Ain't No Mountain High Enough
12. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell Lyrics
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Ain't no valley low, ain't no river wide enough, baby
If you need me call me, no matter where you are
No matter how far, don't worry, baby
Just call my name, I'll be there in a hurry
You don't have to worry
'Cause, baby, there ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you, babe
Remember the day I set you free
I told you you could always count on me, darling
From that day on, I made a vow
I'll be there when you want me
Some way, somehow
'Cause, baby, there ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you, babe
Oh no, darling
No wind, no rain
Or winter's cold can stop me, baby, na na, baby
'Cause you are my goal
If you're ever in trouble
I'll be there on the double
Just send for me, oh, baby, ha
My love is alive (woo)
Way down in my heart
Although we are miles apart
If you ever need a helping hand
I'll be there on the double
Just as fast as I can
Don't you know that there
Ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you, babe
Don'tcha know that there
Ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
Ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell’s “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” is a song about the strength of love and the power and commitment that it generates. It serves as a testament to the idea that no obstacle or distance can stand in the way of true love. The lyrics remind the listener that no matter how difficult the journey to love may be, they will prevail in the end. The song tells the story of two lovers who have a bond that is unbreakable, a bond that nothing can come between. The chorus emphasizes this by repeating, “Ain't no mountain high enough/ Ain't no valley low enough/ Ain't no river wide enough/ To keep me from getting to you, babe.” The love that they share is so strong that nothing can keep them apart.
The song was written by Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, who were a married couple at the time. Valerie drew inspiration from a hike she went on with Nickolas, where she marvelled that no matter how high they climbed or how far they went, nothing could come between their love. The song was first recorded by Marvin and Tammi in 1967. It has since become an iconic song, not only for its powerful message but also for its unforgettable melody and vocals.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen baby, ain't no mountain high
Hey sweetheart, no obstacle is too great
Ain't no valley low, ain't no river wide enough, baby
There's no depth or width that can't be crossed
If you need me call me, no matter where you are
No matter where you are, just call me if you need me
No matter how far, don't worry, baby
Don't worry about the distance, I'll be there for you
Just call my name, I'll be there in a hurry
Just say my name and I'll rush to your side
You don't have to worry
Don't worry, I'll always be there for you
'Cause, baby, there ain't no mountain high enough
My love for you is so strong, no obstacle can stop me
Remember the day I set you free
I remember the day I let you go
I told you you could always count on me, darling
I promised you that you could always rely on me
From that day on, I made a vow
Since then, I've been committed to being there for you
I'll be there when you want me
I'll be there for you whenever you need me
Some way, somehow
No matter what, I'll find a way to be there for you
'Cause, baby, there ain't no mountain high enough
My love for you is so strong, no obstacle can stop me
Oh no, darling
Don't worry, my love won't falter
No wind, no rain
No matter the weather conditions
Or winter's cold can stop me, baby, na na, baby
My love for you can't be frozen by cold temperatures
'Cause you are my goal
You are my ultimate destination
If you're ever in trouble
If you're ever in trouble or need help
I'll be there on the double
I'll be there for you as soon as possible
Just send for me, oh, baby, ha
Just reach out to me, my love
My love is alive (woo)
My love for you is very much alive
Way down in my heart
My love for you is deeply rooted in my heart
Although we are miles apart
Even though we're far apart physically
If you ever need a helping hand
If you ever need someone to lean on
I'll be there on the double
I'll be there for you as soon as possible
Just as fast as I can
I'll hurry to your side as quickly as possible
Don't you know that there
Do you realize that
Ain't no mountain high enough
My love for you can overcome anything
Ain't no valley low enough
There's no obstacle too great
Ain't no river wide enough
There's no distance too great
To keep me from getting to you, babe
Nothing can keep me from being there for you
Don'tcha know that there
Do you understand that
Ain't no mountain high enough
My love for you can overcome anything
Ain't no valley low enough
There's no obstacle too great
Ain't no river wide enough
There's no distance too great
Ain't no mountain high enough
My love for you can overcome anything
Ain't no valley low enough
There's no obstacle too great
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Valerie Simpson, Nickolas Ashford
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Lyrics
[Verse 1: Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell & Both]
Listen, baby
Ain't no mountain high
Ain't no valley low
Ain't no river wide enough, baby
If you need me, call me
No matter where you are
No matter how far
Don't worry, baby
Just call my name
I'll be there in a hurry
You don't have to worry
Cause, baby, there
[Chorus: Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell]
Ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you, babe
[Verse 2: Marvin Gaye, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell]
Remember the day I set you free
I told you you could always count on me, darling
From that day on, I made a vow
I'll be there when you want me, someway, somehow
Oh, baby, there
[Chorus: Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell]
Ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you, babe
[Bridge: Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell & Both]
Oh no, darling
No wind, no rain
Or winter's cold
Can stop me, baby (No, no baby)
Cause you are my goal
If you're ever in trouble
I'll be there on the double
Just send for me, oh, baby, ha
[Verse 3: Tammi Terrell, Marvin Gaye & Both]
My love is alive (Woo)
Way down in my heart
Although we are miles apart
If you ever need a helping hand
I'll be there on the double
Just as fast as I can
Don't you know that there
[Chorus: Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, Tammi Terrell]
Ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you, baby
Don't you know that there
Ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
Ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
@ayiti4009
Who is here with me now in 2024? 😏😝
@patriciamalloy9922
2022!!?
I'm here and going strong in 2023...
Heading into 2024!!
@justforfun538
@@patriciamalloy9922me 2🎉
@unequelyusshop5201
Came here 2023. His daughter posted on FB about Terri and her father had such a great chemistry
@ayiti4009
@@unequelyusshop5201 awwww thats amazing🥰
@pierrechosenone8925
We in it !
@adrienneflowersscott9290
Hard to believe that Tammi was only 21 when she recorded this song and three years later she would be gone. 😢 Such a beautiful song. RIP Tammi and Marvin
@Jeffro5564
Marvin was devastated cos she was his muse
@Slayanimations
What does muse mean tho
@deidresable
Moose@@Slayanimations