Chasing Pirates

Norah Jones

About Chasing Pirates

"Chasing Pirates" is the first single by American singer Norah Jones from her fourth album, The Fall. It was released exclusively to iTunes on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. The song also had its North American radio station premiere on the defunct 97.3 EZ Rock, now CHBM, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on October 9, 2009. The song went top ten in Japan, The Netherlands and Belgium. In the US, "Chasing Pirates" peaked at No. 13 on Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks and No. 7 on Jazz Songs. "Chasing Pirates" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, becoming Jones's third nomination, after "Don't Know Why" and "Sunrise". 


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2009
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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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Norah Jones

Norah Jones (born Geethali Norah Jones Shankar; March 30, 1979) is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, and actress. She is the daughter of Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar and Sue Jones. She is also the paternal half-sister of Anoushka Shankar. more »

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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.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at Number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also spent multiple weeks on the Adult Alternative Songs chart.
Grammy Nomination
In 2010, "Chasing Pirates" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
Music Video
The music video for "Chasing Pirates" features Jones daydreaming about chasing pirates, and it was directed by renowned filmmaker Rich Lee.
Musical Arrangement
The song significantly stands out for its rather upbeat tempo and heavy use of electronic effects, a departure from Jones's earlier, more acoustic sound.
Inspiration
Norah 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.
Associated Press' Recognition
The song was recognized by the Associated Press as the eighth-best song of 2009.
Prominent Sound
The song features a prominent use of electric guitar, another stylistic shift from Jones's earlier works.
Songwriting Credits
Norah Jones solely wrote "Chasing Pirates," demonstrating her versatile songwriting abilities.
Eclectic Influences
Listening 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.
Critical Reception
The 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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