Sleeping Wild
Norah Jones Lyrics


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It's getting late
I'll be on my way
Seems that you have nothing left to say
But now that you
Have had a few
Words that were lost have found their way
I love you, adore you
Awake, but in the night
Deceive you and leave you
Sleeping wild

I love you, adore you
Awake, but in the night




Deceive you and leave you
Sleeping wild

Overall Meaning

In Norah Jones's song "Sleeping Wild," she sings about a relationship that is on the brink of falling apart. The lyrics suggest that it's getting late and the singer will be leaving soon, and it seems like the other person has nothing left to say. However, they start to open up after having a few drinks, and words that were once lost find their way back into conversation. The singer admits their love and adoration for the other person, but at the same time, there is a sense of uncertainty and deception. The phrase "sleeping wild" suggests that even though the other person may seem calm and peaceful during sleep, there is a side to them that is unknown and unpredictable.


The song's lyrics can be interpreted in a few ways. The first interpretation could be that the singer is afraid of the other person leaving them and is trying to save the relationship by expressing their love and affection. The second interpretation could be that the singer knows the relationship is not working out, but they are holding onto it because they don't want to be alone. The phrase "deceive you and leave you" could suggest that the other person is aware of this and is trying to distance themselves from the situation.


Norah Jones has a way of creating a melancholic atmosphere with her music and lyrics, and "Sleeping Wild" is no exception. The repetition of the phrase "I love you, adore you / Awake, but in the night / Deceive you and leave you / Sleeping wild" emphasizes the conflicts and contradictions in the singer's emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

It's getting late
The night is advancing, and it's time for me to leave.


I'll be on my way
I'll depart from you shortly.


Seems that you have nothing left to say
It appears that you're out of words and have nothing more to say.


But now that you
Nevertheless, now that you


Have had a few
You've had some alcohol


Words that were lost have found their way
Words that were unspoken have finally been expressed


I love you, adore you
I feel love and deep admiration for you


Awake, but in the night
Despite being conscious at night, I can't help but think of you


Deceive you and leave you
I could mislead you, and afterwards disregard you


Sleeping wild
You will sleep soundly and I will leave you to your dreams and uncaged thoughts




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sarah Oda

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Comments from YouTube:

PreludeToADream

A deeply moving performance with that creamy and dreamy voice that can never be duplicated. Masterful.

Anastasios Arampatzis

A piece from Norah Jones is peace of soul, peace of mind. Genial!

PreludeToADream

Absolutely brilliant! What an amazing voice! I love it! ;-)

Michael Dornelas

Maravilhosa ♥

Elizabeth O

you just get better; smoother & stronger and so uniquely. Fellow musicians wonderful also. Thank you for you are an inspiration ♪ ♥ ♪♪

JMatto86

My favorite day is friday. Yaye. Thank you Norah :D. It hurts to smile because im sooo happy.

CONSEIL Anaïs

Una maravilla!! <3

MrBrucker18

<3 this album...<3 her music!

axel baudendistel

i very much love this song. thank you!

Henrieta Papcunová

I love Your songs, Norah... 😍

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