Her debut album Come Away with Me was released in 2002 and sold 26 million copies worldwide. It won 5 Grammy Awards in 2003. This album was produced by Arif Mardin.
Her second album, Feels Like Home, with folk tendency, is the highest-selling album in the history of Blue Note Records with over a million copies sold within the first week. Norah Jones was listed among the most influential people of 2004 by the Time Magazine.
On January 30, 2007 Norah Jones released her third album, Not Too Late - a collection of 13 original songs, itunes includes a bonus live track of the song Sinkin' Soon. This was the most pre-ordered album of all time on Amazon.com.
Her fourth studio album, The Fall, was released on November 17, 2009.
Her fifth studio album ...Little Broken Hearts was released on May 1, 2012 and she collaborated with Danger Mouse for its production. The Happy Pills Songfacts reports that the album was recorded at Danger Mouse's Los Angeles studio during the fall of 2011. The record was co-written by Jones and Danger Mouse, with the pair handling the majority of the instrumentals. Jones teamed up with the producer after she contributed vocals to his Rome project with Daniele Luppi.
The daughter of Beatles-influencing sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar, Jones doesn't closely follow any particular genre, rather she brings her unique jazzy flavor to songs with roots in country, folk, Americana, and modern light jazz, pop and rock.
Even Though
Norah Jones Lyrics
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Was so slow, the way he put his arms around me.
Even though I'm feeling lonely,
I'm, I'm feeling lonely.
Don't understand the words he said,
Made me do wrong.
But now there's nothing that's in my head
I wish he'd leave me
'Cause I know, trouble will follow
But I have to go
I have to go
'Cause I know, trouble will follow
But I have to go
But I have to go
He makes me think that I don't know me
So I'll show him what I remember all the things he showed me
And I want more,
I'm feeling lonely
Oh, I'm feeling lonely
In Norah Jones's song, Even Though, the artist beautifully sings about the struggles of being in a toxic relationship. The lyrics involve the singer's conflicted state of mind, where she is torn between the comfort of her partner's touch and the realization that the presence of the partner will lead to trouble.
The first verse of the song signifies the solace the singer finds in her partner's touch, evident by the way "he touched her." However, the second line "made me do wrong" could be referring to how the partner manipulates the singer into doing things, she didn't necessarily want to do. The chorus then provides a little insight into the singer's mind where she knows that this relationship will lead to trouble, yet she can't seem to escape it. The final verse is where the singer wants to prove to her partner that she knows who she is, that she isn't the person he's trying to mold her into, and that she remembers everything he taught her.
Line by Line Meaning
Something about the way he touched me.
The touch of his hands was so gentle and loving.
Was so slow, the way he put his arms around me.
His loving embrace was filled with tenderness and care.
Even though I'm feeling lonely,
Despite my loneliness and heartache,
I'm, I'm feeling lonely.
I cannot escape my feelings of isolation.
Don't understand the words he said,
I cannot comprehend the meaning behind his words and actions.
Made me do wrong.
His influence caused me to make mistakes and harmful choices.
But now there's nothing that's in my head
I have cleared my mind of distractions and conflicting thoughts.
And though it's strong, I wish he'd leave me alone,
Despite my strong feelings for him, I desire to be free from his grasp.
I wish he'd leave me
I long for him to release me from his hold.
'Cause I know, trouble will follow
I am aware that more challenges and difficulties will arise.
But I have to go
I must make the hard decision to move on and let go.
'Cause I know, trouble will follow
I understand that hardships will come as a result of my choice.
But I have to go
But I must remain strong and steadfast in my choice.
He makes me think that I don't know me
His presence causes me to question my own identity and worth.
So I'll show him what I remember all the things he showed me
I will prove to him that I have learned and grown from his teachings.
And I want more,
Despite my heartache, I still desire a deeper connection with him.
I'm feeling lonely
I am consumed by my sadness and feelings of isolation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JESSE HARRIS, NORAH JONES
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Anonymous
on I Turned Your Picture to the Wall
Down by the Riverside - Noah Wall - Lyrics
I’m gonna lay down my heavy load,
Down by the riverside,
Oh yeah
Down by the riverside, down by the riverside
I’m gonna lay down my heavy load,
Down by the riverside,
I’m gonna study war no more
I ain’t a gonna study war no more,
I ain’t a gonna study war no more
I ain’t a gonna study war no more,
No I ain’t a gonna study war no more
I ain’t a gonna study war no more,
I ain’t a gonna study war no more
I’m gonna put on my long white robe,
Down by the riverside
Oh yeah
Down by the riverside, down by the riverside
I’m gonna put on my long white robe,
Down by the riverside
I’m gonna study war no more
I ain’t a gonna study war no more,
I ain’t a gonna study war no more
I ain’t a gonna study war no more,
I ain’t a gonna study war no more
I ain’t a gonna study war no more,
I ain’t a gonna study war no more
Musical Interlude
Well, I’m gonna lay down my sword and shield,
Down by the riverside
Down by the riverside, down by the riverside
I’m gonna lay down my sword and shield,
Down by the riverside
I’m gonna study war no more
I ain’t a gonna study war no more,
I ain’t a gonna study war no more
I ain’t a gonna study war no more,
I ain’t a gonna study war no more
I ain’t a gonna study war no more,
Anonymous
on The Nearness of You
The Nearness Of You - Camille Thurman -Lyrics
Its not the pale moon that excites me
That thrills and delights me, oh no
Its just the nearness of you
It isn't your sweet conversation
That brings this sensation, oh no
Its just the nearness of you
When you're in my arms
And I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams do come true
I need no soft lights to enchant me
If you'll only grant me
The right to hold you ever so tight
And to feel in the night
The nearness of you
Saxophone Musical Interlude
I need no soft lights to enchant me
If you'll only grant me
The right to hold you ever so tight
And to feel in the night
The nearness, the nearness of you