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.
See Me Through
Van Morrison Lyrics
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The solid white cliffs of Dover
When I don't know what to do
Baby see me through (yeah)
Well I've been too long in this storm
I feel so sad and forlorn
And perhaps I'm counting on you
When I think of that dear rugged cross
Where the dear Savior gave his all
When I feel like I'm on my last go round
See me through
See me through the days of wine and roses
See me through one day at a time
See me through when things get heavy
On my mind
When I'm already gone (my cup is full)
You can get me through
Bright lights, big city won't do
You can see me through
When I wake up in the morning I'm gone
And I need a friend to lean upon
Why don't you see what you can do?
See me through
See me through the days of wine and roses
See me through one day, one day at a time
When I'm already mixed up and gone
And you know it's just not on
You know exactly what to do
Baby, see me through
Hey get down, baby please don't go
I love you so, you know what to do
Listen, when we were young
When I was a school boy, you used to love my tie
It ain't nothing like I love you now
Set my soul on fire yeah, I believe you
See me through, see me through
See me through before, before, before,
TV, before rock 'n' roll, previous, previous,
Previous, in the days
Van Morrison’s song See Me Through is a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to the blues, and it is also a plea for help in times of trouble. The song is filled with vivid imagery, starting with the “solid white cliffs of Dover,” representing the impossible barriers that we face in life. The song is about reaching out for help when you don’t know what to do, and realizing that you can rely on the people that you love to pull you through. Morrison admits that he has been “too long in this storm” and that he feels “sad and forlorn.” But he finds hope in the idea that someone he loves will “see him through” and help him find his way.
The song then takes on a spiritual tone when Morrison thinks of the “rugged cross” and the “dear Savior.” He knows that he can find solace in his faith and that he can find the strength to keep going even when he feels like he’s on his “last go round.” The chorus “see me through the days of wine and roses, see me through one day at a time, see me through when things get heavy on my mind” shows the listener how important it is to have someone to count on when life gets rough. The song ends with a passionate plea to someone he loves, “see me through baby, see me through.”
Line by Line Meaning
When I feel like I can't get over
When I'm struggling to move on
The solid white cliffs of Dover
From a famous landmark in England to symbolize a difficult obstacle
When I don't know what to do
When I'm unsure how to proceed
Baby see me through (yeah)
Please help me (yes)
Well I've been too long in this storm
I've been struggling for too long
I feel so sad and forlorn
I'm feeling depressed and lonely
And perhaps I'm counting on you
I'm relying on you
See me through (yeah)
Help me (yes)
When I think of that dear rugged cross
When I reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus
Where the dear Savior gave his all
Where Jesus gave everything for us
When I feel like I'm on my last go round
When I feel like I'm at the end of my rope
See me through
Help me
See me through the days of wine and roses
Help me get through the good times
See me through one day at a time
Help me take one day at a time
See me through when things get heavy
Help me when my problems become overwhelming
On my mind
That are bothering me
When I'm already gone (my cup is full)
When I feel like I can't go on anymore
You can get me through
You can help me make it through
Bright lights, big city won't do
City life won't solve my problems
You can see me through
You can help me
When I wake up in the morning I'm gone
When I feel like I've lost myself
And I need a friend to lean upon
And I need someone to support me
Why don't you see what you can do?
Please try to help me
See me through
Help me
When I'm already mixed up and gone
When I'm already confused and lost
And you know it's just not on
And you know things aren't going well
You know exactly what to do
You know how to help me
Baby, see me through
Please help me
Hey get down, baby please don't go
An expression of love and a plea to stay with me
I love you so, you know what to do
I love you and trust you to help me
Listen, when we were young
Let me tell you a story from our past
When I was a school boy, you used to love my tie
A memory about a specific detail of their past relationship
It ain't nothing like I love you now
My love for you now is much stronger than it was then
Set my soul on fire yeah, I believe you
You inspire me and I have faith in you
See me through, see me through
Help me, please help me
See me through before, before, before
Help me now, before it's too late
TV, before rock 'n' roll, previous, previous
A nostalgic reference to past times
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: VAN MORRISON
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