Carry On
Norah Jones Lyrics


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And after all's been said and done
Who said it best? Were you the one?
Let's just forget, leave it behind
And carry on

If you should find the time to speak
Then speak to me, I'd never keep
You from your final destiny
So carry on

Into the quiet, unbound
What you have lost, I've never found
I lost my nerve, yet peace surrounds
So carry on

Into the quiet, unbound
What you have lost, I've never found
I lost my nerve, yet peace surrounds
So carry on

And now that all's been said and done
Who said it best? Were you the one?
Let's just forget, leave it behind
And carry on




Let's just forget, leave it behind
And carry on

Overall Meaning

In Norah Jones's song Carry On, the lyrics indicate that someone is determining to move forward despite their circumstances. The song takes an introspective approach to overcoming adversity and the power of determination. The chorus begins with the repetition of the phrase "carry on," which serves as a reassuring and empowering mantra.


Jones's lyrics are open-ended but suggest that, despite what has happened, it is possible to let go, move on, and find peace. The lyrics also indicate that the singer is going through a difficult time and that they have begun to appreciate and acknowledge their own strength in the face of hardship. The line "What you have lost, I've never found" hints at another's turmoil, which Jones is offering to carry within herself.


Ultimately, the chorus, "Let's just forget, leave it behind, and carry on," underscores the importance of letting go of past mistakes and failures, even though it may appear impossible, in order to begin again.


Line by Line Meaning

And after all's been said and done
Despite everything that has happened and all that has been said and done


Who said it best? Were you the one?
Who said the most accurate or profound statement about the situation? Was it you?


Let's just forget, leave it behind
Let's choose to move past the issue and not dwell on it anymore


And carry on
Let's proceed forward with our lives


If you should find the time to speak
If you happen to have the opportunity to talk to me


Then speak to me, I'd never keep
Please don't hesitate to talk to me, I would never stop you


You from your final destiny
You from fulfilling your ultimate purpose or fate


So carry on
So continue on your path forward


Into the quiet, unbound
Moving peacefully and without restriction


What you have lost, I've never found
What you have misplaced or left behind, I have never come across


I lost my nerve, yet peace surrounds
I became scared or hesitant, but I am still surrounded by calmness or serenity


And now that all's been said and done
Now that everything has been addressed and dealt with


Who said it best? Were you the one?
Who provided the most wise or meaningful insight into our situation? Was it you?


Let's just forget, leave it behind
Let's not dwell on the issue and choose to move on


And carry on
And continue onward with our lives


Let's just forget, leave it behind
Once more, let us simply move on and not remain fixated on the past


And carry on
And progress forward into the future




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Norah Jones

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@BLKPNTHR

And after all's
Been said and done
Who said it best
Were you the one?

Let's just forget
Leave it behind
And carry on

If you should find
The time to speak
Then speak to me
I'd never keep
You from your final destiny
So carry on

Into the quiet
I am bound
What you have lost
I've never found

I lost my nerve
Yet peace surrounds
So carry on

Into the quiet
I am bound
What you have lost
I've never found

I lost my nerve
Yet peace surrounds
So carry on

And now that all's
Been said and done
Who said it best
Were you the one?

Let's just forget
Leave it behind
And carry on

Let's just forget
Leave it behind
And carry on



All comments from YouTube:

@GreenredProductions

With years passing by Norah Jones becomes more and more beautiful! I think her secret is music...

@marcelagutierrez3369

Greenred Productions - Relaxing Music the best

@marcelagutierrez3369

Awesome

@lusifaspartan8165

Greenred Productions - Relaxing Music because she's an indian origin

@betweendreams5

great comment

@saraadams4718

She becomes more beautiful because she is half Hindu her real name is gheetali Norah Jones shankar

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@imlusand2438

Songs like this are like a treasure in these years.

@rosangelaalvesnogueira319

I agree with you.

@briandillon2236

@Rosangela Alves Nogueira Hello

@briandillon2236

I don't want to be a part of this. What youve given me I can't replace and what I gave you wasn't mine. I am not very healthy at all. I want this to stop. Love you so much pal thanks.

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