just this brief period in the 1630s when it all caved on in him. The trial of Gallileo is much more complex than the simplistic ''science versus the Church'' caricature. There are a lot of myths surrounding it.

@MetalSupra1982

15y

just could not resist..... kind of impulsive with things like that.

@xtrashed

15y

Perhaps the greatest scientist of all time, Newton viewed his discoveries as showing the creative genius of God's handi-work in nature. ''This most beautiful system of sun, planets, and comets,'' he wrote, ''could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of intelligent and powerful being.''

@xtrashed

15y

This may seem like an outdated view today, but it is not. Scientists commonly search for new patterns and order in nature, and they use what may appear to be perticuar criteria to determine if they are on the right path. The often ask whether a relationship is ''simple'' or whether it is ''beautiful.'' Patterns that are overly cumbersome or ''ugly'' are often rejected on those grounds alone.

@valsartdiary

15y

Seth rocks my socks!

@xtrashed

15y

The example of Kepler shows that the Christian convictions of these towering figures of science were not incidental to their work. Rather, these convictions were the scientists' guiding inspiration. ''For a long time,'' Kepler wrote, ''I wanted to become a theologian. Now, however, behold how through my effort God is being celebrated through astronomy.''

@countryroo123

14y

@Pilaf1984 What was your movement? You've got my attention.

@snipehuntr

15y

I don't think Mr. Godin is arguing for anarchy, I think he is describing reality and suggesting how to bring something better and more beautiful out of the disorganization that already exists.

@countryroo123

14y

Anyone up for starting a movment against ACTA? Shout out to the pogotribe!

@h0ll0w0ne

15y

The incentive for greed is not money, it's ownership/power, no money would not change that either.

@xtrashed

15y

Einstein confessed that ''in every true searcher of nature there is a kind of religious reverence.'' Biologist Joshua Lederberg recently told 'science' magazine, ''What is incontrovertible is that a religious impulse guides our motive in sustaining scientific inquiry.'' That impulse came originally from Christianity. -From 'What's so great about Christianity- by Dinesh D'Souza.

@Maddbluntz

15y

The Zeitgeist Movement is one example.

@xtrashed

15y↑1

The problem with stem-cell research is not about the stem cells but about how they are obtained.

@xtrashed

15y

These theologians reasoned that surely God wold have used perfect circles to choreograph the planetary motions! Kepler, however, was certain, based on his deep Christian faith, that God had employed an even more beautiful pattern, and he labored hard to decipher it. When he discovered what it was - his three laws of planetary motion - he experienced something of a spiritual epiphany.

@timeoutformike

15y

i liked :)

@xtrashed

15y

Boyle, was a pious Anglican who declared scientists to be on a divinely appointed mission to serve as ''priests of a book of nature.'' Boyle's work includes both scientific studies and theological treatises. In his will he left money to fund a series of lectures combating atheism. Newton was virtually a Christian mystic who wrote long commentaries on biblical property from both the book of Daniel and the book of Revelation.

@linkfan22

14y

@Pilaf1984 what's the movement?

@xtrashed

15y

So was Georges Lemaitre, the Belgian astronomer who first proposed the ''Big Bang'' theory for the origin of the universe. Mendel, whose discovery of the principles of heredity would provide vital support for the theory of evolution, spent his entire adult life as a monk in an Augustinian monastery. Where would modern science be without these men? Some were Protestant and some were Catholic, but all saw their scientific vocation in distinctively Christian terms.

@PoliglotaMontenegro

11y

Children create new market values. about the world, which is created by the children, and that the world sets the framework for the development of the adult world and the market.

@onlywhenprovoked

15y

8:52

@xtrashed

15y

Kepler's laws posit uncanny relationships. For instance, Kepler's third law states that the square of the time of a planet's revolution is proportional to the cube of its mean distance from the sun. How could anyone have figured that out?

@drpepper19

11y

Common sense and originality. Seth Godin is a god!

@akosikuyzak

drpepper19 Nope he's not. He's bald.

@xtrashed

15y

A strong advocate of Copernicus's heliocentrism, Kepler held that the sun-centered cosmos was an image of the Holy Trinity, with God represented by the sun, Christ by the stars and planets, and the Holy Spirit by the motions of the heavenly bodies. When Kepler discovered that planets do not move in circular but rather in elliptical orbits, he was criticized by some theologians as rejecting the beauty of God's creative plan.

@cptgeorg

15y

and you're probably veeeeeery well informed ;p

@xtrashed

15y

Read about the rise of Modern science in the book 'What's so great about Christianity.' by Dinesh D'Souza. Copernicus, who was a canon in the cathedral of Krakow, celebrates astronomy as a ''science more divine than human'' and viewed his heliocentric theory as revealing God's grand scheme for the cosmos.

@BrodyLuv2

15y

And to which end do they seek?

@xtrashed

15y

A critical component to the rise of Modern Science was the belief in the rationality of the universe. It was the Christian belief in an infinite, eternal and personal God who made this universe that which gave the fathers of modern science a basis of rationality of the universe.

@BrodyLuv2

15y

Really smart folk are the ones who tend to make the biggest and most disgusting mistakes. Do not allow really smart People to sit in one room together for too long....You'll usually end up with some type of Tyranny. This man is a Fabien...I just wish they would spit it out and tell the World what their primary objective/s has been whilst they have waited in the Bushs....Whom do they seek to slay? (Change?) Peace n' Respect.

@JaapGrolleman

12y

3:43 he didn't smash the lightbulb

@xtrashed

15y

3. And the third thing, and the most subtle one, is that science, pure science, looking at the stars, trying to figure out what is on the the surface of Mars, is a worthwhile thing for grown-ups to do, to spend their life on, even though its not going to make you rich, its not going to give you a better sex life, its not going to do lots of other things that the culture tells you is important. That is why we have a hard time persuading the Government to give NASA money.

@drsyedabukhari3769

2y↑1

Gucci good tribes

@xtrashed

15y

Morris Kline writes that ''the Renaissance scientist was a theologian with nature instead of God as his subject.'' This does not mean the Renaissance scientist was a secular path. On the contrary, he saw himself as a achieving God's purpose in a new and better way, by going beyond God's holy book and exploring His creation.

@Waranoa

15y

He's not talking solely about the internet, and if he's talking about internet at all it's about internet as a means to an end.

@xtrashed

15y

Why? Because even the most secular scientist presumes that nature embodies not only order but simplicity and beauty. This, I would argue, is the Christian residue of modern science. It is the little whisper, if we will hear it, that out science even today rests on religious foundations. Even secular scientists cannot get away from these Christian assumptions, and some of the most perceptive of them have recognized this.

@heyyo3807

6y↑1

Someone put a decent thumbnail on this

@PokePackMaster

15y

a source of a medium which society will always continue to believe is valuable whether it would be ranking among society or greed, it will always be a source of catalyst. no developers would help without paying them or giving them something they want. people will always continue to seek new ways to make life easier but always at a price, this includes resource, underlings for labor. if you can goto a 3rd world country and create technological advances at a ^2 level without a medium. lmk.

@ddwkc

15y

Well, he works with marketing. Marketing experts are always overly optimist.

@kurleyfries93

13y

@LusoCMD You make the bad good when you do this

@cboehm24

15y

I both agree and disagree. I think what "the Internet" (if such a catch-all term is accurate and/or relevant) does is to allow the polarization of views. A religious fanatic trafficks only on sites that support fanaticism. An atheistic religious critic only visits skeptic sites. Articles I've read have spoken on how the "tribes" that Godin talks about wind up stamping out dissention by the endorsement of a singular, extreme viewpoint, rather than leading change. Isn't Al Qaeda a tribe?

@dvdragon

15y

I started a tribe. I uploaded a torrent. I will seed it.

@xtrashed

15y

John 3:16, how does it go, God so loved the world! It doesn't say God so loved nice people, it doesn't say God loved good ideas, it doesn't loved ethics, it says God loved the world! In the incarnation the entire physical universe was cleansed was quickened, was made holy, so studying how the universe works is a Holy act and is something that every person is called to do.

@Paulginz

15y

Well, I'd say that modern experimental science probably comes from the Royal Society of London, in the 1600s According to wikipedia, their motto is: "take nobody's word for it" This kind of kills the point of the bible and dogma, don't you think?

@xtrashed

15y

So clearly what happened to Gallileo is very complex, this was also going on in the middle 30 years war. You have to remember that Gallileo tria occured just as the Spanish were having their rear ends handed to themselves by Gustav Adolphos, did local politics have a big role in what happened to Gailleo!? All these things going on.