Until The End
Norah Jones (Нора Джонс) Lyrics
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But you're not to blame
Baby, I see you for who you are
A one-time apple queen
And a one-time tramp
And an old-time movie star
You're a shell picker of the pickiest kind
And in or out of bed
You keep you're head wide open
'Cause you don't only dream when you're asleep
Like a child, you remember
But I forget all my dreams
I used to think that someday I'd relax a little
And be more like you
Then I realized how silly that thought was
I needed to stand in my own shoes
And from over here, I can see you cry
Don't even try to pretend
'Cause he's hurt you so many times
Baby, don't go back again
Like a child, you forget
But I remember everything and every sting
And through all the games we'll both stay the same
As we've always been through the fat and thin
Until the end
Until the end, oh
The song Until The End is a poignant reflection on a relationship that has been tested by the ups and downs of life. Norah Jones sings about a person with a famous last name who has faced many challenges in life, including being an apple queen, a tramp, and an old-time movie star. Despite all this, the singer sees this person as they truly are, and admires them for their resilience and ability to keep moving forward.
The song also touches on the theme of growing up, and the realization that it is important to be true to oneself. The singer speaks about how they used to think they wanted to be more like the person they are singing about, but then realized that they needed to stand in their own shoes and be their own person. This realization has allowed them to see the world and their relationships in a clearer light.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "like a child, you remember, but I forget all my dreams". This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the difference between the youthful idealism of the person being sung about and the more jaded outlook of the singer. Despite these differences, the song acknowledges that they will both stay the same, supporting each other through thick and thin, until the end.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got a famous last name
You have a well-known surname
But you're not to blame
However, it's not your fault
Baby, I see you for who you are
My dear, I know who you are
A one-time apple queen
You were once crowned as an apple queen
And a one-time tramp
You were also once perceived as a promiscuous woman
And an old-time movie star
Once, you were a celebrated film actress
You're a shell picker of the pickiest kind
You are selective in choosing the things you want
But you always find the ones to keep
But you manage to find the things that are valuable to you
And in or out of bed
Whether it's about sex or not
You keep you're head wide open
You are receptive to new ideas
'Cause you don't only dream when you're asleep
Because you always think of new possibilities and aspirations
Like a child, you remember
You still have a childlike memory
But I forget all my dreams
While I easily forget my personal desires and hopes
I used to think that someday I'd relax a little
I once thought that I will eventually loosen up a bit
And be more like you
And adapt some of your attitudes and characteristics
Then I realized how silly that thought was
But later on, I found out how nonsensical it was to aspire for that
I needed to stand in my own shoes
I realized that I need to be my true self
And from over here, I can see you cry
And from where I stand, I can see you shed tears
Don't even try to pretend
No need to pretend or act all right when it's not
'Cause he's hurt you so many times
Because he has caused you a lot of pain in the past
Baby, don't go back again
My dear, please don't repeat the same mistake again
Like a child, you forget
You have a tendency to forget things just like a child
But I remember everything and every sting
But I still remember and feel the pain of what happened
And through all the games we'll both stay the same
Despite the challenges we face, we remain unchanged
As we've always been through the fat and thin
Just like always, through thick and thin, we stick together
Until the end
Until the very end
Until the end, oh
Until the very end
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Norah Jones, Lee Alexander
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@HmangaihiRenthlei
You've got a famous last name
But you're not to blame
Baby, I see you for who you are
A one-time apple queen
And a one-time tramp
And an old-time movie star
You're a shell picker of the pickiest kind
But you always find the ones to keep
And in or out of bed
You keep your head wide open
'Cause you don't only dream when you're asleep
Like a child, you remember
But I forget all my dreams
I used to think that someday I'd relax a little
And be more like you
Then I realized how silly that thought was
I needed to stand in my own shoes
And from over here, I can see you cry
Don't even try to pretend
'Cause he's hurt you so many times
Baby, don't go back again
Like a child, you forget
But I remember everything and every sting
And through all the games we'll both stay the same
As we've always been through the fat and the thin
Until the end
Until the end, oh
@AndromedaCripps
Hello! The last line of your comment struck me viscerally and inspired me to write this poem, so I thought I’d share it with you:
Kissed
“Have you ever been kissed by music?”
As the lips brushed up against my cheek,
I felt the notes invigorate,
Inspire my choreography.
But have I ever been kissed by music?
With stretching sunlit chords?
The sound waves stimulate my eyes
To break their levy wards.
But have I ever been kissed by music?
Shivers sprint along my spine,
And sweat pours out in answer
Every hair stands up in reply,
But have I ever been kissed by music?
Yes. The simple melody
Of fragrance set with honey
And chamomile like fresh-brewed tepid tea
And yawning strings that shine
Reflecting bolts of lightning moonrays,
Into apple cider donut glaze
And summer eves like autumn days
And soft, caressing, fuzzy Rhodes tones
Spring mind to lyrics and fingers to keys
Have you ever been kissed by music?
May she kiss you if she please.
-Andy Cripps
@juliehawkins2512
Nora's lyrics along with her tempo can take a person back to a place in time that you remember exactly where you were and who was with you time and time again she draws you back into an almost forgotten World
@MrMaestroSoda
Even to places where you've never been, but you'd wish you had... not only places, also moments... She's an expert in this... Love and almost hate her for that.
@efremteklemariam5864
True True!!! She is our Billie holiday!! Simple!! She get me going no matter what!!
@MountainPearls
She’s referring to Frank Sinatra songs…so it makes sense.
@kaziimtiazahammad1928
@@MountainPearlsSister where are you from? Do you really follow the Christianity?? Who is your God???
@mikest468
While listening to her stuff, you can't help but think how much of a beautiful soul she has.
@mehtasid
Of course. She's Ravi Shankar's (the magical sitar player blessed by God) daughter. And her mom Sue Jones is a such a good soul. She's the miracle they created.
@blindoleer
she didn't need fancy clothes or extravagant visuals to create something really magic, perfect and catchy...this girl rocks in a smooth way!!! love it!
@HmangaihiRenthlei
You've got a famous last name
But you're not to blame
Baby, I see you for who you are
A one-time apple queen
And a one-time tramp
And an old-time movie star
You're a shell picker of the pickiest kind
But you always find the ones to keep
And in or out of bed
You keep your head wide open
'Cause you don't only dream when you're asleep
Like a child, you remember
But I forget all my dreams
I used to think that someday I'd relax a little
And be more like you
Then I realized how silly that thought was
I needed to stand in my own shoes
And from over here, I can see you cry
Don't even try to pretend
'Cause he's hurt you so many times
Baby, don't go back again
Like a child, you forget
But I remember everything and every sting
And through all the games we'll both stay the same
As we've always been through the fat and the thin
Until the end
Until the end, oh
@ziyedhamrouni886
4 minutes of close up screen without looking vanish or artificial. She has zero ego. The 100% left is pure strength love and intelligence.