It
Norah Jones Lyrics


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It's a wonderful time for love
It's a wonderful time for love
Sun shines down from above

It's a wonderful time for love
And you think you have all you dreamed of
But all the great blue skies just ain't enough
When the sun goes down
We sleep safe and sound
A wonderful time for love
Time for dealing a different game
One where we don't have to place the blame

How much can we bear?
If pain is all we share
A wonderful time for love
Such a beautiful time to rise




And walk away from all the endless lies
And try to see the world through other eyes

Overall Meaning

In Norah Jones's song "It," she sings of a joyous time for love, with the sun shining down and ample reason to celebrate. She applies her signature soulful voice to wondering if it's enough to make a relationship work. The song reflects on how while one might feel like they've achieved everything they could want on the surface, it takes more than blue skies to feel fulfilled. Jones suggests that love requires a sense of safety and tranquility akin to the feeling of sleeping soundly at night. She suggests a new mindset for love, one that's not focused on placing blame, and one that can bear pain, although it might not be the sole connecting factor in a relationship. Instead, she recommends trying to see the world and each other through different perspectives. The song ends on a hopeful note when Jones sings, "Such a beautiful time to rise / And walk away from all the endless lies / And try to see the world through other eyes."


Overall, "It" is an introspective and thought-provoking bit of songwriting, offering insights into the complexities of relationships and the emotions that accompany them.


Line by Line Meaning

It's a wonderful time for love
Love is in the air and it is a good time for it


It's a wonderful time for love
Love is in the air and it is a good time for it


Sun shines down from above
The sun is shining, indicating a cheerful atmosphere


It's a wonderful time for love
Love is in the air and it is a good time for it


And you think you have all you dreamed of
You have everything you ever wanted


But all the great blue skies just ain't enough
Although everything is perfect, something just isn't quite right


When the sun goes down
Nightfall


We sleep safe and sound
We feel secure while asleep


A wonderful time for love
Love is still present during the night


Time for dealing a different game
It's time to approach life differently


One where we don't have to place the blame
No more blaming and finger-pointing


How much can we bear?
What is the extent of our tolerance?


If pain is all we share
If our only common ground is pain


A wonderful time for love
Love is still present despite the pain


Such a beautiful time to rise
It's a great moment to emerge


And walk away from all the endless lies
Leave behind all deceitful circumstances


And try to see the world through other eyes
Look at the world from different perspectives




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: NORAH JONES, SARAH ODA

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@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



@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



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@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❤

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@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!

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