Domino
Morrison (Van) 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
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
The song "Domino" by Van Morrison is a classic example of his bluesy and soulful style, featuring repetitive lyrics and joyful instrumentation. The lyrics appear to be about Morrison's desire to get away from the stresses and arguments of his life by going "underground" and getting some "heavy rest." He seems to be suggesting that sometimes it's better to let go of the things that are causing problems and just take care of yourself. The chorus features the words "Oh oh Domino" repeated several times, along with the lines "Roll me over Romeo" and "There you go." These lines are likely just part of the joyful, playful spirit of the song, without any deeper meaning.
The second half of the song features Morrison addressing a DJ and asking to hear some rhythm and blues music on the radio. This section seems like a nod to the roots of Morrison's music and his appreciation for blues and soul artists who came before him. The song ends with the repeated phrase "Hear the band, one more time," perhaps a reference to the joy of live music and the shared experience of connecting with others through music.
Overall, "Domino" is a classic example of Van Morrison's soulful and bluesy style, featuring joyful repetition and playful lyrics that focus on the pleasures of music and the importance of taking care of oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't want to discuss it
I don't want to talk about it.
I think it's time for a change
I believe it's time for something new.
You may get disgusted
It's possible you will become fed up.
Start thinkin' that I'm strange
Begin seeing me as unusual.
In that case I'll go underground
If that happens, I'll disappear for a while.
Get some heavy rest
Take a long period of sleep.
Never have to worry
Won't have any concerns.
About what is worst and what is best (get it)
Won't need to decide between good and bad.
Oh oh Domino (all right)
Expression of excitement.
Roll me over Romeo
Referring to wanting physical intimacy.
There you go
Come on, do it.
Lord have mercy
Expression of exclamation.
I said oh oh Domino
Repeating how excited he is.
Say it again
Repeat that same thing.
There's no need for argument
There's no reason to disagree.
There's no argument at all
There's no discussion to be had.
And if you never hear from him
If he never contacts you.
That just means he didn't call or vice versa
It could mean either he didn't call or you didn't.
That depends on wherever you're at
It depends on your location.
Or and if you never hear from me
Or if I don't contact you.
That just means I would rather not
It means I choose not to.
Hey Mr. DJ
Addressing the DJ playing music.
I just want to hear some rhythm and blues music
I want to listen to some specific genre of music.
On the radio
Playing on the airwaves.
Uh-uh, all right
Agreement and excitement combined.
Hear the band
Listen to the music.
One more time
Play it again.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VAN MORRISON
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