mountain
Bride Lyrics
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Marks on your wrist where he had you tied
You try and tell me it doesn't mean a thing
I hear the sad songs you're left to sing
You thought you could take it, day after day
You're blessed to be able to still walk away
Your mother told you they were dirty old men
They say if you don't play you can't win
You want love, you need love
There's love on the mountain
His hands were folded as if to pray
But he never had any words to say
He walked beside you then and he left you alone
To face the fear that he places in your soul
Prodigal girl, come in out of the cold
Rest your feet before you explode
Prodigal girl, I know you're hurt
I know what they stole
The song "Mountain" by Bride is a powerful and emotional piece that delves into the theme of abuse and recovery. The first verse describes the physical and emotional scars of an abusive relationship. The singer has been tied up and cut by her abuser. She tries to downplay the significance of these wounds, perhaps to avoid associating herself with someone who has harm inflicted upon them. But the pain is evident in her choice of sad songs. The next lines suggest that she's been trying to bear the agony of this abusive relationship. This doesn't convince her mother, who warned her of the danger of being around "dirty old men." However, the person she's been with has given her a sense of false hope that she could win if she kept playing.
The second verse of the song discusses the aftermath of the singer escaping the abusive relationship. She is still traumatized. She had hoped to have found solace in a spiritual figure, but he proved unreliable. He eventually abandoned her to face the consequences of the abuse alone. The song then switches to a message of hope for the singer. The chorus says that she wants and needs love, and that love can be found on the mountain. The imagery of the mountain suggests that climbing up to a higher place can bring peace and healing. The bridge speaks of redemption for the singer. The singer recognizes that she has been hurt and robbed by the abuse but gives her the invitation to come in from the cold.
Overall, "Mountain" is a powerful song that speaks to survivors of abuse, summoning feelings of loss and vulnerability as well as hope and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the scars from a mad man's knife
I observe the evidence of the physical and emotional trauma inflicted upon you by an insane individual.
Marks on your wrist where he had you tied
I notice the imprints on your skin, where that person held you captive against your will.
You try and tell me it doesn't mean a thing
Despite being aware of the gravity of these events, you attempt to minimize their impact.
I hear the sad songs you're left to sing
I perceive the despair that resonates in your voice, as you express your sadness and pain through music.
You thought you could take it, day after day
Believing in your own strength and resilience, you attempted to endure the trials you were subjected to on a daily basis.
You're blessed to be able to still walk away
The fact that you are still alive and capable of moving forward with your life is a gift.
Your mother told you they were dirty old men
From a young age, your mother warned you about the dangers of predatory men who would seek to do you harm.
They say if you don't play you can't win
There are those who would try to convince you that the only way to succeed is by subjecting yourself to their twisted desires.
You want love, you need love
Despite having been hurt and betrayed in the past, you still have a deep yearning for love and connection.
There's love on the mountain
Despite its perils, there is still hope for you to find the love and peace you seek in life.
His hands were folded as if to pray
He appeared to be a pious man, with his hands clasped together in prayerful repose.
But he never had any words to say
Despite his outward show of devotion, he was incapable of speaking the truth or acting with nobility.
He walked beside you then and he left you alone
He pretended to be your friend and ally, but ultimately abandoned you in your hour of need.
To face the fear that he places in your soul
As a consequence of his betrayal, you are forced to confront the terror and pain that he has wrought upon you.
Prodigal girl, come in out of the cold
I implore you to return from your wandering and find refuge and comfort from the harsh realities of life.
Rest your feet before you explode
Take a well-deserved respite from the constant struggle and tension that you have faced, before it overwhelms you completely.
Prodigal girl, I know you're hurt
I acknowledge the deep wounds that you bear from your past traumas, and sympathize with your pain and suffering.
I know what they stole
I understand the profound sense of loss and betrayal that you have experienced, as well as the irreparable damage that has been done to your spirit.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADAM GEOFFREY THOMPSON, DARREN ROBIN DANIELSON, JOHN GRANT NIXON, NORMAN PASQUALE FALVO, ZORAN ROMICH
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