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Norah Jones Lyrics

Just sit and wait
Don't be too hasty, relax and be patient.

Don't move, just hesitate
Pause and think before doing anything which might lead to more harm than good.

You can hope and pray
You can stay optimistic and faithful despite the tough times.

You can moan
You can express your dissatisfaction, anger or sadness freely.

Maybe things will change
Possibly, the situation will improve with time and effort.

You feel your soul
You become aware of your innermost self.

Get hollowed out
Feel empty, drained, or disconnected from life and people.

While the world implodes
As everything seems to be falling apart or blowing up in your face.

You just live without
You manage to survive without all the things or people you crave or miss.

She walks, she runs
She takes action, she moves fast or slow towards her goals.

She fights, almost as one
She resists oppression, inequality, or injustice and joins others who share her ideals.

And finds her voice
She discovers her power, her identity, and her purpose.

She'll march
She'll participate in a peaceful protest or demonstration to show her support and demand change.

She has no choice
She feels compelled or obligated to act, not just for her own sake but for others too.

She's crushed by thoughts
She's weighed down by negative or harmful ideas that attack her sense of self-worth, dignity or freedom.

At night of men
When she's alone and vulnerable, she imagines the worst intentions or actions of male abusers, harassers or oppressors.

Who want her rights
Who try to deny her basic human rights, such as the right to vote, to work, to learn or to dress as she wishes.

And usually win
And succeed in their attempts, due to the systemic and cultural biases against women, minorities, or other marginalized groups.

But she's alive
But she's still breathing, still surviving, still hoping, still fighting.

Oh, she's alive
Oh, she's vibrant, passionate, and resilient despite the odds.

He screams, he shouts
He expresses his anger or frustration loudly and visibly, often for political or ideological reasons.

The heads on the TV bow
The media servants or puppets follow blindly and uncritically the official narrative or propaganda.

They take the bait
They believe or spread false, misleading, or sensationalist news, usually to increase viewership or ratings.

They mirror waves of hate
They amplify or reflect the hateful, divisive, or fear-mongering messages of certain politicians, groups or movements.

They break down walls
They show the limitations or weaknesses of the system or the society that built walls of exclusion, segregation, or ignorance.

To free their sins
To escape from their guilt, responsibility, or complicity in perpetuating or benefiting from social or environmental injustice.

And then their hearts
And then their conscience, their empathy, or their humanity that was repressed or numbed for too long.

Come caving in
Comes back with a vengeance, unleashing a flood of emotions, memories or insights that they couldn't cope with anymore.

Oh, I watch, I think
Oh, I observe, analyze, and reflect upon the world and myself, often in a detached or critical manner.

I dance and sometimes I drink
I celebrate life, joy, and creativity through movement, music, and alcohol, which can also be a form of escapism or socializing.

I sing my songs
I express my innermost feelings, thoughts, and stories through the art of music, which can also inspire or encourage others to do the same.

I'll hope someone sings along
I wish that someone could relate, appreciate, or connect with my message, my melody, or my style.

If I should break
If I should lose my composure, my positivity, or my motivation due to personal or external reasons.

My silent streak
My period of silence or inactivity, which might indicate my internal struggles, my doubts, or my fears.

Will knives come out
Will my critics, my enemies, or my haters take advantage of my vulnerability or my openness to attack me, discredit me, or hurt me.

To cut my cheek?
To cause me physical, emotional, or psychological pain, which could also symbolize a loss of dignity, respect, or identity.

Oh, I'm alive, yes, I'm alive
Oh, I'm present, conscious, and aware of my existence, my surroundings, and my potential.

But I'm alive, oh, I'm alive
But I'm not just surviving, I'm thriving, growing, and evolving in the midst of challenges or opportunities.

I'm alive, oh, I'm alive
I'm grateful, curious, and enthusiastic about the wonders of life, the mysteries of the universe, and the beauty of diversity.

Yes, I'm alive, yes, I'm alive
Yes, I'm resilient, adaptable, and empowered to make a positive impact on myself, others, and the world.

I care a lot
I'm passionate, empathetic, and compassionate towards those who suffer, struggle, or need help.

I know the things I'm not
I acknowledge my limitations, my weaknesses, and my mistakes, which enable me to learn, grow, and improve.

It's alright, it's okay
It's fine, it's acceptable, it's normal to be human, to make errors, to change your mind, or to explore new paths.

And it's not
And it's not shameful, not selfish, not weak, not cowardly to ask for help, to seek guidance, or to admit vulnerability.

Maybe things will change
Possibly, the situation will improve with time, effort, and collaboration from all parties involved.