5 Facts About Nick Drake’s Headstone Inscription

The inscription reads “now we rise and we are everywhere.” This line comes from the closing track “From the Morning” on his album Pink Moon.

The phrase was chosen after his death. It was not something Drake requested or planned for his own headstone.

The line is from the final song on his final studio album. Pink Moon was released in 1972, two years before Drake died.

The inscription reflects a hopeful, enduring sentiment. It contrasts with the often melancholic tone of his music.

The headstone is located in Tanworth-in-Arden, England. Drake is buried in the churchyard of St. Mary the Virgin.