Into the Mystic
Ben E. King Lyrics
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Also younger than the sun
Ere the bonnie boat was won as we sailed into the mystic
Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic
And when that fog horn blows I will be coming home
I don't have to fear it
And I want to rock your gypsy soul
Just like way back in the days of old
And magnificently we will flow into the mystic
When that fog horn blows you know I will be coming home
And when that fog horn whistle blows I got to hear it
I don't have to fear it
And I want to rock your gypsy soul
Just like way back in the days of old
And together we will flow into the mystic
I want to rock your soul
Into the mystic
The song 'Into the Mystic' by Ben E. King is a soulful and spiritual journey expressed through lyrics. The very first line of the song, "We were born before the wind" signifies the beginning of a journey that will take the singer and the listener to a place beyond the physical realm. The idea of being 'younger than the sun' suggests the human desire to seek a mystical existence that supersedes the limited time that we have on earth. The reference to 'the bonnie boat' reinforces the idea of a voyage, implying that the journey is not only metaphysical but also physical, that they are sailing into the unknown.
The second stanza speaks to the heightened emotion of the journey. The sailors cry signifies the excitement and anticipation of what is to come. The mention of "smell the sea and feel the sky" is a reference to the infinite expanse of the universe, and how it can be both intimidating and awe-inspiring. The line "Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic" invites the listener to surrender themselves to the journey completely. The third and final stanza encapsulates the sense of longing for something beyond oneself, a feeling of reunion with something greater than oneself. The fog horn is a symbol of homecoming, announcing the return of the lost to their place of belonging. The reference to rocking someone's gypsy soul speaks to the idea of embracing one's true identity, no matter how unconventional it may be. The overall tone of the song is comforting and reassuring, assuring the listener that the journey is smooth and the destination is peace.
Line by Line Meaning
We were born before the wind
We were born before the time of chaos, in a world where everything was peaceful and serene.
Also younger than the sun
We were even younger than the sun, a celestial body that has existed for billions of years.
Ere the bonnie boat was won as we sailed into the mystic
We set sail on our journey into the unknown, long before we had even won our first battles and encountered the trials and tribulations of life.
Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Listen carefully to the calls of the sailors, as they navigate through the rough seas and stormy weather.
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Take in the sensory experiences around you; the smell of the salty sea and the vastness of the sky stretching before your eyes.
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic
Allow yourself to be free of earthly limitations and restrictions, to soar through an otherworldly realm that is beyond human understanding.
And when that fog horn blows I will be coming home
When the fog horn sounds, it signals a return to a place of familiarity and comfort, like coming home.
And when the fog horn blows I want to hear it
When I hear the fog horn, it fills me with a sense of nostalgia and a longing for the past.
I don't have to fear it
There is nothing to be afraid of, as the fog horn represents a loving and welcoming presence.
And I want to rock your gypsy soul
I want to embrace your unique and unconventional personality, your free-spirited nature, and your wanderlust.
Just like way back in the days of old
I want to take you back to an earlier time, where life was simple and people had fewer worries and responsibilities.
And magnificently we will flow into the mystic
Together, we will transcend reality and enter a realm of pure imagination and magic.
When that fog horn blows you know I will be coming home
As the fog horn sounds, I will be drawn back to the place where I belong, where I feel a sense of belonging and peace.
And when that fog horn whistle blows I got to hear it
When I hear the fog horn, it fills me with a sense of nostalgia and reminds me of my roots and my identity.
And together we will flow into the mystic
We will share an otherworldly experience, fully embracing the mystical and magical nature of life.
I want to rock your soul
I want to help you tap into your deepest emotions and connect with your spiritual nature.
Into the mystic
Let us embrace the unknown and journey into the mystical, ethereal realm that lies beyond the horizon.
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Written by: Van Morrison
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