Sir George Ivan "Van" Morrison, OBE (generally known as Van Morrison or Van… Read Full Bio ↴Sir George Ivan "Van" Morrison, OBE (generally known as Van Morrison or Van The Man) (born 31 August 1945) is a Grammy Award-winning artist from Belfast, Northern Ireland. He's a singer, songwriter, author, poet, and multi-instrumentalist, who has been a professional musician since 1958. He plays a variety of instruments, including the guitar, harmonica, keyboards, drums, and saxophone. Featuring his characteristic growl - a unique mix of folk, blues, Irish, scat, and Celtic influences - Morrison is widely considered one of the most unusual and influential vocalists in the history of rock and roll. He has received numerous music awards during his career, including six Grammy Awards (1996–2007); inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (January 1993), the Songwriters Hall of Fame (June 2003), and the Irish Music Hall of Fame (September 1999); and a Brit Award (February 1994).

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.

I Believe to My Soul
Van Morrison Lyrics

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I believe it!
(I believe it)

Oh, goin' 'round here wit' yo' head so hard, huh
I think I'm gonna have to use my rod
'Cause I believe (I believe) yes I (believe)
Said I believe right now (I believe) yes I (believe)
Whoa-oh, I believe to my soul
Tryin' to make a fool outta me

(I believe it)
(I believe it)

Last night I was dreamin' and I got your plan
Saw you an' your girlfriend walkin' hand in hand
That's why I believe (I believe, I believe)
Said I believe right now (I believe, yes I believe)
Whoa-whoa, I believe to my soul
Tryin' to make a fool outta me

I believe it !
(I believe it)

Last night I was dreamin' an' I dug your plan
Saw you an' your girlfriend walkin' hand in hand
And I believe, I believe yes (I believe)
Said I believe right now (I believe, yes I believe)
Whoa-whoa, I believe to my soul
Tryin' to make a fool outta me

I believe it!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Van Morrison's "I Believe to My Soul" speak of a person who is being lied to and taken advantage of in a romantic relationship. The singer believes that their significant other is trying to make a fool out of them and is planning to leave. The song's chorus emphasizes the singer's unwavering belief in their own intuition, even in the face of deceit and betrayal. The use of repetition in the chorus highlights the singer's conviction.

The first verse sets up the conflict, with the singer stating that their partner will soon realize they are no longer there. The second verse describes the singer's anger and frustration with their partner's behavior, suggesting that they may resort to physical force to make them see reason. The final verse reveals that the singer has had a dream that confirms their suspicions about their partner's infidelity.

Van Morrison's soulful voice brings emotion and depth to the lyrics, underscoring the intensity of the singer's feelings. The repeated refrain of "I believe it" reinforces the idea that the singer is not willing to be fooled, and that their intuition is leading them in the right direction.

Overall, "I Believe to My Soul" is a powerful and relatable song that speaks to the human experience of betrayal and self-doubt in relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

One of these days and it won't be long You're gonna look for me an' I'll be gone 'Cause (I believe, yes I believe) Said I believe right now I believe, yes I believe Oh, I believe to my soul Tryin' to make a fool out of me
I know that you are planning to leave me someday and I won't be waiting for you anymore. I believe that I'm on the right path and won't be fooled by your actions to undermine me.

Oh, goin' 'round here wit' yo' head so hard, huh I think I'm gonna have to use my rod 'Cause I believe (I believe) yes I (believe) Said I believe right now (I believe) yes I (believe) Whoa-oh, I believe to my soul Tryin' to make a fool outta me
You are being too stubborn and I might have to use force to bring you to your senses. I strongly believe that it's time you stopped playing games with me because I won't let you make me look like a fool.

Last night I was dreamin' and I got your plan Saw you an' your girlfriend walkin' hand in hand That's why I believe (I believe, I believe) Said I believe right now (I believe, yes I believe) Whoa-whoa, I believe to my soul Tryin' to make a fool outta me
Last night I had a dream that revealed your true intentions. I saw you walking hand in hand with your girlfriend and I believe that it's time I stopped being naive about our relationship. You are trying to deceive me and make me look like a stupid person and I won't accept it anymore.

Last night I was dreamin' an' I dug your plan Saw you an' your girlfriend walkin' hand in hand And I believe, I believe yes (I believe) Said I believe right now (I believe, yes I believe) Whoa-whoa, I believe to my soul Tryin' to make a fool outta me
I had a dream last night and I finally understood your true intentions. I saw you walking with your girlfriend and it's clear to me that you are trying to deceive me. But I am confident about what I believe in and I won't let you make me look like a fool.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RAY CHARLES

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