Gloria
Them (ft. Van Morisson) Lyrics
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You know she comes around
She about five feet four
A from her head to the ground
You know she comes around here
At just about midnight
She make ya feel so good, Lord
And her name is G L O are I I I
G L O are I A (Gloria)
G L O are I A (Gloria)
I'm gonna shout it all night (Gloria)
I'm gonna shout it everyday (Gloria)
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
She comes around here
Just about midnight
Ha, she make me feel so good, Lord
I want to say she make me feel alright
Comes a walkin' down my street
When she comes to my house
She knocks upon my door
And then she comes in my room
Yeah, an' she make me feel alright
G L O are I A (Gloria)
G L O are I A (Gloria)
I'm gonna shout it all night (Gloria)
I'm gonna shout it everyday (Gloria)
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Looks so good (Gloria) alright
Just so good (Gloria) alright, yeah
The song begins with the singer introducing his girlfriend, Gloria. He describes her as being approximately five feet four inches tall and coming around at midnight. He sings about how she makes him feel good and right, proclaiming her name in a catchy chorus. When she comes to his house, she knocks on his door, enters his room, and makes him feel alright.
The use of repetition and simple language in the song creates a sense of familiarity and easy memorization, allowing the listener to become immersed within the song's melody and story. The song's arrangement, which features Van Morrison's energetic and passionate vocals accompanied by a driving guitar riff and lively piano playing, add to the overall excitement and joy of the piece. The song is essentially about youthful love and exuberance, where the singer has found his perfect partner who makes him feel alive, and he wants to shout her name to the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Like to tell ya about my baby
The singer wants to share with the audience about his girlfriend
You know she comes around
She regularly visits him
She about five feet four
She is approximately five feet and four inches tall
A from her head to the ground
The height measurement is from the top of her head to the floor
At just about midnight
She comes to see him very late at night
She make ya feel so good, Lord
Her presence and actions make the singer happy and elevated
She make you feel alright
Being around her makes him feel good and okay
And her name is G L O are I I I
The girlfriend's name is spelled out as 'Gloria'
I'm gonna shout it all night (Gloria)
The singer plans to loudly proclaim his girlfriend's name
I'm gonna shout it everyday (Gloria)
He will shout her name on a regular basis
She comes around here
She visits the singer's neighbourhood or house
Ha, she make me feel so good, Lord
She brings joy and positivity to the singer's life
Comes a walkin' down my street
She casually strolls down the singer's street
When she comes to my house
She enters the singer's residence
She knocks upon my door
She politely requests entry into the house by knocking
And then she comes in my room
She goes into the singer's bedroom
Looks so good (Gloria) alright
The girlfriend looks attractive to the singer
Just so good (Gloria) alright, yeah
The girlfriend appears excellent to the singer
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE IVAN MORRISON, 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 !