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.
Little Girl
Van Morrison Lyrics
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Thought you were on your way to school
Little girl, little girl
Thought you were on your way to school
Do you remember?
You went and broke your teacher's rule
Well, I walked by your classroom
I stopped a while and watched what you
Had written in your book
'Cause I love ya
An' I don't care, a-what they say
Saw you from my window
Standin' by the big oak tree
I sat an' thought an' wondered, baby
About how it used to be
And miles and miles of golden sand
A-walking, a-talkin', hand in hand
And I've got you, in my soul
I really do believe
I've got you in my soul
Got you
Got you
Got you
I got you, in my soul
In my, a-in my soul
You're so sweet, angel
I got you, a-in my soul
I love you, I need you
Wild child
Oh child
Whoa, child
Oh-oh, child
FADES -
Whoa, child
Whoa, child
Ah-ha
Alright!
Alright
Child
The lyrics to Van Morrison's song "Little Girl" tell the story of a man who walks by a classroom in which a little girl is supposed to be attending school, but instead discovers that the little girl has broken her teacher's rule and is no longer in class. The song speaks to feelings of nostalgia and love, as the singer recounts memories of being with the little girl on the beach, walking hand in hand. The singer reveals that he has the little girl in his soul and that he loves and needs her.
The song is a tender ballad that showcases Van Morrison's soulful voice and the depth of his songwriting. The lyrics speak to themes of love, loss, and nostalgia, evoking a sense of longing and regret for a time that has passed. The use of repetition in the chorus, with the singer proclaiming "I've got you in my soul," emphasizes the strength of the connection between the singer and the little girl.
Line by Line Meaning
Little girl, little girl
Addressing to the girl who was about to go to school
Thought you were on your way to school
Wondering if she was really heading to school
Do you remember?
Asking if she recalls a past event
You went and broke your teacher's rule
Reminding her of a rule she once broke
Well, I walked by your classroom
Telling her how he had seen her
I had to take a look
Expressing curiosity about her activities
I stopped a while and watched what you
Observing her actions and behavior
Had written in your book
Looking at what was written in her notebook
'Cause I love ya
Expressing his love for her
An' I don't care, a-what they say
Ignoring what the others may say
Saw you from my window
Observing her from his window
Standin' by the big oak tree
Describing where she was standing
I sat an' thought an' wondered, baby
Reflecting on past experiences with her
About how it used to be
Thinking back to the past
And miles and miles of golden sand
Recalling beautiful memories of walking on the beach
A-walking, a-talkin', hand in hand
Walking and talking with each other holding hands
And I've got you, in my soul
Feeling her presence within himself
I really do believe
Having faith in his feelings
Got you Got you Got you
Emphasizing again that he has her within him
I got you, in my soul
Reiterating that he has her within himself
In my, a-in my soul
Emphasizing again that she is within his soul
You're so sweet, angel
Describing how sweet she is to him
I got you, a-in my soul
Reiterating his strong feelings for her
I love you, I need you
Telling her how he needs and loves her
Wild child
Addressing of her as a free spirit
Oh child
Showing affection and care for her
Whoa, child
Emphasizing her importance to him
Oh-oh, child
Expressing his emotions towards her
Whoa, child
Showing her how much she means to him
Whoa, child
Reiterating his feelings towards her
Ah-ha
Exclamation of emotions and feelings
Alright!
Exclamation of agreement and content
Alright
Reiterating his satisfaction
Child
Addressing her again and expressing his feelings for her
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