Don't Be Denied Lyrics
Norah Jones
Lyrics
She was a young girl
Mama said to her
Your daddy's leaving home today
I think he's gone to stay
We packed up all the bags
And drove out to Anchorage
They got to Anchorage
She checked in to school
She wore white Chucks on her feet
She learned the golden rule
Punches came fast and hard
Lying on her back in the school yard
Oh
Don't be denied, don't be denied
Don't be denied, don't be denied
Don't be denied, don't be denied
Pretty soon she made a friend
She played guitar
Used to sit on the steps at school
And dream of being stars
They started a band
They played all night
Oh
Don't be denied, don't be denied
Don't be denied, don't be denied
Don't be denied, don't be denied
Businessmen crowded around
They came to hear the golden sound
There they were on the Sunset Strip
Playing their songs for the highest bid
They played all night
The price was right
Oh
Don't be denied, don't be denied
Don't be denied, don't be denied
Don't be denied, don't be denied
All that glitters isn't gold
You know you heard that story told
She's a pauper in a naked disguise
Millionaire through a businessman's eyes
Oh, friend of mine
Don't be denied
Oh
Song & Lyrics Facts
Norah Jones' song "Don't Be Denied" was released on her album Pick Me Up Off the Floor in 2020. The song was written by Norah Jones and Jesse Harris and features Thomas Bartlett on piano, Tony Scherr on bass, Dan Rieser on drums, Brian Blade on percussion and Jon Shaw on electric guitar.
It is a soulful track that speaks of resilience and determination to keep going despite life's struggles. Lyrically, it encourages listeners to take ownership of their lives and never give up hope. The song is a reminder to stay strong and not be denied what you truly deserve.