This song is an excerpt from Morrison's epic poem "An American Prayer." It was released on the album of the same name.
As for its meaning, I believe he took the secrets of all his poetry to the grave. His writing is so abstract, so surreal, it's hard to make any sense of it. But I love how he speaks of Death. "A scaring, over-friendly guest you've brought to bed."
This song is an excerpt from Morrison's epic poem "An American Prayer." It was released on the album of the same name. As for its meaning, I believe he took the secrets of all his poetry to the grave. His writing is so abstract, so surreal, it's hard to make any sense of it. But I love how he speaks of Death. "A scaring, over-friendly guest you've brought to bed."