Heartbroken Day After
Norah Jones Lyrics


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Heartbroken, day after
My mind is spinning
Hopelessly out of control
Heartbroken, day after
Your side is winning
And I find myself in the cold

Hey, hey
It's gonna be okay
At least that's what I tell myself
Anyway
Hey, hey
Don't look so sad
It's not that bad
Or is it?
It might be today

Heartbroken, day after
My heart is racing
To find a way out of this place
Heartbroken, day after
Our world is wasting away
And it's too much to face

Oh, hey, hey
It's gonna be okay
My little one
I promise
We'll find our way
Hey, hey
Don't look so worried
We'll have to hurry
And climb out of this mess we've made

Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out

Heartbroken, day after




My mind is spinning
Hopelessly out of control

Overall Meaning

"Heartbroken Day After" is a song by Norah Jones that seems to be about the aftermath of a break-up or relationship ending. The lyrics suggest that the singer is feeling lost and alone, struggling to cope with the pain of heartbreak. The first verse describes how the singer's mind is "spinning hopelessly out of control" and how they feel as though they are on the losing side of the break-up. The chorus offers a glimmer of hope, with the singer trying to convince themselves that everything will be okay, but it's clear that they are not entirely sure.


The second verse provides more insight into the singer's state of mind, with references to their heart racing and the world around them "wasting away". They are clearly struggling to come to terms with the loss of the relationship and the uncertain future that lies ahead. The second chorus is addressed to someone else, possibly a child, with the singer trying to reassure them that things will be okay and they will find their way through the difficult times. The repeated refrain at the end of the song, "find a way out", suggests that the singer is desperate to escape from the pain of their heartbreak and move on with their life.


Overall, "Heartbroken Day After" is a poignant and relatable song about the pain of heartbreak and the struggle to find hope in the aftermath of a relationship ending.


Line by Line Meaning

Heartbroken, day after
The singer is still feeling heartbroken the day after a difficult situation


My mind is spinning
The singer's thoughts are all over the place and hard to control


Hopelessly out of control
The singer feels unable to regain control of their thoughts and emotions


Heartbroken, day after
The singer's heart is still heavy after the difficult situation


Your side is winning
The other person or people involved in the situation seem to be doing better


And I find myself in the cold
The singer feels left out and isolated


It's gonna be okay
The singer is trying to offer themselves reassurance, even though it may not seem possible


At least that's what I tell myself
The singer is trying to convince themselves that things will get better


Don't look so sad
The singer is trying to comfort themselves, and maybe even others who are also feeling down


It's not that bad
The singer is trying to downplay the situation, but there is still a feeling of uncertainty


Or is it?
The singer is questioning their own optimism and trying to acknowledge the possibility that things may be worse than they seem


It might be today
There is still a chance that things will go wrong or get worse


My heart is racing
The singer is feeling anxious and possibly even panicked


To find a way out of this place
The singer is looking for a solution to the current situation


Our world is wasting away
The situation is negatively affecting the singer's life


And it's too much to face
The singer feels overwhelmed and unable to handle the situation


My little one
The singer is talking to a child or someone they care about who may also be feeling upset


I promise
The singer is making a commitment to protect and comfort the person they are talking to


We'll find our way
The singer is determined to figure out a solution to the difficult situation


Don't look so worried
The singer is trying to reassure and comfort the person they are talking to


We'll have to hurry
The situation is urgent and they need to act quickly


And climb out of this mess we've made
The difficult situation is partly the singer's own fault, and they need to work to fix it


Find a way out
The singer is repeating this phrase as a mantra, to remind themselves to stay determined and focused on finding a solution




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

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Valeria Valeria Valeria

Heartbroken, day after
My mind is spinning
Hopelessly out of control
Heartbroken, day after
Your side is winning
And I find myself in the cold

Hey, hey
It's gonna be okay
At least that's what I tell myself
Anyway
Hey, hey
Don't look so sad
It's not that bad
Or is it?
It might be today

Heartbroken, day after
My heart is racing
To find a way out of this place
Heartbroken, day after
Our world is wasting away
And it's too much to face

Oh, hey, hey
It's gonna be okay
My little one
I promise
We'll find our way
Hey, hey
Don't look so worried
We'll have to hurry
And climb out of this mess we've made

Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out

Heartbroken, day after
My mind is spinning
Hopelessly out of control



Mike Simpson

Mongolian polo is a game
Played by elites
The ball some poor saps
Head in a bag
Knocked back and forth
With fancy instruments
And Siren calls
There may be rules
But they are subject
To change at any moment
There are no goals
Each player keeps
A different score
And no one knows
Whose team they are on
The poor saps head
Is kept spinning, spinning
Focused on a shiny object
Should this squirrel cage
Stop turning
Would it be
No fools, no fun?



All comments from YouTube:

Valeria Valeria Valeria

Heartbroken, day after
My mind is spinning
Hopelessly out of control
Heartbroken, day after
Your side is winning
And I find myself in the cold

Hey, hey
It's gonna be okay
At least that's what I tell myself
Anyway
Hey, hey
Don't look so sad
It's not that bad
Or is it?
It might be today

Heartbroken, day after
My heart is racing
To find a way out of this place
Heartbroken, day after
Our world is wasting away
And it's too much to face

Oh, hey, hey
It's gonna be okay
My little one
I promise
We'll find our way
Hey, hey
Don't look so worried
We'll have to hurry
And climb out of this mess we've made

Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out
Find a way out

Heartbroken, day after
My mind is spinning
Hopelessly out of control

Jefferson Nascimento

this song / album is all we need to hear at this time, thank u, norah! for continuing to present us with your art! 👏🏾❤🇧🇷

Pedro Ramos

The beginning of this track tears my soul while simultaneously stitching it with wisdom. Incredible. Thank you, Ms. Jones.

tanzcds

I just broke up with my two years long distance relationship yesterday. Now I ended up listening Pick Me Up Off The Floor the whole album.

It's really a hard time for me but I'm trying to keep it cool. You know. But I gave myself a little time to be blue. I don't care when will I get better. I just want to lay here all day in bed.

tanzcds

@Steven Quartz Cutiepie De Mayo Diamond Universe hugs

Steven Quartz Cutiepie De Mayo Diamond Universe

kudos and cuddles, it's gonna be okay 🥺💕

lisa terry

Just don't get stuck in the thoughts & feelings xxx

Elena Ivanova

The fact that this is so under appreciated is heartbreaking. This album is sublime, and this song is so warm, just like a hug from Norah herself, when she sings to your ear ‘hey, hey, it’s gonna be ok, my little one I promise we’ll find our way’. These are not the best days for me, and not the best year as for every single human being on this planet. And this song helps me to go through with it and gives hope that at some point everything’s really gonna be ok. I hope everyone has a good day. And if you feel lonely, remember that I love you! ❤️ especially every single one of you who comes here to listen to this beautiful song. I promise, we’ll find our way!

And thank you, Norah, your music helped me to deal with so many things during my life, and this album is exactly what everyone needed in 2020. You’re a wonderful and extremely talented human being who makes this planet a better place! 💖

Milt Moise

The end of this song is peak Norah: so beautiful and haunting.

Andy Collins

Thanks for helping us find our way out Norah! Stunning again what can I say

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