About the song
Van Morrison, a legendary Irish singer-songwriter, penned “Brown Eyed Girl” as a timeless celebration of youth, love, and the carefree spirit of summer. This upbeat and infectious song, released in 1967, became a hit single and a defining track for Morrison’s iconic sound.
With his distinctive voice and soulful delivery, Morrison explores the themes of love, infatuation, and the excitement of young romance. Through introspective lyrics and Morrison’s energetic performance, listeners are invited to reflect on their own memories of youth and the thrill of first love.
The opening lines, “She walks like a woman, but talks like a child,” immediately establish the song’s subject and set a playful tone. The lyrics continue to reference the girl’s attractiveness and the singer’s admiration for her.
Throughout the song, Morrison’s energetic performance and the song’s catchy melody create a captivating and immersive listening experience. The song’s playful and humorous approach to love and romance makes it a timeless classic.
“Brown Eyed Girl” is more than just a popular song; it is a cultural touchstone that has influenced countless artists and generations of music fans. The song’s upbeat energy and positive message continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless and enduring piece of music history.
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Lyrics
Hey, where did we go?
Days when the rains came
Down in the hollow
Playin’ a new game
Laughin’ and a-runnin’, hey, hey
Skippin’ and a-jumpin’
In the misty morning fog with
Our, our hearts a-thumping and you
My brown-eyed girl
And you, my brown-eyed girl
And whatever happened
To Tuesday and so slow?
Going down the old mine with a
Transistor radio
Standing in the sunlight laughing
Hiding ‘hind a rainbow’s wall
Slipping and sliding
All along the waterfall with you
My brown-eyed girl
You, my brown-eyed girl
Do you remember when we used to sing?
Sha-la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la tee-da
Just like that
Sha-la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la tee-da, la-tee-da
So hard to find my way
Now that I’m all on my own
I saw you just the other day
My, how you have grown
Cast my memory back there, Lord
Sometimes I’m overcome thinking ’bout it
Making love in the green grass
Behind the stadium with you
My brown-eyed girl
You, my brown-eyed girl
Do you remember when we used to sing?
Sha-la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la tee-da
Sha-la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la tee-da