Known as "Van the Man" by his fans, Morrison first rose to prominence as the lead singer of the Northern Irish band Them, writing their 1964 hit "Gloria". A few years later, Morrison left the band for a successful solo career, starting with the album Astral Weeks.
Morrison has pursued an idiosyncratic musical path. Much of his music is tightly structured around the conventions of American soul and R&B, such as the popular singles "Brown Eyed Girl", "Moondance", "Domino", and "Wild Night". An equal part of his catalogue consists of lengthy, loosely connected, spiritually inspired musical journeys that show the influence of Celtic tradition, jazz, and stream-of-consciousness narrative, such as his classic album Astral Weeks and lesser known works such as Veedon Fleece and Common One. The two strains together are sometimes referred to as "Celtic Soul," and Morrison rejects the characterization of his genre of music as Rock, citing Elvis Presley as a non-influence.
He continues to perform regularly and achieved his highest U.S. chart position (number ten on the Billboard 200) with his 2008 album, Keep It Simple.
Bright Side Of The Road
Van Morrison Lyrics
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To the bright side of the road
We'll be lovers once again
On the bright side of the road
Little darlin', come with me
Won't you help me share my load
From the dark end of the street
To the bright side of the road
Into this life we're born
Baby sometimes, sometimes we don't know why
And time seems to go by so fast
In the twinkling of an eye
Let's enjoy it while we can (let's enjoy it while we can)
Won't you help me share my load (help me share my load)
From the dark end of the street
To the bright side of the road
Into this life we're born
Baby sometimes, sometimes we don't know why
And time seems to go by so fast
In the twinkling of an eye
Let's enjoy it while we can (let's enjoy it while we can)
Help me sing my song (help me sing my song)
Little darling come alone
To the bright side of the road
On the dark end of the street (on the dark end of the street)
To the bright side of the road (to the bright side of the road)
Little darling come alone
On the bright side of the road
On the dark end of the street (on the dark end of the street)
To the bright side of the road (to the bright sight of the road)
We'll be lovers once again
On the bright side of the road
Yeah, we'll be, we'll be lovers once again
On the bright side of the road
The song "Bright Side of the Road" by Van Morrison is an uplifting tune about leaving the hardships of the past behind and embracing a brighter future. The lyrics speak of leaving the "dark end of the street" and finding love again on the "bright side of the road." The song encourages the listener to enjoy life while they can and to help those around them share their burdens.
The first verse speaks of leaving the troubles of the past behind and rediscovering love on the brighter side of life. The second verse emphasizes the uncertainty of life and the importance of enjoying it while it lasts. The chorus repeats the theme of leaving the past behind and moving towards a brighter future, with the help of a loved one.
The song's upbeat melody and positive message have made it a beloved classic. It has been covered by many artists and has been featured in numerous films and TV shows.
Line by Line Meaning
From the dark end of the street
Starting from a place of difficulty and despair
To the bright side of the road
Moving towards a place of hope and happiness
We'll be lovers once again
Rekindling a romantic relationship
On the bright side of the road
In a positive and joyful state
Little darlin', come with me
Inviting a loved one to join the journey
Won't you help me share my load
Asking for emotional support and understanding
Into this life we're born
Reflection on the nature of existence
Baby sometimes, sometimes we don't know why
Acknowledging the mystery of life's purpose
And time seems to go by so fast
Noting the fleeting nature of time
In the twinkling of an eye
Highlighting how quickly things can change
Let's enjoy it while we can (let's enjoy it while we can)
Encouraging appreciation of life's moments while they last
Help me sing my song (help me sing my song)
Asking for encouragement and support in a personal endeavor
Little darling come alone
Inviting a loved one to join in a moment of joy
On the dark end of the street (on the dark end of the street)
Emphasizing the difficult start of the journey
To the bright side of the road (to the bright side of the road)
Pointing towards the positive end of the journey
We'll be lovers once again
Rekindling a romantic relationship
Yeah, we'll be, we'll be lovers once again
Affirming the intention to regain a lost love
On the bright side of the road
In a positive and joyful state
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VAN MORRISON
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From the dark end of the street
To the bright side of the road
We'll be lovers once again
On the bright side of the road
Little darlin', come with me
Won't you help me share my load
From the dark end of the street
To the bright side of the road
Into this life we're born
Baby sometimes, sometimes we don't know why
And time seems to go by so fast
In the twinkling of an eye
Let's enjoy it while we can (let's enjoy it while we can)
Won't you help me share my load (help me share my load)
From the dark end of the street
To the bright side of the road
Into this life we're born
Baby sometimes, sometimes we don't know why
And time seems to go by so fast
In the twinkling of an eye
Let's enjoy it while we can (let's enjoy it while we can)
Help me sing my song (help me sing my song)
Little darling come alone
To the bright side of the road
On the dark end of the street (on the dark end of the street)
To the bright side of the road (to the bright side of the road)
Little darling come alone
On the bright side of the road
On the dark end of the street (on the dark end of the street)
To the bright side of the road (to the bright sight of the road)
We'll be lovers once again
On the bright side of the road
Yeah, we'll be, we'll be lovers once again
On the bright side of the road
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From the dark end of the street
To the bright side of the road
We'll be lovers once again
On the bright side of the road
Little darlin', come with me
Won't you help me share my load
From the dark end of the street
To the bright side of the road
Into this life we're born
Baby sometimes we don't know why
And time seems to go by so fast
In the twinkling of an eye
Let's enjoy it while we can
Won't you help me sing my song
From the dark end of the street
To the bright side of the road
G F
How is it possible that a piece of music can be so totally vibrant, happy and joyous? Van the Man, that's how!
John Clarke
Ya got that right..
Marie DeRice
He always represents!
Jennifer Dow
Jolly good!! I adore Van the man Morrison!!! A beautiful, talented ❤️ man from Belfast!!! God, ❤️ him!! Any mood I'm in, love his music!!!
Mark Iremonger
Its actually quite a sad song at the same time...makes me cry anyway...
M EB
@Nicki Bowles ❤🙂
Donna Hall
I don't understand how someone could give this song a thumbs down. Maybe they didn't know what they were doing, and they just hit the wrong spot
Jussie Smollet
They’re a democrat.
Nate
This song is clearly offensive 😜
Catherine Brazier
Van our man just dropped new song in last 24hrs. His voice gets better wth age. So much music and life lessons thru listening to him.