Mountain of God
Third Day Lyrics


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Thought that I was all alone
Broken and afraid
But You were there with me
Yes, You were there with me

And I didn't even know
That I had lost my way
But You were there with me
Yes, You were there with me

'Til You opened up my eyes
I never knew
That I couldn't ever make it
Without You

Even though the journey's long
And I know the road is hard
Well, the One who's gone before me
He will help me carry on
After all that I've been through
Now I realize the truth
That I must go through the valley
To stand upon the mountain of God

As I travel on the road
That You have lead me down
You are here with me
Yes, You are here with me
I have need for nothing more
Oh, now that I have found
That You are here with me
Yes, You are here with me

I confess from time to time
I lose my way
But You are always there
To bring me back again

Sometimes I think of where it is I've come from
And the things I've left behind
But of all I've had, what I possessed
Nothing can quite compare
With what's in front of me
With what's in front of me

(After final Chorus)
I thought that I was all alone
Broken and afraid




But, You are here with me
Yes, You are here with me.

Overall Meaning

"Mountain of God" by Third Day is a song about overcoming hardships and difficulties with the help of faith. The lyrics are deeply introspective and personal, with the lead singer expressing how he thought he was alone and broken, but then discovered that God was with him all along. The song begins by describing a feeling of being lost and hopeless, but then shifts towards a sense of reassurance and hope.


As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that the journey is long and hard, but that he is not alone in it, as God has gone before him and will help him carry on. The lyrics emphasize the importance of going through the valleys of life in order to reach the mountain of God, which can be interpreted as a symbol of spiritual growth or enlightenment.


The chorus repeats the idea that God is with the singer, and that he has everything he needs because of this presence. The song ends with a reiteration of the beginning - that the singer thought he was alone, but now knows that God is always there for him.


Overall, "Mountain of God" is a song about finding comfort and strength in faith, even during the toughest times. It suggests that going through difficult situations can ultimately lead to a greater sense of purpose and connection to God.


Line by Line Meaning

Thought that I was all alone
I believed that I had no one by my side, feeling isolated and cut off from anyone else.


Broken and afraid
Feeling shattered and living in fear of the future.


But You were there with me
Despite my belief of being alone, you always stood by me and offered your support.


Yes, You were there with me
Emphasizing that your presence has been consistent throughout.


And I didn't even know
Unsure of the fact that I had lost my way.


That I had lost my way
Feeling directionless, lacking purpose or goals.


But You were there with me
Reiterating the point that you were a constant figure, even if I hadn't realized it.


Yes, You were there with me
Stressing that the presence has been enduring.


'Til You opened up my eyes
Your presence enlightened me and gave me a new perspective.


I never knew
I lacked awareness of the truth.


That I couldn't ever make it
I realized that I was in need of your help to overcome difficulties.


Without You
I required your reassuring presence to make my way in life.


Even though the journey's long
The distance I need to travel is vast.


And I know the road is hard
It's common knowledge that the road will be arduous.


Well, the One who's gone before me
Acknowledging your divine guidance and leadership in the journey.


He will help me carry on
Your support has been my strength to keep going.


After all that I've been through
Reflecting on the challenges overcome so far.


Now I realize the truth
I gained insight into the reality of the situation.


That I must go through the valley
Accepting that hardship lies ahead, and there's no easy way out.


To stand upon the mountain of God
To rise to a better place, where spiritual fulfillment can be attained.


As I travel on the road
Continuing the journey towards the final destination.


That You have lead me down
Acknowledging your authority and guidance over the journey.


You are here with me
Affirming your palpable presence alongside me.


Yes, You are here with me
Reasserting the permanence of your presence.


I have need for nothing more
Satisfied with the current state of affairs and grateful for your involvement.


Oh, now that I have found
Understanding the value of divine presence in my life and appreciating it.


I confess from time to time
Aware of my faults and shortcomings while being vulnerable amidst a higher power.


I lose my way
Feeling directionless and purposeless.


But You are always there
Reassuring the unwavering presence and support provided by a higher power.


To bring me back again
Acknowledging the divine signs and assistance that help in getting back on track.


Sometimes I think of where it is I've come from
Reflecting on the past, one's roots, and how far they've come from there.


And the things I've left behind
Thinking of the sacrifices made along the journey that led to the present state of affairs.


But of all I've had, what I possessed
Outlining that despite all that material possessions, none compares to the divine guidance in life.


Nothing can quite compare
Being cognizant of the fact that nothing else stands in comparison to a higher power's assistance.


With what's in front of me
Grateful and content with what lies ahead in the journey.


I thought that I was all alone
Reiterating the initial feeling of loneliness and cluelessness.


Broken and afraid
Still feeling shattered and fearful of what's next.


But, You are here with me
A final affirmation of the omnipresent divine guidance in life.


Yes, You are here with me.
Concluding on the same note of reaffirmation and gratitude.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: E. BROWN BANNISTER, JOHNNY MAC POWELL

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