Gloria
Them (featuring Van Morrison) Lyrics
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You know she comes around
Just 'bout five feet-four
A-from her head to the ground
You know she comes around here
At just about midnight
She make me feel so good, Lord
She make me feel alright
And her name is G
L
O
R
I
G-L-O-R-I-A (Gloria)
G-L-O-R-I-A (Gloria)
I'm gonna shout it all night (Gloria)
I'm gonna shout it every day (Gloria)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
She comes around here
Just about midnight
She make me feel so good, Lord
I want to say she make me feel alright
Comes walkin' down my street
Woah, she comes up to my house
She knock upon my door
And then she comes to my room
And she make me feel alright
G-L-O-R-I-A (Gloria)
G-L-O-R-I-A (Gloria)
I'm gonna shout it all night (Gloria)
I'm gonna shout it every day (Gloria)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
So good (Gloria)
Alright
Feels so good (Gloria)
Alright, yeah
The lyrics to Them (featuring Van Morrison)'s song Gloria are about the singer's love interest, named Gloria. The song describes Gloria as being about five-foot-four and making the singer feel good and alright. The song mentions Gloria coming around at midnight and knocking on the singer's door. The repetition of the spelling of Gloria's name is a notable aspect of the song, with the singer shouting her name throughout the chorus.
In many interpretations, the song Gloria is seen as an ode to sexual desire, with Gloria representing the object of the singer's affections. The song's use of the repetition of the spelling of Gloria's name is seen as an expression of the singer's obsession with her. The song also includes references to themes of love and lust, with Gloria making the singer feel good and coming to his room.
Line by Line Meaning
Like to tell you 'bout my baby
I want to talk about my girlfriend
You know she comes around
She visits me
Just 'bout five feet-four
She is approximately five feet and four inches tall
A-from her head to the ground
Her height is measured from her head down to the ground
You know she comes around here
She visits this area
At just about midnight
She usually visits at around midnight
She make me feel so good, Lord
She makes me feel happy and satisfied
She make me feel alright
She makes me feel good and content
And her name is G
Her first initial is G
L
Her second initial is L
O
Her third initial is O
R
Her fourth initial is R
I
Her fifth initial is I
G-L-O-R-I-A (Gloria)
Her name is Gloria
I'm gonna shout it all night (Gloria)
I'm going to say her name loudly all night
I'm gonna shout it every day (Gloria)
I'm going to say her name loudly every day
She comes walkin' down my street
She walks down the street where I live
Woah, she comes up to my house
She comes to my house
She knock upon my door
She knocks on my door
And then she comes to my room
After I invite her in, she comes to my room
And she make me feel alright
She makes me feel good and content
So good (Gloria)
She makes me feel really good
Alright
I feel good and content
Feels so good (Gloria)
She makes me feel really good
Alright, yeah
I feel good and content
Lyrics © Kanjian Music
Written by: Van Morrison
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@koyotekola6916
I met Van Morrison and Them when they were on tour in 1964. Gloria was brand new, and they were getting very popular. I met them at the Ector County courthouse lawn, where I was a young kid spraying it for weeds. The lawn was lush and green - the pride of Odessa, Tx. They drove up in a Rolls Royce, which looked very strange to me, having only seen Chevy's and Ford's at the time.
They got out and walked to the sidewalk. I immediately saw them as hippies. I said "Oh my gosh, if the police see them, they're going to get arrested!"
Then one of them pulled out a camera and started to walk across the lawn. I immediately walked over there with my sprayer and told him to get off the lawn or he would be arrested! He complied and moved to the sidewalk. Then I asked them "You guys aren't from around here, are you?" One of them said "No, we're from Great Britain." I asked them what they were dong in town, and he said "We're going to play at a concert at the Ector County coliseum. Do you know where that is?" I couldn't believe it! Gloria was getting mucho air time on the radio, and I asked "Are you Them?" They said "Yes, are you going?" I told them I didn't have the money to attend concerts, and one of them signaled to the other to go to the car and get something. When he returned, he handed me 3 tickets and asked me if I would attend. I emphatically said "Yes I will!" He said they'd be looking for me, and they left.
So two of my friends and I attended the concert. We couldn't believe live music sounded so great! Then it was time for intermission. The lead signer jumped off the stage and came directly to me. He said he had seen me in the crowd and asked me if I was enjoying the concert. I emphatically said "You guys sound much better than the record on the radio!"
And that, folks, was when I met Van Morrison. Gloria was just getting play time and rapidly increasing in popularity.
@4MoreRoom
Thanks for sharing. That's a great story.
@fantastic59
Thanks for that great story!
@karenwoo9068
I love your story! And this is my favorite version of Gloria!
@user-pj2xe3fq2s
great story memories
@johnbennett3714
Back in the day when he wasn’t so crusty lolol. He’s still the Man though.
@Supreme___408
“What do ya wanna do?”
“Nothin legal man.. let’s get outta here”
@blangernstein4000
This song is over 50 years old and still kicks ass!!!!!
@TranthiDau
September 2020, it still kicks ass👍👍👍
@g.e.d.8053
THIS IS THE WORST CRAP I'VE HEARD IN MY LIFE. GOOD FOR FOLKS ON DRUGS. GIVE ME A HEADACHE. NO TUNE AND UGLY !