Sunrise
Norah Jones
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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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Written by: Norah Jones, Lee Alexander
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12 facts about this song
Artist Background"Sunrise" is a song by Norah Jones, an American singer-songwriter who has won multiple Grammy Awards.
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Album DetailsThe track is from her second studio album, "Feels Like Home," released in 2004.
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Songwriting"Sunrise" was co-written by Norah Jones and Lee Alexander, who was Jones' bassist and her boyfriend at the time.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the Adult Contemporary chart in the United States and also reached the top 10 in Canada.
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Grammy AwardsIn 2005, "Sunrise" won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
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Musical Style"Sunrise" represents Norah Jones' fusion of jazz, pop, and country influences which showcase her unique sound.
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Critical ReceptionCritics noted that the song stands out for its simplicity and soothing, understated vocals.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sunrise" was directed by acclaimed director Joseph Kahn. It features Jones in a retro, domestic setting.
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Live Performances"Sunrise" quickly became a staple of Jones' live performances, often used to open her concerts.
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Commercial SuccessDespite being a low-tempo song, it garnered commercial success worldwide with the album selling over 12 million copies globally.
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Cover VersionsA few artists, like Passenger, have covered the song in their live performances, showcasing its enduring popularity.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics are about enjoying the simple pleasures in life, like watching the sunrise, and finding joy in love.
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