You've Ruined Me
Norah Jones(諾拉瓊絲) Lyrics
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But I liked it
But I'm ruined
Do you have a plan
Cause I'm in your hands
You've ruined me now
Though I liked it
I had no choice
When I heard your voice
I know you said
"Can't be misled"
Now I'm the one
Whose face is red
You've ruined me now
Though I liked it
Now, I'm ruined, your chocolate eyes
Like buttons of lies
You've ruined me now
Though I liked it
Now, I'm ruined
I'm trying to part
With what's in my heart
You've ruined me and how
I thought I liked it
But I'm ruined
My whole world's now
Turned upside down
I heard me say,
"I'm going away"
But now I write
You everyday
You heard me say
"I'm going away"
But I'm on the floor
Outside your door
You've ruined me now
You've ruined me now
You've ruined me now
But I liked it
But I'm ruined
Do you have a plan
Cause I'm in your hands
The lyrics to Norah Jones' song "You've Ruined Me" suggest a situation in which the singer has willingly allowed someone to emotionally wreck them. The first few lines reveal that the singer is now ruined, but that they actually enjoyed the situation. This could suggest that the singer was deeply infatuated with the other person, regardless of the emotional consequences. The line "Do you have a plan" can be interpreted as the singer's plea for the other person to take responsibility for their actions, as they are now completely at the mercy of the other person's whims. The second verse repeats the same sentiments, with the singer acknowledging that they had no choice but to give in to the other person's charm. The line "I know you said 'Can't be misled'" places responsibility on the other person, suggesting that they were not honest about their intentions from the beginning. However, the singer takes responsibility for their own actions, stating that their face is now red with embarrassment.
The chorus repeats the same emotions, with the singer admitting that they are ruined, but still cannot part with their feelings for the other person. The line "Your chocolate eyes/ Like buttons of lies" suggests that the other person's physical charm was also deceiving. The line "My whole world's now turned upside down" is a clear indication of how much the singer's life has been changed by their involvement with the other person. The second to last verse is a repetition of the singer's earlier statement that they were going away, only to reveal that they are actually still outside the other person's door. The song ends on a final assertion that the other person has ruined the singer, who appears to be both helpless and enamored.
Line by Line Meaning
You've ruined me now
You have completely destroyed my emotional wellbeing
But I liked it
Despite the negative outcome, I enjoyed the feeling of being ruined
But I'm ruined
I am now damaged and my life will never be the same
Do you have a plan
Are you intentionally hurting me, or is this some sort of accident?
Cause I'm in your hands
I am at your mercy and unable to control the situation
I had no choice
I was unable to resist the pull of your influence
When I heard your voice
Your voice seduced me and drew me in
I know you said
You previously claimed that you wouldn't deceive me
"Can't be misled"
You assured me that you were truthful and reliable
Now I'm the one
Unfortunately, I am the person who has been fooled
Whose face is red
I am embarrassed and ashamed of my naivete
Your chocolate eyes
Your captivating, seductive eyes
Like buttons of lies
Your eyes seem to manipulate me into believing things that aren't true
I'm trying to part
I am struggling to let go of my feelings for you
With what's in my heart
The love and devotion that I feel for you
You've ruined me and how
You've caused me harm beyond measure and destroyed my life as I knew it
My whole world's now
The way I view everything has shifted
Turned upside down
I am now living in an entirely different reality
I heard me say
I recall stating
"I'm going away"
I originally intended to move on from our toxic relationship
But now I write
However, I am now desperately reaching out to you
You everyday
I am consumed by thoughts of you, constantly contacting you
But I'm on the floor
I am completely broken and unable to stand on my own two feet
Outside your door
I am physically present, hoping for your acceptance and return of affection
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NORAH JONES
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