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.
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Norah Jones Lyrics
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Tell me darlin' true
To me you are the sea
Vast as you can be
And deep the shade of blue
When you're feelin' low
I'd cry if you hurt
I'd give you my last shirt
Because I love you so
Now if my sky should fall
Would you even call?
I've opened up my heart
I never want to part
I'm givin' you the ball
When I look in your eyes
I can feel the butterflies
I'll love you when you're blue
But tell me darlin' true
What am I to you?
If my sky should fall
Would you even call?
I've opened up my heart
I never wanna part
I'm givin' you the ball
When I look in your eyes
I can feel the butterflies
Could you find a love in me?
Would you carve me in a tree?
Don't fill my heart with lies
I will love you when you're blue
But tell me darlin' true
What am I to you?
In this song, "What Am I to You?", Norah Jones poses a question to her lover, asking for clarity on where she stands in his life. She wonders about the depth of his love and commitment to her. She asks him to be honest and truthful, assuring him that she loves him deeply and will always be there for him.
Jones uses the metaphor of the sea to describe her love for her partner, comparing it to its vastness and depth. She also emphasizes the significance of their relationship by stating that she would give him her all, even if it meant sacrificing anything and everything. However, she also expresses a certain vulnerability by posing the question, "If my sky should fall, would you even call?", hinting that she fears his lack of commitment and loyalty.
The song's gentle melody and soft vocals add to its romantic and vulnerable tone, making it a beautiful and emotional love ballad that displays Jones's songwriting and vocal abilities.
Line by Line Meaning
What am I to you?
The singer is essentially asking her partner what role they play in their life together.
Tell me darlin' true
The singer wants her partner to be honest when answering her question.
To me you are the sea
The singer sees her partner as someone vast and deep, with many facets to their personality.
Vast as you can be
The singer feels like her partner has a lot of qualities that she still hasn't yet discovered.
And deep the shade of blue
The singer feels like her partner has a depth that can be somber or introspective.
When you're feelin' low
The singer wonders who her partner goes to when they need support.
To whom else do you go?
She wants to make sure that she's always going to be someone they can come to.
I'd cry if you hurt
The singer loves her partner deeply and would be upset if they were in pain.
I'd give you my last shirt
She would do anything to help them feel better.
Because I love you so
The reason why she wants to help her partner is because she loves them.
Now if my sky should fall
A hypothetical question to her partner asking if they'd be there for her if she needed them.
Would you even call?
She wants the reassurance that they wouldn't abandon her in a time of need.
I've opened up my heart
The singer has been vulnerable and honest with her partner.
I never want to part
She's committed to their relationship.
I'm givin' you the ball
She's handing over control of their relationship to her partner.
When I look in your eyes
The singer sees something special within her partner.
I can feel the butterflies
She feels excitement and nervousness at the thought of being with them.
I'll love you when you're blue
The singer is saying that she'll be there for her partner when they're feeling down or sad.
But tell me darlin' true
She's still seeking complete honesty from her partner.
Could you find a love in me?
She wonders if her partner is truly in love with her.
Would you carve me in a tree?
A reference to an old custom of carving a loved one's name into a tree, she wants to know if her partner will always remember her.
Don't fill my heart with lies
The singer doesn't want to be misled by her partner.
I will love you when you're blue
Again, she's letting her partner know that she's there for them.
But tell me darlin' true
She still wants complete transparency from her partner.
What am I to you?
The song comes full circle as the singer reiterates her question.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Norah Jones
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00:00 Don't Know Why
02:55 Sunrise
6:11 Come Way With Me
9:52 The Long Day Is Over
12:54 One Flight Down
15:34 What Am I To You
18:53 December
21:58 feelin' The Same Way
25:22 Lonestar
28:31 Turn Me On
32:35 The Nearness Of You
33:00 Cold Cold Heart
36:56 I've Got To See You Again
41:34 Painter Song
43:56 Carry On
46:17 Nightingale
50:26 Be Here To Love Me
52:38 In The Morning
57:48 Happy Pills
@Zlatnooka
"One Flight Down"
One flight down
There's a song on low
And your mind just picked up on the sound
Now you know you're wrong
Because it drifts like smoke
And it's been there playing all along
Now you know
Now you know
The reeds and brass have been weaving
Leading into a single note
In this place
Where your arms unfold
Here at last you see your ancient face
Now you know
Now you know
The cadence rolls in broken
Plays it over and then goes
One flight down
There's a song on low
And it's been there playing all along
Now you know
Now you know
@Zlatnooka
"Come Away With Me"
Come away with me in the night
Come away with me
And I will write you a song
Come away with me on a bus
Come away where they can't tempt us
With their lies
And I want to walk with you
On a cloudy day
In fields where the yellow grass grows knee-high
So won't you try to come
Come away with me and we'll kiss
On a mountaintop
Come away with me
And I'll never stop loving you
And I want to wake up with the rain
Falling on a tin roof
While I'm safe there in your arms
So all I ask is for you
To come away with me in the night
Come away with me
@Zlatnooka
"Sunrise"
Sunrise, sunrise
Looks like mornin' in your eyes
But the clock's held 9:15 for hours
Sunrise, sunrise
Couldn't tempt us if it tried
'Cause the afternoon's already come and gone
And I said, "Ooh, ooh, ooh." to you.
Surprise, surprise
Couldn't find it in your eyes
But I'm sure it's written all over my face
Surprise, surprise
Never something I could hide
When I see we made it through another day
And I said, "Ooh, ooh, ooh." to you.
And now the night
Will throw its cover down
On me again.
Ooh, and if I'm right,
It's the only way
To bring me back.
"Ooh, ooh, ooh" to you.
"Ooh, ooh, ooh" to you.
@noko2794
Please come back to Korea for a concert. Fans from far away South Korea.
00:00 Don't Know Why
02:55 Sunrise
6:11 Come Way With Me
9:52 The Long Day Is Over
12:54 One Flight Down
15:34 What Am I To You
18:53 December
21:58 feelin' The Same Way
25:22 Lonestar
28:31 Turn Me On
32:35 The Nearness Of You
33:00 Cold Cold Heart
36:56 I've Got To See You Again
41:34 Painter Song
43:56 Carry On
46:17 Nightingale
50:26 Be Here To Love Me
52:38 In The Morning
57:48 Happy Pills
@Zlatnooka
"What Am I To You?"
What am I to you
Tell me darling true
To me you are the sea
Vast as you can be
And deep the shade of blue
When you're feeling low
To whom else do you go
See I cry if you hurt
I'd give you my last shirt
Because I love you so
If my sky should fall
Would you even call
Opened up my heart
I never want to part
I'm giving you the ball
When I look in your eyes
I can feel the butterflies
I will love you when you're blue
Tell me darlin' true
What am I to you
Yeah well if my sky should fall
Would you even call
Opened up my heart
Never wanna part
I'm giving you the ball
When I look in your eyes
I can feel the butterflies
Could you find a love in me
Could you carve me in a tree
Don't fill my heart with lies
I will love you when you're blue
Tell me darlin' true
What am I to you
What am I to you
What am I to you
@Zlatnooka
"December"
December, come to me
I hope I can see
You're not just in dreams
I will let you be
Why can't you believe
How much you really mean?
December, won't you come
Back with snow, even sun?
Don't say that it's done
I will carry you home
Take you from the loneliest place
You have known
I will carry you home
Take me from the loneliest place
I have known
@Zlatnooka
"Don't Know Why"
I waited 'til I saw the sun
I don't know why I didn't come
I left you by the house of fun
I don't know why I didn't come
I don't know why I didn't come
When I saw the break of day
I wished that I could fly away
Instead of kneeling in the sand
Catching teardrops in my hand
My heart is drenched in wine
But you'll be on my mind
Forever
Out across the endless sea
I would die in ecstasy
But I'll be a bag of bones
Driving down the road alone
My heart is drenched in wine
But you'll be on my mind
Forever
Something has to make you run
I don't know why I didn't come
I feel as empty as a drum
I don't know why I didn't come
I don't know why I didn't come
I don't know why I didn't come
@user-uv1me1io1g
00:00 Don't Know Why
02:55 Sunrise
6:11 Come Way With Me
9:52 The Long Day Is Over
12:54 One Flight Down
15:34 What Am I To You
18:53 December
21:58 feelin' The Same Way
25:22 Lonestar
28:31 Turn Me On
32:35 The Nearness Of You
33:00 Cold Cold Heart
36:56 I've Got To See You Again
41:34 Painter Song
43:56 Carry On
46:17 Nightingale
50:26 Be Here To Love Me
52:38 In The Morning
57:48 Happy Pills
@waldirbh
Que espetáculo de voz, é muito confortante.
@christydobson78
This woman has such a deep soul and sings it well. I Love her music! It’s so meaningful and relaxing❤
@llama-po4vx
❤
@gaerteall
Every time I have something important to do, I come back to this album. Creates a nice relaxed vibe to avoid distractions and stay focused on a task. Legendary!
@babytube225
Yes, I feel the same way, I do as well 😊<3
@natalie7291
❤❤
@Bistooflex
Love it, everyday ! Chilling in a bath with her voice ! Pure and relaxing !
@Capitao70
Ela é divinamente maravilhosa, uma belezinha c uma voz celestial!
@orlamusicyoungartist
This sound is so wonderful. The person who is reading this comment , i wish you great success , health, love and happiness !