SUNRISE
Norah Jones (Shankar) Lyrics
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Looks like mornin' in your eyes
But the clock's held 9:15 for hours
Sunrise, sunrise
Couldn't tempt us if it tried
'Cause the afternoon's already come and gone
And I said
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
To you
Surprise, surprise
Couldn't find it in your eyes
But I'm sure it's written all over my face
Surprise, surprise
Never something I could hide
When I see we made it through another day
And I said
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
To you
Now the night
Will throw its cover down
On me again
Ooh, and if I'm right
It's the only way
To bring me back
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
To you
Hoo, ooh, yeah
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
To you
The song "Sunrise" by Norah Jones begins with the singer observing the sunrise and the morning light in someone else's eyes, but the clock has remained unmoved since 9:15 am. She seems to admire the natural beauty, yet she acknowledges that time is stagnant. She then sings that the actual rise of the sun doesn't interest them, as the afternoon has already come and gone.
In the second verse, Jones sings that she can't find any signs of surprise in the other person's eyes, but she knows she wears that expression on her face. She never conceals the fact that she's happy and surprised they've managed to get through another day together. The third and final verse is a bit more abstract than the first two, but seems to recount an experience in which the night has covered her once again. She sings that this is "the only way" to bring her back, although it is unclear where she has disappeared to. The song concludes with the same refrain as earlier.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunrise, sunrise
The beginning of a new day, where the sun emerges from the horizon.
Looks like mornin' in your eyes
The singer is comparing the sunrise to the appearance of the person's eyes, making them look awake and alert.
But the clock's held 9:15 for hours
Despite it being the morning, the time has not progressed due to a monotonous routine or boredom of life.
Couldn't tempt us if it tried
The morning is not enticing enough to make them want to do something or be productive with their day.
'Cause the afternoon's already come and gone
The morning has passed by too quickly for them to catch up and appreciate its beauty.
Surprise, surprise
An unexpected turn of events or realization.
Couldn't find it in your eyes
The singer cannot see the surprise in the person's eyes even though it is evident in the singer's face.
But I'm sure it's written all over my face
The artist cannot hide their feelings or emotions, and their surprise is evident through their facial expressions.
Never something I could hide
The artist cannot conceal their emotions, especially when they make it through another day.
When I see we made it through another day
The artist is happy to have survived another day and is grateful for that.
Now the night
The time when the sun has set below the horizon and the moon and stars are visible.
Will throw its cover down
Darkness will engulf the world with a comforting feeling of hiding away from the eagerness and tiredness of daily life.
On me again
The singer is resigned to the fact that night is a repeat of another slow day, over and over again.
Ooh, and if I'm right
The singer has strong convictions about the night's emotions and the repetition of life.
It's the only way, to bring me back
Nighttime is comforting for the singer, the only way to renew their strength and optimism for a new day, to start again.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Norah Jones, Lee Alexander
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@carlaferrante2635
Sunrise, sunrise
Looks like mornin' in your eyes
But the clock's held 9:15 for hours
Sunrise, sunrise
Couldn't tempt us if it tried
'Cause the afternoon's already come and gone
And I said
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
To you
Surprise, surprise
Couldn't find it in your eyes
But I'm sure it's written all over my face
Surprise, surprise
Never something I could hide
When I see we made it through another day
And I said
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
To you
Now the night
Will throw its cover down
On me again
Ooh, and if I'm right
It's the only way
To bring me back
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
To you
Hoo, ooh, yeah
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh
To you
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@AmeeliaK
Sunrise, sunrise
Looks like morning in your eyes
But the clocks held 9:15 for hours
Sunrise, sunrise
Couldn't tempt us if it tried
'Cause the afternoon's already come and gone
And i said ooh, ooh, ooh, to you
Surprise, surprise
Couldn't find it in your eyes
But I'm sure it's written all over my face
Surprise, surprise
Never something I could hide
When I see we made it through another day
Then I say, oh, oh, oh, to you
And now the night
Will throw its cover down on me again
Oh, and if I'm right
It's the only way to bring me back.
@marcussmith3934
Happy 45th Birthday Norah Jones!(Born March 30, 1979)๐๐ฅณ๐๐๐๐๐๐พ๐ฅ๐๐ท๐น๐๐๐๐
@mizzoupatriot8814
I swear Norah Jones has the most gorgeous voice I've ever heard. And she is such a classic beauty.
@rafaelacoradi1376
I agree with you.
@craigwilkinson1882
It's incredibly smooth isn't it
@cattjohn393
And she sounds exactly the same in concert!! So very talented.
@davidminski6900
Great voice indeed! You should also check out Rachel Yamagata, especially the song 'Duet'.
@gvaspirated
Iโm so glad music like this exists.
@Renn13
listen to hkfiftyone someday
@melanieblackburn1866
I had a new born daughter when this was out , I used to rock her + sing this to her. Tears in my eyes listening to it. She's 17 now..beautiful song x
@user-ro3ww6zj9p
I'm 16 and remember my father listening to this :)๐