Mountains
I.O.U. Lyrics
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You're always making mountains
Out of nothing
Nothing at all
You're fine
Just like everyone
Like everyone else but
This is harder than you think
For me to let it be
I'll wear my heart on my sleeve
I'll wear my heart on my sleeve
But I won't climb this fucking mountain anymore
No I won't climb this fucking mountain anymore
And I'll break it down with bleeding hands
And I won't look back and I won't pretend that
I'm alright
I'm alright
Just like everyone else
Now you're sounding like someone I've spoken to
They look like me but talk like you
Like everyone
Just like everyone else
And this is is deeper than you think
I'm losing sleep and
My mind won't
Let me rest in peace
I beg you let me rest in peace
But I won't climb this fucking mountain anymore
No I won't climb this fucking mountain anymore
And I'll break it down with bleeding hands
And I won't look back and I won't pretend that
I'm alright
I'm alright
Mind over mountains
Mind over mountains
Mind over mountains
But I won't climb this fucking mountain anymore
No I won't climb this fucking mountain anymore
And I'll break it down with bleeding hands
And I won't look back and I won't pretend that
I'm alright
I'm alright
I'm alright
I'm alright
The lyrics to I.O.U.'s song "Mountains" describe the struggle of someone who feels like they are constantly being overwhelmed by the challenges in their life. The central metaphor of the song is that the person is always "making mountains out of nothing," creating problems where there are none, and then feeling like they have to climb these mountains in order to overcome them. The singer recognizes that this pattern of behavior is self-defeating and unsustainable, and they decide to break free from it. They declare that they will "wear [their] heart on [their] sleeve," be honest about their feelings, and refuse to keep climbing an impossible mountain. In the end, they assert that they are "alright," just like everyone else.
The song touches on themes of anxiety, insecurity, and the pressure we often put on ourselves to overcome our problems. It suggests that sometimes, the best way to deal with our issues is not to keep climbing, but to take a step back and reevaluate our approach. The singer of the song decides to focus on their mental health and well-being, rather than constantly stressing themselves out by trying to overcome every obstacle that comes their way.
Overall, "Mountains" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the struggles of many people. It encourages listeners to be honest about their feelings, take care of themselves, and not put too much pressure on themselves to overcome everything at once.
Line by Line Meaning
Mountains
The song is called 'Mountains'
You're always making mountains
You tend to overreact and exaggerate minor issues
Out of nothing
You make a big deal out of small things
Nothing at all
Sometimes, there is not even an issue, but you still create one
You're fine
In reality, the situation is not as bad as you make it seem to be
Just like everyone
You are not unique in your struggles
Like everyone else but
You still find it hard to deal with such situations, despite being like everyone else
This is harder than you think
This situation is more challenging than it appears
And this is far too important
This matter holds significant importance
For me to let it be
I cannot let this go unnoticed
I'll wear my heart on my sleeve
I am open and transparent about my emotions
But I won't climb this fucking mountain anymore
I am tired of dealing with this situation and will not put myself through it again
And I'll break it down with bleeding hands
I will put all my effort into resolving this situation, regardless of the pain I may feel along the way
And I won't look back and I won't pretend that
I will not regret my decision or pretend that everything is okay
I'm alright
I am okay with the decision that I made
Now you're sounding like someone I've spoken to
You are starting to remind me of someone I have dealt with in the past
They look like me but talk like you
You seem eerily similar to someone else
And this is is deeper than you think
This problem is more complex than it appears
I'm losing sleep and
This issue is causing me to lose sleep
My mind won't
I cannot stop thinking about this issue
Let me rest in peace
I need some peace of mind and closure
Mind over mountains
I need to use my thoughts to overcome this challenge
I'm alright
Despite the challenges, I am okay and will work through it
I'm alright
Despite the challenges, I am okay and will work through it
I'm alright
Despite the challenges, I am okay and will work through it
I'm alright
Despite the challenges, I am okay and will work through it
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Written by: Stuart Bartlett
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