The Sun Doesn't Like You
Norah Jones Lyrics


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The sun doesn't like you
You always get burned
Stay in the shade,
And watch the world turn
Better find a new place
To lay on the ground
Can't stay where you are
Or you're gonna be found

And time won't pass you by
And I won't tell you lies

So tonight we can build a fire
In the open field past the razor wire
Sneak by the dogs
When they go to sleep
Bring part of yourself
That you'll let me keep

'Cause time won't pass us by
And I won't tell you lies
Someday I will ask you why, but not now

And time won't pass us by




And you won't tell me lies
Someday we all have to die, but not now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Norah Jones's song The Sun Doesn't Like You is about avoiding the consequences of one's actions. The sun acts as a metaphor for something negative that always seems to be present, and the artist warns the listener to stay out of its way. If someone always gets burned by the sun, it's better to find a new place to lay down and avoid staying where they are, or they'll be found. The artist is advising the listener not to be reckless, but to rethink the approach to things that cause them harm. While they should be cautious, they should also not let life pass them by.


In the chorus, the artist implores the listener not to waste time and assures them of being truthful. "And time won't pass you by, and I won't tell you lies." A fire in the open fields is mentioned in the second verse, but the details are left vague. The razor wire and sneaking by dogs suggest it's something done secretly. The lyric "Bring part of yourself that you'll let me keep" seems to suggest that this is an intimate moment, and they want to hold on to a part of that intimacy.


The last verse talks about mortality, but again in a way that isn't too obvious. "Someday we all have to die, but not now." The simple statement hides the bigger picture that life is short, and we should make the best of it while we're here.


Line by Line Meaning

The sun doesn't like you
You are always getting burnt by the sun, indicating that you are not in a good place/situation.


You always get burned
You are always getting hurt, facing all kinds of struggles and hardships along the way.


Stay in the shade,
You should protect yourself from inevitable harm by staying in the shade or by taking a precautionary measure.


And watch the world turn
Observe the world while staying in a peaceful and secure place.


Better find a new place
You should find a better place to live in, as your current living conditions are not suitable for you.


To lay on the ground
To find a new place to rest, decompress, and potentially start anew.


Can't stay where you are
You won't be able to stay where you are at the moment and expect things to get better; you must take action.


Or you're gonna be found
You will be found and face inevitable consequences if you remain where you are without taking action.


And time won't pass you by
Time won't pass you by and neglect to remind you of things that should change, be resolved or improved.


And I won't tell you lies
I won't deceive you or tell you anything I know to be false.


So tonight we can build a fire
Let's do something different to change your environment or situation, specifically, we can gather together, build a fire, and relax.


In the open field past the razor wire
We can escape or flee from a strict, controlling or oppressive regime and build a fire in the open.


Sneak by the dogs
We must avoid or slip past those that seek to harm us, much like guarding dogs.


When they go to sleep
We must be cautious and attentive to our surroundings and only take action when certain dangers have been alleviated.


Bring part of yourself
You can bring the best parts of yourself, the ones that need care and attention to this experience.


That you'll let me keep
I will take care of the things you bring with you, that mean the most to you, like your trust or your well-being.


'Cause time won't pass us by
Time will never go away or be wasted if we take time to enjoy our moments and experiences.


And you won't tell me lies
You mustn't deceive or keep anything from me, be open and honest about your feelings and experiences.


Someday we all have to die
At some point, we must acknowledge that we will face our own mortality, and as such, we must take time to enjoy and live our lives to the fullest while we can.


But not now
Not right now, let's enjoy our time and be present in our experiences without stress or worry.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEE ALEXANDER, NORAH JONES

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Anonymous


on I Turned Your Picture to the Wall

Down by the Riverside - Noah Wall - Lyrics

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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