Mountains
DiRT2 Soundtrack - Biffy Clyro Lyrics


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I took a bite out of a mountain range,
Thought my teeth would break, the mountain did
Let's go, I want to go
All the way to the horizon

I took a drink out of the ocean
And I'm treading water there before I drown
Let's dive, I want to dive
To the bottom of the ocean

Took a ride, I took a ride,
I wouldn't go there without you.
Let's take a ride, we'll take a ride,
I wouldn't leave here without you.

I am a mountain.
I am the sea.
You can't take that away from me
I am a mountain.
I am the sea.
You can't take that away from me

'Cause you tear us apart,
With all the things you don't like,
You can't understand that I won't leave
'til we're finished here,
And then you'll find out
Where it all went wrong

I wrote a note to the jungle and,
They wrote me back that I was never crowned
King of the jungle,
So there's an end to my horizon

Took a ride, I took a ride,
I wouldn't go there without you.
Let's take a ride, we'll take a ride,
I wouldn't leave here without you

I am a mountain.
I am the sea.
You can't take that away from me
I am a mountain.
I am the sea.

'Cause you tear us apart,
With all the things you don't like
You can't understand that I won't leave
'til we're finished here,
And then you'll find out
Where it all went wrong

Nothing lasts forever, except you and me.
You are my mountain, you are my sea
Love can last forever, between you and me.
You are my mountain, you are my sea

I am a mountain
I am the sea
You can't take that away from me.

I am a mountain
I am the sea




I am a mountain
I am the sea

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Biffy Clyro's "Mountains" are a reflection of the band's love for nature and their desire to explore and conquer nature's challenges. The songwriter describes the experience of biting into a mountain range, thinking their teeth would break, but instead the mountain gave way, indicating the sheer force of will and determination. The song has an underlying theme of adventure, whether it's climbing mountains, treading water in a vast ocean, or exploring the jungle, but it's not an adventure that the songwriter wishes to undertake alone. The song affirms a deep emotional connection with the human partner, and the lyrics indicate that love can endure through any challenges.


The repeated refrain of "I am a mountain. I am the sea. You can't take that away from me" is a testament to the power of nature and personal empowerment. It's a statement reflecting on how nature shapes and influences us, with the mountains and sea standing as undeniable natural forces that will always be with us.


Additionally, the song lyrics point towards conflicts within human relationships. These conflicts can often cause misunderstandings, which can lead to a relationship breakdown. The song indicates that when some relationships face issues, they may not be able to understand what went wrong until the situation has become irreversible.


Line by Line Meaning

I took a bite out of a mountain range,
I attempted a great feat and thought it might be too difficult, but surprisingly it was the opposite - the mountain gave in.


Thought my teeth would break, the mountain did
I expected the mountain to be invincible, but it actually gave in to me instead of vice versa.


Let's go, I want to go
I am eager for adventure and want to experience all that life has to offer.


All the way to the horizon
I want to push my boundaries and go beyond what I can currently see or know to experience new things.


I took a drink out of the ocean
I engaged in something grand and vast, but it could also be my downfall if I don't proceed with caution.


And I'm treading water there before I drown
I am struggling to keep up with the enormity of the situation and fear it will consume me.


Let's dive, I want to dive
I am curious and unafraid, willing to take risks in order to learn and grow.


To the bottom of the ocean
I want to explore the depths of things to truly gain an understanding of their nature.


Took a ride, I took a ride,
I embarked on a journey or adventure.


I wouldn't go there without you.
I value the companionship and support of others on my adventures.


Let's take a ride, we'll take a ride,
I want to share these journeys and experiences with someone else, as it makes them richer and more fulfilling.


I wouldn't leave here without you.
It's important to me that we experience and enjoy this adventure together, and I don't want to miss out on that.


I am a mountain.
I am strong and powerful, able to weather storms and endure long after others have given up.


I am the sea.
I am vast and ever-changing, with depths that are still unknown and mysteries yet to be discovered.


You can't take that away from me
No matter what happens, I will always be defined by my strength, power, and complexity.


'Cause you tear us apart,
Disagreements and misunderstandings can cause deep divides between people.


With all the things you don't like,
Small issues and annoyances can snowball into major problems if left unchecked.


You can't understand that I won't leave
I'm committed to working through the issues and conflicts in order to finish what we've started.


Til we're finished here,
I won't give up until we've completed what we set out to do or resolved our differences.


And then you'll find out
Only after we've persevered and succeeded can we truly understand and appreciate what we've accomplished.


Where it all went wrong
Hindsight and careful reflection can help us identify where things went awry and prevent those issues from happening again in the future.


I wrote a note to the jungle and,
I attempted to connect with something wild and powerful, but communication may be difficult or impossible.


They wrote me back that I was never crowned
The jungle - or nature itself - may not recognize or acknowledge my efforts the way that I want it to.


King of the jungle,
I wanted to be a leader or authority in this wild and untamed environment.


So there's an end to my horizon
My ambitions or goals may be limited or unattainable in certain circumstances or environments.


Nothing lasts forever, except you and me.
Despite the impermanence of so many things, our connection and relationship will endure.


You are my mountain, you are my sea
I will always see and appreciate your strength, complexity, and beauty in my life.


Love can last forever, between you and me.
Our love and our bond can outlast any hardship or struggle we may face.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Simon Alexander Neil

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[Verse 1]
Took a bite out of a mountain range, thought my teeth would break the mountain down
Let's go, I want to go all the way to the horizon
Took a drink out of the ocean and treading water there before I drowned
Let's dive, I want to dive to the bottom of the ocean
Took a ride, I took a ride, I wouldn't go there without you
Let's take a ride, we'll take a ride, I wouldn't leave here without you

[Chorus]
I am a mountain
I am the sea
You can't take that away from me
I am a mountain
I am the sea
You can't take that away from me

[Post-Chorus]
Cause you tear us apart
With all the things you don't like
You can't understand, that I won't leave
'Til we're finished here and then you'll find out
Where it all went wrong

[Verse 2]
I wrote a note to the jungle and
They wrote me back that I was never crowned
King of the jungle so, there's an end to my horizon
Took a ride, I took a ride, I wouldn't go there without you
Let's take a ride, we'll take a ride, I wouldn't leave here without you


[Chorus]
I am a mountain
I am the sea
You can't take that away from me
I am a mountain
I am the sea
You can't take that away from me

[Post-Chorus]
Cause you tear us apart
With all the things you don't like
You can't understand, that I won't leave
'Til we're finished here and then you'll find out
Where it all went wrong

[Bridge]
Nothing lasts forever, except you and me
You are my mountain, you are my sea
Love can last forever, between you and me
You are my mountain, you are my sea

[Chorus]
I am a mountain
I am the sea
You can't take that away from me
I am a mountain
I am the sea
I am a mountain
I am the sea



All comments from YouTube:

@mikhilmuhuthan6903

RIP Ken Block, Colin Mcrae and Dave Mirra. You all are legends hope your rallying in heaven.

@Sairus2887

😓😓😓😓😓😓😓

@II-bo1dw

Just finished the Game again two days ago and today read about Ken Block's passing. It was everything to me as Kid and my intro into Off Road Racing. RIP Colin McRae, Dave Mirra and Ken Block.

@CAVERITO

RIP Colin, And now RIP Ken Block.. 😭💔

@troyleblanc5894

Time for Me To go to Heaven to see them rip ken block colin McRae dave mirra

@Sh1rairyu

And Dave Mirra…

@philipaadwgreece286

RIP Ken block and Colin ❤😭🕊️

@loganstockberger1191

I absolutely love the nostalgia here. I’ve been playing dirt 2 for years and I still do, Collin McRae is my top racing idol. R.I.P.

@loganstockberger1191

Dirt 2 is one of those old games that needs to be honored, would you agree? Also I type this in honor of Collin McRae, he’s a god to me.

@pascalbecker4010

R.I.P Colin McRae You were one of the best rally drivers in the world we will never forget you

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