Mountains
Carolina Deslandes Lyrics


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You say that we're apart
And you can't reach me
Yeah you can't reach me
You got a broken heart
Don't let them see it
Don't let them see it

You built a wall bigger than your dreams
You're feeling so small, covered in your fears
Baby, open the door
Let me come closer
I'll dry your tears

When the lights go out
I'll still be here
When the world falls down
Just listen clear

If only you knew that your words can
Yeah, they can move a mountain
You're changing my world when you're smiling
And I can't live without it
No, I won't leave you hanging, hanging, oh no
I won't leave you hanging, hanging, oh no
I won't leave you hanging, hanging, oh no
'Cause you are the air that I breathe

Step into the dark
So you can see me
You can see me
We're a work of art
That I couldn't finish
I couldn't finish
I built a wall bigger than my pride
And how I wish you were here by my side
But I closed the door
Still I want you closer
With nothing to hide

When the lights go out
I'll still be here
When the world falls down
Just listen clear

If only you knew that your words can
Yeah, they can move a mountain
You're changing my world when you're smiling
And I can't live without it
No, I won't leave you hanging, hanging, oh no
I won't leave you hanging, hanging, oh no
I won't leave you hanging, hanging, oh no
'Cause you are the air that I breathe
Yeah you are the air that I breathe
You are the air that I breathe

When the lights go out
Search for me, search for me
And I'll clear your doubts

If only you knew that your words can
Yeah, they can move a mountain
You're changing my world when you're smiling
And I can't live without it
No, I won't leave you hanging, hanging, oh no
I won't leave you hanging, hanging, oh no
I won't leave you hanging, hanging, oh no
'Cause you are the air that I breathe




Yeah you are the air that I breathe
You are the air that I breathe

Overall Meaning

Carolina Deslandes's song "Mountains" is a song about the ups and downs of relationships. In the first verse, the singer is trying to reach someone who is feeling isolated or alone. The person has built a wall around themselves, protecting themselves from further hurt and disappointment. The singer is trying to break down the wall that the other person has built by offering them comfort and support. The line "if only you knew that your words can move a mountain" is a metaphor for the idea that one person's words can have a powerful impact on another person.


In the second verse, the roles are reversed and the singer admits to having built a wall around herself as well. She wants the other person to know that she wants to be closer to them, but is unsure how to break down her own walls. The chorus repeats the idea that both the singer and the other person are important to each other and that they need each other to survive.


Overall, the song is about the power of words and the importance of human connections. The metaphor of building walls and breaking them down is used to represent the way that people can isolate themselves from others when they are feeling hurt or vulnerable. However, the message of the song is that no one is ever truly alone and that people can always find comfort and support in others if they are willing to be vulnerable.


Line by Line Meaning

You say that we're apart
You believe that we are separated


And you can't reach me
You are unable to connect with me


Yeah you can't reach me
You feel unable to contact me


You got a broken heart
You are emotionally wounded


Don't let them see it
You do not want others to know about your pain


Don't let them see it
You are urging yourself not to reveal your vulnerability


You built a wall bigger than your dreams
You created a barrier that is greater than your aspirations


You're feeling so small, covered in your fears
You feel insignificant and overwhelmed by your anxieties


Baby, open the door
You are asking for someone to let you in


Let me come closer
You want someone to approach you intimately


I'll dry your tears
You offer comfort and support to someone who is crying


When the lights go out
In moments of darkness and despair


I'll still be here
I will remain by your side


When the world falls down
During times of disaster or tragedy


Just listen clear
Pay attention to what I am saying


If only you knew that your words can
You wish someone knew the power of their words


Yeah, they can move a mountain
Their words have the ability to accomplish great things


You're changing my world when you're smiling
Someone's happiness has a significant impact on your life


And I can't live without it
You cannot bear the thought of living without their joy


No, I won't leave you hanging, hanging, oh no
You will not abandon someone at their time of need


'Cause you are the air that I breathe
You depend on this person to live


Step into the dark
You are asking someone to take a risk


So you can see me
You hope that by taking a chance, someone will notice you


We're a work of art
You view your relationship as something beautiful


That I couldn't finish
You feel like something ended before it was completed


I couldn't finish
You are taking responsibility for the relationship not reaching its full potential


I built a wall bigger than my pride
Your ego is what is preventing you from connecting with others


And how I wish you were here by my side
You long for someone's presence and support


But I closed the door
You shut people out from your life


Still I want you closer
You yearn for someone to come closer to you


With nothing to hide
You have no secrets or ulterior motives


Search for me, search for me
You urge someone to look for you


And I'll clear your doubts
You will provide reassurance and clarity


Yeah you are the air that I breathe
You cannot exist without this person in your life


You are the air that I breathe
This person is essential to your well-being


You are the air that I breathe
This person brings life into your world




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@mariafilomenabragancabraga9902

You say that we're apart
And you can’t reach me
Yeah you can’t reach me
You got a broken heart
Don’t let them see it
Don’t let them see it

You built a wall bigger than your dreams
Feeling so small, covered in your fears
Baby, open the door
Let me come closer
I’ll dry your tears

When the lights go out
I’ll still be here
When the world falls down
Just listen clear

If only you knew that your words can
They can move a mountain
You’re changing my world when you’re smiling
And I can’t live without it
And I won’t leave you hanging, hanging, oh no
I won't leave you hanging, hanging, oh no
I won't leave you hanging, hanging, oh no
'Cause you are the air that I breath

Agir:
Step into the dark
So you can see me
So you can see me
We’re a work of art
That I couldn’t finish
I couldn’t finish
I built a wall bigger than my pride
And how I wish you were here by my side
But I closed the door
Still I want you closer
With nothing to hide

When the lights go out
I’ll still be here
When the world falls down
Just listen clear

If only you knew that your words can
They can move a mountain
You’re changing my world when you’re smiling
And I can’t live without it
And I won’t leave you hanging, hanging, oh no
I won't leave you hanging, hanging, oh no
I won't leave you hanging, hanging, oh no
'Cause you are the air that I breath
Yeah you are the air that I breath
You are the air that I breath

When the lights go out
Search for me, search for me
And I’ll clear your doubts

If only you knew that your words can
They can move a mountain
You’re changing my world when you’re smiling
And I can’t live without it
And I won’t leave you hanging, hanging, oh no
I won't leave you hanging, hanging, oh no
I won't leave you hanging, hanging, oh no
'Cause you are the air that I breath
Yeah you are the air that I breath
Yeah you are the air that I breath
Yeah you are



All comments from YouTube:

@PedroTRamos1

Está das melhores músicas portuguesas cantadas em inglês na minha opinião. Quando a ouvia na rádio não fazia a menor ideia de que eram portugueses e considero o meu vocabulário e sotaque inglês bastante bom modéstia aparte

@Zita73Zita

Pedro Santos Também não fazia ideia que eram portugueses! E conheço-os aos dois, embora vagamente.

@miguelvilar9772

Pedro Santos É pena que a fama subi-lhe há cabeça...

@Jeustful

Pedro Santos hehehe realmente é uma música muito boa. Agir e Carolina Deslandes têm futuro.

@biasousa7799

miguel vilar porque é que dizes que a fama lhe subiou a cabeça

@miguelvilar9772

Bia Sousa pq eu sou parente dela e acredita subiu a cabeça a fama ela antes não era como agora, foi pa pior ...

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@hugosantos8863

Já não suporto ver as mesmas criticas. O que importa se cantam em inglês ou se o sotaque é mau ? Orgulhem-se de eles serem portugueses e terem feito um excelente trabalho. Parabéns aos dois. 

@a.saraiva6450

Sou só eu que adoro o sotaque? Acho que está perfeito.

@carolinamatias3552

É isso mesmo kkk . Parabens aos dois. Eu adoro o sotaque deles.

@hugosantos8863

As pessoas só estão bem a criticar o que está bom. Argumentos dados só por dar.. enfim

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