Have I Told You Lately
Morrison (Van) Lyrics


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Have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there's no one above you
Fill my heart with gladness
Take away my sadness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do

Oh the morning sun in all its glory
Greets the day with hope and comfort too
And you fill my life with laughter
You can make it better
Ease my troubles that's what you do

There's a love that's divine
And it's yours and it's mine
Like the sun
At the end of the day
We should give thanks and pray to the One

Have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there's no one above you
Fill my heart with gladness
Take away my sadness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do

There's a love that's divine
And it's yours and it's mine
And it shines like the sun
At the end of the day we will give thanks and pray to the One

Have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there's no one above you
Fill my heart with gladness
Take away my sadness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do

Take away my sadness
Fill my life with gladness
Ease my troubles that's what you do
Fill my life with gladness




Take away my sadness
Ease my troubles that's what you do

Overall Meaning

The song "Have I Told You Lately" by Van Morrison is a beautiful expression of love and gratitude towards someone who has been a source of constant support and comfort. The song begins with the singer expressing their love to their partner and acknowledging that there is no one else above them. The partner is described as someone who brings joy to the singer's heart and takes away their sorrows. The refrain of "ease my troubles, that's what you do" emphasizes the profound impact that the partner has had in the singer's life.


The second verse of the song uses the metaphor of the morning sun to describe the partner's presence in the singer's life, bringing hope and comfort. The partner is also described as being able to make the singer's life better and filling it with laughter. The bridge of the song acknowledges a divine love that belongs to both the singer and the partner, shining like the sun at the end of the day. The song concludes with a repetition of the refrain, affirming the central role that the partner plays in easing the singer's troubles and filling their life with gladness.


Overall, "Have I Told You Lately" is a love song that expresses deep affection and gratitude towards a partner who has been a constant source of comfort and support. The song uses poetic language and metaphors to convey the depth of the singer's emotions, and the repetition of the refrain emphasizes the central message of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Have I told you lately that I love you
I wonder if I have recently expressed my love to you


Have I told you there's no one above you
Have I let you know that you are the most important person in my life


Fill my heart with gladness
You bring a lot of joy and happiness into my life


Take away my sadness
You have the ability to make me feel better when I am sad


Ease my troubles, that's what you do
You make my problems seem less daunting and easier to handle


Oh the morning sun in all its glory
The beauty of the sunrise is reminiscent of the beauty you bring into my life


Greets the day with hope and comfort too
Just as the sun brings hope, you make me feel hopeful and comforted


And you fill my life with laughter
You always find ways to make me laugh and smile


You can make it better
You have the power to improve my mood and make things better


There's a love that's divine
Our love is special and divine


And it's yours and it's mine
Our love belongs to us and nobody else


Like the sun
Our love is like the sun in its warmth and brightness


At the end of the day
At the end of each day


We should give thanks and pray to the One
We should be grateful to God for our love and pray for it to continue


Take away my sadness
You have the ability to make me feel better when I am sad


Fill my life with gladness
You bring a lot of joy and happiness into my life


Ease my troubles that's what you do
You make my problems seem less daunting and easier to handle


Fill my life with gladness
You bring a lot of joy and happiness into my life


Take away my sadness
You have the ability to make me feel better when I am sad


Ease my troubles that's what you do
You make my problems seem less daunting and easier to handle




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: VAN MORRISON

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@terryadleman2115

This is my husband’s YouTube account. I lost him 2 weeks ago and this was our song. It makes my heart sad as I remember him. Our love was Devine. We gave thanks and prayed. This song takes away my sadness. He eased my troubles that’s what he did. Prayers to all who’ve lost loved ones.

@kimmorningstar607

I'm sorry for your loss.. my heart breaks for you as I read this. Love, prayers and hugs sent to you!

@JustLoveOneAnother

Bless your heart ❤️

@markh6816

My wife, Lori, and I, loved this song. I truly feel your pain! I lost Lori, on August 4, 2020, 6 days short of our 35th Anniversary. (She was only 54). Tomorrow would have been our 36th. I miss her every second of every day!

@JustLoveOneAnother

@@markh6816 ❤️

@lynnedelacy2841

So sorry for your loss

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@chanhow7399

Who is listening this song in 2024...?

@gordoncovell7864

One of my favourites makes me think about Deb

@chanhow7399

@@gordoncovell7864 wow nice

@angelgabriel2276

Se dici questo domandati cosa il tuo cuore ti dice oggi nel 2024..guardati intorno e rifletti

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