"Smell the sea and feel the sky."
About Van Morrison
Van Morrison — Life and Legacy
Van Morrison is a celebrated Northern Irish singer-songwriter whose work has left an indelible mark on the music landscape. Known for his unique blend of soul, jazz, and folk, he gained prominence with albums like 'Astral Weeks,' which showcases his ability to weave complex emotional narratives through song. Morrison's key ideas often revolve around love, freedom, and the human experience. His lyrics delve into the intricacies of relationships, as exemplified by the quote, 'The healing has begun,' which reflects his belief in the transformative power of love and music. This perspective challenges conventional notions of romance, emphasizing that love encompasses both joy and pain. His impact resonates today, as his exploration of personal freedom through music continues to inspire listeners. Morrison's work invites audiences to reflect on their own experiences, making his quotes and songs timeless expressions of the human condition.
Quote collection
Van Morrison quotes (page 1 of 13)
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"The fog of illusion, the fog of confusion is hanging all over the world."
"Have I told you lately that I love you, have I told you lately there's no one above you. Fill my heart with gladness, take away all my sadness, ease my troubles, that's what you do."
"Hark, now hear the sailors cry, smell the sea, and feel the sky let your soul & spirit fly, into the mystic."
"These are the days of the endless summer, these are the days, the time is now. There is no past, there's only future, there's only here, there's only now."
"You gotta fight every day to keep mediocrity at bay."
"Music is spiritual. The music business is not."
"Let your soul and spirit fly."
"I think Paul McGuinness and U2 created the Irish music industry. It certainly wasn't there before that."
"Meet them halfway with love, peace, and persuasion, and expect them to rise for the occasion."
"Let go into the mystery Let yourself go You've got to open up your heart That's all I know Trust what I say and do what you're told Baby, and all your dirt will turn Into gold."
"A fantabulous night to make romance."
"When it's not always raining there'll be days like this. When there's no one complaining there'll be days like this. When everything falls into place like the flick of a switch. Well my mama told me there'll be days like this."
"Once in a blue moon someone like you comes along."
"In deep confusion, in great despair, when I reach out for him, he is there. When I am lonely as I can be, then I know God shines his light on me."
"Making love in the green grass behind the stadium with you my brown eyed girl."
"Go up to the mountain, go up to the glen, where silence will touch you, and heartbreak will mend."
"There is no black-and-white situation. It's all part of life. Highs, lows, middles."
"If my heart could do my thinking, would my brain begin to feel?"
"When you hear the music ringin' in your soul And you feel it in your heart and it grows and grows And it comes from the backstreet rock & roll and the healing has begun..."