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Norah Jones “It Was You”

The majority of “It Was You” is smooth and sensual, with Norah Jones singing about a feeling of romantic certainty over jazzy chords. The verses have a different energy – an ascending melody that implies searching and emotional effort, lyrics that suggest an analytical mindset at odds with the gut intuition of the chorus. It’s a contest of head vs heart that the heart wins rather quickly. The back half of the song is elegant and gentle as Jones’ phrasing conveys a feeling of love so strong that it’s weighted by melancholy. Is she afraid this won’t work? Is this actually an unrequited feeling? Or is she so in love it’s bringing tears to her eyes?

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