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.
Wavelength
Van Morrison Lyrics
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And my wavelength, baby
You turn me on
When you get me on your wavelength
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
With your wavelength
Oh, with your wavelength
With your wavelength
Oh mama, oh mama, oh mama, oh mama oh mama, oh mama
Wavelength
Wavelength
You never let me down no
You never let me down no
When I'm down you always comfort me
When I'm lonely you see about me
You are ev'ry where you're 'sposed to be
And I can get your station
When I need rejuvenation
Wavelength
Wavelength
You never let me down no
You never let me down no
I heard the voice of America
Callin' on my wavelength
Tellin' me to tune in on my radio
I heard the voice of America
Callin' on my wavelength
Singin' "Come back, baby
Come back
Come back, baby
Come back"
Do do do dou dit do do dou dit do do do do do
Do do do dou dit do do dou dit do do do do do
Won't you play that song again for me
About my lover, my lover in the grass, yeah, alright
You have told me 'bout my destiny
Singin' "Come back, baby
Come back
Come back, baby
Come back"
On my wavelength
Wavelength
You never let me down no
You never let me down no
When you get me on
When you get me on your wavelength
When you get me
Oh, yeah, Lord
You get me on your wavelength
You got yourself a boy
When you get me on
Get me on your wavelength
Ya radio, ya radio, ya radio
Ya radio, ya radio, ya radio
Wave wave wave
The song "Wavelength" by Van Morrison is a love song that explores the idea of two people being on the same wavelength, perfectly attuned to each other's emotions and thoughts. The singer expresses his deep affection for his lover, and how they both seem to always understand each other without any need for words. He talks about how being on her wavelength turns him on, and how she is always there for him when he needs comfort, no matter the circumstance. He also mentions how he can always "get her station" when he needs rejuvenation, further emphasizing the idea of being in tune with each other.
The chorus of the song speaks to the singer's love for his partner being unshakeable, with the repetition of the line "You never let me down no" driving that point home. The bridge of the song brings in a new layer of meaning, as the singer hears the "voice of America" on his wavelength, calling him to tune in and come back. This perhaps emphasizes the idea of coming back to love, and how being on someone's wavelength could lead to a feeling of homecoming. The song ends on a happier note, with the singer asking his lover to play the song about their destiny again, further cementing the idea that being on the same wavelength as someone can feel like it was always meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a song about your wavelength
The song is the expression of Van Morrison about how he feels when he is on the same frequency with someone else.
And my wavelength, baby
The song is about the wavelength of both the singer and his lover, coming together in a harmonic frequency.
You turn me on
Being on the same wavelength as his lover excites Van Morrison, and turns him on.
When you get me on your wavelength
When the lover tunes the singer into her wavelength, she makes him feel connected and fulfilled.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The repetition of 'yeah' indicates the passionate intensity of the singer's feelings.
With your wavelength
The singer is mesmerized by the wavelength of his lover, which is why he always wants to be tuned in to it.
Oh, with your wavelength
Repeating the same line emphasizes how mesmerized he is by her wavelength and the impact it has on him.
Oh mama, oh mama, oh mama, oh mama oh mama, oh mama
Van Morrison affectionately calls his lover 'mama', further emphasizing how much he adores and craves her wavelength.
You never let me down no
The 'wavelength' metaphorically refers to the way his lover is always there for him and can lift him up even when he is down.
When I'm down you always comfort me
When the singer is feeling low, his lover's wavelength is like a source of comfort that never fails to uplift him.
When I'm lonely you see about me
His lover's wavelength is so in sync with him that it feels like she's always there, taking care of him and empathizing with him.
You are ev'ry where you're 'sposed to be
The singer marvels at how his lover always seems to be exactly where she's meant to be in his life, as though fate has brought them together.
And I can get your station
The singer uses radio jargon to describe how he can easily access his lover's wavelength at any time, just like tuning in to a radio station.
When I need rejuvenation
When he's feeling low or tired, Van Morrison turns to his lover's wavelength for a boost of energy and inspiration.
I heard the voice of America
The 'voice of America' is a metaphor for the universal message of love and connection that is manifest in his lover's wavelength.
Callin' on my wavelength
The 'calling' of the voice of America refers to the sense of destiny and sense of being drawn to the lover's wavelength.
Tellin' me to tune in on my radio
The lover's wavelength is so powerful that it's as though the singer can hear her voice calling him and encouraging him to tune in.
Singin' "Come back, baby
The singer envisions his lover's wavelength as a voice that is always calling him back to her, bringing him home.
Won't you play that song again for me
The song is the singer's anthem for his lover's wavelength, which he wants to keep experiencing again and again.
About my lover, my lover in the grass, yeah, alright
The singer is describing the idyllic romantic setting that he envisions when he's on his lover's wavelength.
You have told me 'bout my destiny
The lover's wavelength has such power that it can reveal to the singer his true purpose and destiny in life.
Ya radio, ya radio, ya radio
The repetition of 'ya radio' is a playful way of referring to the singer and his lover being in tune with one another.
Wave wave wave
The word 'wave' is both a reference to the metaphor of the lovers being on the same wavelength and an expression of the singer's passionate intensity.
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Written by: VAN MORRISON
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