Cyprus Avenue

Van Morrison

About Cyprus Avenue

"Cyprus Avenue" is a song written by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison and included on his 1968 album Astral Weeks. It refers to a residential street in Belfast Northern Ireland. In performance the song was a concert highlight and closer for years to come and would end with Morrison's command, "It's too late to stop now!" (a quotation from his song "Into the Mystic") as he stalked from the stage. A dynamic 10-minute version with the usual stop-start ending was included on his 1974 live album It's Too Late to Stop Now.  


Year:
2008
7:00
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Well, I'm caught one more time
Up on Cyprus Avenue
Caught one more time
Up on Cyprus Avenue

And I'm conquered in a car seat
Not a thing that I can do
I may go crazy
Before that mansion on the hill
I may go crazy
Before that mansion on the hill
But my heart keeps beating faster
And my feet can't keep still
And all the little girls rhyme something
On the way back home from school
And all the little girls rhyme something
On the way back home from school
And the leaves fall one by one
And call the autumn time a fool
Yeah, my t-tongue gets tied
Every, every, every time I try to speak
My tongue gets tied
Every time I try to speak
And my inside shakes just like a leaf on a tree
I think I'll go on by the river with my cherry, cherry wine
I believe I'll go walking by the railroad with my cherry, cherry wine
If I pass the rumbling station where the lonesome engine drivers pine
Wait a minute, yonder come my lady
Rainbow ribbons in her hair
Yonder come my lady
Rainbow ribbons in her hair
Six white horses and a carriage
She's returning from the fair
Baby, baby, baby

Well, I'm caught one more time
Up on Cyprus Avenue
Caught one more time
Up on Cyprus Avenue

And I'm conquered in a car seat
And I'm looking straight at you
Way up on, way up on, way up on, way up on, way up on, way up on, way up on
The avenue of trees
Keep walking down
In the wind and rain, darling
You keep walking down when the sun shone through the trees
Nobody, no, no, no, no, nobody stops me from loving you baby
So young and bold, fourteen-year old
Baby, baby, baby

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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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Written by: VAN MORRISON

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Cyprus Avenue" is a song by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison, appearing on his 1968 album "Astral Weeks".
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by a street in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where Morrison grew up. This street was considered a wealthy and affluent area and represented the singer's aspirations.
Live Performances
"Cyprus Avenue" is one of Morrison's most beloved and frequently performed live songs, due its deeply personal and emotive lyrics.
Genre Classification
The track is a blend of folk, blues, and jazz, showing Morrison's talent for genre-crossing and innovation.
Recognition
The song is often acknowledged as one of the stand-out tracks from "Astral Weeks", which is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time.
Song Structure
The song doesn't follow conventional song structure, instead undulating between two fragments of melody, adding to its dreamy and fluid feel.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "Cyprus Avenue" has been covered by various artists, demonstrating its enduring appeal and influence.
Use in Literature
The song "Cyprus Avenue" was used in the title of a play by David Ireland, premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London in 2016.
Live Album
A live version of "Cyprus Avenue," performed at The Fillmore East in New York City in 1970, appeared later that year on Morrison’s first live album, “It’s Too Late To Stop Now."
Legal Issue
In 2009, Morrison's management company took legal action against six websites for publishing the lyrics to several of his songs, including "Cyprus Avenue", without permission.

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