Van Morrison - Sweet Thing Lyrics






And I will stroll the merry way
And jump the hedges first
And I will drink the clear
Clean water for to quench my thirst
And I shall watch the ferry-boats
And they'll get high
On a bluer ocean
Against tomorrow's sky
And I will never grow so old again
And I will walk and talk
In gardens all wet with rain

Oh sweet thing, sweet thing
My, my, my, my, my sweet thing
And I shall drive my chariot
Down your streets and cry
'Hey, it's me, I'm dynamite
And I don't know why'
And you shall take me strongly
In your arms again
And I will not remember
That I even felt the pain.
We shall walk and talk
In gardens all misty and wet with rain
And I will never, never, never
Grow so old again.

Oh sweet thing, sweet thing
My, my, my, my, my sweet thing
And I will raise my hand up
Into the night time sky
And count the stars
That's shining in your eye
Just to dig it all an' not to wonder
That's just fine
And I'll be satisfied
Not to read in between the lines
And I will walk and talk
In gardens all wet with rain
And I will never, ever, ever, ever
Grow so old again.
Oh sweet thing, sweet thing
Sugar-baby with your champagne eyes
And your saint-like smile....





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  1. P.... K....

    One of the best songs ever recorded in my opinion.

  2. L.... M....

    Hozier brought me here, though.

  3. A.... S....

    Possibly his best song

  4. N.... D....

    For John, my sweet thing. After 10 incredible years, tomorrow is our wedding day and I could not be happier. I love you today, tomorrow and always. ♡

  5. J.... B....

    "great piece"

  6. y.... ....

    This song makes me so sad. I don’t know why. I don’t associate with any time in the past, I wasn’t born when it was released. Its like it reminds me of a time I never even experienced and I’m nostalgic for it.

  7. J.... S....

    Just finished Preacher 5 minutes ago.... still crying. This song man.

  8. s.... ....

    Way better than anything by Frank Ocean.

  9. J.... S....

    "Will we ever see you again?"




    "Jaysis, I hope so." 😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣

    J.... S....

    😥😥😥

  10. K.... T....

    What an absolute genius. What an iconic, pure voice.

  11. D.... B....

    Tulip and jessie were bad asses!! Why?? Because they were from TEXAS!
    WERE THE WORST "WIDE EYES" COME FROM!

  12. D.... K....

    Truly a transcendent tune. It never gets old.

  13. j.... b....

    Has anybody ever stated that Van Morrison music is
    folk music, Yes my Celtic cousin Van Morrison music is folk music, it story
    music, it is word music, iit s music of the imagination, it is soul music, it is
    rock and joyful music, it is music to help you sort out reason troubles, it is
    message music is talking music, it is advised music, it is music that will hit
    you right down to the very souls of your feet

  14. D.... V....

    I don't watch TV so all these comments are absurd. People need to get in touch with real music.

  15. A.... ....

    Best love song ever

  16. F.... ....

    a movie called "our souls at night" brought me here ..i love Van the man!

  17. M.... B....

    Played every day on jukebox 2000

  18. k.... ....

    .... moonlight mile ....

  19. J.... O....

    And I will never grow so old again ...sweet thing

  20. j.... d....

    Ah Ireland.

  21. j.... b....

    Even I have to say nice things about my most favorite Celtic 1st cousin Van, if you had all the money in the world and all the tea in China you still would not have the funds or power to find a 2nd Van the Man Morrison, there is only one. It has has been said that God has no favorites and that is true but it has been noticed that all of Van records are always been played on God's record player.

  22. P.... R....

    Fkn 22 when he wrote this. Damn.

  23. g.... ....

    Astral Weeks 1968... baby boom album!

  24. j.... z....

    And I will stroll the merry way and jump the hedges first
    and I will drink the clear clean water for to quench my thirst
    And I shall watch the ferry-boats and they'll get high
    on a blue ocean, against tomorrow's sky
    And I will walk and talk in gardens all wet with rain
    and I will never grow so old again
    Oh sweet thing, sweet thing
    my, my, my, my, my sweet thing
    And I will stroll the merry ways and jump the hedges first
    and I will drink the clear clean water for to quench my thirst
    And I shall watch the ferry-boats and they'll get high
    on a blue ocean against tomorrow's sky
    And I will walk and talk in gardens all wet with rain
    and never ever ever ever ever get so old again
    Ooh...
    sweet thing
    My my my...
    And I shall drive my chariot down your streets and cry
    "Hey, it's me! I'm dynamite and I don't know why"
    And you shall take me warm in your arms again
    and I will not remember that I ever felt the pain
    And I will walk and talk in gardens all wet with rain
    and never ever ever ever ever get so old again
    Ooh
    sweet thing
    Yeah yeah yeah...
    sweet thing
    My my my...
    And I will raise my hand up into the night time sky
    and count the stars there shining in your eyes
    Just to dig it all an' not to wonder, that's just fine
    and I'll be satisfied not to read in between the lines
    And I will walk and talk in gardens all wet with rain
    and never ever ever ever ever get so old again
    Sugar-baby with your champagne eyes
    and your saint-like smile....
    Blackbird singing in the dead of night
    blackbird singing in the dead of night
    Take this broken wing and learn to fly
    all your life you were just waiting for this moment to arrive
    Blackbird singing in the dead of night
    take your sunken eyes, learn to see
    All your life you were only waiting for this moment to be free...

  25. A.... L....

    Phil Lynott brought me here. "Sweet Thing" was his favorite song on this album.

    I feel closer when I listen to this.

  26. J.... P....

    This is one of my top ten songs of all time. Such a beautiful tune with such nuance....

  27. T.... ....

    Van Morrison , just turned 23 years of age , enters a New York recording studio , armed with an acoustic guitar and a set of his own songs . Three top class session musicians and producer join him . He sits alone in a both , almost detached and aloof ; his only instruction to the musicians is to play what they feel and see where it takes them . Forty hours and three recording sessions later , the greatest album ever produced is complete .

  28. b.... b....

    all you so unhappy folks, just let us lovers be, we mean you no harm. please just let us be. please. love all ,big

  29. C.... C....

    I'll bee satisfied not to speak between t

  30. R.... ....

    Ive always liked Van Morrisons music , never heard of this preacher

  31. B.... y....

    "Will we ever see you again Mr. Cassidy?"
    "....Jaysus, I sure hope so...'

  32. G.... ....

    Today thinking about my daughter, miss you lil girl. Hope your flying high up in heaven baby. Love daddy

  33. M.... I....

    agh fuck it.

  34. C.... M....

    I wonder if he wrote this song. Love this man too the moon and back

  35. W.... ....

    One of the truly great albums...and songs... of all time.

  36. J.... A....

    Acabo de ver el capítulo final de "Preacher" y me dolió ver la muerte de Cassidy. Gran final para una gran serie. Y ver cómo pusieron esta canción para este final, simplemente extraordinario, pero a la vez amargo. Descansa en paz, Cass

  37. C.... A....

    Yep, my fave tune from “ Astral Weeks” cool as..

  38. P.... ....

    Cassidy was here

  39. A.... D....

    Cassidy...

  40. a.... ....

    You Preacher fans are a bit behind the curve...........really? Never heard Astralweeks before?

    a.... ....

    Don't be like that. I love it when a classic is discovered by a new audience.

  41. W.... M....

    Van and his brilliant lyrics brought me here .

  42. B.... ....

    Hahaha so glad i wasnt the only one that found this song after hearing it in the season finale of preacher 😃😢 bitter sweet moment. #preacherforever

  43. O.... P....

    Jaysus I miss him already

  44. F.... R....

    Terrific Song, I will always remember it with Cassidy. Underrated Show in my oppinion

  45. i.... ....

    Great song and a great series (Preacher), thank you <3

  46. A.... L....

    RIP Casidy.

  47. T.... S....

    So long, Cassidy. He was my favorite character on the show. So long to the whole gang. Jesse and Tulip. I personally loved the show.

  48. T.... W....

    Such a beautiful song, and perfect for Cassidy's ending

  49. N.... J....

    Great ending to Preacher, the perfect song for such a fitting ending.

  50. S.... ....

    I'm here because I have a migraine, I so love Van Morrison when I don't feel good

  51. M.... M....

    Farewell, Proinsias Cassidy.
    Badass vampire. Beautiful soul. Best friend.

  52. D.... J....

    Personally I loved the show and that's just what it is a "Show" for entertainment. Which I enjoyed I couldn't believe Cassidy went up in flames in the end...... Sad over his friends Death I guess****Goody bye Preacher Peace Out Kimmy Jackson

    D.... J....

    I don't think he was sad. I mean, I'm sure he was, but we don't even know how long after their deaths that scene took place. He'd just lived a long long time, and decided that he'd seen everything the world had to offer.

  53. i.... ....

    This 4 my momz..she jus died 2night...i luvya Ma...💎💎💎💎

  54. J.... R....

    Preacher was an abomination of a TV show that showed no respect to the source material. Glad it's gone, but was sorry to see Cass go.

    J.... R....

    Actually thought the show was better than the source material, tbh

    J.... R....

    @Paulo Felipe Respectfully disagree. The show turned Jesse and Tulip into total assholes. Completely ruined their characters.

  55. T.... P....

    Thank You preacher cast, i miss u Cassidy.

  56. J.... M....

    Yep, Preacher brought me here.

  57. B.... A....

    Goodbye Preacher

  58. G.... ....

    Hey to my fellow preacher fans. just wanna say, have a good one and I'm happy we went on that weird trip together!

    G.... ....

    I’ve noticed that here on YouTube and on Reddit the Preacher fan base all seem to be very friendly with one another. It’s amazing how this grotesquely violent show inspired so much love in people. I’m grateful for having gone through this journey with you all.

    G.... ....

    @The Surrealist Right back at you, surrealist ^^

    G.... ....

    You too.

    G.... ....

    And the foggy weirdness that is left come bedtime post-episode, lingering with a tinge of haze coming morning rush. Gone.

    Or is it?
    It can't be

  59. x.... ....

    I love this song and when I heard it during that final moment in Preacher I shed a few tears. Oh Cassidy....

    x.... ....

    I cried for an hour after it was over . My family thought I was sick.

    x.... ....

    Cassidy’s off to see his friends.

  60. G.... A....

    I have always loved this song. I'm so glad to see it used as part of a perfect ending to an amazing show . I will miss PRRACHER so much!

  61. j.... c....

    Van the man some cool irish soul, oh sweet thing with champagne eyes and a beautiful smile.

  62. R.... R....

    I once loved a young man so very much, i was overwhelmed with the power of my emotions. I want him back so much.

  63. W.... ....

    The finale of Preacher brought me here.

  64. D.... ....

    R.I.P. Proinsias Cassidy

    D.... ....

    He needed to hear those magic words by Tulip's daughter... that he was loved, and then it was time to be completely mortal and succumb. For what could be more human than heartbreak?

  65. D.... S....

    💋🥰

  66. b.... ....

    that was an amazing moment. will miss that cast. Preacher.

    b.... ....

    Just saw it. Came here right after the credits rolled.

    b.... ....

    Luit Azaan for that kind of show, it was a beautiful send off. Perfect song.

    b.... ....

    What the fuck are you talking abooooooooooout

    b.... ....

    Agreed, wasn't expecting that ending pretty sweet.

  67. H.... P....

    Preacher

  68. I.... D....

    RIP Preacher. Although you never found your audience, you found me, and I will always remember the goddamn amazing story you gave us. (Based on a badass comic ftr).

    I.... D....

    not a bad ending mind you i read the book when i was a kid during its original release

    I.... D....

    It his home so hard, as did the comics .

    I.... D....

    So true

    I.... D....

    VAN DED!!!!@@??? say it isnt so

    I.... D....

    @Mark Walker No, the TV show Preacher lol.

  69. D.... O....

    Preacher! Great show, great song!

  70. F.... M....

    I was going about my life toiling in trouble and working and worrying when this song came on. I’ve heard it a Thousand Times...But not like I did today. Life is Beautiful. Don’t let it pass you by with just a whisper.

  71. M.... Y....

    The final scene from Preacher :(

    M.... Y....

    Fuck off, pleb

  72. P.... F....

    Goodbye, Mr. Cassidy

    P.... F....

    Brilliant witty response. Bravo!

    Best to you Proinsias on the long awaited other side.

    P.... F....

    Till the end of the world

  73. K.... ....

    Farewell Cassidy

  74. T.... c....

    a true Belfast man ,not given to an academic analysis of his music ,lyrics .not a look at me Bono .A bit like my grandfather from the Albertbridge Road ,a docker ,this is the job ,this is what you do .Phrases like "we will walk and talk in gardens ,all wet with rain " move us to tears ,but for Van they are just peripheral throw away lines .

  75. A.... B....

    Pure bliss. This is deep, beautiful and emotive. This track cuts me like a knife....

  76. m.... ....

    One word... PERFECTION!

  77. b.... ....

    A wonderful song, but believe it or not, I think that The Waterboys' version is actually *better* than the original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be3OkvBZaIY

  78. J.... E....

    This song is "timeless," yet particularly "time-stamped" as well. I love it.

  79. K.... O....

    The world was blessed the day Van Morrison first opened his mouth.

  80. N.... D....

    For some reason I love that lyric "hey it's me I'm dynamite and I don't know why".

  81. S.... C....

    Love you dad!! My brother father and dads favorite song. Miss my dad sooooooo much everyday.

  82. B.... ....

    1968, and it is still never, ever grows old again!

  83. I.... E....

    50 years in 2019! Great music and prose are timeless!

  84. M.... M....

    An artist that captures a moment, manages to translate what we all feel but can't possibly put a finger on: they should be cherished and the work they produce should be held in the highest regard.

  85. W.... n....

    Her name was the air water the sky my sweeting one thing Regrets

  86. r.... l....

    Remastered ... clear sounding.. crystal clear..

  87. J.... S....

    The most perfect, unlikely, mystic, accidental, alchemical and universal song ever made.

  88. d.... a....

    This is one of the best albums ever made Van Morrison is a musical genius .
    I am 25 years old. How can someone miss these generations?
    2019..

  89. J.... M....

    Remember when you showed me this Lydia lol

  90. E.... ....

    Otherworldly sweetness

  91. h.... ....

    The Moondance album doesn’t compare to me with the way he sang the songs on astral weeks

  92. 4.... ....

    Van has a way of making God's Voice touch your Soul in a way only God can Touch....
    Astral Weeks is a sheer total masterpiece.. Brilliant in every sense of the word <3

  93. J.... B....

    Guys take note of this song. You put this song on when you have a special lady over....and they won't even know what hit them. They will be putty in your arms!

  94. L.... G....

    Love his music our littls girl song. Not for the love of who you love wen do think of Autumn. Not that vhoe of yours or I. Baby song. 💋💯🙋

  95. G.... S....

    "And I shall drive my chariot
    Down your streets and cry"...I don't think I can recall any single lyrical phrase that has better encapsulated the human spirit than those words (...and the baseline)

  96. P.... p....

    Tão bela e intemporal !

  97. N.... R....

    East Belfast’s sublime gift to the world . God love you , Van .

  98. U.... M....

    I am 25 years old. How can someone miss these generations?
    2019..

    U.... M....

    I'm 25 too.... I totally agree. 2019..... This music = <3

    U.... M....

    Because you have to tune your soul,this music is coming from a wild and special place,its not rap music.

  99. K.... O....

    Pure Genius

  100. L.... ....

    We used to say many years back when I was in school"Clapton is God". I think we were ever so wrong. "VAN IS GOD: