Sinkin' Soon
Norah Jones
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We're an oyster cracker on the stew And the honey in the tea We're the sugar cubes, one lump or two In the black coffee The golden crust on an apple pie That shines in the sun at noon We're a wheel of cheese high in the sky But we're gonna be sinkin' soon In a boat that's built of sticks and hay We drifted from the shore With a captain who's too proud to say That he dropped the oar A tiny hole has sprung a leak In this cheap pontoon Now the hull has started growing weak And we're gonna be sinkin' soon We're gonna be sinkin' soon We're gonna be sinkin' soon Everybody hold your breath 'Cause we're gonna be sinkin' soon We're gonna be sinkin' soon We're gonna be sinkin' soon Everybody hold your breath And down and down we go Like the oyster cracker on the stew The honey in the tea The sugar cubes, one lump or two? No thank you, none for me We're the golden crust on an apple pie That shines in the sun at noon Like the wheel of cheese high in the sky Well, we're gonna be sinkin' soon
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Written by: Lee Alexander, Norah Jones
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11 facts about this song
Album Classification"Sinkin' Soon" is a track from the album "Not Too Late", the third studio album by Norah Jones which was released in 2007.
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Genre ClassificationThe song veers more towards the jazz, soul, and funk genres, showcasing Norah Jones's ability to experiment with her sound.
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CollaborationOne of the distinctive aspects of this song is that it was jointly written by Norah Jones and her then-boyfriend, Lee Alexander.
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InstrumentationThe song features a unique array of instruments including a pots-and-pans percussion, trombone, and banjo which adds a quirky vibe to it.
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Lyric Theme"Sinkin' Soon" lyrically depicts a sinking ship as a metaphor for a failing relationship or society's decay.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough not a chart-topping hit, "Sinkin' Soon" did well on the Billboard Jazz Songs chart, reaching the Top 20.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Ace Norton, presents a whimsical, old-timey vibe that matches the tone of the song, with Norah and her band preparing food and playing instruments in a floating kitchen.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised Jones's willingness to explore different musical styles and themes in "Sinkin' Soon", acknowledging the risks she took departing from her more traditional, piano-driven sound.
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Live Performances"Sinkin' Soon" was one of Norah Jones's frequent live performance songs during her tour for the album "Not Too Late," showcasing her versatility as an artist.
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Vinyl ReleaseIn honor of Record Store Day 2007, Norah Jones released a 7” vinyl single of "Sinkin’ Soon" which also included the non-album B-side "Rosie’s Lullaby".
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Co-Writer's ImpactThis song is among the last Norah Jones co-wrote with Lee Alexander before their eventual professional and personal split. After their breakup, Jones shifted her musical direction, moving away from the jazz-pop sound he heavily influenced.
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