Cul de Sac

Van Morrison

About Cul de Sac

"Cul de Sac" is a song written by Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. It first appeared as the seventh track on Morrison's 1974 album Veedon Fleece, and was released as the B-side to the single "Bulbs".


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1974
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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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Van Morrison

Van Morrison, OBE (born George Ivan Morrison; 31 August 1945) is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and musician. His live performances at their best are described as transcendental, while some of his recordings, such as the studio albums Astral Weeks and Moondance and the live album It's Too Late to Stop Now, are critically acclaimed and appear at the top of many greatest album lists. more »

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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.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in Morrison's eighth studio album, "Veedon Fleece."
Release Date
The song, along with its album, was released in October 1974.
Song Duration
"Cul de Sac" isn't a brief tune - it runs for approximately six minutes and fourteen seconds.
Lyrics Inspiration
The melancholic and reflective lyrics of the song were inspired by Morrison's trip to Ireland, following his divorce from his first wife.
Musical Style
Consistent with many of Morrison's other songs, "Cul de Sac" incorporates elements of folk, blues, and soul.
Album Reception
While "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.
Limited Live Performances
Despite its critical recognition, Morrison has performed "Cul de Sac" live on very few occasions.
Song Theme
The song reflects themes of desolation, conflict, longing, and search for inner peace - common themes that recur in the "Veedon Fleece" album.
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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