Shoot The Moon
Norah Jones · Come Away with Me
You shoot the moon
And miss completely
And now you're left to face the gloom
The empty room that once smelled sweetly
Of all the flowers you plucked if only
You knew the reason
Why you had to each be lonely
Was it just the season?
And now the fall is here again
You canÂ’t begin to give in
It's all over
When the snows come rolling through
You're rolling too with some new lover
Will you think of times you told me
That you knew the reason
Why we had to each be lonely
It was just the season
Will you think of times you told me
That you knew the reason
Why we had to each be lonely
It was just the season
Shoot The Moon
Released on Norah Jones's debut album Come Away with Me, "Shoot The Moon" exemplifies the album's signature blend of jazz and pop sensibilities. The track features Jones's signature smooth vocal delivery, layered with a warm, acoustic guitar foundation and subtle piano accompaniment. As a centerpiece of the 2002 record, the song captures the intimate, late-night atmosphere that defined the era of neo-soul and adult contemporary music. Its gentle rhythm and reflective mood contributed significantly to the album's critical acclaim and commercial success, establishing Jones as a leading figure in modern jazz-pop. The recording remains a staple of her discography, often cited for its understated elegance and emotional resonance.