The arrangements, which incorporate double bass, piano accordion, melodian, clarinet and the barest of vocal recordings, are both delicate and painterly.
She has released five full length albums- On Night in 2004, Under The Town in 2006, A Loud Call in 2008, a children's album, See! and Team both in 2011. She was nominated for an ARIA award in 2006 for Best Female. In 2007 she released an EP called One Of You For Me.
Holly has played shows with Joanna Newsom, Smog, David Pajo, Devendra Banhart and Architecture in Helsinki and has toured in Australia with Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, Mark Kozelek (Red House Painters, Sun Kil Moon), The Eels, Hayden, Micah P. Hinson, Art of Fighting and New Buffalo.
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Holly Throsby Lyrics
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And she will look up to me, when I feel I'm a valley
So I'll be a mountain
I'm the first place to get the rain
I'll be mountain
I'm the first place to get the rain
I'll be mountain-I'm as tall as anything
And I've been so soft all the way; I've been soft all the way
Some rocks may fall by chance., and sometimes an avalanche
I'll be mountain
I'm the first place to the rain
I'm a mountain-I'm as tall as anything
And I've been so soft all the way
I've been soft all the way
The lyrics to Holly Throsby’s song Mountain reflect a sense of uncertainty and a lack of control over the future. The singer acknowledges their familiarity with their past and where they have been but is unsure about where they are headed. Despite this, they have someone who looks up to them during their moments of vulnerability, and in turn, they aspire to be strong and dependable for them. The repetition of the phrase ‘I’ll be mountain’ is a symbol of this strength and reliability, as mountains are a natural symbol of stability and resilience.
The last stanza of the song introduces the idea of unpredictability and the possibility of tragedy: ‘some rocks may fall by chance, and sometimes an avalanche’. This serves to highlight the fragility of life, yet even in the face of such adversity, the singer remains steadfast in their resolve to be a strong foundation for those around them. The final line, ‘I’ve been soft all the way’, can be interpreted as an admission of vulnerability, that despite projecting an image of strength, the singer has been emotionally candid throughout their journey.
Overall, the lyrics to Mountain convey a sense of courage and steadfastness in the face of an uncertain future, while also acknowledging the importance of allowing oneself to be vulnerable.
Line by Line Meaning
I may know where I've been, but I don't know where I'll be going
I have clear memories of where I've been in life, but I have no idea where my future will take me.
And she will look up to me, when I feel I'm a valley
When I feel down and weak, she looks up to me for support and strength.
So I'll be a mountain
To be the unshakable, reliable source of support for her, I'll be a mountain.
I'm the first place to get the rain
As the highest point in the landscape, I'm the first place to receive the rainfall.
I'll be mountain
I'll remain a mountain, steadfast and unmoving.
I'm the first place to get the rain
As the first point of contact with rain, I'll be there for her when she needs me the most.
I'll be mountain-I'm as tall as anything
As a mountain, I'm a towering symbol of strength and resilience, immune to the whims of the world.
And I've been so soft all the way; I've been soft all the way
Despite my exterior of strength and toughness, I've always been tender and caring towards her.
Honey, what song will we sing in the long bright morning?
As we look forward to our future together, what kind of music will we make to celebrate the brightness ahead?
Some rocks may fall by chance., and sometimes an avalanche
Life is unpredictable and can sometimes cause things to go wrong, even as drastic as an avalanche.
I'll be mountain
But despite the uncertainties and danger ahead, I'll remain a mountain, standing strong and unwavering.
I'm the first place to the rain
Because of my position as the tallest point in the landscape, I'll always be the first one to feel the rain, no matter what comes ahead.
I'm a mountain-I'm as tall as anything
As a mountain, I'm the embodiment of strength and power, towering above all else and impervious to harm.
And I've been so soft all the way
Despite my exterior of toughness and unbreakability, I've always cared for her and shown her kindness and affection.
I've been soft all the way
In my heart, I'll always be a gentle and caring presence in her life.
Contributed by Bailey B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.