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.
Here Comes The Knight
Van Morrison Lyrics
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And my shield in my hand
Pressing on to the new day
This love will surely last forever
This love will surely last always
In the valley I see horsemen pass
Baby, baby, baby they don't want this love to last
And it's raging down in your soul
It says this love will surely last forever
This love will surely last always
This love will surely last forever
This love will surely last always
I've been accused of truth and alchemy
I've been accused of speaking out for freedom too
I give a demonstration in front of a crowd
A man saw my hands move and he began to shout
Here come, here come, her come horsemen through the pass
They say cast a cold eye on life, on death
There's a battle for the truth
And it means to thine own self be true
This love will surely last forever
This love will surely last always
This love will surely last forever
This love will surely last always
In Van Morrison's song Here Comes The Knight, the lyrics depict a warrior traveling with his sword and shield, determined to press on towards a new day. He sings that his love will surely last forever and always, despite the challenges that he faces. The valley he sees is full of horsemen passing by, who don't seem to want his love to last. There's a battle for the throne raging in his soul, with his love being the prize. The warrior is convinced that his love will last and the battle is not one he will easily give up.
The lyrics describe accusations of truth and alchemy, suggesting that the warrior is attempting something magical or supernatural in pursuit of his love. He has also been accused of speaking out for freedom, which suggests a struggle against oppression. However, his true intentions are revealed when he gives a demonstration in front of a crowd, and a man sees his hands move and starts shouting. The lyrics then shift back to the horsemen passing through the valley, reminding the warrior to cast a cold eye on life and death, as there is a battle for the truth. The message is clear: to be true to oneself, and one's own self-love.
Line by Line Meaning
On the road with my sword
I am prepared to face any challenge that may come my way.
And my shield in my hand
I have protection against any harm or danger that may arise.
Pressing on to the new day
I am determined to keep pushing forward towards the future, no matter what obstacles may arise.
This love will surely last forever
The love that I have is strong and enduring, and will last through any trials and tribulations.
This love will surely last always
My love is not temporary, but is a permanent fixture in my life.
In the valley I see horsemen pass
There are forces at play that may be working against me and my love.
Baby, baby, baby they don't want this love to last
There are those who do not have faith in our love and wish to see it fail.
There's a battle for the throne
There is a power struggle taking place.
And it's raging down in your soul
The struggle for control is happening within a person's inner self.
I've been accused of truth and alchemy
I have been criticized for being truthful and authentic.
I've been accused of speaking out for freedom too
I have been blamed for advocating for personal liberty and independence.
I give a demonstration in front of a crowd
I am showing people my skills and abilities to win them over to my side.
A man saw my hands move and he began to shout
Someone has misinterpreted my actions and is causing a disturbance.
Here come, here come, her come horsemen through the pass
More forces are arriving, and the situation is becoming more intense.
They say cast a cold eye on life, on death
They advise you to be pragmatic and practical, and to not let emotions cloud your judgment.
There's a battle for the truth
There is a fight to determine what is real and what is not.
And it means to thine own self be true
It is important to remain honest and authentic with oneself.
This love will surely last forever
No matter what happens, my love will continue to endure.
This love will surely last always
My feelings of love will never fade or diminish.
This love will surely last forever
The strength of our love will stand the test of time.
This love will surely last always
Our love is not fleeting, but is a lasting bond.
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Written by: VAN MORRISON
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