Little Lou
Norah Jones Lyrics

What a waste, I could've been your lover
I regret that I never became your lover and missed the chance to experience a deeper connection with you.

What a waste, I could've been your friend
I regret that I never became your friend and missed the chance to know you better.

Perfect love is like a blossom that fades so quick
Love that seems perfect and beautiful can quickly fade away, just like a flower that wilts and dies.

When it's blowing up a storm in May
Even in the midst of tumultuous times, love can still suffer and eventually fade away.

Travel south until your skin turns, woman
Go on a journey of exploration and growth until you become someone who transforms and finds herself anew.

Travel south until your skin turns brown
Keep going on your journey until you've transformed yourself both physically and mentally.

Put a language in your head and get on a train
Learn new things from your journey and embrace a new language both figuratively and literally as you travel and explore.

And then come back to the one you love
Return to someone who you truly care about and who cares for you, enriched by the experiences you've gained on your journey.

Yeah you're great, you're just part, of this lifetime of dreaming
You're wonderful and amazing, but you're just one part of a bigger picture, part of our collective hopes and dreams.

That extends to the heart of this long summer feeling
These dreams and hopes are intertwined and connect us to the passion, energy, and life of a long, warm summer.

Quiet night, you see the TV's glowing
During a peaceful night, the room is lit only by the blue light emanating from the TV and there is a calm and relaxed atmosphere.

Quiet night, you hear the walls are awake
Despite the tranquil setting, there is a sense that the walls are alive and aware of what is happening in the room and outside.

Me and you are getting out of the party crowd
We are making a conscious decision to leave behind the superficiality and noise of the party scene.

Can I see what's underneath your bed?
Can you share with me something personal and intimate about your life?

Can I stay until the milkman's working?
Can I stay with you all night until morning and experience the everyday life of work and routine?

Can I stay until the cafe awakes?
Can I stay with you until the start of a new day and the awakening of everyday life and activity?

Do you hate me in the light?
In the light of day, do you truly dislike me and what I represent?

Did you get a fright?
Did you experience a moment of fear or alarm when you realized the truth of our relationship?

When you looked across from where you lay
When you awakened and looked across the room from your position, what did you truly feel about us and our relationship?

All the history of wars I invent in my head
I often imagine and relive the past conflicts and wars that took place in my own mind.

Little Lou, Ugly Jack, Prophet John
These three individuals represent different personas and identities that exist inside my head and imagination.

All the history of wars I invent in my head
I often imagine and relive the past conflicts and wars that took place in my own mind.

Little Lou, Ugly Jack, Prophet John
These three individuals represent different personas and identities that exist inside my head and imagination.