Ruler of My Heart
Norah Jones Lyrics
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Robber of my soul
Where can you be
I wait patiently
My heart cries out
Pain inside
Where can you be
When you're alone
The going get rough
Come back, come back, come back baby
I've had enough
Make me a queen
Happy again
Here my cry
And ease my pain
When you're alone
Going gets rough
Come back, come back, come back, baby
I've had enough
Make me a queen
Happy again
Hear me cry
Ease my pain
The opening lines of "Ruler of My Heart" by Norah Jones set the stage for a song that is all about pining for a lost love. The singer is consumed by the memory of her past relationship, her heart taken over by the very person who broke it. Jones uses evocative visuals in her lyrics, referring to the person as the "ruler of my heart" and the "robber of my soul," making it clear that this person has left a deep impression on her.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses her sadness and longing for her lost love, waiting patiently and crying out in pain. She pleads with the person to return and ease her pain, to make her feel happy again. The repetition of the lines "when you're alone, going gets rough, come back, come back, come back, baby, I've had enough" is particularly effective at conveying the sense of desperation and yearning that the singer is feeling.
Overall, "Ruler of My Heart" is a beautifully rendered song that captures the universal emotions of heartbreak and yearning. Jones' unique vocal style adds a layer of depth and emotion to the lyrics, making it a song that can resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the pain of a lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Ruler of my heart
The person who has complete control over my heart and emotions.
Robber of my soul
The person who has stolen my soul or innermost being.
Where can you be
Asking where the person is who has authority over her heart and soul.
I wait patiently
Waiting calmly and with a lot of tolerance for the person who controls her feelings.
My heart cries out
My heart is expressing deep sorrow and pain.
Pain inside
Feeling agony deep within.
When you're alone
When you are without someone significant who has a hold on you.
The going gets rough
When faced with a difficult situation or when life is hard.
Come back, come back, come back baby
Asking the person to return and help her out of a difficult situation.
I've had enough
Saying she has reached a limit and cannot handle the situation anymore.
Make me a queen
Make me feel royal and special again.
Happy again
To feel happiness once more.
Here my cry
Listen to my plea or begging for help.
And ease my pain
Take away the suffering and grief.
Hear me cry
Listen to how much she needs the person back.
Ease my pain
Relieve the intense suffering she is experiencing.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALLAN TOUSSAINT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Milo
Ruler of my heart
Driver of my soul
Where can you be?
I wait patiently
My heart cries out
Pain inside
Where can you be
I wait patiently
When you're alone
The going gets rough
Come back, come back, come back
I've had enough
Make me a queen
Happy again
Hear my cry
Please, my king
When you're alone
The going gets rough
Come back, come back, come back
I've had enough
Make me a queen
Happy again
Hear my cry
Please, my king
pseudosun
I heard this, pulled off the road into a park, and turned it up. Wow. Sometimes it's hard to capture the classic sound with so much modern technology at your fingertips. This breathes.
Kim Long
You are spot on and so is she!
Aida Sulzbach
Norah has captured the qualities it takes to sing the Blues...
Sandra Jenkins
Aida Sulzbach
She Shakur
Love love her voice!
Jim Welinski
Love this song ❤
Milo
Ruler of my heart
Driver of my soul
Where can you be?
I wait patiently
My heart cries out
Pain inside
Where can you be
I wait patiently
When you're alone
The going gets rough
Come back, come back, come back
I've had enough
Make me a queen
Happy again
Hear my cry
Please, my king
When you're alone
The going gets rough
Come back, come back, come back
I've had enough
Make me a queen
Happy again
Hear my cry
Please, my king
Grace Jones
I love this song
Temera Matlock
Best cover I've heard
Stuart Lawson Beattie
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you and Bless YOU.