Van Morrison - Just Like Greta Lyrics






Some days it gets completely crazy
And I feel like howling at the moon
Then sometimes it feels so easy
Like I was born with a silver spoon

Other times you just can't reach me
Seems like I've got a heart of stone
Guess I need my solitude
And I have to make it on my own

Well I guess I'm going A.W.O.L.
Disconnect my telephone
Just like Greta Garbo
I want to be alone

Need to make some real connection
Baby something's just got to give
'Cos I've been too long in exile
I've been grinding at the mill

Too long to decode all the secrets
Have to get some elbow room
Most people think that everything
Is just what they assume

Well I know I'm going A.W.O.L.
Tell everyone I'm not at home
Just like Greta Garbo
I just want to be alone

Well I'm going out to L.A.
I wanna get my business done
Then I'm going on to Vegas
Then I'm going on the run

If anybody asks you have you seen me
Please just tell them no
'Cos I'm living on the outside
And I have nowhere to go

Well I guess I'm going A.W.O.L.
Disconnect my telephone
Just like Greta Garbo
I just want to be alone

I just want to be alone
Disconnect my telephone
Just like Greta Garbo
I just want to be alone





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  1. A.... M....

    As melhoras, Verinha ;)

  2. j.... b....

    I can see a connection between my Celtic 1st cousin Van and Greta Garbo, they both gave/give their best and yet people want more, they are never satisfied, Van has written and played some of the most important music of the last 60 years and til people want him to explain himself, dear Greta Garbo, gave her very best and yet that was not enough, people just wanted more and more and more more more.

  3. M.... ....

    I used to listen to this song constantly twelve years ago, contemplating my suicide. Hell, listening to it now reopens those wounds of deep sadness and sense of utter darkness. But for the Grace of God, I passed the jug and found salvation in the rooms of AA meetings.

    M.... ....

    Keep it up Mike!!

    M.... ....

    Glad you stayed with us

    M.... ....

    Mike keep strong, keep going, when you get a trouble mind change by doing some thing different like going for a walk etc

  4. i.... ....

    wow Van is a unique artist and Greta's images just seem to suit the song, its her lips and facial features a timeless beauty

  5. T.... A....

    seriously......this guy is crazy.....cannot believe how beautiful his music is...he is the best....by far

  6. E.... E....

    Nobody knows anything but he's got a clue.

  7. J.... M....

    Happy birthday Miss G 💘

  8. R.... M....

    I dig Van The man, don't you.

  9. B.... ....

    Van speaks and sings to and for us all in so many ways

  10. J.... R....

    This man is absolutely stunning G od keep him safe he is a precious gem LIVE ON VAN

  11. M.... D....

    Love all of Van's Music, HE is still on tour. Would love to see him 2019

  12. W.... W....

    if i am a nation, this song would be the national anthem

  13. A.... F....

    Years ago the magic music TV channel celebrating St Patrick day with Irish artists like u2 boyzone Westlife and Enya but strange indeed thin Lizzy van Morrison stuff little fingers strangely alongside clannard all got overlooked.

  14. D.... A....

    💚💜

  15. t.... s....

    This is me and my son, to bad it ended this way, to many victims living in the past, when iam gone the world will sleep!

  16. a.... m....

    What a great name Greta Garbo, what a great song by Van, what a great woman!!!

  17. a.... m....

    I seen more and learned more about Greta Garbo watching this 3 minute video then I did watching TCM the past 3 years. I love her name GRETA GARBO!!! "JUST LIKE GRETA GARBO I JUST WANT TO BE ALONE"

  18. S.... ....

    Cause I'm livin on the outside , and I have nowhere to go.

  19. R.... P....

    Thanks so much look at my song: (Greta Garbo Kist me in my Trim) "Greta Garbo hat mich im Trau geküst" Aloha

  20. D.... W....

    I'm goin on the run. Disconnect my phone. I want to be alone

  21. P.... A....

    To see if you had faith

  22. F.... F....

    Esplendidas imágenes de Greta Garbo y canción magnifica.¡¡¡

  23. a.... m....

    I just want to be alone. just like gerta garbo i just want to be alone. I listen to the other verses but just like greta garbo I just want to be left alone? If anybody asks if you have seen me please tell them no, Just like greta garbo I just want to be alone. Is it OK to blame our bad behavior on God who made us imperfect? It should be Gods fault who made us imperfect! Why did God make us imperfect if he wanted us to be perfect?

  24. a.... m....

    I would love to see a Greta Garbo movie. Why is she not available on TV. She has never been available. What did the stupid US government do to make her movies taboo?

  25. K.... B....

    All I can say is no , not yet.😢

  26. B.... P....

    Fabulous!

  27. a.... m....

    JUST LIKE GRETA GARBO, I JUST WANT TO BE ALONE!!!

  28. a.... m....

    I'd sure like to see her in a movie!!!

  29. a.... m....

    Why is Greta Garbo so mysterious?

  30. a.... m....

    I subscribed to Turner Classic Movies back one year ago in Dec 2017, and now after a year I received one heck of a education about the great movies from the 30's, 40;s and 50's. What I have missed is Greta Garbo. Not one Greta show during the past year. Why? Isn't she the greatest? I learned of many great actors and actresses from the 30's but NOTHING from this rare beauty. Isn't she supposed to be the greatest? I'd give anything to see Greta in a talkie!

  31. a.... m....

    I wish I could have met Greta way back in the 30's. She would have stimulated me into being the kind of man every man dreams of.

  32. J.... E....

    First time I've heard this and it's typically Van Morrison beautiful. Greta Garbo found out stardom and privacy don't come together.

  33. R.... P....

    Fine Song: Is there any one That could have the song: "Greta Garbo hat mich im Traum Geküsst" sung by Raimund Gessner ca. 1929. Aloha from Hawauu

  34. G.... A....

    Stupenda.... nient'altro

  35. E.... S....

    I love Van Morrison this is an unusual song about Greta Garbo

    E.... S....

    When she fell from stardom that's all she wanted I believe. Great song

  36. P.... P....

    Van you speak for many of us.

  37. K.... D....

    Wow, tells my thoughts, but being alone always is not necessarily good.

  38. A.... M....

    Canción dedicada a una gran actriz y mujer con , amor y sentimiento . Que viva la mour

  39. G.... M....

    Il migliore

  40. l.... ....

    Beautiful!

  41. A.... R....

    Van Morrison is a new discovery since it was not long ago that someone shared one of his songs and I liked it. Sir Van Morrison is a unique individual that makes his music special. Thank you for the share, Luigi De Rosa. Have a blessed weekend everyone.

  42. l.... ....

    is a full moon tonite....light in our backs

  43. L.... W....

    you are awesome Mr. Morrison. My wedding song was Moondance , that was 46 yrs. ago and still together.

    L.... W....

    Now that is amazing...just like the music of Van. Continued blessing! peace

    L.... W....

    Your lucky!! No other way I can put it, crongatz!!

  44. R.... P....

    Fine song Van, Aloha from Hawaii

  45. D.... L....

    Greta ~ Beautiful favorite of mine 💚

  46. R.... P....

    Fine song Van, Aloha from Hawaii (Just like me)

    R.... P....

    Aloha from Airola

  47. G.... C....

    Wonderful vocal upon a terrific song.

  48. R.... P....

    fine music just like me, Aloha from Hawaii

  49. A.... ....

    Some days it gets completely crazy
    And I feel like howling at the moon
    Then sometimes it feels so easy
    Like I was born with a silver spoon

    Other times you just can't reach me
    Seems like I've got a heart of stone
    Guess I need my solitude
    And I have to make it on my own

    Well I guess I'm going A.W.O.L.
    Disconnect my telephone
    Just like Greta Garbo
    I want to be alone

    Need to make some real connection
    Baby something's just got to give
    'Cos I've been too long in exile
    I've been grinding at the mill

    Too long to decode all the secrets
    Have to get some elbow room
    Most people think that everything
    Is just what they assume

    Well I know I'm going A.W.O.L.
    Tell everyone I'm not at home
    Just like Greta Garbo
    I just want to be alone

    Well I'm going out to L.A.
    I wanna get my business done
    Then I'm going on to Vegas
    Then I'm going on the run

    If anybody asks you have you seen me
    Please just tell them no
    'Cos I'm living on the outside
    And I have nowhere to go

    Well I guess I'm going A.W.O.L.
    Disconnect my telephone
    Just like Greta Garbo
    I just want to be alone

    I just want to be alone
    Disconnect my telephone
    Just like Greta Garbo
    I just want to be alone

    =================================

    A.... ....

    Thank you 🌸

  50. G.... L....

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/evening-Autumn-Samuel-J-Dixey/dp/1540642070

  51. 3.... ....

    Seen Van live twice, Glastonbury 1982 where he played an instantly forgettable set in an early afternoon slot then again in Jersey (Channel Isles UK) in 2013 where he played a 'greatest hits' set, again very poor. Love his music but he doesn't play any of his many classic songs like this...shame!

  52. T.... ....

    Shine on...

  53. M.... O....

    Love this Song & this magnificent a Queen love it :)

  54. e.... g....

    yes indeed ,he's the man with a voice from God!! thank you so much van !! got so much happy memories listening to you!!

  55. J.... R....

    van one of my favorite songs thanks for so many CANADA loves u

  56. R.... P....

    Fine song Van, Aloha from Hawaii

  57. R.... J....

    This is classic Morrison. Brilliant stuff!

  58. R.... M....

    today van thanks xxxx yes ...
    i know your pal GF X

  59. J.... B....

    Don't over analyze it, you just want to be left alone and not caught up in the drama in your personal life! Some of us actually like our alone time. Leave me the F alone!!! Love you Van the Man!!

    J.... B....

    I wish you more Joy than sadness.

  60. K.... T....

    This is me today! love Van!

  61. D.... J....

    Couldn't have got it better ....
    Perfect .....

  62. R.... P....

    Thanks so much

  63. R.... P....

    I just love you song Aloha from Hawaii

    R.... P....

    +Rudi Polt aloha

  64. W.... M....

    muy linda la canción!

  65. R.... P....

    fine song

  66. M.... R....

    this song is so me some days are so much harder then others thank god for people like van Morrison

  67. R.... P....

    Another gem, his voice is at its peak

  68. a.... m....

    I SURE love the way Van sings out JUST LIKE GRETA GARBO, not only does it sound cool but he gets the attention of us people living today that this lady was a very important woman in the 1920's and 30's!

  69. a.... m....

    Some people think that Greta was working for the U.S. as a spy because she became a recluse in 1941 and many years that followed but was it because she didn't want the world to see her getting old or was she a spy? Anyways Greta never said that she wants to be alone, she just said that I WANT TO BE LEFT ALONE.

  70. M.... O....

    Love this Song & this magnificent a Queen love it :)

    M.... O....

    Anche io

  71. P.... M....

    Thanks for posting, beautiful song, beautiful video

  72. a.... m....

    If anybody asks you if you have seen me, please just tell them NO!!!!!!!!!!!  Just like Greta Garbo, I just want to be alone!

  73. a.... m....

    Greta is forever remembered as saying that she just wants to be alone when she really said I JUST WANT TO BE LEFT ALONE! I made a mistake below. Anyways VAN sure made a super song from her mis-quote. But don't blame him, you know the media and those people that chased Lady D, when Queen Elisabeth had her looked like she died it a traffic accident. I forget what you call those people, but it was they that tagged Greta's quote, "I JUST WANT TO BE ALONE", sometimes when I see how bad people are, I too just want to be alone!

  74. T.... L....

    Its a contradiction,an artist who want to be alone...but I still like him like hell...

    T.... L....

    With the pressures of life and society it's good for some people to just check out for a while I think!! I'm happily married and I love my solo time!!

  75. T.... L....

    He`s a very introvert singer but I like him a lot.....great composer...so many great songs.....endless really...

    T.... L....

    +Tomas Lomm I never thought of that, but you're right he is a very introverted singer.

    T.... L....

    +Pamela Mac Neil , HI PAM! Which would you rather be, a big mouth extrovert or a intelligent reserved person who can create gorgeous work like this. "Just like Greta Garbo I just want to be alone" Actually Greta said that she just WANTED TO BE LEFT ALONE. But she remains famous for saying I JUST WANT TO BE ALONE. Again Greta did not say that she wants to be alone, she simply said THAT I JUST WANT TO BE LEFT ALONE.

  76. G.... C....

    Excellent Tune. My 5 favs are The Philosphers Stone, Queen of the Slipstream, Celtic New Year, Just like Greta Garbo, Bright Side of the Road.  So Smooth.........I could put these on REPLAY for hours...

    G.... C....

    Thanks Alan Murr. Lord, you can tell I'm a Tech Tard since I haven't been on here in 2 years. LOL You know your stuff about Van Morrison's music. I will check out what you suggested. I appreciate the suggestion. Saw him in concert in Atlanta a few years ago for the first time. Incredible Talent.
    Thanks,

    G.... C....

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/evening-Autumn-Samuel-J-Dixey/dp/1540642070

    G.... C....

    Guy Carter I

    G.... C....

    Not an unnoticed genius.Van Morrison is merely as with so many other artistic geniuses, underated, an under appreciated until they pass the the ethereal barrier then no one can get enough
    To be sure.The mans music is genius and i am grateful in the here and now.

    G.... C....

    I agree those are some of my favorites also, definitely repeat them many times s day! This song is just beautiful like Celtic new year.

  77. a.... m....

    A gorgeous song inspired by a gorgeous woman! How many times has that happened in human history.

  78. a.... m....

    Greta only said that she wanted to be LEFT alone. Yet the media distorted what she said And is forever saying that she just wants to be alone.. But this gorgeous woman sure got a lot of respect from a miss quote. "I just want to be left alone", she got a lot of respect because everyone in her day loved her!  Wouldn't that be fun if she was hear with us in 2015. Just like Greta Garboo, I just want to be with GRETA!

    a.... m....

    Garbo DID said "I want to be alone" in GRAND HOTEL, which is what people are quoting when they refer to Garbo wanting to be alone.

    a.... m....

    Yes, what you are saying is true. In the movie Grand Hotel, Greta Garbo says "I want to be alone." I would highly recommend this film to anyone who likes Greta Garbo. YouTube has videos of her saying this.

  79. T.... S....

    GOOD SONG

  80. M.... O....

    Huuu wonderful love it :)))

  81. D.... S....

    Thank you for the great upload. Sometimes listening to van morrison just does the trick. ;-]

  82. R.... 2....

    dedicada a la bellísima actriz Sueca Greta Garbo "la divina"

  83. L.... D....

    thanks I'm glad you like it

    L.... D....

    Luigi De Rosa sometimes being left alone, can become out of reach,for some.

    L.... D....

    But it's beautifully done. Thankyou.

  84. J.... T....

    an awsome tune.

  85. L.... D....

    angela thanks to you

  86. j.... l....

    Very Beautiful video and song. you just reminded me of how I need to include som Van Morrison on my channel. ✿

  87. A.... R....

    I have been listening to Van since 1985, and I love this song just like many of the others. Love you Van ;)

  88. n.... ....

    Great video! Love the pictures of Greta Garbo!

  89. 5.... ....

    just like Van ! Happens to all of us....but it's really hard to do !

  90. J.... K....

    Great Song ,beautiful women Greta Garbo ,Great Van!!!