Heart Of Mine
Norah Jones & Peter Malick Group Lyrics

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Heart of mine, be still
You can play with fire but you'll get the bill
Don't let him know, don't let him know that you love him
Oh, don't be a fool, don't be blind heart of mine

Heart of mine, go back home
You've got no reason to wander, no reason to roam
Don't let him see, don't let him see that you need him

Oh, don't put yourself over the line heart of mine

Heart of mine, go back where you've been
The only trouble for you is if you let him in
Don't let him hear, don't let him hear where you're going
Oh, untie the ties that bind heart of mine

Heart of mine so malicious and so full of guile
I give you an inch and you take a mile
Don't let yourself fall, don't let yourself stumble
Oh, do the time, don't do the crime heart of mine

Heart of mine
Heart of mine

Overall Meaning

In Peter Malick's song "Heart of Mine," Norah Jones sings a cautionary tale to her own heart. The lyrics read like a warning to her emotions, reminding herself to be mindful and not let them get the best of her. The song seems to be calling upon the heart to slow down and calm itself, to "be still." The advice given is not to let the person she loves know how she feels, trying to protect herself from getting hurt. The heart is warned not to be foolish, not to become blinded by love, and not to let itself go over the line.

Every verse is composed of a gentle yet determined warning to her emotions, telling her heart to go back home, to not wander, and keeping it from exposing itself to the risk of being hurt. The heart needs to maintain its independence and not let anyone know that it needs them. The chorus of the track seems to plead with the heart, telling it to make better choices, to not be malicious, to take its time and not rush things.

Overall, the song is a beautiful and emotional reflection on the challenge of balancing one's heart and mind. It warns the heart to keep itself in check, calming its passions and desires, avoiding getting hurt and keeping itself safe.

Line by Line Meaning

Heart of mine, be still
Calm down, heart of mine

You can play with fire but you'll get the bill
You can mess around, but you'll face the consequences

Don't let him know, don't let him know that you love him
Hiding your feelings is best, don't give away your love

Oh, don't be a fool, don't be blind heart of mine
Don't act foolish, don't be ignorant, my heart

Heart of mine, go back home
Return to where you came from, heart of mine

You've got no reason to wander, no reason to roam
There's no need for you to explore, no need for you to be curious

Don't let him see, don't let him see that you need him
Hiding your dependency is best, don't show that you need him

Oh, don't put yourself over the line heart of mine
Don't cross the line, heart of mine

Heart of mine, go back where you've been
Return to your previous state, heart of mine

The only trouble for you is if you let him in
Your only problem is if you allow him to enter

Don't let him hear, don't let him hear where you're going
Don't reveal your plans, don't let him know where you're headed

Oh, untie the ties that bind heart of mine
Free yourself from the things that hold you back, heart of mine

Heart of mine so malicious and so full of guile
My heart, you're sneaky and deceitful

I give you an inch and you take a mile
I give you a little and you take a lot

Don't let yourself fall, don't let yourself stumble
Stay strong, don't slip, don't trip

Oh, do the time, don't do the crime heart of mine
Accept the consequences, don't make bad choices, my heart

Heart of mine
My heart

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY FIELDING, NED WASHINGTON

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