Light as a Feather
Norah Jones(諾拉瓊絲) Lyrics
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Time forgives us and it takes control
We separate our things to put us back together
We're light as a feather
Heavy as the weather
If it was rainstorms
It's like a show was over
But we're too scared to walk away
All for the better
Worst for the way
We're light as a feather
Got you and I together
Meanwhile inside of me it was rainin' storms, hm,
You didn't know, hm
God bless your soul
We're light as a feather
Heavy as the weather
We're light as a feather
Got you and I together
The lyrics to Norah Jones' song "Light as a Feather" portray the complexities of love and the passing of time. The first lines suggest that love can be both beautiful and devastating, as it can undo one's soul. However, time has the power to heal, and eventually takes control, allowing for forgiveness and the chance to put things back together. The chorus emphasizes the idea of being light as a feather but heavy as the weather, contrasting the lightness of feathers with the heaviness of storms. It suggests that love can bring both feelings of lightness and happiness, but also struggles and difficulties.
The second verse further explores the complexities of love, using the metaphor of ploughing a field to represent the effort required to make a relationship work. The lines "It's like a show was over/But we're too scared to walk away" suggest that sometimes relationships may have run their course, but fear prevents us from ending them, perhaps because we believe that staying together is the better option. The final lines of the song acknowledge the internal turmoil that one may be feeling while trying to maintain a relationship while also expressing gratitude for the other person's presence in our lives.
Overall, "Light as a Feather" is a song that paints a picture of love's ups and downs, its joy and heartbreak, and the conflicting emotions that come with it. It is a beautiful, melancholic song that captures the essence of human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
While love seasons will undo your soul
The ups and downs of love can have a significant impact on one's mental and emotional well-being
Time forgives us and it takes control
Over time, wounds heal and we learn to let go of the past, allowing time to guide us forward
We separate our things to put us back together
Sometimes, in order to mend a relationship or situation, it is necessary to take a step back and separate oneself from the issue to gain perspective
We're light as a feather
Together, the weight of our worries and troubles seems to dissipate, giving way to a sense of ease and lightness
Heavy as the weather
At other times, the heaviness of our emotions and the weight of our situations can feel as heavy and uncontrollable as a storm
If it was rainstorms
Perhaps, if our difficulties were as apparent and tangible as a storm, it would be easier to navigate and overcome them
Put our hands together to plough obey
Together, we can work hard to face any challenges head-on and overcome them with perseverance and determination
It's like a show was over
The situation or relationship may feel like it's reached its conclusion or resolution
But we're too scared to walk away
Despite the feeling that things may be coming to an end, the fear of the unknown, of being alone, may hold us back from moving on
All for the better, Worst for the way
Perhaps the outcome of a situation may ultimately be beneficial or positive, but the journey to get there can be difficult and trying
Got you and I together
Together, we can face whatever life throws our way and come out stronger for it
Meanwhile inside of me it was rainin' storms, hm, You didn't know, hm God bless your soul
Despite the turmoil and challenges one may face internally, it's possible that others may not be aware of it and it's important to have empathy and understanding for one another
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RYAN ADAMS, NORAH JONES
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