It's Gonna Be
Norah Jones퀀 Lyrics


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If all we talk about is money
Nothing will be funny, honey
And now that everyone's a critic
It's makin' my mascara runny
If we only talk about the "Heathers"
Making it together, is crazy
If we don't get a new situation
For our busted nation, we're lazy

But it's gonna be
It's gonna be
Please make it be
It's gonna be

Now if a princess becomes human
Don't stone her on a talk show, you'll ruin
Cause there's a fine line between a skewer
And a decent sense of humor
Aim at the ones who've really hurt us
They should be arrested for murders
But then all the cameras were turned on
Some skinny naked blond eating burgers

But it's gonna be
It's gonna be
It's gonna be
It's gonna be

It's gonna be
It's gonna be
Please make it be
Let's make it be

It's gonna be
It's gonna be




It's gonna be
Be, be, be, be

Overall Meaning

In "It's Gonna Be", Norah Jones comments on society's obsession with money, fame, and superficiality. She acknowledges that everyone has become a critic, and the constant scrutiny is causing her to feel insecure and vulnerable, to the point where her mascara runs due to crying. The reference to "Heathers" suggests that people are following the herd mentality and trying to achieve success by copying others, but this "crazy" approach will not yield any substantial results. Jones urges the listeners to focus on creating a better future instead of remaining apathetic towards the problems that plague their nation.


The second verse talks about the double standards that exist in the media, as humanizing a princess is ridiculed, yet trivialising serious issues is accepted without contest. She calls for accountability, urging the punishment of those who have truly hurt others, rather than the marginalised groups who are often scapegoated by the media. The final line, "some skinny naked blond eating burgers" may be interpreted in different ways, perhaps as a metaphor for the media's voracious appetite for sensationalism, or as a commentary on society's shallow beauty standards.


Overall, "It's Gonna Be" is a song that challenges us to re-evaluate our priorities and strive towards creating a more equitable, humane world.


Line by Line Meaning

If all we talk about is money
If our only concern is wealth


Nothing will be funny, honey
We won't find anything amusing


And now that everyone's a critic
With so many people giving opinions


It's makin' my mascara runny
It's causing me to cry


If we only talk about the "Heathers"
If we focus solely on the popular crowd


Making it together, is crazy
Believing we'll succeed as a group is insane


If we don't get a new situation
If we don't improve our circumstances


For our busted nation, we're lazy
We're too apathetic to take action


Now if a princess becomes human
If someone of royalty were to become ordinary


Don't stone her on a talk show, you'll ruin
Don't criticize her on national television, it's inappropriate


Cause there's a fine line between a skewer
Because it's easy to cross the line between criticism and cruelty


And a decent sense of humor
And having a good perspective


Aim at the ones who've really hurt us
Focus on those who've actually caused us harm


They should be arrested for murders
They should be held accountable for their actions


But then all the cameras were turned on
But then the media focused their attention


Some skinny naked blond eating burgers
On a trivial and insignificant subject


It's gonna be
Things will work out


Please make it be
I hope it happens


Let's make it be
Let's make it happen


Be, be, be, be
Let it be so




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRYON GLYNNE JONES, JONATHON GLYNNE JONES, RAYMOND MEDHURST, ROBIN ALBERT SMITH

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