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.
Virgo Clowns
Van Morrison Lyrics
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Let us see you smile again
Let us unlock all the chains
You're broken-hearted
Let us help you to forget
Let us help you unlock it
It's not nearly time to quit
You gotta
Sit down funny face
Oh, let your laughter fill the room
Um-mm
Light up your golden smile
Take away (ooo) all your misery and gloom
Oh, let your laughter fill the room
Oh, let your laughter fill the room
Let us shake you by the hand
Let us help you understand
Take your head out of the sand
And shake it free now
Let us help you to go on
We are here to lean upon
Now you know exactly just who
You want to be now
Come on
Sit down funny face
Oh. let your laughter (yeah)
Let your laughter fill the room
Light up your golden smile
Take away all your misery and gloom
Oh, let your laughter fill the room
Oh, let your laughter fill the room
Let us lift you up on high
See the twinkle in your eye
Raise you up into the sky
And say it's easy
Hey let the trumpets ring it
Oh, let the angels sing it
Let your pretty feet go dancing
Let your worn out mind go prancing
And sit down, oh funny face
Oh, let your laughter fill the room
Light up your golden smile
Take away all your misery and gloom
Oh, let your laughter fill the room, come on
Let your laughter fill the room
Let your laughter fill the room
Let your laughter fill the room
Let it fill the room
Ooh, let it fill the room
Ooh, let the laughter fill the room, ooh.
"Virgo Clowns" is a song by Van Morrison that is all about freeing oneself from despair, pain and personal limitations. Van Morrison urges the listener to seek help in order to move past the pain that they currently feel. The song encourages the listener to let go of their hurt and to not let life's negative experiences bring them down. It advises the listener to smile, laugh and be happy. The underlying message of the song is that life is too short to be miserable, so embrace joy.
The opening lines "Let us free you from the pain, Let us see you smile again, Let us unlock all the chains, You're broken-hearted," is an invitation to seek help and support. It says that even though the listener might be feeling broken-hearted, there is a way to move forward. The chorus "Sit down funny face, Oh, let your laughter fill the room" encapsulates the message of the song. It says that even in difficult situations, one can choose to laugh and find happiness.
The song is underpinned with the idea that joy and positivity can heal, lift and free one from hardship. The lines "Let us lift you up on high, See the twinkle in your eye, Raise you up into the sky," urges the listener to find hope in life's difficult moments. The purpose of the song is to encourage listeners to find the strength to move beyond their limitations and embrace the beauty of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Let us free you from the pain
We will assist you in overcoming your suffering
Let us see you smile again
We want to help you find happiness once more
Let us unlock all the chains
We will help you break free from your limitations
You're broken-hearted
You are deeply saddened and pained
Let us help you to forget
We want to aid you in letting go of your troubles
Let us help you unlock it
We will assist you in accessing and resolving your issues
It's not nearly time to quit
You shouldn't give up just yet
You've only started
You've just begun and there's more to come
Sit down funny face
Take a seat, my amusing friend
Oh, let your laughter fill the room
Allow your merriment to spread throughout the space
Light up your golden smile
Put on a beaming grin
Take away (ooo) all your misery and gloom
Eliminate all of your sadness and despair
Let us shake you by the hand
We want to meet you and provide support
Let us help you understand
We will assist you in comprehending your situation
Take your head out of the sand
Stop ignoring what's happening and face reality
And shake it free now
Get rid of whatever is holding you back
Let us help you to go on
We will aid you in moving forward
We are here to lean upon
You can rely on us for support
Now you know exactly just who you want to be now
You have a clear idea of who you aspire to become
Let us lift you up on high
We will elevate you and help you soar above your woes
See the twinkle in your eye
Observe the joy in your expression
Raise you up into the sky
Lift you to new heights
And say it's easy
Assure you that things are not difficult
Hey let the trumpets ring it
Announcing and celebrating your progress
Oh, let the angels sing it
Allow the celestial beings to commemorate your victories
Let your pretty feet go dancing
Feel free to move and express yourself through dance
Let your worn out mind go prancing
Permit your exhausted mind to relax and frolic
Let your laughter fill the room
Allow your amusement to disseminate throughout the space
Let it fill the room
Let it spread far and wide
Ooh, let it fill the room
Oh, let it engulf the entire space
Ooh, let the laughter fill the room, ooh.
Oh, allow the hilarity to overflow throughout the entire place
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VAN MORRISON
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