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The Trip Lyrics by Donovan

Sunshine Superman

1966

[Verse 1]
We was a-d-d-d-drivin' d-downtown LA
About a-midnight hour
And it almost b-b-blew my mind
I got caught in a coloured shower
All those lights were t-t-twinkling on Sunset
I saw a sign in the sky
It said, "T-t-t-trip a t-trip, I trip, trip"
I couldn't keep up, up if I tried
Ah, we stepped down to reality company
To get some instant sleep
And the driver turned, I said, "Welcome back"
Smiled, and he said, "Beep-beep"

[Chorus]
What goes on? Chick-a-chick
What goes on? I really wanna know
What goes on all around me?
What goes on? I really wanna know

[Verse 2]
I went in, should come my, my dream a-woman
She gotta sequins in her hair
Like she stepped out of a, of a Fellini film
She sat in a white straw chair
But I thought I'd take a second look
Just to see what I could see
A-my scene had popped out like a bubble does
There was nobody there but me
I said, "Girl, you drank a lot of drink-me
But you ain't in a wonderland
You know, I might've been there to greet you, child
When your trippin' ship a-touches sand"

[Chorus]
What goes on? Chick-a-chick
What goes on? I really wanna know
What goes on? Chick-a-chick
What goes on? I really wanna know

[Verse 3]
A silver goblet of wine is-a to be
Held in a bejeweled glove
And her knights, they toast the tournament
The falcons they fly above
A-but the queen will a-drink of the dew tonight
But the jester, she cries alone
Because Merlin spoke of an instant spell
To make the devil's white knights moan
And-a all in all, the seagull said
"As I look to where I've been
The whole wide human race
Has a-taken far too much Methedrine"

[Chorus]
What goes on? Chick-a-chick
What goes on? I really wanna know
What goes on? So near
What goes on? I really wanna know
Yeah, well, come on

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 4]
We sat in a velvet jewel case
With sparkles everywhere
And Julian, he sat on a diamond ring
And he talked of days gone by
We spoke of a common kaleidoscope
And the pros and the cons of Zen
And he spoke, and he said for a piece of cake
He really did have a yen
Bobby Dylan he sat "the Mad Hatter"
A broken hourglass in his hand
And-a Joanie sat in a white lace
Looking cool with a black lace fan

[Chorus]
What goes on? Chick-a-chick
What goes on? I really wanna know
What goes on? Yes! Please tell me
What goes on? I really wanna know
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Donovan

Donovan

About “The Trip” by Donovan

Read the complete lyrics to "The Trip" by Donovan from the album "Sunshine Superman" in 1966. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Pop-Rock.

"The Trip" is performed by Donovan. from the album "Sunshine Superman" in 1966 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "The Trip", explore more songs by Donovan using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"The Trip" is credited to Donovan. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Trip" appears on "Sunshine Superman" in 1966.

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