Known as "Van the Man" by his fans, Morrison first rose to prominence as the lead singer of the Northern Irish band Them, writing their 1964 hit "Gloria". A few years later, Morrison left the band for a successful solo career, starting with the album Astral Weeks.
Morrison has pursued an idiosyncratic musical path. Much of his music is tightly structured around the conventions of American soul and R&B, such as the popular singles "Brown Eyed Girl", "Moondance", "Domino", and "Wild Night". An equal part of his catalogue consists of lengthy, loosely connected, spiritually inspired musical journeys that show the influence of Celtic tradition, jazz, and stream-of-consciousness narrative, such as his classic album Astral Weeks and lesser known works such as Veedon Fleece and Common One. The two strains together are sometimes referred to as "Celtic Soul," and Morrison rejects the characterization of his genre of music as Rock, citing Elvis Presley as a non-influence.
He continues to perform regularly and achieved his highest U.S. chart position (number ten on the Billboard 200) with his 2008 album, Keep It Simple.
Blow In Your Nose
Van Morrison Lyrics
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It's a person-to-, yeah, yeah, go ahead, yeah, go ahead, go, alright, alright, just...
"Um,
Hello?
Hello,
Um...
We got a, we, we put an album together and we're releasing it next week.
It's got a psychedelic jacket,
And it's called Blowin' Your Nose.
It's a gorgeous album cover; you should see it.
It's groovy."
"You mean you called me up to tell me that...that, yeah...
Groovy."...
The song "Nose in Your Blow" by Van Morrison features a spoken word intro that appears to be a telephone conversation, in which an artist is calling someone to inform them about the release of an album called "Blowin' Your Nose." The conversation is interspersed with sounds of breathing and sniffling, perhaps hinting at the drug use that would often accompany music-making during this era. The phrase "blowin' your nose" can also be interpreted as a reference to cocaine use.
The song itself features Morrison's signature soulful vocals, with a bluesy melody that builds upon an escalating horn section. The lyrics are somewhat abstract, with lines like "Black stick on a white draw, I'm a dull boy. Sitting in the corner, sending bad vibrations, yeah." It's possible that these lyrics are a commentary on the music industry or society at large, with the "black stick on a white draw" perhaps referencing race relations or the contrast between good and evil. Overall, the song seems to capture the wild, experimental energy of the late 1960s/early 1970s music scene.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh operator, give me long distance.
Asking the operator for long-distance connection.
It's a person-to-, yeah, yeah, go ahead, yeah, go ahead, go, alright, alright, just...
Casual conversation with the operator while establishing a long-distance line.
"Um,
Hello?
Hello,
Um...
We got a, we, we put an album together and we're releasing it next week.
Uncertain and nervous conversation about a new album being launched next week.
It's called Blowin' Your Nose.
The album is titled 'Blowin Your Nose.'
It's got a psychedelic jacket,
And it's called Blowin' Your Nose.
The album has a psychedelic cover which is in line with its title.
It's a gorgeous album cover; you should see it.
It's groovy."
The album cover is beautiful and the overall album is 'groovy'.
"You mean you called me up to tell me that...that, yeah...
Groovy."
The operator is surprised that the caller only wanted to share details about a new album and its cover and confirms that it is 'groovy'.
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Written by: VAN MORRISON
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