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.
What Am I to You?
Norah Jones Lyrics
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Tell me darlin' true
To me you are the sea
Vast as you can be
And deep the shade of blue
When you're feelin' low
To whom else do you go?See, I'd cry if you hurt
I'd give you my last shirt
Because I love you so
If my sky should fall
Would you even call?
I've opened up my heart
I never want to part
I'm givin' you the ball
When I look in your eyes
I can feel the butterflies
I'll love you when you're blue
But tell me darlin' true
What am I to you?
Now, if my sky should fall
Would you even call?
I've opened up my heart
I never wanna part
I'm givin' you the ball
When I look in your eyes
I can feel the butterflies
Could you find a love in me?
Would you carve me in a tree?
I will love you when you're blue
But tell me darlin' true
What am I to you?
What am I to you?
What am I to you?
The song "What Am I to You?" by Norah Jones is a beautiful composition that speaks of the depth and sincerity of love. The song starts with a question "What am I to you?" and the artist pleads for an honest answer where she can be compared to the vastness of the sea with a deep shade of blue which describes the enormity of her feelings. She then talks about her loyalty by saying that she would cry if her lover is hurt, and she will be there for them in all circumstances, giving them the ball or taking charge of the relationship.
As the song progresses, the artist further explores her vulnerability and desire for reciprocation when she asks "now if my sky should fall, would you even call?" indicating the importance of her lover's presence in her life. However, in the end, she warns her lover not to fill her heart with lies and to be sincere and true to her, asking again "tell me, darling true, what am I to you?"
In conclusion, the song brilliantly captures the complexity of love and relationships, highlighting the need for open communication and honesty that makes the foundation of any strong relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
What am I to you?
What is the meaning of our relationship to you?
Tell me darlin' true
Honestly and candidly answer me
To me you are the sea
To me, you are a wide, vast, and fascinating body that holds and sustains me
Vast as you can be
You are as breathtaking and extensive as the ocean
And deep the shade of blue
Your nature is reflective of an intensely deep and serene blue color
When you're feelin' low
When you are unhappy or in despair
Oh, to whom else do you go?
To whom else you turn to for comfort?
See I'd cry if you hurt
I'll be so hurt if you're ever hurt
I'd give you my last shirt
I'll give you everything I have
Because I love you so
Because deep within me, I have a strong feeling of endearment and passion
Now if my sky should fall
If all that I have or believe in should crumble
Would you even call?
Would you still be there for me?
I've opened up my heart
I have allowed you to access my most inner emotions and feelings
I never want to part
I don't want to ever be separated from you
I'm givin' you the ball
I am entrusting you to make the next move in this relationship
When I look in your eyes
When I stare directly into your gaze
I can feel the butterflies
I experience an overwhelming sense of excitement and joy
I will love you when you're blue
I'll be there for you when you're sad and unhappy
But tell me darlin' true
Answer me honestly
Could you find a love in me?
Do you have feelings of love for me?
Would you carve me in a tree?
Would you engrave our names in a tree as a symbol of our love?
Don't fill my heart with lies
Please be truthful and honest with me, don't deceive me
I will love you when you're blue
I'll be there for you even when you're not okay
Tell me darlin' true
Be open and honest with me
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Norah Jones
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tomyamadesi7824
You are God to me. Everytime I see thy celestial godly face and hear thy voice... I realize that there is no singing that I will ever have grace my life of a more beautiful representation of the Godliness of Womankind than the celestial voice of Norah Jones.
In my opinion the Godly Voice of Norah Jones has no equal.
May Norah Jones live forever; for all eternity.
And please wear body armor and pack automatic Israeli made UZIs.
Norah thou art God to me.
@Мартин1972
What am I to you
Tell me darling true
To me you are the sea
Vast as you can be
And deep the shade of blue
When you're feeling low
To whom else do you go
See I cry if you hurt
I'd give you my last shirt
Because I love you so...
If my sky should fall
Would you even call
Opened up my heart
I never want to part
I'm giving you the ball
When I look in your eyes
I can feel the butterflies
I love you when you're blue
Tell me darlin true
What am I to you
Yah well if my sky should fall
Would you even call
Opened up my heart
Never want to part
I'm giving you the ball
When I look in your eyes
I can feel the butterflies
Could you find a love in me
Could you carve me in a tree
Don't fill my heart with lies
I will you love when you're blue
Tell me darlin true
What am I to you
What am I to you
What am I to you
@effiemcfarland6735
Still here in Jan 17 2025 II Always like listening to NOARH JONES She one of the greatest
@burntpasta6767
This song feels incredibly cathartic. It feels like a warm hug from a good friend that tells you it’s ok to cry.
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@faeriefire69
March 2021 feel like I am being bread crumbed by a potential lover. This song helped me remember to put myself first and do me. No more giving to someone or anyone who cannot match my energy.
@wamaithak.9901
Been a fan of Norah’s for eons… she’s a singer whose music will be enjoyed by my grandchildren. There’s an honesty and vulnerability to her lyrics that’s very intimate and beautiful…
@Requiemslove
Time is such a cruel mistress.
13 years later, and I look at a comment from my past self. I hope there will always be one constant, I know it sounds selfish, but that this amazing voice this cherished gift to any who happen to be fortunate enough to find her, will always be in this world. In however many years it should be and I come back as a ghost, I hope to pass by some place, some day, and hear that wonderful sound floating my way. And let it be, forever, until the breaking of the world or longer, if that's possible. Even should the woman it belongs to ultimately perish, as we all must I guess. Still, the thought of that day fills me with more dread than my own mortality.
Apologies to anyone if this comment gets you down. Great music lives forever.
@Kala-ck7il
Wow
@timothyzurybida1805
Never before has a sad song been so sweet. Maybe my favorite Norah song. Timeless. Lovely.
@nataliaortega3880
So true...
@erinviens9019
With out you