Her debut album Come Away with Me was released in 2002 and sold 26 million copies worldwide. It won 5 Grammy Awards in 2003. This album was produced by Arif Mardin.
Her second album, Feels Like Home, with folk tendency, is the highest-selling album in the history of Blue Note Records with over a million copies sold within the first week. Norah Jones was listed among the most influential people of 2004 by the Time Magazine.
On January 30, 2007 Norah Jones released her third album, Not Too Late - a collection of 13 original songs, itunes includes a bonus live track of the song Sinkin' Soon. This was the most pre-ordered album of all time on Amazon.com.
Her fourth studio album, The Fall, was released on November 17, 2009.
Her fifth studio album ...Little Broken Hearts was released on May 1, 2012 and she collaborated with Danger Mouse for its production. The Happy Pills Songfacts reports that the album was recorded at Danger Mouse's Los Angeles studio during the fall of 2011. The record was co-written by Jones and Danger Mouse, with the pair handling the majority of the instrumentals. Jones teamed up with the producer after she contributed vocals to his Rome project with Daniele Luppi.
The daughter of Beatles-influencing sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar, Jones doesn't closely follow any particular genre, rather she brings her unique jazzy flavor to songs with roots in country, folk, Americana, and modern light jazz, pop and rock.
Travelin
Norah Jones Lyrics
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So you're travelin' on, travelin' on out
Well you know I'd never say it out loud
But I'll be travelin' on, travelin' with you
Hey I'm too weak it's too much to follow
The past so strong
But now I don't think too much of the time
Ooh ooh
I can't believe what's happening now
Ooh ooh
I can't believe what's happening now
If you notice that I'm falling behind
I'm taking my time taking it all in
So call me when you get where you get where you're going
I'll keep travelin' on, travelin' to you
Hey don't be too hard on yourself
I'll be okay
Cause we won't leave this place any worse
Than when we came
Ooh ooh
I can't believe what's happening now
Ooh ooh
I can't believe what's happening now
Ooh ooh
I love the way it's happening now
The song "Travelin" by Norah Jones is about traveling and taking life as it comes, and how it affects a person who finds it difficult to keep up with someone else who is on the move. The lyrics are poetic and highlight the emotions that come with letting go, being present, and keeping up.
The first verse "You could never be a face in the crowd, So you're traveling on, traveling on out, Well, you know I'd never say it out loud, But I'll be traveling on, traveling with you" describes someone who is unique and stands out from the crowd, and who is also on the move. Norah Jones acknowledges that she will travel with this person, without ever openly expressing it in words. This may suggest that the person she is traveling with has a distinct and distinctive path that others may not understand or want to be part of.
In the second verse, Jones sings "Hey I'm too weak it's too much to follow, The past so strong, But now I don't think too much of the time, I'll just try to keep up." This verse touches on the emotional struggle of someone who is trying to keep up with other people, but finds it difficult to do so. The past is weighing them down, but they want to be with the person they’re traveling with, and so they accept that they will try their best to keep up without putting pressure on themselves.
The chorus "Ooh ooh, I can't believe what's happening now...I love the way it's happening now" suggests that even though the person may find it difficult to keep up sometimes, they enjoy the journey despite not knowing where they’re going or what will happen next.
Line by Line Meaning
You could never be a face in the crowd
You are unique and stand out from the rest of the crowd.
So you're travelin' on, travelin' on out
You are leaving to explore and experience new things.
Well you know I'd never say it out loud
I won't vocalize my feelings, but you matter to me.
But I'll be travelin' on, travelin' with you
I will continue to travel with you, despite any obstacles we may meet.
Hey I'm too weak it's too much to follow
I feel overwhelmed by following the past.
The past so strong
The memories of the past are powerful and hard to let go of.
But now I don't think too much of the time
I am trying to live in the present and not dwell on the past.
I'll just try to keep up
I will try to keep pace with the present, despite the challenges.
Ooh ooh
Expressing surprise and amazement at the current situation.
I can't believe what's happening now
I am in awe of the current situation and cannot believe it is a reality.
If you notice that I'm falling behind
If you see me struggling to keep pace, please understand.
I'm taking my time taking it all in
I am experiencing and enjoying every moment of the present, without rushing.
So call me when you get where you get where you're going
Let me know when you arrive at your destination, so I can follow you.
I'll keep travelin' on, travelin' to you
I will continue to travel and meet you where you are.
Hey don't be too hard on yourself
Please don't blame yourself for any difficulties we might encounter.
I'll be okay
I will manage and get through any challenges we may face.
Cause we won't leave this place any worse
I know we will not make things worse by embarking on this journey.
Than when we came
We will leave things as they are and not harm anyone along the way.
I love the way it's happening now
I am enjoying the present and grateful for the journey we are on together.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRIAN BURTON, NORAH JONES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nikitamaurya2865
You could never be a face in the crowd
So you're travelin' on, travelin' on out
Well you know I'd never say it out loud
But I'll be travelin' on, travelin' with you
Hey I'm too weak it's too much to follow
The past so strong
But now I don't think too much of the time
I'll just try to keep up
Ooh ooh
I can't believe what's happening now
Ooh ooh
I can't believe what's happening now
If you notice that I'm falling behind
I'm taking my time taking it all in
So call me when you get where you get where you're going
I'll keep travelin' on, travelin' to you
Hey don't be too hard on yourself
I'll be okay
Cause we won't leave this place any worse
Than when we came
Ooh ooh
I can't believe what's happening now
Ooh ooh
I can't believe what's happening now
Ooh ooh
I love the way it's happening now
@roxyfoxdude
I think it's good for her to explore the soft rock genre, and I don't like that critics and a lot of people nicknamed her "snorah" - I love her music, regardless of the genre she does jazz,folk,blues,pop,soft rock because she brings this element of simplicity in everything. It soothes me, and makes me think of happy memories, and doesn't make me sleep. "All a Dream" "Out on the Road" "She's 22" "Miriam" all brought out great songwriting skills that I haven't heard from her, so I'm loving this!
@P.Whitestrake
What? Critics didn't like this album? Man, screw critics. All they can do is nag anyway. This album is brilliant.
@linastarYANST
From "come away with me" to "little broken heart".She's really walking in a long way with her music .Can't stop putting faith on her.
@krisannthompson2536
Nora has a way of filling my soul with the love I always wished for that was hidden well inside me all along.
@nikitamaurya2865
You could never be a face in the crowd
So you're travelin' on, travelin' on out
Well you know I'd never say it out loud
But I'll be travelin' on, travelin' with you
Hey I'm too weak it's too much to follow
The past so strong
But now I don't think too much of the time
I'll just try to keep up
Ooh ooh
I can't believe what's happening now
Ooh ooh
I can't believe what's happening now
If you notice that I'm falling behind
I'm taking my time taking it all in
So call me when you get where you get where you're going
I'll keep travelin' on, travelin' to you
Hey don't be too hard on yourself
I'll be okay
Cause we won't leave this place any worse
Than when we came
Ooh ooh
I can't believe what's happening now
Ooh ooh
I can't believe what's happening now
Ooh ooh
I love the way it's happening now
@FrenchRedHawk2011
Norah never disappoints! Looking forward to hearing the full album!
@boynina2009
well i love norah jones voice. and love this album whether people like it or hate it, I am always open-minded about her music it beats the heck of most of todays music...Most people always have to use some old song and mix it....I think Norah Jones music is original.....it is always catchy and difinitely not boring....
@laurakelseymusic
I heard this song first performed live on the CBC. Now I'm going to listen to it allllll day!
@armandorobles2730
Angelic voice... it mesmerizes me every time.
@HectorJArencibia
Armando Robles right?