Mountain At My Gates
Foals(폴스) Lyrics
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I see it more and more each day
What I give, it takes away
Whether I go or when I stay
I see a mountain at my gates
I see it more and more each day
I see a fire out by the lake
I see a mountain in my way
It's looming larger by the day
I see a darkness in my fate
I'll drive my car without the brakes
Oh, gimme some time
Show me the foothold from which I can climb
Yeah, when I feel low
You show me a signpost for where I should go
I see a mountain at my gates
I see it more and more each day
And my desire wears a dark dress
But each day, I see you less
Oh, gimme some time
Show me the foothold from which I can climb
Yeah, when I feel low
You show me a signpost for where I should go
Through lanes and stone rows
Black granite, wind blows
Fire lake and far flame
Go now but come again
Dark clouds gather 'round
Will I run or stand my ground
Oh, when I come to climb
Show me the mountain so far behind
Yeah, it's farther away
Its shadow gets smaller day after day
Yeah, gimme my way
Gimme my love
Gimme my choice
You keep me coming around
Gimme my fate
Gimme my lungs
Gimme my voice
You keep me coming around
Gimme my lungs
Gimme my, gimme my
Gimme my, gimme my
Gimme my, gimme my
Gimme my, gimme my
Gimme my way
Gimme my fate
Gimme my lungs
Gimme my choice
You keep me coming round
The opening lines of Foals' "Mountain At My Gates" paints a picture of a looming challenge that the singer is facing. He describes it as a mountain that grows more and more each day. This challenge takes away what he gives, no matter if he goes or stays. He sees darkness in his fate, and his desire now wears a dark dress. He used to see someone more frequently before, but each day he sees that person less. The lyrics suggest the singer is perhaps dealing with a personal struggle that is eating away at him and causing him to feel lost.
The chorus, 'Oh, gimme some time', is a plea for guidance and support in a time of turmoil. The singer looks for a foothold from which he can climb and a signpost to show him the way to go. The refrain 'You keep me coming around' suggests that the person or the collective sense of support he is singing to is playing a crucial role in his life.
The verses that follow continue to describe his struggle through vivid images of nature, such as lanes and stone rows, black granite, wind blows, and fire lake. He needs to make a choice of whether to run or stand his ground as dark clouds gather around him. He wants to be shown the mountain that is far behind him so he can see how far he has come, and its shadow gets smaller day by day. The song comes to a close chanting the plea for his lungs, fate, and voice. The song conveys a yearning for the support and guide to continue on despite the uncertainty ahead.
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Line by Line Meaning
I see a mountain at my gates
I am facing a challenge that seems insurmountable
I see it more and more each day
The challenge is becoming more prominent and pressing
What I give, it takes away
The challenge demands sacrifices and can have negative consequences
Whether I go or when I stay
The challenge affects me regardless of my actions
I see a fire out by the lake
I observe a dangerous situation
I'll drive my car without the brakes
I am willing to take risks and face danger head-on
It's looming larger by the day
The challenge is growing in size and difficulty over time
I see a darkness in my fate
I fear an uncertain or negative outcome
Oh, gimme some time
I need time to find my footing and develop a plan
Show me the foothold from which I can climb
I need guidance to overcome the challenge
You show me a signpost for where I should go
I need direction and guidance to make progress
And my desire wears a dark dress
My passion or ambition is clouded by negative emotions
But each day, I see you less
I am losing touch with someone or something important
Through lanes and stone rows
I must navigate difficult terrain and obstacles
Black granite, wind blows
The challenge is formidable and forces beyond my control are at play
Fire lake and far flame
The challenge is both natural and man-made in origin
Go now but come again
The challenge may subside temporarily but is likely to return
Dark clouds gather 'round
I face a potentially dangerous or ominous situation
Will I run or stand my ground
I must choose whether to face the challenge or retreat
Oh, when I come to climb
When I am ready to face the challenge head-on
Show me the mountain so far behind
Help me see how far I've come and how much progress I've made
Yeah, it's farther away
The challenge is becoming less daunting and more manageable
Its shadow gets smaller day after day
The challenge's impact on me progressively lessens
Yeah, gimme my way
I want control over my life and my choices
Gimme my love
I seek to be loved and valued by others
Gimme my choice
I want to have the power and freedom to choose my path
Gimme my fate
I want to believe in destiny and hope for a positive outcome
Gimme my lungs
I desire freedom and vitality
Gimme my voice
I want to be heard and make an impact
You keep me coming around
You motivate and inspire me to keep going
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Words:
I see a mountain at my gates
I see it more and more each day
What I give, it takes away
Whether I go or when I stay
I see a mountain at my gates
I see it more and more each day
I see a fire out by the lake
I'll drive my car without the brakes
I see a mountain in my way
It's looming larger by the day
I see a darkness in my fate
I'll drive my car without the brakes
Oh, gimme some time
Show me the foothold from which I can climb
Yeah, when I feel low
You show me a signpost for where I should go
I see a mountain at my gates
I see it more and more each day
And my desire wears a dark dress
But each day, I see you less
Oh, gimme some time
Show me the foothold from which I can climb
Yeah, when I feel low
You show me a signpost for where I should go
Through lanes and stone rows
Black granite, wind blows
Fire lake and far flame
Go now but come again
Dark clouds gather 'round
Will I run or stand my ground
Oh, when I come to climb
Show me the mountain so far behind
Yeah, it's farther away
Its shadow gets smaller day after day
Yeah, gimme my way
Gimme my love
Gimme my choice
You keep me coming around
Gimme my fate
Gimme my lungs
Gimme my voice
You keep me coming around
Gimme my lungs
Gimme my, gimme my
Gimme my, gimme my
Gimme my, gimme my
Gimme my, gimme my
Gimme my way
Gimme my fate
Gimme my lungs
Gimme my choice
You keep me coming round
@VEHICLEFAN5500
is a track about confronting and overcoming obstacles in life. The mountain serves as a metaphor for life's challenges, which seem to only grow bigger with time. The repetition of the line "I see a mountain at my gates, I see it more and more each day" emphasizes the overwhelming nature of the challenges.
The lyrics suggest that in order to overcome these obstacles, one needs to have determination and drive to keep going despite the obstacles. The lines "What I give, it takes away, Whether I go or when I stay" suggest that the challenges may take away from what one gives, regardless of whether action is taken or not.
The pre-chorus and chorus emphasize the need for guidance and direction in order to overcome these challenges. The lines "Show me the foothold from which I can climb, You show me a signpost for where I should go" suggest that the narrator needs someone to guide them when they feel lost in the face of adversity.
The bridge suggests that the journey may be difficult and will require strength and willpower. "Will I run or stand my ground?" implies that there will be moments of doubt in the journey.
The guitar solo and outro suggest that there is still hope and encourages the listener to keep going and stay motivated to face their challenges. The repetition of the lines "Gimme my lungs, gimme my love, gimme my choice" suggests that the narrator is determined to keep going and not let the challenges defeat them.
Overall, "Mountain at My Gates" is a song about facing challenges and persevering in the face of adversity. It emphasizes the importance of determination, guidance, and staying motivated to overcome one's obstacles.
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@michellericker3972
This song helped me through my husband's journey with Brain Cancer. It was my sanity song.... The diagnosis was like this huge mountain before us, looming larger by the day, seeing the darkness in my fate. Sadly GBM is terminal. When he was on hospice, I begged for guidance as to how to deal with his impending death. Show me the footholds from which to climb. After his death trying to deal with the trauma brain cancer inflicts upon the person and their loved ones was like a shadow I needed to be further and further away. I'd listen to this song all the time just to find some inspiration, and also to cry to and release some stress and know that I'd be ok eventually. It will always mean so much to me!! The mountain is far behind me now, the shadow has gotten smaller and smaller day after day....
@cirrus8791
I love how much significance you got out of this song. My condolences for your loss and my best wishes for your continued recovery and strong future. :)
@kennethjoyce1457
Keep hanging in there..... I know you will get through the pain...
@toddgivens317
Thanks for sharing. Life can be very tough sometimes. Keep your head held high.