| Sinead O'Connor – Black Boys On Mopeds Lyrics | 9 months ago |
| @[satchicenine:47888] Yes, I think it revolves more around a word you used yourself: impressionistic. While there are genuine locations scattered throughout Astral Weeks, ultimately it's more a mood than something concrete and tangible. I suspect Sinéad took that aspect and ran with it, conflating the character of Madame George and English roses, even though that might not have been Van Morrison's overt intention. The very sound of the character's name feels English. But sadly, you're right, and we'll never know for certain. | |
| Sinead O'Connor – Black Boys On Mopeds Lyrics | 9 months ago |
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@[satchicenine:47849] I registered all these years later to reply to your question, so I have no idea whether you're still around or will ever see this. Yes, Van Morrison was from Northern Ireland, and areas in Belfast are heavily referenced on Astral Weeks, but there's also a significant London presence, as heard in "Slim Slow Slider," significantly the album closer: "Saw you walking Down by the Ladbroke Grove this morning." |
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