Bulbs
Van Morrison
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I'm kicking off from center field A question of being down for the game The one shot deal don't matter And the other one's the same Oh! My friend I see you Want you to come through (alright) And she's standing in the shadows Where the street lights all turn blue She leaving for an American (uhuh) Suitcase in her hand I said her brothers and her sisters Are all on Atlantic sand She's screaming through the alley way I hear the lonely cry, why can't you? And her batteries are corroded And her hundred watt bulb just blew Lallallal, alright, huhuhhuh She used to hang out at Miss Lucy's Every weekend they would get loose And it was a straight clear case of Having taken in too much juice It was outside, and it was outside Just the nature of the person Now all you got to remember After all, it's just show biz Lallalal, huhuh, lallal We're just screaming through the alley way I hear her lonely cry, ah why can't you? And she's standing in the shadows Canal street lights all turn blue And she's standing in the shadows Where the street lights all turn blue And she's standing in the shadows Down where the street lights all turn blue Hey, hey, yeah
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Written by: VAN MORRISON
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"Bulbs" was released as part of Van Morrison's album "Veedon Fleece" on October 1974.
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Chart PerformanceThe song managed to make its mark on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching as high as #57.
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Song LengthThe track duration of "Bulbs" is approximately 4 minutes and 15 seconds.
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GenreThe song belongs to the genres of Folk Rock and Blue-eyed Soul.
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Single Release"Bulbs" was one of the two singles released from the album "Veedon Fleece", alongside "Comfort You".
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics of the track were inspired by Van Morrison's trip back to Ireland following his divorce.
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InstrumentationThe song is noted for its lively violin solo performed by David Hayes, which is heavily influenced by traditional Irish music.
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Album ReviewDespite initial mixed reviews for "Veedon Fleece", it has since been re-evaluated as one of Van Morrison's best works, with "Bulbs" as one of its standout tracks.
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Live Performances"Bulbs" remained a part of Van Morrison's live repertoire for years and is often chosen as a set opener.
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Cover VersionsNot many artists have covered "Bulbs", making it a relatively unique track in Van Morrison's discography.
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IntentionThe song was reportedly written as part of a conscious effort by Morrison to return to the more acoustic, stripped-down sound of his earlier work after a few years of exploring a fuller, more heavily produced sound.
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SongwritingDespite the song's seemingly upbeat tempo, it presents lyrics depicting a narrative of alienation and melancholy, a common theme in many of Morrison’s works.
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Production"Veedon Fleece", and by extension "Bulbs", was produced by Van Morrison himself.
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