Van Morrison - Hymns To The Silence Lyrics






Oh my dear, oh my dear sweet love
Oh my dear, oh my dear sweet love
When I'm away from you, when I'm away from you
Well I feel, yeah, well I feel so sad and blue
Well I feel, well I feel so sad and blue
Oh my dear, oh my dear, oh my dear sweet love
When I'm away from you, I just have to sing, my hymns
Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence

Oh my dear, oh my dear sweet love it's a long, long journey
Long, long journey, journey back home
Back home to you, feel you by my side
Long journey, journey, journey
Yeah in the midnight, in the midnight, I burn the candle
Burn the candle at both ends, burn the candle at both ends
Burn the candle at both ends, burn the candle at both ends
And I keep on, `cause I can't sleep at night
Until the daylight comes through
And I just, and I just, have to sing
Sing my hymns to the silence
Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
My hymns to the silence

I wanna go out in the countryside
Oh sit by the clear, cool, crystal water
Get my spirit, way back to the feeling
Deep in my soul, I wanna feel
Oh so close to the One, close to the One
Close to the One, close to the One
And that's why, I keep on singing baby
My hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
Oh my hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
Oh hymns to the silence, oh hymns to the silence
Oh hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
Oh my dear, my dear sweet love
Can you feel the silence? can you feel the silence?
Can you feel the silence? can you feel the silence?

Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence.





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  1. M.... L....

    How shall I begin? Certianly words of the Muse.

  2. R.... B....

    Debra June girl i love you

  3. j.... ....

    Perfect sleep music.

  4. W.... G....

    Oh My Dear.....

  5. r.... f....

    Do it every night...cant sleep, till the day light...and sing my songs to the silence....love the Van...

  6. W.... ....

    Hymns to the silence & Enlightenment - both are the best songs for me!

  7. N.... B....

    Another GREAT TUNE from the MAN THE MYTH THE LEGEND

  8. K.... J....

    yeah van

  9. W.... L....

    I like the song, but this is no silence!

  10. A.... C....

    Back in the early nineties I went to South of France to stay with a friend near Mimizan . They had a house and wood cottage with fireplace in the centre , his mom lived in house 20 meters away. Typical French old lady, black dress and grey hair tied up in a bun. This is where I got to be indoctrinated to the Man
    Life changing and I can still hear that dear old French lady calling her black scruffy dog
    Ale Noonie,,,

  11. C.... R....

    This song always takes me to a magical place it's so beautiful.

  12. b.... J....

    I rather like Vegemite on toast, with a cuppa tea. I rather like this whole album as well

  13. J.... S....

    I don't know how i would go on were it not for this man.

  14. d.... s....

    this song absolutely fills my soul

  15. D.... K....

    What a great song ‘ love van all ways

  16. M.... ....

    My first van experience was brown eyed girl. My, my. I proceeded in later years to collect all of his work. I cant wait to pass it down to the generations to come.
    Forever live VM.

  17. R.... H....

    From the days I came home from a long day , sat down on my patio to watch the sun setting , a drink in my hand and Van Morrison singing .... and me relaxing to his story.... Bravo Van

  18. M.... H....

    Beautiful. One of the lessons I learned in life being Scots-Irish, like him. The Irish side conceives the Art. The Scottish side executes it. Thanks, Van.

    M.... H....

    Michael Hayes you put that quiet beautifully my man.. we are lucky

    M.... H....

    Hi Mr. Burke. Thank you for your kind comment. Mine was in jest. Van Morrison is from Belfast I believe and Protestant, but I am not sure if he is genetically Scots-Irish (lol), but he certainly culturally is, having lived it. In my case, I am American, and from Boston. Hayes is actually a Norman name-before they got awarded land (translate stolen) in Cork after 1066 with Billy the Conqueror. My mother's name was Buchanan and her family were all "Two Boaters". First to Nova Scotia, then to Boston. Then the dreaded religious miscegenation occurred. Lol. Take care sir!

    M.... H....

    Michael Hayes
    The same too you sir,,,a very impressive family history....one thing is very clear, your charm definitely comes from your Scottish heritage 😉all the best and god bless you and your family

    M.... H....

    @Francis Burke Thank you sir. There were many Protestant heroes in Irish Independence. I think the cultures are more important than the religions in the people. The cultures were determined by geography, food production, the art that evolved on the lands. Religion, politics and conquest was imposed and endured. Until they fled and came here-and thrived. All the best, Sir.

  19. A.... S....

    This is.so beautiful....absolutely love this...AMEN!

  20. a.... ....

    I will never love anyone the way I have loved him. He is not even gone yet, and I miss him.

  21. E.... B....

    This piece of utter beauty moves my soul as do other Van Morrison songs. However, the instruments and the backup singers add so much along with Van's incredible emotion as he sings. I could listen to this gorgeous creation on a continuous loop and enter into a lovely trance from which I may not wish to leave. You have been blessed with a heavenly gift, Van. Thank you from the center of my soul.

  22. D.... W....

    The Angry Gnome!!!

  23. C.... A....

    first time ever hearing this song! OMG! what an amazing song!! just learned about van morrison this summer.. im 45.. wow, cant believe I missed him all these years!
    found him in my dads music collection!

  24. j.... j....

    When my wife of 20 years and I divorced back in 03, I didn't realize how far she had actually drifted from me and wanted to be gone a long time before then. When she left, all she wanted was my Van Morrison collection and copied my entire library of Van.

  25. I.... N....

    Thanks Van Morrison...

  26. m.... r....

    no words at how this man can take a few simple words and fashion them in such a way that they intertwine with your very being and unravel feelings long since buried and forgotten

  27. r.... a....

    As usual, personal, beautiful, and impossible to place in any other style, than it's Morrison. He is unique and has gone his own way since Astral weeks about 40 years ago.

  28. G.... C....

    I think over time Morrison has proved himself greater than Dylan ,Mcartney , Neil Young etc. The only one to match him over the decades if he had lived would have been Lennon. Morrison the one and only true living musical genius.

  29. B.... A....

    Van has and always will be one of my favorite musicians

  30. L.... R....

    Absolutely magic!

  31. A.... S....

    BEAUTIFUL!

  32. R.... S....

    I have listen to that song probably 1000 times and never get tired of it

  33. M.... H....

    It's not the poetry
    It's a mood

  34. M.... R....

    Oh my dear, oh my dear sweet love
    Oh my dear, oh my dear sweet love
    When I'm away from you, when I'm away from you
    Well I feel, yeah, well I feel so sad and blue
    Well I feel, well I feel so sad and blue
    Oh my dear, oh my dear, oh my dear sweet love
    When I'm away from you, I just have to sing, my hymns
    Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
    Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence

    Oh my dear, oh my dear sweet love it's a long, long journey
    Long, long journey, journey back home
    Back home to you, feel you by my side
    Long journey, journey, journey
    Yeah in the midnight, in the midnight, I burn the candle
    Burn the candle at both ends, burn the candle at both ends
    Burn the candle at both ends, burn the candle at both ends
    And I keep on, 'cause I can't sleep at night
    Until the daylight comes through
    And I just, and I just, have to sing
    Sing my hymns to the silence
    Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
    My hymns to the silence

    I want to go out in the countryside
    Oh sit by the clear, cool, crystal water
    Get my spirit, way back to the feeling
    Deep in my soul, I want to feel
    Oh so close to the One, close to the One
    Close to the One, close to the One
    And that's why, I keep on singing baby
    My hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
    Oh my hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
    Oh hymns to the silence, oh hymns to the silence
    Oh hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
    Oh my dear, my dear sweet love
    Can you feel the silence? can you feel the silence?
    Can you feel the silence? can you feel the silence?

    Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
    Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
    Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
    Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
    Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence.

  35. m.... ....

    I love this song and music. Thank you Van Morrison.
    I love your music.
    Van Morrison his words, music and singing that soothes me. .

  36. P.... T....

    Sometimes I as a Taiwanness feel like having a Irish heartbeat.

  37. S.... C....

    The absolute perfect song. A true masterpiece...one for the ages. This album has several gems like this one on it too.

  38. C.... ....

    I love this wee Belfast man, i used to go see him in Ireland when he was with Them. What a great time that was. This song is him, thank you Vozdra for sharing.

    C.... ....

    I've been listening since then, but to see him back then you were lucky! thanks for sharing your story, were both lucky to still be listening to him.
    take care jim

  39. j.... b....

    the master my Celtic brother, they seek him here, they seek him there, they go to this man to seek his wisdom, the great joy he gave and continued to give, His understanding, to hear his stories and tales on long ago, now and in the future, they go to learn from this wordsmith, Van was and is out there for all to learn about and learn from. Van tell us that learned from the masters and others now the new masters and others learn from this man, Van has produced and sang some of the greatest and most bless music of all time

  40. c.... p....

    I need a ride home

  41. T.... K....

    Genius.

  42. T.... D....

    Awesome post vodra! Morrison is incredible

  43. W.... G....

    They. Should make a movie Van he's a legend

  44. D.... M....

    My husband doesn't understand my reverence for Mr. Morrison's music. I told him it can't be explained...you just feel it...deep down.

    D.... M....

    you're so right! I dont know if there are any words to explain this its a vibe! My wife dosent get it either but she gets me ,I've been listening for 49 years through out our marriage!

  45. K.... J....

    what cat sleeps shit this typing in dark becuse dog and

  46. K.... J....

    i beleive iman n love do you too mr, tamburine

  47. K.... J....

    yeah van let me listen sound of silence

  48. C.... M....

    To have never heard this extraordinary song by Van the man has been a travesty but i have it now and forever ! thank you !

  49. S.... N....

    I hate to say anything bad about the 107 folks who gave the thumbs down so maybe they were yogis standing on their heads and gave what they thought was a thumbs up but it wasn't....just saying

  50. M.... d....

    this washes your soul with love peace & the joy of life
    great song
    absolutely beautiful

  51. D.... K....

    Man of GOD. Jesus loves you!!!!!

  52. D.... K....

    Boy do I wish we had real musicians like the days of Van, Petty, Clapton...so blessed to have spent my childhood with the last generation of real music. They will live on till the end of time. Peace

  53. b.... e....

    VAN IS WHAT MUSIC NEEDS TODAY

  54. H.... C....

    God, what a beautiful picture! What a beautiful song. What a beautiful life. Amen

  55. e.... f....

    when we deny our basic basic what happens TO US?

  56. j.... ....

    I once asked a friend if he listened to Van Morrison. He stated no, because he couldn’t identify what he was singing about.
    I told him, he is singing about everything...you will ever feel, experience and think of.

  57. W.... P....

    The magic of Van Morrison.Brilliant.

  58. c.... g....

    To my beloved late husband: I love you and miss you so much, this is for you Bo

  59. E.... D....

    The mozart of modern times, in a word the greatest of all the artists, never anything to throw and this piece there is particularly a summit.

  60. A.... S....

    This is absolute poetry!......thankyou Van Morrison.

  61. S.... ....

    Big Van, exploring my soul and showing me things little by little. You are my guidance when I need something outside of me. VDM LUV U LDZ

  62. M.... E....

    Van Morrison tiene temas preciosos ¡¡

  63. S.... M....

    Van’s music has gotten me through a lot of rough times . Love his lyrics

  64. Y.... J....

    Wow...so peaceful, loving and quietly passionate.

  65. N.... G....

    Goosebumps and all this staff

  66. B.... B....

    Trying to understand why I love you forever was only 20 years?

  67. A.... C....

    Beautiful

  68. S.... Z....

    such heartfelt lyrics - love the album

  69. b.... ....

    Das ist so schön. Einfach unbeschreiblich.

  70. R.... M....

    Don't just the this song, got to say I dig it.

    R.... M....

    miss LOVE LOL

  71. C.... R....

    "The silence of eternity/Interpreted by love".

  72. M.... X....

    ‘When I'm away from you, I just have to sing, my hymns
    Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence’

    I miss you, my love. I can’t wait to feel you once again by my side. Together is where we belong.

  73. I.... D....

    i love it, delicate soul of this music

  74. M.... E....

    Moves my Spirit

  75. S.... Q....

    he had such depth in his songs I have been listening since I was 9 years old & I am now in my late 50's, it makes us appreciate hard times & life !!

  76. P.... C....

    Enjoyed listening.

  77. N.... H....

    In all honestly this 69 year old man never heard this until recently..better; equal to the Philosophers Stone !!??!!..

  78. L.... H....

    Van The Man ❣️

  79. r.... n....

    je mevade jaimerai etre au bout de ce pont tout oublier

  80. r.... g....

    Great musician for sure. Back then the music had a purpose, meaning, feeling and a story to tell and they touched our hearts and souls with their music cause it had a meaning and purpose to tell us a story about how they felt and they put it to us to feel and learn from it. It was a magical time for music. Thanks Van. God Bless you and your gift to all of us. Your music will go on forever.

  81. J.... P....

    Just beautiful ... if it doesn't stop you in your tracks ...you are going to miss a lot !...Take Me Back will do the same...Thanks for posting good music !

  82. m.... j....

    If my life should one day end my love for Leslie powers Johnson will go on forever!!!

  83. G.... H....

    I sing along to this on my own giving thanks to life for my life coz though I'm a fool I am so thankful for this experience and for the freedom to be a fool . And Amidst all the Evils Cruelly and liers they're are temporary but nothing real is destructive . Just wanted share this truth with anyone feeling there is nothing to live for
    Life itself is worth living for.

  84. C.... R....

    Silence...The Best Sound...........

  85. S.... L....

    💞💞🎶🎶🌹🙏🙏🙏🌠

  86. R.... ....

    The greatest writer of hymns.

  87. I.... S....

    Oh my dear, oh my dear sweet love
    Oh my dear, oh my dear sweet love
    When I'm away from you, when I'm away from you
    Well I feel, yeah, well I feel so sad and blue
    Well I feel, well I feel so sad and blue
    Oh my dear, oh my dear, oh my dear sweet love
    When I'm away from you, I just have to sing, my hymns
    Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
    Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
    Oh my dear, oh my dear sweet love it's a long, long journey
    Long, long journey, journey back home
    Back home to you, feel you by my side
    Long journey, journey, journey
    Yeah in the midnight, in the midnight, I burn the candle
    Burn the candle at both ends, burn the candle at both ends
    Burn the candle at both ends, burn the candle at both ends
    And I keep on, 'cause I can't sleep at night
    Until the daylight comes through
    And I just, and I just, have to sing
    Sing my hymns to the silence
    Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
    My hymns to the silence
    I want to go out in the countryside
    Oh sit by the clear, cool, crystal water
    Get my spirit, way back to the feeling
    Deep in my soul, I want to feel
    Oh so close to the One, close to the One
    Close to the One, close to the One
    And that's why, I keep on singing baby
    My hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
    Oh my hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
    Oh hymns to the silence, oh hymns to the silence
    Oh hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
    Oh my dear, my dear sweet love
    Can you feel the silence? can you feel the silence?
    Can you feel the silence? can you feel the silence?
    Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
    Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
    Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
    Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence
    Hymns to the silence, hymns to the silence.

  88. J.... B....

    Gods creation. What a beautiful thing!!

  89. F.... R....

    Fantastic song of VM! Van,you're the greatest in the last 50 years!

  90. k.... ....

    Here's to Eddie

  91. D.... M....

    oh my dear sweet love...one of the best songs of all time

  92. C.... B....

    Genius pure genius I listen to Van more than anyone
    else he manages to carry me away up and up

  93. M.... B....

    How I wish I could jam with this man.

    M.... B....

    Mary.... you will jam with Van the Man ..😘

  94. S.... C....

    Merci Vozdra, merci. Van is the man. I woke up with Hymns To The Silence in my head, soothing my soul and all the memories, good and bad. God's Will Be Done, Not Ours. Did Van read Psalms 46:10 or did it come naturally to him? "Be Still, Know That I Am God." If we're too busy to spend time with God in private, we're too busy. The image of the sofa on the dock is a powerful meditation one can easily sing Hymns To The Silence. One doesn't have to be Jung to know there is a Higher Self or Power other than our ego-self who can help us thru Life, the eternal search for The Philosopher's Stone in us. The Spiritual Alchemists saw long before Jung that there is Light In The Darkness and Symbols of Transformation. Jung's vision of a shining bright, greenish gold crucifix perplexed him until he realized that for some of these learned women and men who strived to transform their base natures into Heavenly Gold, that Jesus was their Philosopher's Stone or transforming substance. It is about Love and watching for what can come out of our heart as Jesus taught and Jung confirmed. (Matthew 15:19). How else to be close to the One to love ourselves and others? It would follow, "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?" Blessings to all this last day of 2018 in search of love and peace 2019. Angel Spread Your Wings.(Danny O'Keefe).

    S.... C....

    Van's music lyrics and soulful voice has healed my heart over and over the years with fallen loved ones that have left us 🙏💓
    I feel Blessed to have ears to listen to pure magic

  95. T.... M....

    ... well, 'VAN the man'.Nothing else to say.

  96. S.... M....

    Thank you Van for so much, especially this marvelous song. Fills me with intense emotion.

  97. C.... H....

    I miss you daddy!

    Ret. Lt. Isaiah Hanna
    11/5/2016