Mountain
Good Charlotte Lyrics
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I built them all with these two hands
Everything I've realized my dreams
City lights shine down and they blind me sometimes
And through it all I was lost but I found my way
Tell me what you want
'Cause I will give you everything
And I'll go get it
I'd give up all these dreams to have you in my arms right now
I'd give up everything and I'd forget it I wasn't on a mountain
When it came to me
All my life's been wasted
Chasing shallow dreams
So here we are
Let me lift you up and show this world over me
All these things that I've gained and what I've seen,
It can't compare is not the same
To the love you could give to me
Tell me what you want
'Cause I will give you anything
Tell me what you need
And I'll go get it
I'd give up all these dreams to have you in my arms right now
I'd give up everything and I'd forget it I wasn't on a mountain
When I came to me
All my life's been wasted
Chasing shallow dreams
Years go by
And nothing's slowing down the time
Years go by
And then they're wasted
All this time I thought that I gained everything
If you are not mine I'm so empty I wasn't on a mountain
When it came to me
All my life's been wasted
Chasing shallow dreams
The song "Mountain" by Good Charlotte is about reflecting on one's life journey and realizing that it's not the material possessions and achievements that truly matter, but rather the love and relationships we have with others. The singer in the song talks about all the dreams and plans they worked hard to achieve, but they still felt lost and blinded by the city lights at times. It wasn't until they found love that they realized what truly mattered.
The lyrics "All these things that I've gained and what I've seen, it can't compare is not the same to the love you could give to me" highlights the idea that even though the singer has achieved a lot in their life, it pales in comparison to the love they could receive from someone else. The line "I'd give up all these dreams to have you in my arms right now" emphasizes how important love is to the singer, to the point where they are willing to sacrifice everything they have worked for.
The chorus of the song, with the lines "Tell me what you want, 'cause I will give you everything, tell me what you need, and I'll go get it" showcases the singer's willingness to do anything for the person they love. The juxtaposition of the singer's initial focus on material success to their final realization that love is what truly matters makes for a powerful message about the importance of human connection and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
All these dreams and all these plans
I have created numerous aspirations with my own hands.
I built them all with these two hands
I singlehandedly constructed them all.
Everything I've realized my dreams
I have accomplished every goal that I've dreamed of.
City lights shine down and they blind me sometimes
The urban landscape can be blinding and overwhelming at times.
And through it all I was lost but I found my way
Despite being lost at times, I eventually discovered my path.
Tell me what you want
Please communicate your desires to me.
'Cause I will give you everything
I am willing to provide you with everything you ask for.
Tell me what you need
Please inform me of your necessities.
And I'll go get it
I will do everything in my power to obtain it.
I'd give up all these dreams to have you in my arms right now
I value you so much that I would sacrifice everything I've accomplished to be with you.
I'd give up everything and I'd forget it I wasn't on a mountain
Even if I have to let go of everything I have, I don't care as long as I have you by my side.
When it came to me
Things fell into place.
All my life's been wasted
I have spent my entire life pursuing meaningless goals.
Chasing shallow dreams
I've been preoccupied with chasing dreams that had no real meaning.
So here we are
We are here in this moment.
Let me lift you up and show this world over me
I want to hold you high and show everyone I care for you.
All these things that I've gained and what I've seen
Everything I accomplished and seen in life.
It can't compare is not the same
None of it compares to the love you could give me.
To the love you could give to me
The love you could give me is what I need the most.
I'd give up all these dreams to have you in my arms right now
I am willing to let go of all my goals to be with you right now.
I'd give up everything and I'd forget it I wasn't on a mountain
Nothing else matters if you are with me.
Years go by
Time passes.
And nothing's slowing down the time
Time continues to move forward without any indication of stopping.
And then they're wasted
Years can slip away before you realize.
All this time I thought that I gained everything
I was under the impression that I had gained everything I wanted.
If you are not mine I'm so empty I wasn't on a mountain
Without you, everything I achieved means nothing; I might as well not have had any success.
When it came to me
When everything fell into place.
All my life's been wasted
I have spent my entire life chasing empty dreams.
Chasing shallow dreams
I have been pursuing superficial goals.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BENJI MADDEN, JOEL MADDEN, WILLIAM MARTIN, WILLIAM MARTIN III
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