Landslide
Chrissy Metz 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 it 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?
Well, I′ve been afraid of changin'
'Cause I′ve built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And I′m getting older, too
Well, I've been afraid of changin′
'Cause I′ve built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And I'm getting older, too
Oh, I′m getting older, too
I took my love, I took it down
I climbed a mountain and I turned 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
In the song Landslide, Chrissy Metz sings about themes of change, growth, and uncertainty. The song opens with her reflecting on a journey she took, climbing a mountain and seeing her own reflection in the snow-covered hills. The metaphorical function of the mountain here may represent the climb that she had in her life, which led her to become more self-aware of her own wants and needs. The landslide that brought her down, however, speaks of challenges and obstacles in life that can impact even the most industrious of dreams. She asks the mirror in the sky what love is and wonders if the child within can rise above the uncertainty that lies ahead.
Chrissy Metz also discusses her fear of change, as she has built her life around someone else. The lyrics talk about how she is getting older, and change is inevitable, even for children. She wonders if she can handle the changing tides of her life and if she can survive the seasons of her life. She repeats the phrase "I've been afraid of changing" twice, emphasizing the fear she has about the unknown future. She concludes the song by returning to the metaphor of the mountain and the snow-covered hills, saying that if anyone were to see her reflection there, the landslide would bring her down.
Overall, Landslide is a song that speaks of growth and change, and the fear that accompanies it. It is about taking a step back and understanding that change is inevitable in life and that we must learn to navigate those changes to grow and become stronger individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
I took my love, I took it down
I made the decision to leave my love behind
Climbed a mountain and I turned around
I made an effort to change and face my problems head-on
And I saw my reflection in the snow covered hills
I took a moment to reflect on myself and my choices
′Til the landslide brought it down
But eventually, circumstances beyond my control led to the downfall of my relationship
Oh, mirror in the sky
I turn to nature and the world around me for guidance and reflection
What is love?
I question the nature and meaning of love
Can the child within my heart rise above?
I wonder if the innocent and pure parts of myself can overcome challenges
Can I sail through the changin' ocean tides?
I question my ability to navigate difficult and unpredictable situations
Can I handle the seasons of my life?
I question my ability to adapt to changes and challenges throughout my life
Well, I've been afraid of changin'
But I have been reluctant to change and adjust my life
'Cause I′ve built my life around you
Because my life and identity became intertwined with my former partner's
But time makes you bolder
However, the passing of time forces growth and courage
Even children get older
Even the young become older and wiser
And I′m getting older, too
I am also growing older and gaining wisdom
Oh, I′m getting older, too
I am acknowledging and accepting my own aging and maturity
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
If anyone sees a reflection of me in the natural world
Well the landslide will bring it down
It is still possible that troubles and challenges may lead to my downfall
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
If anyone sees a reflection of me in the natural world
Well the landslide will bring it down
It is still possible that troubles and challenges may lead to my downfall
Oh, the landslide will bring it down
The song ends with a repeated affirmation that challenges and difficulties will continue to come, and may eventually lead to downfall
Writer(s): Stevie Nicks
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