Moon Song
Chasing Moon's Secrets: Norah Jones' Poetic Journey Revealed
Lyrics
Want to find out where the moon goes
Expresses curiosity about the destination of the moon when it sets.
When it leaves the western sky
Describes the moon leaving the western sky, implying a transition from night to day.
And night dissolves again to morning
Highlights the cyclical nature of night turning into morning.
Azure turns to gold
Depicts a visual transformation from the color azure to gold as night transitions to day.
Azure turns to gold
Repeats the transformation of colors, emphasizing the beauty of the transition.
Gonna sleep with one eye open
Suggests a sense of vigilance or anxiety, intending to stay alert or cautious.
Gonna keep the shades half drawn
Describes a deliberate choice to keep the window coverings partially closed, possibly reflecting a desire for privacy or a need to control the level of exposure to the outside world.
Nearly silent dressed in shadows
Characterizes the surroundings as almost silent and cloaked in shadows.
Lines and colors fall
Implies a contemplative mood with the mention of lines and colors falling, possibly representing a transition or change.
Lines and colors fall
Reiterates the notion of lines and colors falling, reinforcing a sense of change or transition.
Gonna watch her through the window
Expresses a desire to observe someone through a window, reminiscent of a past experience.
Just as I watched you before
Compares the act of watching to a previous experience, possibly drawing parallels between two individuals.
Smile knows but just won't tell me
Suggests that a smile holds knowledge but refuses to reveal it, creating a sense of mystery.
I just watch her go
Indicates a passive observation as someone departs, emphasizing the act of letting go.
I just watch her go
Reiterates the act of watching someone leave, reinforcing the theme of detachment.
Now I know just where the moon goes
States a newfound understanding of where the moon goes, possibly paralleling the understanding of someone's departure.
When it leaves the western sky
Recalls the moon leaving the western sky and the cyclic transition from night to morning.
And night dissolves again to morning
Reiterates the cyclic nature of night turning into morning, completing a full circle of the day.
The moon is in your eyes
Suggests a deep connection by associating the moon with the eyes of someone, possibly implying a romantic or emotional bond.
The moon is in your eyes
Repeats the connection between the moon and someone's eyes, emphasizing the emotional significance.
The moon is in your eyes
Reiterates the moon's presence in someone's eyes, underscoring the emotional depth of the connection.
The moon is in your eyes
Emphasizes the enduring and pervasive connection between the moon and the person's eyes.
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