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.
One More Time
Van Morrison Lyrics
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Since I've seen your smile
Made me think about
When you were a child
It won't be long, I'm comin' home
Gonna get you in my arms
And make love to you, darlin', one more time
And the tears kept rollin' from my eye
It won't be long, I'm comin' on home
Gonna get you in my arms
And make love to you, darlin', just one more time
Umm-mm
Yes, it won't be long, I'm comin' on home
Gonna get you in my arms
And make love to you, darlin', just one more time
Well they say, in this here world
There's a girl for ev'ry boy
You're the one, you're the one
That's brought me so much joy
It won't be long, I'm comin' on home
Gonna get you in my arms
And make love to you, darlin', just one more time
Yeah, one more time
One more time
Just, one more time
The song "One More Time" is a touching ballad about rekindling an old flame that has been put out for too long. The song begins with a feeling of longing for love that has been lost, as the lyrics reference the singer not seeing their lover's smile in a long time. The singer then reminisces about their time together, thinking back to when their partner was a child. The song talks about how when the singer left, their partner did not say goodbye, and the tears kept rolling from their eyes.
But the singer reassures their partner that they will be coming home soon and that they will be reunited, telling them that they will be making love "just one more time." The song speaks to the idea that true love never truly dies, and that even if two people have been separated for a long time, their connection can still be reignited.
The lyrics of "One More Time" are simple but heartfelt, and the song conveys a sense of deep longing and desire for someone who has been missed. The song speaks to the power of love and the idea that it can overcome any obstacle and endure over time.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been so long
It has been a long time since we last met
Since I've seen your smile
It reminds me of the last time I saw you and your beautiful smile
Made me think about
Your memory just came flashing back
When you were a child
The time when you were naive and innocent
It won't be long, I'm comin' home
I'll return soon to where I belong
Gonna get you in my arms
I'll hold you tight and cherish the moment with you
And make love to you, darlin', one more time
I want to express my love to you through a passionate act, one final time
When I left, you didn't even say good-bye
You didn't even acknowledge my departure
And the tears kept rollin' from my eye
I was emotional and couldn't help but cry
Umm-mm
The singer hums softly
Yes, it won't be long, I'm comin' on home
I'll be home soon and we'll be together again
Well they say, in this here world
It is believed that there is someone for everyone in this world
There's a girl for ev'ry boy
Every man has a girl who is meant to be his companion
You're the one, you're the one
You're the one who completes me, my soulmate
That's brought me so much joy
You bring joy and happiness to my life
Yeah, one more time
Just one last time before we part ways
One more time
This phrase indicates the desire for one more intimate moment
Just, one more time
The singer repeats the sentiment of wanting to share one last romantic encounter
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH
Written by: JENS GIMBORN, ANDREW LENNIX, MICHAEL MIRELL, RUDI N SCHWAMBORN, MARCIAN - ALIN N SOARE
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Lillian Thomas
Van Morrison really was and still is the real deal.
Tina
This song is just so out of this world. Van's voice is like no other. I get chills whenever I put on the 33 of this and this is the first track that plays. Thank you for posting.
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Cool Daddy
His voice is grating to the core. Thank God he improved in later years.
James Buckingham.
I suggest you get your hearing checked.
Cool Daddy
@James Buckingham. What? Can you say that again? I didn't hear you.
panzade
It sure cut through the static on my AM radio 😂. From Gaslight records: “In mid-1965, perhaps as a counterpoint to their high-energy sound, Them released ballad "One More Time". Chosen specifically by their manager Phil Solomon, it's a great album track but not a great single. In fact, guitarist Billy Harrison attributed its lack of commercial success to that very reason. Harrison’s jangling guitar arpeggios hang in the air, while Morrison’s reverb drenched voice blasts through with typical emotion. But the song lacks the punch of the group's earlier singles; sounding instead more like a reprise of 50s soft-rock.”
Jo Moreland
Thanks for this. Van Morrison was probably only 18 when this was recorded. The early formation of his voice is outstanding.
davidoffon1
20, or almost, because he was born in August forty five and he killed the war by jus' being alive, a live oh !!
J. Johnson
It's interesting how his voice has changed over the years. What a career then has. Legendary