After a brief spell in the US Army, Vinton was signed to Epic Records in 1960 as a bandleader: "A Young Man With a Big Band." Two albums and several singles were not successful however, and with Epic ready to pull the plug, Vinton found his first hit single literally sitting in a reject pile. The song was titled "Roses Are Red (My Love)." It spent four weeks at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Arguably, his most famous song is 1963's "Blue Velvet" that also went to No.1. 23 years later, David Lynch named his movie Blue Velvet after the song. In 1964, Vinton had two #1 hits, "There! I've Said It Again" and "Mr. Lonely", the latter now being the basis for Akon's hit "Lonely."
In the 1970s, the "Polish Prince" continued to hit the Top 40, notably with "Ev'ry Day of My Life" and "Sealed With a Kiss" in 1972. That same year, Epic Records decided to end its relationship with Vinton and ended his recording contract. Undeterred, Vinton spent $50,000 of his own money on a self-written song sung partially in Polish: "My Melody of Love." After Vinton was turned down by 7 major labels, ABC Records bought Vinton's idea, and the result was a multi-million selling single that hit #1 on the AC charts in 1974. A gold album, Melodies of Love, followed as well as a successful half-hour variety show "The Bobby Vinton Show" (which aired from 1975 to 1978). He also starred in two John Wayne movies: Big Jake and The Train Robbers.
In the course of his career, Vinton has sold over 75 million records (singles, albums, compilation inclusions, etc) and is still performing on tour and at the Bobby Vinton Blue Velvet Theatre in Branson, Missouri.
Over The Mountain Across The Sea
Bobby Vinton Lyrics
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Across the sea
There's a girl, she's waiting for me
Cross over the river, beyond every cloud
She's passed the wind that's blowing loud
Over the mountain, a girl waits for me
Tell all the sands and every blade of grass
Please tell the wind to let my love pass
Over the mountain, a girl waits for me
Tell the moon up in the sky
Tell the birds that fly by
That over and over and over the mountain
My love waits for me
Into each dark and starry night
Oh, what a mystery that's sealed so tight
Over the mountain, a girl waits for me
Bobby Vinton's "Over The Mountain Across The Sea" is a classic love song that tells the story of a man who is separated from the love of his life. He longs to be reunited with her, but she is on the other side of the mountain and across the sea. The song is set to a slow, romantic melody that perfectly captures the sentiment of the lyrics.
The first two lines of the song set the stage for the story, as the singer describes his love's location. She is far away, but he is determined to make the journey to be with her. He describes the obstacles he will have to overcome to reach her - he must cross a river and pass through strong winds.
The next verse repeats the same message, but adds a new element to the story. The singer asks the sands and the blades of grass to help him by telling the wind to let his love pass. This highlights the sense of desperation he feels, and the importance of being reunited with the one he loves.
The chorus echoes the same message, urging the moon and the birds to pass on the message that his love is waiting for him. The final verse introduces a sense of mystery and intrigue, as the singer reflects on the starry night that separates him from his love. Despite the obstacles and the uncertainty, he remains steadfast in his determination to be with the girl who waits for him over the mountain and across the sea.
Line by Line Meaning
Over the mountain
I must travel beyond the mountains.
Across the sea
I must also cross the sea.
There's a girl, she's waiting for me
The ultimate destination of my journey is to reunite with my beloved girlfriend.
Cross over the river, beyond every cloud
My journey will take me over a river and beyond the clouds in the sky.
She's passed the wind that's blowing loud
Despite noisy and tumultuous weather conditions, my girlfriend has already arrived at the destination and is waiting for me there.
Tell all the sands and every blade of grass
I implore the natural elements to spread my message of longing to my distant lover.
Please tell the wind to let my love pass
I plead with the wind to help facilitate the journey of my love towards its companion.
Tell the moon up in the sky
I command the moon to act as a witness to my arduous and passionate journey of love.
Tell the birds that fly by
I urge the birds to spread my message of love to distant lands.
That over and over and over the mountain
Despite the challenges, obstacles and distances that I must overcome to reach my beloved, I will do it again and again.
My love waits for me
The incentive for undertaking this journey is the deep affection I share with my girlfriend.
Into each dark and starry night
The journey will take me into dark and starry nights that are full of mystery and beauty.
Oh, what a mystery that's sealed so tight
The journey is full of twists and turns, and every step brings me closer to the hidden secrets of life.
Lyrics ยฉ Wixen Music Publishing, ZELLS MUSIC COMPANY, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: REX GARVIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@Catceptionv2
It really sets that tone for the movie. I lost it when I heard this song, it's totally my aesthetic!
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@Unwoken_European
But i thought its about a blonde girl who is in the USA. In major 20th century King Kong movies King Kong always went for the blondes.
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Who thought a movie like Godzilla vs Kong would bring us here
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@RogRabbit
hah
@mr.gallegos2238
This men giving hearts and responding after 11 years, what a legend.