Light as a Feather
Norah Jones Lyrics


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While love seasons will undo your soul
Time forgives us and it takes control
We separate our things to put us back together

We're light as a feather
Heavy as the weather
If it was rainstorms
Put our hands together to plough obey
It's like a show was over
But we're too scared to walk away
All for the better
Worst for the way

We're light as a feather
Got you and I together

Meanwhile inside of me it was rainin' storms, hm,
You didn't know, hm
God bless your soul

We're light as a feather
Heavy as the weather




We're light as a feather
Got you and I together

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Norah Jones's song Light as a Feather are full of imagery and metaphorical language that conveys the complexities of love and relationships. The song touches on the themes of forgiveness, separation, and unity, and showcases the ways in which love can both lift us up like a feather and weigh us down like bad weather.


The opening lines of the song suggest that the ups and downs of love can be emotionally taxing, but over time we learn to grow from these experiences and move forward. Rather than dwelling on the past, the singer acknowledges the pain they've gone through and seeks to heal and rebuild their relationship. The chorus of the song emphasizes the duality of love, with the feather representing lightness and freedom, while the weather symbolizes something heavy and oppressive. By bringing these elements together, the song suggests that love is both beautiful and difficult, but ultimately worth the effort.


The second verse expands on this idea, describing the challenges of being in a relationship that has run its course. The use of the metaphor "plough obey" suggests that the couple is working hard to keep their relationship alive, even though it feels like a performance. They know that it's time to move on, but are afraid to let go. The line "all for the better, worst for the way" encapsulates this sentiment, acknowledging that sometimes letting go is hard, but necessary for growth and healing. Overall, the song is a powerful reminder that love can be both exhilarating and challenging, but with patience, forgiveness, and determination, we can weather any storm together.


Line by Line Meaning

While love seasons will undo your soul
Love can have both positive and negative effects on our soul


Time forgives us and it takes control
Time helps us move on and heal from past hurt caused by love


We separate our things to put us back together
Sometimes taking space from one another can ultimately bring us closer together


We're light as a feather
We feel free and unburdened


Heavy as the weather
However, there are still moments of heaviness and intensity


If it was rainstorms
These heavy moments can feel like a downpour of emotions


Put our hands together to plough obey
Working together and making compromises are necessary for a successful relationship


It's like a show was over
There is a feeling of finality or conclusion


But we're too scared to walk away
Despite any challenges or difficulties, we are afraid of losing each other


All for the better
Despite the ups and downs, we believe our relationship is ultimately beneficial for us


Worst for the way
However, this does not mean that the journey has been easy


Got you and I together
But having each other makes it all worthwhile


Meanwhile inside of me it was rainin' storms, hm,
Despite any facade of calmness, there is still chaos within


You didn't know, hm
This inner turmoil may not be visible to others


God bless your soul
May you be blessed and protected from any pain or suffering caused by our relationship




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RYAN ADAMS, NORAH JONES

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Anonymous


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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

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