Landslide
ÄÏ·½Ð¡¼¦Dixie Chicks Lyrics
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Climbed a mountain then I turned around
And I saw my reflection in the snow covered hills
Well the landslide brought me down
Oh, mirror in the sky
What is love?
Can the child within my heart rise above
Can I handle the seasons of my life
Uh ah
Uh ah
Uh ah
Well, I've been afraid of changin'
'Cause I built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Children get older
I'm getting older too
Well
Well, I've been afraid of changin'
'Cause I built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Children get older
I'm getting older too
Well, I'm getting older too
So, take this love and take it down
Yeah, and if you climb a mountain and ya turn around
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
Well the landslide brought me down
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
Well maybe
Well maybe
Well maybe
The landslide will bring you down.
The lyrics of Dixie Chick's song "Landslide" are an introspective reflection on life and the inevitability of change. The singer speaks about taking her love, which can be interpreted as her life or a relationship, and climbing a mountain only to be brought down by a landslide. The imagery of a landslide represents the uncontrollable forces of nature and their power over our lives. The singer questions the concept of love and whether the child within her heart can rise above the changing tides of life. She wonders if she can handle the seasons of life and the changes that come with it.
The singer also speaks about her fear of change and how she built her life around someone else. However, she acknowledges that time makes us bolder, and children grow older, and she is getting older too. The repetition of the line "I've been afraid of changin'" emphasizes the internal conflict the singer faces, trying to balance her fear of change with the inevitability of it.
Line by Line Meaning
I took my love and I took it down
I left my relationship and went on a journey
Climbed a mountain then I turned around
I achieved something difficult then looked back on my past
And I saw my reflection in the snow covered hills
I recognized myself and my past mistakes in the beauty and challenges of nature
Well the landslide brought me down
But ultimately I suffered a major setback because of my decision
Oh, mirror in the sky
Addressing the universe or higher power for answers
What is love?
Questioning the nature and purpose of love
Can the child within my heart rise above
Wondering if my innocent self can overcome challenges
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides
Questioning my ability to navigate through life's ups and downs
Can I handle the seasons of my life
Questioning my ability to adapt to life's changes
Well, I've been afraid of changin'
Admitting fear and resistance to change
'Cause I built my life around you
Admitting dependence on someone or something for stability
But time makes you bolder
Acknowledging that time and experience can increase strength and confidence
Children get older
Recognizing that time passes and people grow and change
I'm getting older too
Acknowledging my own aging and changing
So, take this love and take it down
Advice to others to let go of a damaging relationship
And if you climb a mountain and ya turn around
Encouraging others to reflect on their past after achieving something difficult
Well maybe
Perhaps
The landslide will bring you down.
Warning of the consequences of ignoring the need for change and growth
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Stevie Nicks
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@r.a2696
One day you're a child and then one day the lyrics to Landslide make sense and you're crying in a car wash
@anthonygipson265
You are so right.
@marieclaire1662
Hugging you <3
@honeyy6247
Exactly
@Alex-jx1er
I love this omg
@ThorneJr
well said. did it twice.
@serenaann1711
I used to sing this at the top of my lungs to my husband Damon. 15 years of marriage and 4 kids later he was killed on his way to work one day 4 days after Christmas. Now I sing it to my children and miss the man we built our life around. Learning to continue on without you is the hardest. Damon, the children are getting older....RIP forever 37
@wesleydeltoro5206
Deepest condolences
@ratdaddee
I'm sure you have a beautiful voice, so keep singing to Damon because he's listening and watching over you and your children. Blessings.
@Xavier-uf7oo
God bless you