Rave On, John Donne
Van Morrison · Other Songs - Van Morrison
Down through the weeks of ages
In the moss borne dark dank pools
Rave on, down through the industrial revolution
Empiricism, atomic and nuclear age
Rave on down through time and space down through the corridors
Rave on words on printed page
Rave on, you left us infinity
And well pressed pages torn to fade
Drive on with wild abandon
Uptempo, frenzied heels
Rave on, Walt Whitman, nose down in wet grass
Rave on fill the senses
On nature's bright green shady path
Rave on Omar Khayyam, Rave on Kahlil Gibran
Oh, what sweet wine we drinketh
The celebration will be held
We will partake the wine and break the Holy bread
Rave on let a man come out of Ireland
Rave on on Mr. Yeats,
Rave on down through the Holy Rosey Cross
Rave on down through theosophy, and the Golden Dawn
Rave on through the writing of "A Vision"
Rave on, Rave on, Rave on, Rave on, Rave on, Rave on
Rave on John Donne, rave on thy Holy fool
Down through the weeks of ages
In the moss borne dark dank pools
Rave on, down though the industrial revolution
Empiricism, atomic and nuclear age
Rave on words on printed page
Rave On, John Donne
Van Morrison's "Rave On, John Donne" stands as a vibrant testament to his mastery of psychedelic rock and soul. Recorded during a period where Morrison blended spiritual introspection with exuberant musicality, the track exemplifies his ability to weave complex poetic themes into infectious rhythms. The song features his signature vocal delivery, characterized by a soaring, emotive quality that has become a hallmark of his discography. While often associated with his broader catalog of mid-to-late 1960s recordings, the piece captures the era's countercultural spirit, merging the intellectual depth of John Donne's poetry with the raw energy of Morrison's performance. It remains a defining example of his work that bridges the gap between spiritual exploration and danceable groove.