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 Of These Days
Van Morrison Lyrics
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I'm gonna do my business in the daylight
One of these days you know I've got to get things right
I'm gonna do my business out in the broad daylight
One of these days I've got to get things straight
I'm gonna stop acting like a reprobate
One of these days you know I've got to get things straight
And acting like a reprobate
One of these days I've got to get in step
It won't be long 'fore I'll be needin' help
One of these days you know I've got to get in step
The way I'm going baby I'll be needin' help
One of these days I've got to go back home
Sit out on my front porch and compose a poem
One of these days you know I've got to go back home
I'm gonna sit out on my front porch, rock away compose a poem
Van Morrison's "One of These Days" is a song that is centered on the idea of wanting to make things right. The song speaks about how the singer is going to do his business in broad daylight, stop acting like a reprobate, get in step and eventually go back home to sit out on his front porch and compose a poem. The song is essentially about making a change for the better and seeking redemption. The line "It won't be long 'fore I'll be needin' help" suggests that the singer is aware that he needs assistance to make things right, hinting that he is perhaps seeking divine intervention.
The refrain of the song "One of these days" acts as a reminder that the singer is determined to make things right and he will do what needs to be done. The use of the phrases "in step" and "stop acting like a reprobate" suggests that he has been out of line or possibly indulging in negative behaviors. The use of the phrase "do my business in the daylight" may be interpreted as doing things honestly, without deceit or lies. The last line "I'm gonna sit on my front porch, rock away, compose a poem", conveys a sense of peace and accomplishment.
Line by Line Meaning
One of these days I've got to get things right
I need to start making better decisions.
I'm gonna do my business in the daylight
I'm going to start being more honest and open.
One of these days you know I've got to get things right
Others know I need to make some changes and improvements.
I'm gonna do my business out in the broad daylight
I'll make changes and improvements openly and publically.
One of these days I've got to get things straight
I need to stop acting recklessly.
I'm gonna stop acting like a reprobate
I'll stop behaving in a morally reprehensible manner.
One of these days you know I've got to get things straight
Others know I need to stop being so careless and negligent.
I'm gonna stop staying out late
I'll stop keeping late hours and being out all night.
And acting like a reprobate
And stop behaving in ways that are shameful or morally wrong.
One of these days I've got to get in step
I need to get my life in order, to be more disciplined and focused.
It won't be long 'fore I'll be needin' help
If I don't make changes, I'll soon be in trouble and need assistance.
One of these days you know I've got to get in step
Others know I need to take control and responsibility for my actions.
The way I'm going baby I'll be needin' help
If I continue on my current path, I'll soon require the aid of others.
One of these days I've got to go back home
I need to return to a familiar and comforting environment.
Sit out on my front porch and compose a poem
Take some time to reflect and express myself creatively.
One of these days you know I've got to go back home
Others know I need to reconnect with my roots and origins.
I'm gonna sit out on my front porch, rock away compose a poem
Find peace and inspiration while enjoying some simple pleasures of home.
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