Chasing Pirates
Norah Jones퀀 Lyrics
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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.
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.
The lyrics of Norah Jones' "Chasing Pirates" describe the restless, relentless thoughts that keep a person awake at night, even when they want to sleep. The singer receives a message from someone indicating that they intend to go to bed, but the singer's mind is still active and they are not yet ready to rest. They try to read, but the words on the page only serve to remind them of the message they received, and their thoughts quickly become jumbled and overwhelming. They liken their thoughts to "chasing pirates," implying that these thoughts are like elusive, chaotic creatures that are difficult to pin down or control.
Throughout the song, the singer struggles with their racing thoughts and their inability to slow down and find peace. They try to resist their tendency to dream up wild and impractical schemes, but their mind continues to swirl with ideas and possibilities. By the end of the song, the singer is still caught up in their own thoughts, unable to find solace or stillness.
Overall, "Chasing Pirates" is a powerful meditation on the ways in which our own minds can sometimes feel like our worst enemies, keeping us up at night and preventing us from finding the rest and peace we so desperately crave.
Line by Line Meaning
In your message you said, you were goin' to bed,
You told me you were going to sleep in your message,
But I'm not done with the night.
But I'm not done being awake for the night.
So I stayed up and read, but your words in my head,
So I stayed up and read, but your words kept me awake,
Got me mixed up so I turned out the light.
So confused that I turned off the light to try and quiet my mind.
And I, don't know how, to slow it down.
I don't know how to calm myself down.
My mind's racing from chasing pirates.
My mind is racing from chasing problems or worries that are like pirates.
Well the man in there swings while the silliest things,
My thoughts swing wildly and fixate on the smallest things,
Floppin' around in my brain.
Bouncing around and causing chaos in my mind.
And I try not to dream but them possible schemes,
I try not to dream, but my mind keeps coming up with possible solutions,
Swim around, wanna drown me insane.
They swim around and make me feel like I'm going crazy.
My mind's racin' from chasing pirates.
My mind is still racing from chasing these problems.
My mind's racin' from chasing pirates.
My mind is still racing from chasing these problems.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NORAH JONES
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