The ink lines that would shape young, self-produced, singer/songwriter Hayden Calnin and his budding musical career were drawn in his teen years after his father gave him a guitar at age 14. He hasn’t gone a day since without playing it.
Dabbling in bands through his teen years led him to add drums and piano to his repertoire, until at the age of 17 he finally decided to give singing a go.
Calnin's guitar-driven sound is complemented by a selection of husky, honest harmonies and delicate folk-pop melodies.
Mountain Steeps
Hayden Calnin Lyrics
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So caught up in you, caught up in me
Why′d we, why'd I leave?
I think I just needed time off those suburb streets
Two way home, I set the scene
Ain′t nothing more than the road between
Missin' you, missin' me
(We can walk this off through the mountain steeps)
(You can follow me, if it′s what you want)
So hold
So hold on
So hold
So hold on
So hold
Hold on
Hold on
(Hold on, hold on, hold)
Is this real life, is this a dream?
I′m so in love with you, in love with me
Two way home, it's not two-way street
I′ve seen in the way that I've needed this
Who′s that now, who's that haven sweet?
I′ve got so much on that it don't get to me
Take me on, will you take a seat?
I can walk it off, through the mountain steeps
Is this real life, is this a dream?
I think I just needed time off those suburb streets
The lyrics of Hayden Calnin's song "Mountain Steeps" speaks to the feelings of a person struggling with the decision to leave their past behind and start anew. Perhaps the person is in a relationship and questioning whether the love is real or just a dream. The line "Caught up in you, caught up in me" suggests a sense of entanglement that is not entirely positive. The line "Why'd we, why'd I leave?" implies that the person has already left something behind and is questioning their decision. It seems that the person left the suburbs, and the line "Two way home, it's not a two-way street" suggests that while they may miss what they left behind, there is no going back.
As the song progresses, the person asks for reassurance in the form of physical closeness. The line "Are you here, give me some body heat" implies a desire for intimacy and connection. The person suggests that they and their partner can overcome their uncertainties and walk through the "mountain steeps" together. The lines "Hold on, hold on, hold" are repeated several times and bring the song to an end. Perhaps they suggest the person is holding on to the feeling of love and connection while also holding on to their desire for change.
Overall, "Mountain Steeps" carries a sense of uncertainty and apprehensiveness, but it also suggests that hope and love can overcome difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this real life, is this a dream?
Uncertainty about the nature of reality and one's own existence.
So caught up in you, caught up in me
Fully absorbed in each other, losing touch with the outside world.
Why'd we, why'd I leave?
Questioning the reasons for a separation or departure.
I think I just needed time off those suburb streets
Feeling a need to escape the monotony of suburban life.
Two way home, I set the scene
Creating a situation where there are only two options for getting home.
Ain't nothing more than the road between
The only thing dividing the two parties is a physical distance.
Missin' you, missin' me
Both parties feel the absence of the other.
Are you here, give me some body heat
Longing for physical intimacy and companionship.
(We can walk this off through the mountain steeps)
Suggesting a physical journey to work through problems.
(You can follow me, if it's what you want)
Offering to lead the way if the other person is willing.
So hold
A plea to stop and take a moment.
So hold on
A plea to persevere through difficult times.
Hold on
Repeated plea for perseverance.
Is this real life, is this a dream?
Repeating the opening line to emphasize continued uncertainty.
I'm so in love with you, in love with me
Both parties are deeply in love with each other.
Two way home, it's not two-way street
The journey home has become one-sided, with only one party making the effort.
I've seen in the way that I've needed this
Recognizing a need for a break from the status quo.
Who's that now, who's that haven sweet?
Wondering who or what will provide comfort and peace.
I've got so much on that it don't get to me
Feeling overwhelmed and distracted by other things.
Take me on, will you take a seat?
Asking the other person for support and guidance.
I can walk it off, through the mountain steeps
Reiterating the idea of taking a physical journey to work through problems.
Writer(s): Hayden Richard Calnin
Contributed by Kaitlyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sanjaya Ekanayake
Your songs are so nostalgic. It's like mixed feelings flows into your brain and it takes you into another dimension. I always enjoy your music. One song is different from another. Keep up the good work. Wishes from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰💓.
Todd Nelson
Great description 😊
Clayton Luque
Parabéns pela canção. Ganhou um fã made in brazilian
ruben barrera
ive been listening to this man for more than 4 years he always amazes me good job hayden
Baynsty | Scotty
ive been following you for a long time, a fair few years have past since i did my major work on your music and i must say every song you create encapsulates my imagination perfectly, you deserve more
Razan Moha
One of my favourite songs of all time. Thanks for making me feel better every time I listen to this :)!
genem
In love with this song, the video, the voice, everything!
Demi
I'm so glad I discovered this - it's beautiful
Cal
I love this song so much. ❤️
Buddhika chathuranga
Dear Hayden I really addicted to you .. Keep making music! Bro