Landslide
BEDROOM - Fleetwood Mac Lyrics
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Climbed a mountain and I turned around
And I saw my reflection in the snow covered hills
'Til the landslide brought me down
Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?
Can the child within my heart rise above?
Can I sail through the changin' ocean tides?
Mmm
Well, I've been 'fraid of changin'
'Cause I've built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And I'm gettin' older, too
Well, I've been 'fraid of changin'
'Cause I've built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And I'm gettin' older, too
I'm gettin' older, too
Ah, take my love, take it down
Oh, climb a mountain and turn around
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
Well, the landslide will bring it down
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
Well, the landslide will bring it down
Oh, the landslide will bring it down
The lyrics of "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac convey a deep sense of introspection and contemplation. The singer reflects on their life and the challenges they have faced, represented metaphorically by climbing a mountain and seeing their reflection in the snow-covered hills. The opening line, "I took my love, I took it down," suggests that the singer is willingly confronting their emotions and vulnerability. However, the turning point comes when they realize that the landslide brings them down, symbolizing the unexpected difficulties and setbacks that life can bring.
The chorus poses introspective questions about love, personal growth, and the passage of time. The singer wonders if love and personal growth can transcend the challenges that they face. The line "Can I handle the seasons of my life?" speaks to their uncertainty about navigating the ups and downs that come with age and experience.
In the verses, the lyrics express a fear of change and the struggle of letting go. The singer acknowledges that they have built their life around someone, possibly a romantic partner, and have hesitated to embrace change because of that dependency. However, they also acknowledge that time has a way of making people bolder and that even children grow older. This recognition of the inevitability of change and the passing of time forces the singer to confront their fear and accept the reality of their own aging.
Overall, "Landslide" is a poignant and introspective song that explores themes of love, personal growth, and the challenges of navigating life's changes. It speaks to the universal experience of facing fear and acknowledging the passage of time.
Line by Line Meaning
I took my love, I took it down
I made the decision to let go of my love and remove it from my life
Climbed a mountain and I turned around
I faced a challenging journey and then changed my perspective
And I saw my reflection in the snow covered hills
I introspected and discovered myself in the purity and tranquility of nature
'Til the landslide brought me down
Until a sudden and overwhelming event caused me to lose everything and experience a downfall
Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?
I contemplate the essence of love and seek answers from the universe
Can the child within my heart rise above?
Can my innocent inner self overcome challenges and find growth?
Can I sail through the changin' ocean tides?
Am I capable of navigating through the unpredictable waves of life's changes?
Can I handle the seasons of my life?
Can I effectively cope with the different phases and transitions in my life?
Mmm
An expression of contemplation and reflection
Well, I've been 'fraid of changin'
I have been afraid of embracing change
'Cause I've built my life around you
Because I have anchored my life and identity around someone else
But time makes you bolder
However, as time passes I am becoming more courageous and willing to face the unknown
Even children get older
Even the young ones grow up and face the realities of life
And I'm gettin' older, too
I am also aging and experiencing the passing of time
Ah, take my love, take it down
I surrender my love and let it go
Oh, climb a mountain and turn around
Embark on a challenging journey and change your perspective
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
And if you encounter my image in the serene and untouched landscape
Well, the landslide will bring it down
The sudden event will cause everything to come crashing down
Oh, the landslide will bring it down
Oh, the overwhelming event will cause everything to collapse
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Stephanie Nicks
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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