Brown Eyed Girl
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Hey, where did we go
Days when the rains came ?
Down in the hollow
Playing a new game
Laughing and a-running, hey, hey
Skipping and a-jumping
In the misty morning fog with
Our, our hearts a-thumping
And you, my brown-eyed girl
You, my brown-eyed girl

Whatever happened
To Tuesday and so slow
Going down to the old mine with a
Transistor radio
Standing in the sunlight laughing
Hide behind a rainbow's wall
Slipping and a-sliding
All along the waterfall
With you, my brown-eyed girl
You, my brown-eyed girl

Do you remember when we used to sing
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
Just like that
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
La dee dah

So hard to find my way
Now that I'm all on my own
I saw you just the other day
My, how you have grown!
Cast my memory back there, Lord
Sometime I'm overcome thinking about
Making love in the green grass
Behind the stadium
With you, my brown-eyed girl
You, my brown-eyed girl

Do you remember when we used to sing
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
Laying in the green grass
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
Dee dah dee dah dee dah dee dah dee dah dee
Sha la la la la la la la la la la la la




Dee dah la dee dah la dee dah la
D-d-d-d-d-d-d-d-d-d

Overall Meaning

The song "Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison is a nostalgic tribute to a young woman with brown eyes, whom the singer remembers fondly. The first verse sets the scene of a carefree time in the past, when it was raining and the singer and his brown-eyed girl were playing a new game, laughing, running, skipping, and jumping together in the morning fog. The chorus repeats the sentiment that his brown-eyed girl is still on his mind and that they are still connected, despite the passage of time. The second verse paints a picture of another happy memory, this time of going to an old mine with a transistor radio, standing in the sunlight and laughing, and slipping and sliding along a waterfall. The second chorus again emphasizes the singer's continued fondness for his brown-eyed girl. The bridge of the song speaks to the difficulty of finding one's way after being alone and seeing how much the brown-eyed girl has grown since they last saw each other. The song ends with a final chorus and the repetition of the "Sha la la la la la la la" motif.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, where did we go
The singer is nostalgically lamenting about the good times that he shared with his loved one in the past, and wonders where those days have gone.


Days when the rains came ?
The singer is reminiscing about the time when he and his lover used to be carefree and happy, and the rains were a part of that memory.


Down in the hollow
The singer is referring to a particular location where he and his lover used to go down to, and this place holds a special significance in their memories.


Playing a new game
The singer and his lover were exploring a new aspect of their relationship, which added more excitement to their time spent together.


Laughing and a-running, hey, hey
The singer and his lover were having a lot of fun, enjoying each other's company, and making the most of their time together.


Skipping and a-jumping
The singer and his lover were playful and carefree, indulging in activities that they enjoyed doing together.


In the misty morning fog with
The singer and his lover were spending time together during a time of day when the atmosphere was serene and calming.


Our, our hearts a-thumping
The singer and his lover were feeling a strong emotional connection, and their hearts were racing with excitement and anticipation.


And you, my brown-eyed girl
The singer's lover is a brunette with beautiful brown eyes, and he is expressing his deep affection for her.


Whatever happened
The singer is contemplating what has gone wrong in their relationship and why things have changed so much.


To Tuesday and so slow
The singer is missing the slow and easy pace of their past; when they could take their time to enjoy each other's company without any worries.


Going down to the old mine with a
The singer and his lover used to visit old mines, which had a mystical charm and appeal to them.


Transistor radio
The singer and his lover used to carry a transistor radio with them while exploring these mines, as it served as their source of entertainment.


Standing in the sunlight laughing
The singer and his lover used to relish the simple pleasures of life, basking in the sun and sharing laughter together.


Hide behind a rainbow's wall
The singer and his lover used to playfully hide behind a rainbow's wall, cherishing their time together.


Slipping and a-sliding
The singer and his lover were being adventurous, sliding along the waterfall, and enjoying the thrill of it.


All along the waterfall
The singer and his lover were exploring the slopes of a waterfall, which was a source of joy to them.


With you, my brown-eyed girl
The singer is expressing his love for his brunette lover and how he misses spending time with her.


You, my brown-eyed girl
The singer's affection for his lover has remained constant throughout their time spent together, and he still holds her dear.


Do you remember when we used to sing
The singer is asking his lover if she remembers the good times that they spent together and cherished.


Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
The singer and his lover used to sing this nonsensical tune together, which holds a special place in their memories.


Just like that
The singer and his lover were carefree and happy together, and they didn't need any reason to be so.


Laying in the green grass
The singer and his lover used to spend intimate moments together, lying in the green grass and enjoying each other's company.


Dee dah dee dah dee dah dee dah dee dah dee
The singer is expressing his deep affection and love for his brown-eyed girl.


So hard to find my way
The singer is feeling lost and directionless without his lover, and is struggling to move on from their relationship.


Now that I'm all on my own
The singer is lamenting the fact that he doesn't have his lover with him anymore and is struggling to cope with it.


I saw you just the other day
The singer has seen his lover recently, and it has made him miss her even more.


My, how you have grown!
The singer is surprised at how much his lover has changed since the last time he saw her.


Cast my memory back there, Lord
The singer is recalling the good times he spent with his lover and seeking solace in those memories.


Sometime I'm overcome thinking about
The singer is admitting that he is often overwhelmed with emotions when he thinks about his past with his lover.


Making love in the green grass
The singer and his lover used to share intimate moments together, lying in the green grass and enjoying each other's company.


Behind the stadium
The singer and his lover used to sneak behind the stadium and spend quality time with each other.


D-d-d-d-d-d-d-d-d-d
The singer is expressing his deep longing and affection for his brown-eyed girl.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Van Morrison

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