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Clean water Quote by Van Morrison

“And I will stroll the merry way And jump the hedges first And I will drink the clear Clean water for to quench my thirst And I shall watch the ferry-boats And they'll get high On a bluer ocean Against tomorrows sky And I will never grow so old again And I will walk and talk In gardens all wet with…” quote by Van Morrison
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““And I will stroll the merry way And jump the hedges first And I will drink the clear Clean water for to quench my thirst And I shall watch the ferry-boats And they'll get high On a bluer ocean Against tomorrows sky And I will never grow so old again And I will walk and talk In gardens all wet with rain Oh sweet thing, sweet thing My, my, my, my, my sweet thing And I shall drive my chariot Down your streets and cry Hey, it's me, I'm dynamite And I don't know why And you shall take me strongly In your arms again And I will not remember That I even felt the pain. We shall walk and talk In gardens all misty and wet with rain And I will never, never, never Grow so old again. Oh sweet thing, sweet thing My, my, my, my, my sweet thing And I will raise my hand up Into the night time sky And count the stars That's shining in your eye Just to dig it all an not to wonder That's just fine And I'll be satisfied Not to read in between the lines And I will walk and talk In gardens all wet with rain And I will never, ever, ever, ever Grow so old again. Oh sweet thing, sweet thing Sugar-baby with your champagne eyes And your saint-like smile… - Sweet Thing ””

Van Morrison

About This Quote

Source Song: “Sweet Thing” by Van Morrison, 1968

The lyrics express yearning for youthful freedom, love, and ecstatic experiences despite time’s passage.

In simple terms: Desire for endless joy and love.

Key Takeaway

Embrace moments of wonder and connection.

Themes

youth love transcendence

Mood

nostalgic hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • creative pursuits
  • mindful living

Key Concepts

existential longing sensory vividness rebirth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “never grow old” mean to you?
  • How can you balance idealism with reality?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize escapism, ignoring practical responsibilities.

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