I know there are a lot of people out there who want to learn English and probably even more who like music. It's also a really big help when you share these episodes with friends and family. Just give me a like or a comment on Facebook or YouTube. I'd be really happy to hear if these explanations are helping you. You can listen to both recordings of the song by clicking the link in this episode's description. And while Norah Jones with her beautiful voice made this song popular, it's essentially a cover of his song. One thing I didn't know about this song was that it was written by a guy named Jesse Harris. She seems very trapped in the idea of what could have been and feels destined to be alone and empty.

Either by drinking wine or wishing that she could fly away. This regret and confusion - not understanding the reason why she made that decision, leads her to want to get away from it all.

They waited so long that it was too late, and at that point they started feeling regret. And because they felt scared, because they were unsure of what to do, they just waited around. They seemed to really like this person, maybe they even felt in love with them, but something kept them from meeting up or from continuing the relationship. To me this song seems to be about someone who was scared. There's also a direct link in the description of this episode. I put all of these things together for you at. You can hear the music, read the song lyrics, and follow along with a transcript of this song explanation all for free. That means it's a perfect song to listen to when it's raining outside, but it's also great if it's raining in your mind - if you're feeling a bit melancholic, wanting to understand but struggling to find answers.īefore we go through the lyrics, I highly recommend that you listen to the real song first. My name is Kiah and today I'm explaining the song Don't Know Why by Norah Jones.ĭon't Know Why is the perfect rainy day song. Hello English learners and music lovers! Welcome to Explained in English.

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