My Blue Heaven
Norah Jones Lyrics


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When whippoorwills call and evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
Just a turn to the right, you'll find a little white light
Will lead you to my Blue Heaven

You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy little room
A little nest that nestles where the roses bloom
Just Marley and me, and baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven

You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy little room
A little nest that nestles where the roses bloom
Just Marley and me, and baby makes three




We're happy in my blue heaven
So happy in my blue heaven

Overall Meaning

The song "My Blue Heaven" by Norah Jones is a romantic ode to finding happiness in the simple things in life, within the comfortable confines of a home filled with love. The lyrics delve into the warm, welcoming ambiance of a humble abode that lies at the end of a small path lit with a white light. The singer is in a hurry to reach this little slice of heaven, which is adorned with roses in greater abundance, and shared with her partner Marley and their tiny baby. The song almost seems like a musical invitation to join the singer and her loved ones in a home away from home, where all of their worries are banished, and happiness reigns supreme.


The lyrics bask in the soothing familiarity of the room, which is livened up by the smoldering fireplace and, most of all, the smiling face of the person who makes everything worthwhile. The comforting image painted in the song is one of loving companionship, which is so pure and intense that even the little bluebird chirps with cheerfulness, and the whippoorwills call with joy. The enduring theme of "My Blue Heaven" is that life's most elusive treasure, happiness, is not found in the fantastical or grandiose, but rather in the beauty of simplicity and home.


Line by Line Meaning

When whippoorwills call and evening is nigh
When dusk arrives and the call of the nocturnal bird Whippoorwill is heard


I hurry to my blue heaven
I quickly go to my own comfort haven


Just a turn to the right, you'll find a little white light
Take a right turn and you'll spot a small white light


Will lead you to my Blue Heaven
It will guide you to my happy place, my Blue Heaven


You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy little room
There you will see a smiling countenance, a warming fireplace, and a small, snug chamber


A little nest that nestles where the roses bloom
A cozy and inviting home that nestles in the midst of blossoming roses


Just Marley and me, and baby makes three
My faithful pet Marley, my spouse and I make a family of three


We're happy in my blue heaven
We are content and joyous in our comfortable and soothing Blue Heaven


You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy little room
There you will see a smiling countenance, a warming fireplace, and a small, snug chamber


A little nest that nestles where the roses bloom
A cozy and inviting home that nestles in the midst of blossoming roses


Just Marley and me, and baby makes three
My faithful pet Marley, my spouse and I make a family of three


We're happy in my blue heaven
We are content and joyous in our comfortable and soothing Blue Heaven


So happy in my blue heaven
We are extremely elated and overjoyed in our wonderful Blue Heaven




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ugyenwangmo6652

When whippoorwills call and evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
Just a turn to the right, you'll find a little white light
Will lead you to my Blue Heaven

You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy little room
A little nest that nestles where the roses bloom
Just Marley and me, and baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven

You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy little room
A little nest that nestles where the roses bloom
Just Marley and me, and baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
So happy in my blue heaven



All comments from YouTube:

@raoulmiller4340

What a soothing voice

@gordonarneson2070

This was beautiful

@brucer9572

I am in love with Norah Jones

@ugyenwangmo6652

When whippoorwills call and evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
Just a turn to the right, you'll find a little white light
Will lead you to my Blue Heaven

You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy little room
A little nest that nestles where the roses bloom
Just Marley and me, and baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven

You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy little room
A little nest that nestles where the roses bloom
Just Marley and me, and baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
So happy in my blue heaven

@brucer9572

Somebody help me, please, somebody help me!

I've got it bad for this gal.

@brucer9572

Oh all right! Go ahead!

@miamistomp

Lyric is Molly and me and baby makes three

@poncela50

Is right. Gene Austin say "Molly and me...", for example. Frank Sinatra say "Molly and me..", for example. But Norah Jones say "Marley and me..."
Thanks for listening.

@rockmegently4410

poor Bruce! just kidding

@brucer9572

Listen, you boys stay away from her!

She is my girlfriend

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