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.
Natalia
Van Morrison Lyrics
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I'm on that midnight beat
I'm on a lonely avenue
Baby, won't you walk with me
Baby, won't you talk with me
Oh that's all I want you to do, now
Walk with me
Talk to me
Na na, na na, na na
Na na, na na, na na
Na na, na na, na na, Natalia
Na na, na na, na na
Na na, na na, na na
Na na, na na, na na, Natalia
Na na, na na, na na
Na na, na na, na na
Na na, na na, na na, Natalia
Here on a summer night
I want to kiss and hold you tight
Just the way we used to do
Walkin' down the same old street
People that we used to meet
Such a long, long time ago, now
Walk with me
Talk to me
And I call out your name
Na na, na na, na na
Na na, na na, na na
Na na, na na, na na, Natalia
Na na, na na, na na
Na na, na na, na na
Na na, na na, na na, Natalia
On a magic night like this
I hunger for your kiss
On a magic night like this
Na na, na na, na na
Na na, na na, na na
Na na, na na, na na, Natalia
Na na, na na, na na
Na na, na na, na na
Na na, na na, na na, Natalia
Walk with me
Talk with me
Walk with me
Talk with me
Walk with me
Talk with me
Walk with me
Talk with me
Walk with me
Talk with me
Natalia, Natalia, Natalia
Natalia, Natalia, Natalia
The song "Natalia" by Van Morrison is a romantic track where the singer pleads for his loved one to walk and talk with him. He talks about walking down the same street they walked on before and how he wants to hold her tight just like before. Throughout the song, he repeatedly calls out Natalia's name and wants to kiss her on a magical night like this. Overall, the song talks about a longing to be with someone special and to reconnect with them on a summer night.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm walkin' down the street
I am strolling aimlessly.
I'm on that midnight beat
I am wandering around at night.
I'm on a lonely avenue
I am walking alone on a deserted street.
Baby, won't you walk with me
Can you please accompany me?
Baby, won't you talk with me
Could we have a conversation?
Oh that's all I want you to do, now
That is my sole request at the moment.
Walk with me
Please walk alongside me.
Talk to me
Let's chat.
Call your name out
I want to say your name.
Na na, na na, na na
Non-lyrical vocalization.
Na na, na na, na na, Natalia
Non-lyrical vocalization of Natalia's name.
Here on a summer night
On this summer evening.
I want to kiss and hold you tight
I desire to kiss and embrace you.
Just the way we used to do
The way we once did.
People that we used to meet
Individuals we previously encountered.
Such a long, long time ago, now
It was a significant amount of time in the past.
On a magic night like this
During an enchanting evening like this.
I hunger for your kiss
I crave your affection.
Walk with me
Please walk alongside me.
Talk to me
Let's chat.
Walk with me
Please walk alongside me.
Talk with me
Let's chat.
Natalia, Natalia, Natalia
Repetition of Natalia's name.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: VAN MORRISON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Raphael Falzarano
LyRicS
I'm walkin' down the street
I'm on that midnight beat
I'm on a lonely avenue
Baby, won't you walk with me
Baby, won't you talk with me
Oh that's all I want you to do, now
Walk with me
Talk to me
Call your name out
[Chorus:]
Na Na, Na Na, Na Na
Na Na, Na Na, Na Na
Na Na, Na Na, Na Na, Natalia
Here on a summer night
I wanna kiss and hold you tight
Just the way we used to do
Walkin' down the same old street
People that we used to meet
Such a long, long time ago, now
Walk with me
Talk to me
And I call out your name
[Chorus x2]
On a magic night like this
I hunger for your kiss
On a magic night like this
[Chorus]
Walk with me
Talk with me
Walk with me
Talk with me
Natalia, Natalia, Natalia
Natalia, Natalia, Natalia
♥
Oppothumbs M
Best song on Wavelength. Hypnotizing and I replayed it a 100 times. Also Listen to the Lion and Astral Weeks 100 times.
Na Na, Na Na, Na Na, Natalia
Here on a summer night
I wanna kiss and hold you tight
Just the way we used to do
Walkin' down the same old street
People that we used to meet
Such a long, long time ago, now
Walk with me
Talk to me
And I call out your name
Vickie
I dreamed of having a daughter....she would have been named Natalia....loved this song my entire life....gave birth only once.....he's an awesome son....has no siblings.....never met anyone with this name & would really enjoy it if I did! Thanks for all the awesome music thru all the years
natalia gonzalez
hi :)
Sandie Nieves
named my daughter after this song in 1987...she has grown up to ba a wonderful person, mother and daughter.<3
Natalia Mikanowicz
Im named after this song too!!
Sunny Island
This song is among the most seamlessly perfect musical happenings ever performed.
Michael Irvine
Bought this album for the song Wave Length. Listened all the way through the first time and instantly fell in love with this song! A great song will always hit you on an emotional level!
Charles Black Baingan
Saw him on Saturday Night Live around 78 79 80 had to buy the album.
tmichael80
Same here. Too. I couldn't get it out of my head. Damn catchy.
Crabby Appleton
Same here.
Natalia Mikanowicz
My parents named me after this song!!💖💖