And Then There Was You

Album: Day Breaks (2016)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • Norah Jones became a mom for the first time in February 2014, when she gave birth to a son. She had a second child with her musician husband two years later. Jones told Rolling Stone that though she relates this song about discovering life-altering love to her children, she actually started it "before I had kids."

    "I was thinking about my husband," Jones added, "but I finished it after I had my son."
  • Asked by Rolling Stone if becoming a mother has changed her songwriting, Jones replied:

    "I don't feel being a mom has changed anything musically for me, but it changes how I hear certain love songs. Some songs I've known my whole life - then you have a kid and it's like, 'Oh! That's about this! Or maybe it's not, but it is for me, now.'"

Comments

Be the first to comment...

Editor's Picks

John Doe of X

John Doe of XSongwriter Interviews

With his X-wife Exene, John fronts the band X and writes their songs.

Francis Rossi of Status Quo

Francis Rossi of Status QuoSongwriter Interviews

Doubt led to drive for Francis, who still isn't sure why one of Status Quo's biggest hits is so beloved.

David Paich of Toto

David Paich of TotoSongwriter Interviews

Toto's keyboard player explains the true meaning of "Africa" and talks about working on the Thriller album.

Francesca Battistelli

Francesca BattistelliSongwriter Interviews

The 2011 Artist of the Year at the Dove Awards isn't your typical gospel diva, and she thinks that's a good thing.

Tom Johnston from The Doobie Brothers

Tom Johnston from The Doobie BrothersSongwriter Interviews

The Doobies guitarist and lead singer, Tom wrote the classics "Listen To The Music," "Long Train Runnin'" and "China Grove."

Song Titles That Inspired Movies

Song Titles That Inspired MoviesSong Writing

Famous songs that lent their titles - and in some cases storylines - to movies.