Cul de Sac
Van Morrison
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In the cul de sac, so smooth I look down Be less sure, sir And take your rest It's been much too long Since we drifted in song Lay it down wet In this hide-away Oh I traveled far To the nearest star And met Palomar, mar, mar And we don't care just who you know It's who you are And when they all go home Down the cobblestones You can double back (spoken "This is it") To a cul de sac Mmm Oh, I traveled far The nearest star And Mount Palomar, Palomar, Palomar, Palomar And we don't care just who d'you know who d'you know And who you really are, really are And when they all, All go home Down the cobblestones You will double back To a cul de sac You know, you know you will You will, oh, will double back And not very far To a cul de sac You, you, you, will double back To a cul de sac You know, you know it's not very far away No, no It's just a cul de sac And you know, and you know, and you know, it's not very very far away, No It's just a cul de sac Donn, donn, donn You're not very far away, no oh It's not, it's not very far away It's not as far as a country mile (You got it) It's just a cul de sac
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Written by: VAN MORRISON
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10 facts about this song
Authorship"Cul de Sac" is a song written and performed by the legendary Irish musician Van Morrison.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in Morrison's eighth studio album, "Veedon Fleece."
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Release DateThe song, along with its album, was released in October 1974.
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Song Duration"Cul de Sac" isn't a brief tune - it runs for approximately six minutes and fourteen seconds.
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Lyrics InspirationThe melancholic and reflective lyrics of the song were inspired by Morrison's trip to Ireland, following his divorce from his first wife.
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Musical StyleConsistent with many of Morrison's other songs, "Cul de Sac" incorporates elements of folk, blues, and soul.
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Album ReceptionWhile "Veedon Fleece" was initially met with mixed reviews, its reputation has grown over time and it is now seen as one of Morrison's great albums.
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Limited Live PerformancesDespite its critical recognition, Morrison has performed "Cul de Sac" live on very few occasions.
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Song ThemeThe song reflects themes of desolation, conflict, longing, and search for inner peace - common themes that recur in the "Veedon Fleece" album.
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Book Reference"Cul de Sac" is discussed in depth in multiple academic resources on both Van Morrison specifically and on popular music generally, including the book "The Words and Music of Van Morrison" by Erik Hage.
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