Good Morning
Norah Jones Lyrics


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Good morning
My thoughts on leaving are back on the table
I thought you should know
And maybe powerful actions
Or powerful feelings
Will keep me from going

I’m folding my hand, hand
I’m folding my hand, hand

Good morning
Why did you do it?
I couldn't sleep
I knew you were gone
Our loving is all I was after
But you couldn't give it
So I'm moving on





I'm folding my hand, hand
I'm folding my hand, hand

Overall Meaning

Norah Jones's song "Good Morning" is a somber yet reflective piece that deals with the internal struggle of a person who is contemplating leaving a relationship. The song opens with the singer's thoughts on leaving being back on the table after, presumably, some time of indecision. The phrase "powerful actions or powerful feelings will keep me from going" implies that something significant would have to occur to change the singer's decision, whether it be a grand gesture from their partner or a sudden realization of their feelings. However, the singer seems unsure of their decision and expresses a level of vulnerability, represented by the repetition of "I'm folding my hand, hand" – a phrase that could be interpreted as a metaphor for folding in the face of emotional turmoil.


In the second half of the song, the singer addresses their partner directly, questioning why they did whatever it is that caused the singer such distress. The singer laments the loss of a love they were deeply invested in, but ultimately acknowledges that their partner was unable to reciprocate those feelings, indicating a sense of resignation. The final repetition of "I'm folding my hand, hand" feels more resolved, as if the singer has made up their mind and accepted the situation. Overall, the song conveys a sense of struggle and heartache, but also resilience and self-reflection.


Line by Line Meaning

Good morning
The artist is greeting the person they are addressing


My thoughts on leaving are back on the table
The artist has been contemplating leaving and is now seriously considering it again


I thought you should know
The artist is informing the person they are addressing of their thoughts and feelings


And maybe powerful actions
The artist is considering whether taking a strong action could change their mind about leaving


Or powerful feelings
On the other hand, the artist is acknowledging that their strong emotions may be what keeps them from leaving


Will keep me from going
Either powerful actions or intense feelings will prevent the artist from leaving


I’m folding my hand, hand
This line is a metaphor for the artist giving up on their relationship and walking away


Why did you do it?
The artist is asking the person they are addressing why they ended the relationship


I couldn't sleep
The artist is expressing their emotional pain and how it has affected their ability to rest


I knew you were gone
The artist is aware that the person they were with has left them


Our loving is all I was after
The artist confesses that all they wanted from the relationship was love and affection


But you couldn't give it
The artist believes that their partner was unable to meet their needs or expectations


So I'm moving on
As a result of their partner's inability to give them love and affection, the artist is ready to move on from the relationship


I'm folding my hand, hand
This line is repeated as a metaphor for the artist walking away from the relationship and beginning to move forward




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: WAYNE BRADY, JAMIE JONES, JACK KUGELL, JACK DAVID KUGELL, JASON PENNOCK

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LYRICS

Good morning
My thoughts on leaving are back on the table
I thought you should know
And maybe powerful actions
Or powerful feelings
Will keep me from going

I’m folding my hand, hand
I’m folding my hand, hand

Good morning
Why did you do it?
I couldn't sleep
I knew you were gone
Our loving is all I was after
But you couldn't give it
So I'm moving on

I'm folding my hand, hand
I'm folding my hand, hand



All comments from YouTube:

Izzy Jade

I'm so glad CSI played this song in the final Grissom & Sara scene. I would've never heard such an amazing song if they hadn't. ❤️

Nicolás Droguett

Wow, yo busque la cansion por lo mismo!!!!! :')

ElHits

💚

Francisco Javier Maritano

I watched that episode today and I'm here for that too

ingrid S

Just love this Song ❤

Bill Chambers

❤️

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Beverley Marcelin

This is such a beautiful song, they don,t make them like this anymore .

Cristian Guzman Tórrez

When I feel sad, I ussually listen this song :) Good morning for everyone, from Argentina, South America! Cris.

chris jones

Awesome song. Perfect for Sara and Grissom. Thanks Norah for the feelings. Thanks CSI for adding just that tinge of human to daily existence.

Kite

this album is going to get all of my cry out so I can be healthy again

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