Burning Ground
Van Morrison · Other Songs - Van Morrison
And you change me up and you turned it around
In the wind and rain I'm gonna see you again
In the morning sun and when the day is done
And you take my hand and you walk with me
Sometimes it feels like eternity
And I turn the tide I get back my pride
And I make you proud won't you say it out loud
When I take you down to the burning ground
To the burning ground, to the burning ground
To the burning ground, to the burning ground
And I take you down by the factory
And I show you like it has to be
And you understand how the work is done
And I pick up the sack in the midday sun
And I pull you through by the skin of your teeth
And I lift the veil, I see what's underneath
And you return to me and you sit on your throne
And you make me feel that I'm not alone
And I take you down to the burning ground
To the burning ground, to the burning ground
To the burning ground
Hey man, what's that you're carrying?
Feels like lead
It weighs a ton - let's see if we can dump it by the side of the hill
Hey wait up, why don't you dump it on the burning ground
Dump it down there
Yeh man, dump the Jute
Hey man dump the Jute on the burning ground
Dump the Jute?
Yeh you know, dump the Jute
Dump the Jute!
On the burning ground
On the burning ground
And you make me think what it's all about
Sometimes I know gonna work it out
And I watch you run in the crimson sun
Tear my shirt apart open up my heart
And I watch you run
Down on your bended knees
By the burnt out well
Can you tell me please
Between heaven and hell
Won't you take me down
To the burning ground, to the burning ground
To the burning ground, to the burning ground
And you fall and pray, when you hear that sound
As we're walking back to the burial mound
And you shake your head and you turn it around
And you see the flames from the burning ground
And you get down on your knees and pray
And I catch my breath as we're running away
And I take the Jute and I throw him down
On the burning ground, on the burning ground
On the burning ground, it's on the burning ground.....
About Burning Ground
Van Morrison's "Burning Ground" stands as a defining track from his 1971 album *Astral Weeks*, a work that redefined the boundaries of rock music by integrating spiritual themes and poetic lyricism. Released during a period where Morrison was exploring the intersection of jazz, folk, and classical influences, the song captures a hauntingly introspective mood that became central to his artistic identity. Its distinctive sound, featuring a prominent organ and a slow, deliberate tempo, set a new standard for psychedelic and art rock, influencing countless artists who followed. The recording remains a cornerstone of Morrison's discography, celebrated for its atmospheric depth and its ability to evoke complex emotions through minimalistic yet profound musical arrangements. Beyond its immediate impact on the late 1960s and early 1970s music scene, "Burning Ground" has endured as a timeless classic, frequently covered and sampled by musicians across various genres. It exemplifies Morrison's unique ability to blend personal vulnerability with universal themes of longing and existential questioning. The song's legacy is further cemented by its inclusion in numerous film soundtracks and its enduring presence in the canon of great rock songs, ensuring its relevance continues to grow with each new generation of listeners.