Wonderful Remark
Van Morrison
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How can you stand the silence That pervades when we all cry? How can you watch the violence That erupts before your eyes? How can you tell us something Just to keep us hangin' on? Something that just don't mean nothing When we see it, you are gone Clinging to some other rainbow While we're standing, waiting in the cold Telling us the same old story Knowing time is growing old That was a wonderful remark I had my eyes closed in the dark I sighed a million sighs I told a million lies, to myself, to myself How can we listen to you When we know your talk is cheap? How can we ever question Why we give more and you keep? How can your empty laughter Fill a room like ours with joy? When you're only playing with us Like a child does with a toy? How can we ever feel the freedom Or the flame lit by the spark How can we ever come out even When reality is stark? That was a wonderful remark I had my eyes closed in the dark, yeah I sighed a million sighs I told a million lies, to myself To myself Baby, to myself Baby, to myself, to myself To myself, to myself
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Written by: VAN MORRISON
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9 facts about this song
Album Release"Wonderful Remark" is a song by Northern Irish singer Van Morrison that was first released in 1983 on the album "The Best of Van Morrison".
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Song's OriginAlthough "Wonderful Remark" was included in Morrison's 1983 best-of collection, it was actually written and recorded much earlier. The original version of the song was recorded in 1973 for the soundtrack of the Martin Scorsese film "The King of Comedy".
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Song's ThemeThe song features a reflection from the singer on the human condition and societal issues, with lyrics exploring themes of unhappiness, wonder, and life's ironies.
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Song's VariationTwo versions of the song exist. The version used in the movie is longer, nearly eight minutes, while the one included in "The Best of Van Morrison" is trimmed to half that time, about four minutes.
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Song's PopularityThe song received wide acceptance and appreciation from the audience. It has been covered by multiple artists and used in other films, contributing to its popularity and long-lasting relevance.
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Song's Writing Style"Wonderful Remark" follows Morrison's typical style of combining elements of folk music, soul, and jazz to create his distinctive sound. The lyrics are reflective and introspective, narrating life's experiences dynamica
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Artist RecognitionThe song is one of many that underlines Van Morrison's reputation as one of contemporary music's finest and most influential songwriters. It contributes to his iconic status in the world of rock music.
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Personal ConnectionLike many of Morrison's songs, "Wonderful Remark" reflects his themes of nostalgia and longing, combined with a critically reflective eye on modern society - themes which may link to the singer's own experiences and thoughts.
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Musical ArrangementThe song features a saxophone solo, another typical stylistic element of many songs by Morrison, contributing to the soulful and distinctive sound of his music.
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