Rough God Goes Riding
Van Morrison · Other Songs - Van Morrison
Have to pay out all along the ancient highway
Torn between half truth and victimisation
Fighting back with counter attacks
It's when that rough god goes riding
When the rough god goes gliding
And then rough god goes riding
Riding on in
I was flabbergasted by the headlines
People in glasshouses throwing stones
Gaping wounds that will never heal
Now they're moaning like a dog in a manger
It's when that rough god goes riding
And then the rough god goes gliding
There'll be nobody hiding
When that rough god comes riding on in
And it's a matter of survival
When you're born with your back against the wall
Won't somebody hand me a bible
Won't you give me that number to call
When that rough god goed riding
And then that rough god goes gliding
They'll be nobody hiding
When that rough god goes riding on in
Riding on in
When that rough god goed riding
When that rough god goes gliding
There'll be nobody hiding
When that rough god goes riding on in
Riding on in
There'll be no more heroes
They'll be reduced to zero
When that rough god goes riding
Riding on in
Riding on in
Riding on in
Riding on in
Rough God Goes Riding
Van Morrison's "Rough God Goes Riding" stands as a vibrant testament to his enduring ability to blend soulful vocal delivery with intricate, psychedelic instrumentation. Recorded during a period where Morrison continued to explore the boundaries of rock and soul, the track showcases his signature melodic sensibility and rhythmic complexity. The song reflects the artist's commitment to crafting immersive sonic landscapes that prioritize emotional resonance over conventional song structures. As part of his extensive discography, this recording exemplifies his unique capacity to merge traditional musical forms with avant-garde experimentation, ensuring his work remains a cornerstone of influential rock and soul history.