Beside You
KØKKEN - Van Morrison Lyrics
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Way out of the backstreet
Out of the window
Through the fallin' rain
Right on time
Right on time
That's why Broken Arrow
Waved his finger down the road so dark and narrow
Just before the Sunday six-bells chime, six-bells chime
And all the dogs are barkin'
Way on down the diamond-studded highway where you wander
And you roam from your retreat and view
Way over on the railroad
Tomorrow all the tippin' trucks will unload
Every scrapbook stuck will glue
And I'll stand beside you
Beside you child
To never never never wonder why at all
No no no no no no no no
To never never wonder why at all
To never never never wonder why it's gotta be
It has to be
Way across the country where the hillside mountain glide
The dynamo of your smile caressed the barefoot virgin child to wander
Past your window with a lantern lit
You held it in the doorway and you cast against the pointed island breeze
Said your time was open, go well on your merry way
Past the brazen footsteps of the silence easy
You breathe in you breathe out you breathe in you breathe out you breath in
You breathe out you breathe in you breathe out
And you're high on your high-flyin' cloud
Wrapped up in your magic shroud as ecstasy surrounds you
This time it's found you
You turn around you turn around you turn around you turn around
And I'm beside you
Beside you
Oh darlin'
To never never wonder why at all
No no no no no
To never never never wonder why at all
To never never never wonder why it's gotta be
It has to be
And I'm beside you
Beside you
Oh child
To never never wonder why at all
I'm beside you
Beside you
Beside you
Beside you
Oh child
The lyrics of "Beside You" by Van Morrison from his album KØKKEN paint a vivid picture of a journey through darkness and uncertainty, but ultimately finding solace and companionship. The song begins with the image of Little Jimmy gone, symbolizing someone who has ventured far away, potentially into unknown and challenging territories. The imagery of the backstreet, window, and falling rain evoke a sense of desolation and melancholy. However, despite these obstacles, the journey is described as being "right on time," suggesting a sense of destiny or purpose driving the singer forward.
Broken Arrow waving his finger down the dark and narrow road symbolizes a guide or a signpost in the journey, leading the way through difficult times. The reference to the evening and the Sunday six-bells chime adds a haunting and introspective quality to the scene, setting a somber yet determined tone for the journey ahead. The dogs barking and the diamond-studded highway further emphasize the sense of wandering and searching for meaning amidst a backdrop of luxury and excess.
As the journey progresses, the singer finds themselves on a railroad, surrounded by imagery of scrapbooks and tippin' trucks unloading, suggesting a sense of discarding the past and embracing new beginnings. The repeated refrain of "Beside you, beside you child" conveys a sense of loyalty and support, offering comfort and reassurance in the face of uncertainty. The insistence on never wondering why things are the way they are reflects a sense of acceptance and surrender to the unpredictability of life's journey.
The final verses of the song bring a sense of transcendence and ecstasy, with imagery of smiles, barefoot children, and lantern-lit windows. The singer is enveloped in a magical shroud of ecstasy, finding peace and joy in the present moment. The repeated refrain of "Beside you" emphasizes the importance of companionship and connection in navigating life's challenges. Ultimately, the song conveys a message of acceptance, love, and unity in the face of life's mysteries and uncertainties.
Line by Line Meaning
Little Jimmy's gone
A young person named Jimmy has left
Way out of the backstreet
He has left the less desirable part of town
Out of the window
Through an opening, likely of a house
Through the fallin' rain
Despite the rain coming down
Right on time
Arriving exactly when expected
That's why Broken Arrow
Explains why Broken Arrow is present
Waved his finger down the road so dark and narrow
Pointing towards a dim and tight path
In the evenin'
During the evening hours
Just before the Sunday six-bells chime, six-bells chime
Prior to the ringing of the church bells at six on Sunday
And all the dogs are barkin'
The dogs are making loud noises
Way on down the diamond-studded highway where you wander
Far along the dazzling road where you freely roam
And you roam from your retreat and view
Moving away from your place of seclusion to explore
Way over on the railroad
Far across the railway tracks
Tomorrow all the tippin' trucks will unload
The trucks will be unloading their cargo tomorrow
Every scrapbook stuck will glue
All the pieces that are attached will adhere
And I'll stand beside you
I will be there next to you
Beside you child
Next to you, my dear
To never never never wonder why at all
Not needing to question the reason behind anything
No no no no no no no no
Emphatic denial
To never never wonder why at all
Continuing to not seek explanations
To never never never wonder why it's gotta be
Avoiding questioning why things must happen
It has to be
Accepting things as they are
Way across the country where the hillside mountain glide
Across the land where the hills and mountains smoothly move
The dynamo of your smile caressed the barefoot virgin child to wander
The power of your smile gently encouraged the innocent child to roam
Past your window with a lantern lit
Past your dwelling with a bright light
You held it in the doorway and you cast against the pointed island breeze
You kept it in the entrance and let it shine against the sharp breeze
Said your time was open, go well on your merry way
Expressed that you are free to go on happily
Past the brazen footsteps of the silence easy
Beyond the loud footsteps in the still quietness
You breathe in you breathe out you breathe in you breathe out you breath in
Inhale, exhale, repeat
You breathe out you breathe in you breathe out
Exhale, inhale, exhale
And you're high on your high-flyin' cloud
Feeling euphoric on your elevated cloud
Wrapped up in your magic shroud as ecstasy surrounds you
Enveloped in a mystical covering as joy envelops you
This time it's found you
Currently, happiness has found you
You turn around you turn around you turn around you turn around
Repeatedly changing direction
And I'm beside you
I am standing next to you
Oh darlin'
Expressing affection
I'm beside you
I am next to you
Beside you
Next to you
Oh child
Endearing term for a young person
To never never wonder why at all
Continuously avoiding questioning the reasons behind things
I'm beside you
I am next to you
Beside you
Next to you
Beside you
Next to you
Beside you
Next to you
Oh child
Endearing term for a young person
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VAN MORRISON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@starmountainkid
Nicely done. I enjoyed it.
@LindemannAdam
@TheSunmanho an american can also a european understand, but an englishman?
@qwe2433
@TheSunmanho hahaha.. you are racist against them yes? although im not the biggest fan of them i dont hate them like you do comrade
@LindemannAdam
@TheSunmanho i don't know... was you?