Glória
Van Morrison feat. John Lee Hooker Lyrics
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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
The song "Gloria" by Van Morrison is a celebration of female sexuality and vitality. The lyrics describe a woman who comes around at midnight and makes the singer, presumably a man, feel good and alright. Her name is Gloria, which is spelled out in the chorus. The repetition of her name and the shouted "yeah, yeah, yeah" convey love and passion for this woman.
The singer describes Gloria as being just about five feet-four and coming up to his house and room. This suggests a close physical relationship between them. What's interesting about the song is that it doesn't objectify or demean Gloria in any way. She remains a strong, independent woman who exudes confidence and sexual energy. The singer is drawn to her and celebrates her.
One interpretation of the song is that Gloria represents freedom and liberation from the constraints of society. The singer is looking for a way to break free and be himself, and Gloria offers him that escape. The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Jimi Hendrix and The Doors, and has become a classic rock standard.
Line by Line Meaning
Like to tell you 'bout my baby
I would like to introduce my girlfriend to you
You know she comes around
She visits me frequently
Just 'bout five feet-four
Her height is approximately 5 feet 4 inches
A-from her head to the ground
This height is measured from the top of her head to the soles of her feet
You know she comes around here
She frequently visits this location
At just about midnight
She usually arrives at close to midnight
She make me feel so good, Lord
She comforts me and makes me happy
She make me feel alright
She makes me feel content and at peace
And her name is G L O R I A
Her name is Gloria spelled with each letter pronounced separately
G-L-O-R-I-A (Gloria)
The spelling of her name is reiterated
I'm gonna shout it all night (Gloria)
I will repeatedly call out her name throughout the night
I'm gonna shout it every day (Gloria)
I will constantly call out her name every day
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
An enthusiastic exclamation of happiness
Comes walkin' down my street
She walks along the road where I live
Woah, 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 personal space
G-L-O-R-I-A (Gloria)
The spelling of her name is reiterated once more
So good (Gloria)
The feeling she brings is good
Alright
An expression of being content or satisfied
Feels so good (Gloria)
The satisfaction she gives is delightful
Alright, yeah
I am perfectly content and happy with her
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Van Morrison
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