Listen to the Lion
Van Morrison
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And all my love come down All my love come tumblin' down All my love come tumblin' down All my love come tumblin' down Oh, listen listen To the lion Oh, listen listen listen To the lion Inside of me Oh, oh, oh And I shall search my soul I shall search my very soul And I shall search my very soul I shall search my very soul For the lion For the lion For the lion For the lion Inside of me Oh, oh, yeah And all my tears have flown All my tears like water flown And all my tears like water flown All my tears like a water flown For the lion For the lion For the lion For the lion Inside of me Listen to the lion Listen to the lion Listen to the lion Listen to the lion Listen to the lion Listen to the lion Listen to the lion Listen to the lion Listen to the lion Listen to the lion Listen to the lion Listen to the lion Listen to the lion Listen to the lion And we sailed, and we sailed And we sailed, and we sailed And we sailed, and we sailed sailed to Caledonia And we sailed, and we sailed And we sailed, and we sailed, and we sailed Away from Denmark Way up to Caledonia Away from Denmark Way up to Caledonia And we sailed, and we sailed, and we sailed All around the world And we sailed, and we sailed, and we sailed Looking for a brand new start And we sailed And we sailed, and we sailed All around the world, a brand new start Looking for a brand new start Looking for a brand new start Looking for a brand new start And we sailed, and we sailed, and we sailed And we sailed Away from the Golden Gate Way up to the New York City
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Written by: VAN MORRISON
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13 facts about this song
Release and Album"Listen to the Lion" is a song by Northern Irish singer-songwriter, Van Morrison, from his sixth studio album "Saint Dominic's Preview," which was released in July 1972.
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Unique Song StructureUnlike many popular songs that follow a verse-chorus structure, "Listen to the Lion" is more freeform and lasts over 11 minutes, creating an immersive listening experience.
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LyricsThe lyrics to the song are famously cryptic, with Morrison crooning about a lion and instruction to listen to him, representing his inner struggles and spiritual toils.
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Instrumental SectionsHalf of the song's duration consists of an extended and complex instrumental section, which shifts through various musical themes.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, Van Morrison often improvises and extends the song, with some versions reportedly lasting up to half an hour.
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Song's InspirationMorrison has stated that the song was inspired by an Encounter Group therapy session he participated in.
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Critical ReceptionThough it did not chart, "Listen to the Lion" has received much critical acclaim over the years, and is often cited as a highlight of Morrison's discography.
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Personal ConnectionFor Van Morrison, the song holds a deep personal meaning. He once described it as being about "trying not to let your conditioned past dictate your present."
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RecordingsThe song was recorded in the Spring of 1972 at the Wally Heider Studios, San Francisco, with Ted Templeman as the producer.
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Alt-takesIt has been noted by Morrison himself that multiple alternate takes of the song were made, but he was only pleased with the final released version.
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Album's SuccessDespite the song not charting, the album "Saint Dominic's Preview" reached No. 15 on the Billboard Top LPs chart in 1972, making it one of Morrison's most successful albums.
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Recent PerformancesAs recent as 2009, the song remained a staple in Morrison's live performances, indicating its enduring popularity and significance in his repertoire.
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Song InterpretationCritics and fans have often interpreted the song as a spiritual journey, a theme common in many of Morrison's works.
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