My Gen X Playlist: Sunrise – Norah Jones

It doesn’t matter what time I go to bed, I’m an early riser. I’m usually up around 6 am – this is now imprinted in my DNA. I do enjoy the quiet of the morning before starting my day. Better still, waking up before sunrise on a camping or backpacking trip. Unzipping my tent to be surrounded by the stillness of nature while feeling the brisk morning against my face. The quiet of the mountains is incredibly peaceful and there is nothing like having a cup of coffee watching the orange glow of sunrise. These trips rejuvenate me and I hit the reset button before heading back to a hectic life in the city. When I retire, I’d love to spend more time in the mountains and enjoy the beauty of these early mornings more often.

Norah Jones’ Sunrise is on the playlist today. The sleepy melody is perfect with a cup of coffee on a quiet morning.

The song Sunrise by Norah Jones is a gentle, acoustic ballad that speaks about the cyclical nature of life and the passing of time. The opening lines of the song, “Sunrise, sunrise, looks like morning in your eyes, but the clock’s held 9:15 for hours,” suggest a sense of stagnation or a feeling of being stuck in time. The singer seems to be observing the world around her, seeing the sun rise in someone’s eyes, but also acknowledging that time has passed and the day has already come and gone.

– SonicHits

Being stuck in time doesn’t sound too bad right now. Where do I sign up?

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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, "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, "Ooh, ooh, ooh." to you.

And 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.

"Ooh, ooh, ooh" to you.
"Ooh, ooh, ooh" to you.