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.
Perfect Fit
Van Morrison Lyrics
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Your looks and my language, this could be the perfect touch
What you are asking fits with everything on my list
This could be the perfect fit
Tell me that it's madness to want something quite like this
But they don't understand the magic that I can't resist
Oh and wouldn't it be so tragic if everything just went amiss
They say no-one is perfect some people might take the piss
And we say we're just friends come on, tell me what's wrong with this
But I say keep it simple, well we haven't even started yet
And this could be the perfect fit
See that dress you're wearing baby suits you right down to the ground
Tell me where in my world a better loving woman can be found
Well I've searched high and low now and from where you and I sit
Baby, this could be the perfect fit
Baby, this could be the perfect fit
Come on baby, this could be the perfect fit
Fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, say again
This could be the perfect fit
Fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit
This could be the perfect fit
In Van Morrison's song Perfect Fit, the singer is speaking to a woman and suggesting that they would be a perfect match, both physically and emotionally. The singer addresses the woman's reluctance to move forward, perhaps due to fear or apprehension, but he assures her that what they have is worth pursuing. He acknowledges that some people may not understand their relationship or may make fun of it, but he believes that their connection is special and worth the potential risks. The singer praises the woman's dress, implying that she is beautiful and desirable, and assures her that he has searched high and low for someone like her. He ends the song by repeating that they could be the "perfect fit".
Line by Line Meaning
Now baby just lately you've been holding back too much
I have noticed that you have been holding back your emotions and feelings lately.
Your looks and my language, this could be the perfect touch
Your physical appearance and the way I communicate compliment each other well and could be a great combination.
What you are asking fits with everything on my list
What you are asking for is exactly what I'm looking for in a partner.
This could be the perfect fit
You and I could be the perfect match for each other.
Tell me that it's madness to want something quite like this
Others might think it is crazy to want a relationship like this.
But they don't understand the magic that I can't resist
But they don't understand the special connection we have that I can't resist.
Oh and wouldn't it be so tragic if everything just went amiss
It would be so unfortunate if anything went wrong and we couldn't be together as a result.
And this could be the perfect fit
This relationship could be the perfect match for us.
They say no-one is perfect some people might take the piss
People say that no one is perfect and some might mock us for thinking otherwise.
And we say we're just friends come on, tell me what's wrong with this
Though we claim to be just friends, what's wrong with exploring a deeper connection?
But I say keep it simple, well we haven't even started yet
I suggest we keep things simple for now, because we haven't even begun our relationship yet.
And this could be the perfect fit
This relationship has the potential to be the perfect match for us.
See that dress you're wearing baby suits you right down to the ground
I notice that the dress you're wearing suits you perfectly.
Tell me where in my world a better loving woman can be found
I can't imagine finding a better woman for me in my life.
Well I've searched high and low now and from where you and I sit
I have searched extensively, but I still can't find anyone who matches with me as well as you do.
Baby, this could be the perfect fit
You and I could be the perfect match for each other.
Baby, this could be the perfect fit
You and I could be the perfect match for each other.
Come on baby, this could be the perfect fit
Let's give this relationship a chance because it has the potential to be the perfect match for us.
Fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, say again
Emphasizing the idea that this could be the perfect match for us.
This could be the perfect fit
This relationship could be the perfect match for us.
Fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit
Reiterating the idea that this could be the perfect match for us.
This could be the perfect fit
This relationship could be the perfect match for us.
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Written by: VAN MORRISON
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