Haunts Of Ancient Peace
Van Morrison · Other Songs - Van Morrison
We walk in haunts of ancient peace.
At night we rest and go to sleep
In haunts of ancient peace.
The love and light we seek,
The words we do not need to speak,
Here in this wondrous way we keep
These haunts of ancient peace.
Let us go there again
When we need some relief
Oh, when I can't find my feet
When I need rest and sleep.
The Sunday bells they chime
Around the countryside and towns
A song of harmony and rhyme
In haunts of ancient peace.
The holy grail we seek
On down by haunts of ancient peace.
We see the new Jerusalem
In haunts of ancient peace.
Oh, when I can't find my feet
Oh, when I need some relief
One more time again.
You know I want to go there one more time again.
Be still in haunts of ancient peace.
(Be still)
Haunts Of Ancient Peace
Haunts Of Ancient Peace stands as a poignant song in Van Morrison's expansive discography, reflecting his signature blend of soulful introspection and poetic lyricism. The track captures the artist's enduring fascination with memory, spirituality, and the passage of time, themes that have defined his career since the late 1960s. While often associated with his more upbeat, R&B-infused hits, this recording showcases a quieter, more contemplative side of his musical identity. It fits seamlessly within a body of work that consistently explores the intersection of personal experience and universal emotion. The song remains a cherished piece for listeners who appreciate Morrison's ability to craft intimate soundscapes that resonate with deep emotional clarity.