Shadow of the Mountain
Alda Lyrics


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Fear enshrouds us, scattering all of our memories
And we have become the insatiable hunger
Coiled around our roots

We are but dust
We are but water
Wandering this ravaged land
In the shadow of the mountain




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alda's song "Shadow of the Mountain" are a poetic representation of the internal and external struggles that we face in life. The opening line, "Fear enshrouds us, scattering all of our memories," is a reflection of how fear can consume us and make us forget what once mattered. The next line, "And we have become the insatiable hunger coiled around our roots," highlights how we can become so focused on our own needs and desires that we forget about the world around us.


The final stanza of the song, "We are but dust, we are but water, wandering this ravaged land in the shadow of the mountain," is a powerful statement about our temporary existence and how we are all connected to the natural world. It speaks to the idea that despite our individual struggles, we are all part of the same cycle of life and death.


Overall, the song is a profound exploration of the human condition and reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles. It encourages us to embrace our interconnectedness with the world around us and to find meaning in our temporary existence.


Line by Line Meaning

Fear enshrouds us, scattering all of our memories
We are consumed by fear, causing us to forget our past experiences.


And we have become the insatiable hunger
Our fear has turned into a never-ending desire for more.


Coiled around our roots
This hunger has become a part of our core, and is deeply rooted within us.


We are but dust
We are insignificant and fragile beings, easily blown away by the wind.


We are but water
We are fluid and adaptable, but can be easily divided and dispersed.


Wandering this ravaged land
We roam aimlessly through a land that has been damaged and destroyed.


In the shadow of the mountain
We are constantly overshadowed by an obstacle that seems insurmountable.




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Comments from YouTube:

Ursa Major

Words cannot describe the beauty that I find in this band's writing. Truly touching stuff.

Piero Peccianti

I live in Sardinia, an island in the middle of the Mediterranean sea. This island is very famous for its wanderful beaches. But I don't really like sea. Every summer and winter I move to a small village in a valley between the mountains, and every time I listen to this song, my spirit and my mind are teleported to that village, in the shadow of the mountains

Ben Glines

Everytime I hear this it always reminds me of the times I visited Flagstaff and Sedona Arizona. It's a dreamlike place. I wish Alda would come to Phoenix

Igor Rogi

The solo expresses all the emotions at once, I wish I could play guitar the make this song

Jack SV

Awesome song.

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I want to learn how to play this, well at least I have this upload to pick it up by ear so thanks a lot! =D

Soufiane Artwood

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