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Van Morrison Lyrics


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We were born before the wind
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
And when the fog horn blows
I want 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 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
Come on girl





Too late to stop now

Overall Meaning

Van Morrison's "Into the Mystic" is a contemplative, soulful song that speaks to the idea of being born before the current world and sailing away into something bigger. The first verse establishes the singer's place in the world as someone who has been around a long time, before wind and before sun. The opening lines speak to a time before civilization as we know it, before there were boats to win, before the world was conquered by mankind. The singer describes sailing "into the mystic" to capture the sense of wonder, mystery, and awe they feel as they move towards something unknown.


In the second verse, the sailors' cry helps to ground the listener in the present moment. The mention of the sea and sky remind us of the vastness of the world and our place in it. The idea of the soul and spirit flying into the mystic is a hopeful one, suggesting that there is something divine and uplifting waiting for us in the unknown.


The final verse is a call to action for the listener. When the foghorn blows, the singer asserts they will be coming home. The repetition of the chorus speaks to the idea of returning to a place of comfort and familiarity. The notion of rocking one's gypsy soul takes the listener back to an earlier time, suggesting that old ideas and roots are still present in the here and now. The final line, "Too late to stop now," is an emphatic assertion that the journey must continue, that we cannot stop or turn back once we have started.


Overall, "Into the Mystic" is a beautiful meditation on the mysteries of the world and the power of the human spirit. It invites the listener to contemplate the meaning of their own existence and to consider the possibilities of something greater.


Line by Line Meaning

We were born before the wind
We were born before the hardships and obstacles in life


Also younger than the sun
But we are still young and lively


Ere the bonnie boat was won
Before having any possessions or achievements in life


As we sailed into the mystic
As we venture into the unknown, spiritual world


Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Listen to the sailors calling out


Smell the sea and feel the sky
Take in the natural elements and be in the moment


Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic
Allow yourself to be free and connect with the spiritual world


And when that fog horn blows
When the warning of danger sounds


I will be coming home
I will always find my way back to where I belong


And when the fog horn blows
When the warning of danger sounds again


I want to hear it, I don't have to fear it
I am not afraid of danger because I know I will make it back home


And I want to rock your gypsy soul
I want to inspire and awaken the free-spirited nature within you


Just like way back in the days of old
Like in the past, when people were more in touch with their free-spirited nature


And magnificently we will flow into the mystic
We will beautifully and naturally connect with the spiritual world


When that fog horn blows
Once again, when the warning of danger sounds


You know I will be coming home
You know I will always make it back to you


And when that fog horn whistle blows
Again, when the warning of danger sounds


I got to hear it, I don't have to fear it
I need to hear it to know I am on the right track and not be afraid


And I want to rock your gypsy soul
I want to inspire and awaken the free-spirited nature within you


Just like way back in the days of old
Like in the past, when people were more in touch with their free-spirited nature


And together we will flow into the mystic
We will naturally and beautifully connect with the spiritual world together


Come on girl
Let's do this together


Too late to stop now
It is too late to turn back now, let's keep going




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VAN MORRISON

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All comments from YouTube:

@troylobatos7078

I just got major chest surgery I am 18yrs young and I just found this song 😅 I was in the surgery room getting anesthesia and one of the surgeons asked me who my favorite artists is and I replied Jim Morrison but I guess he thought he heard me say van Morrison so to comfort my nerves he just played this song on his cellphone and placed it next to my ear and it was one of the best songs I heard sometimes life hits you unexpectedly and that’s when you gotta just roll with the punches and have faith in gods plan I woke up today not knowing this song, yet I now am laying in bed recovering listening to it ❤ god is good and god bless these surgeons 😁

@michellegoldstein592

God bless you. I hope you're recovering, and day by day, you're getting stronger. All the best to you.

@InTheEndOnlykindnessMatters

I hope that you are doing well .

@ginagardner1620

Prayers that your recovery is quick! God bless you. Major chest surgery myself. Double mastectomy but I am 53. Prayers for you!

@anuncolonizedmind6296

That was nice of them, I hope you are doing fantastically well now!

@Yadyinforit

Amen✝️

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@newacct10

I discovered Van Morrison while struggling through grief and depression. I heard "Bright Side Of The Road" and I was drawn. Life saver, this man Morrison.

@loribryant1449

I'm listening now too missing my ex

@cbussery

Heard that song on the "Michael" sound track and have been a fan ever since.

@TheresaMarlowe-hw9xq

It's 2/12/24 and I think I discovered while listening to Ernie's Record Mart. Wow

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