Chasing Pirates
Norah Jones
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In your message you said, you were goin' to bed, But I'm not done with the night. So I stayed up and read, but your words in my head, Got me mixed up so I turned out the light. And I, don't know how, to slow it down. My mind's racing from chasing pirates. Well the man in there swings while the silliest things, Floppin' around in my brain. And I try not to dream but them possible schemes, Swim around, wanna drown me insane. And I, don't know how, to slow it down. Oh my mind's racing from chasing pirates. And I, don't know how, to slow it down. Oh my mind's racing from chasing pirates. My mind's racin' from chasing pirates. My mind's racin' from chasing pirates.
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Written by: NORAH JONES
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Chasing Pirates" was released as the lead single from her fourth studio album, "The Fall," on October 13, 2009.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at Number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also spent multiple weeks on the Adult Alternative Songs chart.
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Grammy NominationIn 2010, "Chasing Pirates" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Chasing Pirates" features Jones daydreaming about chasing pirates, and it was directed by renowned filmmaker Rich Lee.
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Musical ArrangementThe song significantly stands out for its rather upbeat tempo and heavy use of electronic effects, a departure from Jones's earlier, more acoustic sound.
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InspirationNorah Jones has shared that the song is about the tension between staying in a safe place and wanting to run off and have adventures. The 'pirates' in the song symbolize her restless mind.
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Associated Press' RecognitionThe song was recognized by the Associated Press as the eighth-best song of 2009.
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Prominent SoundThe song features a prominent use of electric guitar, another stylistic shift from Jones's earlier works.
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Songwriting CreditsNorah Jones solely wrote "Chasing Pirates," demonstrating her versatile songwriting abilities.
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Eclectic InfluencesListening closely to the song, one can discern influences ranging from blues and country to reggae and pop, showcasing Jones's wide-ranging musical influences and tastes.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews from music critics who praised its catchy hook and lyrics. This represents a successful move towards a broader pop sound for Jones.
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