Mountains
Institute (Gavin Rossdale) Lyrics
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Go right out, on the radio
Going to fix mine, where possible
Going to find myself a foe
We're so flammable, we glow, we glow, we glow
Mountains reach so close to the sun
Over mountains
Got to get free, like a fat wave
Got to get free, from the circus
Spaces for acrobats
The charge of those, are dumb
We're so flammable, we glow, we glow, we glow
Mountains reach so close to the sun
One love, takes you back where you become
Mountains, we fly so close to the sun
I need to keep out your love
We've fallen, it seems we can't get up
I'm not loosing you again
We'll slip away from overload
Did you bring any water?
We're so flammable we glow, we glow, we glow
Mountains reach so close to the sun
One love, takes you back where you become
Some days, we get so far from where we come
Mountains, mountains, mountains
We fly so close to the sun, we fly so close to the sun
The lyrics of Institute's song "Mountains" seem to be about the desire to escape, to find oneself again. The use of water imagery, such as the speed boat and the need for water, suggests that the singer is searching for something more natural, more real. The circus metaphor paints a picture of a life that is chaotic and manufactured, and the desire to break free from that life. The chorus, with its repetition of "we glow," suggests that the singer is both empowered and dangerous - ready to take on any foe.
The verses are more introspective, focusing on the singer's own sense of disorientation and disconnection. Lines like "We've fallen, it seems we can't get up" and "Some days, we get so far from where we come" suggest a sense of despair, a feeling of being lost. But the singer never loses hope - the repetition of the phrase "We fly so close to the sun" suggests that even in times of darkness, there's still something to reach for, something to aspire to. Overall, the song is a powerful call to action, a reminder that we all have the power to break free from the constraints of our lives and find our own path.
Line by Line Meaning
Go right out, on a speed boat
Depart quickly and effortlessly, perhaps in a luxurious manner, using aquatic transportation
Go right out, on the radio
Broadcast loudly and proudly, using the airwaves to spread a message
Going to fix mine, where possible
Intend to repair oneself, wherever plausible or attainable
Going to find myself a foe
Intend to seek out an adversary, possibly to challenge oneself or to find motivation
We're so flammable, we glow, we glow, we glow
We're full of passion and energy, radiating bright and intensively
Mountains reach so close to the sun
The daunting natural formations are almost within reach of the celestial body
One love, takes you back where you become
A profound sense of unity and harmony can transport you back to your true self or original state
Over mountains
Beyond those great geographical features
Got to get free, like a fat wave
One must break free, much like a massive, unbridled surge of water
Got to get free, from the circus
One must escape from the chaos and confusion of the world, perhaps symbolized by a circus
Spaces for acrobats
There are areas designated for daring and precarious performers
The charge of those, are dumb
The cost of such entertainment or spectacle is foolish or unreasonable
Mountains, we fly so close to the sun
Despite the great danger, we dare to soar near the sun, like the epic mountains
I need to keep out your love
I must shield myself from the love you are offering me
We've fallen, it seems we can't get up
We've stumbled or failed, and it appears we cannot recover or find stability
We'll slip away from overload
We'll escape from the excessive or overwhelming circumstances that we face
Did you bring any water?
Do you have any resources or means to help us in this difficult situation?
Some days, we get so far from where we come
At times, we become so distant from our roots or origins
Mountains, mountains, mountains
An exclamation or declaration of the grandeur and majesty of those immense landforms
We fly so close to the sun, we fly so close to the sun
We push ourselves to the limits, flirting with danger and reaching for greatness
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Written by: GAVIN ROSSDALE
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