Brown Eyed Girl Lyrics - Van Morrison

Facts of the songs.
The song, "Aoi Sakana" (Blue Fish), is kind of captivating. It's by Sachiko Kanenobu and it's on her first album Misora, which it was released on September 1, 1972, by URC (Underground Record Club), Record. The album, including "Aoi Sakana," reflects Kanenobu's youthful innocence, nature connection, and a longing for inner peace, as was influenced by artists like Joni Mitchell!, Donovan, and Pentangle. Misora only got popular because Kanenobu up and moved to America right after finishing the recording, this move makes it obscure initially. But it then gathered a strong following later, especially after its reissue by, yes, you guessed it, Light in the Attic Records in 2019. That’s right! Misora finally reached a new generation thanks to that.

Meaning of Aoi Sakana (Blue Fish).
"Aoi Sakana" is a song that explores nostalgia, loss, its passage of time, with lyrics that are poignant and a soothing melody, too. The song starts with memories that are vibrant, symbolized by "blue oceans and blue fish." It's like a rich past contrasted with a lonely present where, you know, "only cold winds pass through these empty hands."

It then shifts to a depiction of the present, a bit more unsettling with "a crowd of grotesque children" and "skid marks on the sidewalk." It suggests a distorted reality and evidence of life's challenges. The song? It conveys wanting to relive or go back to the past, hinted by "the blurred moon" following "yesterday’s footprints," showing fading memories and transient life. At the end, it talks about the rooster's blindfold being removed, it reminds you to think about the passage of time and mortality.

Kanenobu, through "Aoi Sakana", captures a sense of longing, a lost connection with nature and a simpler, past that was more fulfilling. It’s a reflection on life's impermanence and the universal human desire for purpose amidst change. A fish swimming in an ocean of nostalgia, yes?

Sachiko Kanenobu’s journey, with Misora and "Aoi Sakana," is like, an enduring power of music is to connect across time and space, touching hearts and evoking a sense of shared humanity and introspection. Her work has not just influenced Japanese folk music;, it inspires and resonates with listeners around the world for decades after its initial release

Song Facts.
"Brown Eyed Girl," a song by Van Morrison, released in June 1967, stands as an iconic song, that marked a pivotal moment in Morrison's career. It was his first single post-departure from Them, leading to his contract with Warner Bros. Records. He worked with producer Bert Berns and back up vocal by Sweet Inspirations to peak at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The Meaning of Brown Eyed Girl.
"Brown Eyed Girl" is a nostalgic travel back to, youth, innocence, and first loves. It was initially called "Brown Skinned Girl," before the record label changed it. It brings back memories of happy days, symbolized by the misty morning fog and laughter in the hollow. A picture of youthful love, and the simple joys of life.

The song's theme? Goes through youth, memory, and of singing joy. Despite Morrison's modest view on the song, considering it merely a "throwaway song," it has won critical acclaim., It's in the Grammy Hall of Fame and ranks high in "greatest songs" lists.

The song was influenced by Morrison's move to New York City and memories. In spite of the long recording process, the everyday song became a nostalgic anthem capturing youthful romance. Despite being secretive about the inspiration behind the song, listeners find their own meaning in the song.

"Brown Eyed Girl" resonates as a reminder of musical power to evoke memories and emotions while standing as a timeless tribute to love, youth, and pivotal moments that define our lives. A song is like a time machine, yes?