Gloria
Van Morrison & John Lee Hooker Lyrics


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Like to tell you 'bout my baby
You know she comes around
Just 'bout five feet-four
A-from her head to the ground
You know she comes around here
At just about midnight
She make me feel so good, Lord
She make me feel alright

And her name is G
L
O
R
I
G-L-O-R-I-A (Gloria)
G-L-O-R-I-A (Gloria)
I'm gonna shout it all night (Gloria)
I'm gonna shout it every day (Gloria)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

She comes around here
Just about midnight
She make me feel so good, Lord
I want to say she make me feel alright
Comes walkin' down my street
Woah, she comes up to my house
She knock upon my door
And then she comes to my room
And she make me feel alright

G-L-O-R-I-A (Gloria)
G-L-O-R-I-A (Gloria)
I'm gonna shout it all night (Gloria)
I'm gonna shout it every day (Gloria)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
So good (Gloria)
Alright




Feels so good (Gloria)
Alright, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Gloria" by Van Morrison and John Lee Hooker is an ode to a girl named Gloria who comes around at midnight and makes the singer feel good. The lyrics say she is just about five feet four, and everytime she comes around, she makes the singer feel all right. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that this is a love song, with the singer expressing his feelings for Gloria. It's interesting to note that Gloria's name is spelled out in the chorus, giving the song a fun and playful vibe.


The song is full of sexual innuendo, with the lyrics suggesting that Gloria is someone who brings pleasure to the singer. The song's catchy and upbeat melody adds to the playful nature of the song. The repetitiveness of the chorus - "Gloria! I'm gonna shout it all night, Gloria! I'm gonna shout it every day!" - further highlights the singer's infatuation with Gloria.


Line by Line Meaning

Like to tell you 'bout my baby
I want to talk about my girlfriend


You know she comes around
She visits me often


Just 'bout five feet-four
She is approximately 5'4" tall


A-from her head to the ground
Her entire height, from head to toe


You know she comes around here
She often visits my neighborhood


At just about midnight
Usually at around midnight


She make me feel so good, Lord
She makes me happy and content


She make me feel all right
She makes me feel okay or satisfied


And her name is G-L-O-R-I
Her name is spelled Gloria without the last 'A'


G-L-O-R-I-A
Spelling of her name


Gloria!
Calling her name out loud


I'm gonna shout it all night
I will keep calling her name loudly throughout the night


I'm gonna shout it every day
I will call her name every day


Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm


She comes around here
She often visits this area


Comes a-walkin' down my street
She walks down the street where I live


Then she comes up to my house
She approaches my home


She knock upon my door
She knocks on my door to get my attention


And then she comes to my room
She enters my room


Yeah, and she make me feel all right
She makes me feel content and satisfied


So good
Expressing how good she makes me feel


All right
Expressing that everything is okay and satisfactory


Feels so good
Expressing how amazing she makes me feel


All right, yeah
Everything is okay and satisfactory, expressing excitement




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Written by: Van Morrison

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@svenrb

I've been a fan of the blues and both John Lee Hooker and of Van Morrison for decades. This just put it all together. This is the best version of "Gloria" ever.

@tinocastro3678

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@noneyabeeswax6740

Heard many collaborations of Johnnie and Van. This is without a doubt the best song that came out it.

@Davett53

2022.......John Lee Hooker lived into his 80s,....he died in June of 2001, he was able to perform until he took his last breath. He was a powerhouse in the Blues genre.

@RaelsieG

No one sings it better than these two awesome performers.  Just love this!  

@thomasmcginn795

Said.

@bettyleasure8293

The first song I heard from Van Morrison. I love this duet, so great.

@rolandlamore5439

If there is a more talented dualists out there . Please Please show me . Because this is pure GOLD in my eyes and can't be topped !!!
Johnnie slamming it on the G -tar & Van the Man pumping the vocal's like no other.

@eddiefurbee2917

This is bangin ....masterpiece

@stephendobson6472

Could be close to the coolest thing ever..😉

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