Reviewers praised the music of both sessions for its free, relaxed sound, but the lyrics were considered to be simple compared with those of his previous work. Morrison had intended to record the album a cappella with only vocal backing by a vocal group he called the Street Choir, but the songs released on the album that included the choir also featured a backing band. Morrison was dissatisfied with additional vocalists to the original quintet that made up the choir, and these changes and others have led him to regard Street Choir poorly in later years.
His Band and the Street Choir was as well received as Morrison's previous album, Moondance, peaking at number 32 on the Billboard 200 and number 18 on the UK Album Chart. It owes its success mainly to the US Top Ten single "Domino", which was released before the album and surpassed Morrison's 1967 hit, "Brown Eyed Girl". As of 2010, "Domino" remains the most successful single of Morrison's solo career. Two other singles were released from the album, "Blue Money" and "Call Me Up in Dreamland"; although less successful, they still managed to reach the Billboard Hot 100.
Domino
Van Morrison Lyrics
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I think it's time for a change
You may get disgusted
Start thinkin' that I'm strange
In that case I'll go underground
Get some heavy rest
Never have to worry
About what is worst and what is best (get it)
Oh oh Domino (all right)
Roll me over Romeo
There you go
Lord have mercy
I said oh oh Domino
Roll me over Romeo
There you go
Say it again
I said oh oh Domino
I said oh oh Domino, dig it
There's no need for argument
There's no argument at all
And if you never hear from him
That just means he didn't call or vice versa
That depends on wherever you're at
Or and if you never hear from me
That just means I would rather not
Oh oh Domino
Roll me over Romeo
There you go
Lord have mercy
I said oh oh Domino
Roll me over Romeo
There you go
Say it again
Oh oh Domino
I said oh oh Domino.
Hey Mr. DJ
I just want to hear some rhythm and blues music
On the radio
On the radio
On the radio
Uh-uh, all right
Uh-uh, all right
Uh-uh, all right
Uh-uh
Hear the band
One more time
"Domino" is a song by Van Morrison, released in 1970 on his album "His Band and Street Choir." In the song, the singer appears to be fed up with life and hints at the desire to escape it entirely. The opening lines convey that the singer is tired of discussing a particular issue and believes it's time for a change. However, the singer acknowledges that this desire may make people perceive him as strange or disgusted. In the face of such judgment, the singer decides to "go underground" and rest, without worrying about the best or worst things.
As the refrain of "oh oh Domino" repeats, the song takes on a rhythmic and upbeat tone, indicating a feeling of release or catharsis for the singer. The repeated phrase "roll me over, Romeo" evokes a playful yet suggestive tone, potentially indicating the desire for physical release or letting go of past pains. Overall, "Domino" seems to express a desire to escape life's troubles and pressures, and to find a release through physical pleasure.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't want to discuss it
I do not want to talk about this subject
I think it's time for a change
I believe that it's time to make a change or move on
You may get disgusted
You might become annoyed or frustrated by what I am saying or doing
Start thinkin' that I'm strange
You might start to consider me weird or out of the ordinary
In that case I'll go underground
If that happens, I'll retreat from public view or hide away
Get some heavy rest
I will take a break and relax deeply
Never have to worry
I will avoid any stress or concerns
About what is worst and what is best (get it)
I won't have to care about what is good or bad, but enjoy myself instead
Oh oh Domino (all right)
This is a catchy phrase expressing excitement or enjoyment
Roll me over Romeo
This is a metaphor for wanting to have a pleasurable experience
There you go
An expression that something is happening or being delivered
Lord have mercy
An exclamation of surprise, amazement or shock
I said oh oh Domino
Repeating the phrase to build anticipation or increase excitement
Say it again
Asking someone to repeat something they just said
There's no need for argument
There is no reason to debate or dispute anything
There's no argument at all
There is nothing to argue about or disagree with
And if you never hear from him
If he doesn't call or reach out to you
That just means he didn't call or vice versa
It could also mean the inverse: if you don't respond, it's because I didn't call you
That depends on wherever you're at
The response and action depends on the situation or location
Or and if you never hear from me
If I never contact you or reply
That just means I would rather not
It signifies that I probably have no interest or just don't want to continue the conversation
Hey Mr. DJ
Addressing the DJ, a person who plays recorded music for an audience
I just want to hear some rhythm and blues music
Expressing a desire to listen to music of a certain genre
On the radio
This is where the music is typically played and broadcasted
Uh-uh, all right
A phrase of affirmation or agreement
Hear the band
Another phrase to show enthusiasm and excitement for the music
One more time
Asking the band or DJ to play the music again
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Written by: VAN MORRISON
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