Back On Top
Van Morrison · Other Songs - Van Morrison
Saw you standin' in the pouring rain
Left my message on the window pain
Back on the street again
Back on the beat again
I'm back on the top again
Saw me climbing to the top of the hill
You saw me meeting with the fools on the hill
Learned my lesson and I had my fill
Learnt it all in vain
Went through it all again
Now I'm back on the top again
Always strivin', always climbing way beyond my will
Same old sensation, isolation at the top of the bill
Always seeming, like I'm moving but I'm really going slow
What do you do when you get to the top and there's nowhere to go
Just how I get there will be anybody's guess
With all the so called trappings of success
Left all the deadbeats on the top of the hill
Too busy raisin' Cain
I'm back on the street again
I'm back on the top again
Always strivin', always climbing way beyond my will
It's the same old sensation, isolation at the top of the hill
Always seeming, like I'm moving but I'm really going slow
You'll find out when you get to the top that there's nowhere to go
How you get there will be anybody's guess
With all the so called trappings of success
Left all the deadbeats on the top of the hill
Too busy raisin' Cain
I'm back on the street again
I'm back on the top again
Back on my feet again
I'm back on the street again
I'm back on the top again
Back On Top
Van Morrison's "Back On Top" stands as a vibrant testament to his enduring mastery of soulful rock and blues-infused pop. Recorded during a period where Morrison was revitalizing his sound with a blend of psychedelic textures and rhythmic drive, the track exemplifies his ability to fuse complex harmonies with infectious grooves. While often associated with his broader catalog of late-career triumphs, the song reflects his commitment to exploring new sonic territories without sacrificing the emotional depth that defined his earlier work. The recording captures a moment where Morrison's vocal delivery meets a polished production style, showcasing his versatility as a songwriter and performer. It remains a compelling addition to his discography, illustrating his continued relevance and artistic evolution in the music industry.