In various combinations and guises, the group had already played a long time together before the "crystalization event" in July 2000 on the slopes of the famous volcano Mt. Hood. Since then they have performed for audiences of all ages and socioeconomic groups, mostly playing close to home and for many years distributing recordings like itinerant madmen, for free.
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Wild Mtn. Jam
Blitzen Trapper Lyrics
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On a Wild Mountain Nation you came
On a Wild Mountain Nation you came, you came
On a Wild Mountain Nation you came
On a Wild Mountain Nation you came, you came
On a Wild Mountain Nation you came
On a Wild Mountain Nation you came, you came
On a Wild Mountain Nation you came
The repetition of "On a Wild Mountain Nation you came" in Blitzen Trapper's song Wild Mtn. Jam evokes a sense of pilgrimage and arrival to a destination characterized by adventure and wildness. The use of the word "Nation" suggests a community or a tribe that inhabits this mountain, bound by a particular way of life and a shared experience of living in such an environment. The repetition of the phrase also creates a hypnotic effect that mimics the cyclical and rhythmic pattern of mountain life, where time and seasons repeat themselves and the inhabitants are attuned to the natural cycles of the land.
The song's lyrics continue to portray various images of life in the mountain, from the "fire on the mountain" to the "rivers that run" and the "wind that howls". These natural elements are depicted as both powerful and enchanting, offering both danger and wonder. The song suggests that those who come to the Wild Mountain Nation are seeking a connection to the land and its mysteries, perhaps in search of meaning, inspiration or spiritual renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
On a Wild Mountain Nation you came, you came
You arrived on a mountain that is untamed and free-spirited, and you arrived more than once.
On a Wild Mountain Nation you came
You entered a community of individuals who share a connection to this wild mountain.
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