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Norah Jones — Don't Know Why
Album: Come Away With Me
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Released: 2002
Length: 3:01
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I waited till I saw the sun
I don't know why I didn't come
I left you by the house of fun
I don't know why I didn't come
I don't know why I didn't come

When I saw the break of day
I wished that I could fly away
Instead of kneeling in the sand
Catching teardrops in my hand

My heart is drenched in wine
But you'll be on my mind forever

Out across the endless sea
I will die in ecstasy
But I'll be a bag of bones
Driving down the road alone

My heart is drenched in wine
But you'll be on my mind forever

Something has to make you run
I don't know why I didn't come
I feel as empty as a drum
I don't know why I didn't come
I don't know why I didn't come
I don't know why I didn't come
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Saw her way before Corona playing outside in Las Vegas. It was clear 1) she was extraordinarily talented 2) could do much more than this beautiful quiet gentle tune and 3) she was willing to play it, but it was just a little blip in what she was interested in doing that evening. Obviously didn't want to be a one hit wonder. Which was fine with us.
Posted 10 months ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
Nice words for her voice
Posted 1 year ago by Jamus    [ Reply ]
 bronorb wrote:
Beautiful voice, nice song, pretty girl.
I honestly don't see anything to bitch about.  If it sounds like mall music then maybe you should limit your exposure to the mall.
 
Haven't been in a mall in 15 years. Won't go at gunpoint, ESPECIALLY during the holiday psychosis.
Posted 3 years ago by ih8bills    [ Reply ]
I wish I could sit in a little piano bar and listen and look at her ... her piano player is magical...
Posted 3 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
 mongoose01ca wrote:
Perfectly inoffensive mall music.
 

Sounds like at least you were offended by it. So it must be good, then?
Posted 4 years ago by user4176    [ Reply ]
Think she may have lifted the melody from Charlie Brown; Christmas Time is Here Again.
Posted 5 years ago by moreisnotmore    [ Reply ]
Simple beautiful song. 
Posted 5 years ago by mosi    [ Reply ]


Norah Jones sings "Don't Know Why" on Sesame Street:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEzxchU4RUY


Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Beautiful voice, nice song, pretty girl.
I honestly don't see anything to bitch about.  If it sounds like mall music then maybe you should limit your exposure to the mall.
Posted 15 years ago by bronorb    [ Reply ]
Perfect song.
FOR AN A/C RADIO STATION.


Posted 15 years ago by Whirlpool    [ Reply ]
 stewliscious wrote:
I don't know why she didn't either. Maybe she should quit thinking about baseball.
 
Or get a, I mean, some Steely Dan.

Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Perfectly inoffensive mall music.
Posted 15 years ago by mongoose01ca    [ Reply ]
There is something about her sound that I don't like. All material I've heard from her sounds forced and artificial.
Posted 15 years ago by manchester1    [ Reply ]
I don't know why she didn't either. Maybe she should quit thinking about baseball.
Posted 15 years ago by stewliscious    [ Reply ]
Pat Metheny's version is so much better, but booted wihtout a play in LRC. :(
Posted 15 years ago by -relayer-    [ Reply ]
chyk5 wrote:
First song I've heard on RP that I'm convinced does not fit the format.
RP's format is "whatever Bill wants to play."
Posted 15 years ago by etwilson    [ Reply ]
junebaby65 wrote:
Snora Jones......
Hahaha! Funny.
Posted 15 years ago by Colorwise    [ Reply ]
First song I've heard on RP that I'm convinced does not fit the format.
Posted 16 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
I didn't care much for this tune until I saw her perform it on Sesame Street. Except the letter of the day was Y, so she changed the lyrics to "Don't know why Y didn't come," upset that she had been stood up by her friend, the letter Y. For some reason, that's caused me to like the original. Wow, we really do form our musical tastes and opinions for all different reasons.
Posted 16 years ago by Smoove_D    [ Reply ]
It is a snoozer. She was right. gandalfbmg wrote:
Heard this on the radio the other day and the wife was complaining about it being a snoozer... but I think they must've played it a little slowed down because this is a little more upbeat...
Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by Candela    [ Reply ]
Snora Jones......
Posted 16 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
Class act. Great album.
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Maybe u had to much on your mind. Just kidding. I like the fact that she left the whole star thing behind and plays country music in small clubs around NYC
Posted 16 years ago by sonofpick    [ Reply ]
Just.. beautiful..
Posted 16 years ago by Candela    [ Reply ]
This girl has a style & she is sticking to it. All her stuff sounds the same to me. Too bad, because she is obviously talented. I used to listen to old records by her grandfather on the Sitar- Udi Shankar, I believe. They had records by Ravi Shankar as well (Nora's dad). When I was a kid, my mom was friends w/ a couple in Corrales, New Mexico. They lived in an old adobe home (historic site now) w/ a huge music room. Lots of OLD records. My sister & I would go directly to the music room everytime we visited & play instruments & records. A bit of reminiscing - sorry...
Posted 16 years ago by farbenblinde    [ Reply ]
i like Norah and this is a nice song, but it's played everywhere else and is taking the spot of some fine underplayed band or song.
Posted 16 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
Heard this on the radio the other day and the wife was complaining about it being a snoozer... but I think they must've played it a little slowed down because this is a little more upbeat...
Posted 16 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
Whoah! First time I rated this ! 8.
Posted 16 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Really pretty nice if you don't overhear it. I still don't quite understand why this got such attetion - it's as straightforward as they come, but still not vitriol-inducing IMO.
Posted 16 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
sonofabel wrote:
"Don't Know Why" I can't help from blushing and smiling like a fool every time I hear Norah Jones!!!!
Maybe it's because you didn't come.
Posted 16 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
TreborG2 wrote:
I don't know why anyone uploaded this... its getting too much airplay everywhere
Very nice to hear this - it's been a long time. Such a pretty song. If this was from some obscure indie artist who only sold three records in her life, I'm sure TreborG2 et al would think she was great. Let's judge music like this on its merits and not take the cheap music-snob position of dismissing something just because it's popular.
Posted 16 years ago by hcaudill    [ Reply ]
shuttlecr wrote:
I couldn't have said it better.
Doesn't bother me. I limit my exposure to mass media. I urge others to as well.
Posted 16 years ago by MtnGoat    [ Reply ]
Agony.
Posted 16 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
TreborG2 wrote:
I don't know why anyone uploaded this... its getting too much airplay everywhere, is vaguely entertaining, and she's got better stuff (which I've only heard on RP) I'll not rate it at all because my not liking to hear it all the time shouldn't be a marker on the song or the performer.. but please.. more other stuff let this one go to the mass market..
I couldn't have said it better.
Posted 16 years ago by shuttlecr    [ Reply ]
I have this CD and I now believe, if I sit in a cool, dark room and listen to this music long enough, it may just grow on me -- like mold. Otoh, maybe the lyrics will move me if I'm "drenched" in wine. It's worth a try, don't you think?
Posted 16 years ago by brighthue    [ Reply ]
Platypus wrote:
Ravi's daughter, no?
Si Si senor (sorry no diacriticals)
Posted 17 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
So the 4-year moratorium has ended?
Posted 17 years ago by timandjuliet    [ Reply ]
TreborG2 wrote:
I don't know why anyone uploaded this... its getting too much airplay everywhere, is vaguely entertaining, and she's got better stuff (which I've only heard on RP) I'll not rate it at all because my not liking to hear it all the time shouldn't be a marker on the song or the performer.. but please.. more other stuff let this one go to the mass market..
Don't know why your waffle gets the space it seems to get. "Don't know know I didn't come" is what this track is actually about
Posted 17 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
She sings this on Sesame Street but says "Don't Know Why 'Y' Didn't Come" - even though the letter Y is there, sitting to her side. All is good in the world when she turns to see Y sitting there. Anyone who goes on Sesame Street and isn't a parent gets some credit in my book.
Posted 17 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
Happy Birthday Norah!
Posted 17 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
I don\'t know why anyone uploaded this... its getting too much airplay everywhere, is vaguely entertaining, and she\'s got better stuff (which I\'ve only heard on RP) I\'ll not rate it at all because my not liking to hear it all the time shouldn\'t be a marker on the song or the performer.. but please.. more other stuff let this one go to the mass market..
Posted 21 years ago by TreborG2    [ Reply ]
Ravi\'s daughter, no?
Posted 21 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
don\'t know why, but i don\'t dig her stuff yet. perhaps it will grow on me.
Posted 21 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
I don\'t know who uploaded this, but THANKS! I love this CD & especially this song. What a soothing voice.
Posted 21 years ago by triviagal    [ Reply ]