Black Mountain
Isobel Campbel And Mark Lanegan Lyrics


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I met a man whom I'll never doubt
Flew into the sun, our bodies on fire
Betrothed to a mate, pray it is not so
Invoke father time, then he let her go

Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true

I know a dog much blacker than night
Who lives in a house where nothing is right
All sorrow and loving riches at bay
All watching a few to the

Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true

Some dream of coins or some beauty's find
But I want the truth while I serve my time
Most complex and pain, I'd share it with you
The moon looks bright, so come say I'll do

Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true




Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Black Mountain" by Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan are quite ambiguous and open to interpretation. The song starts with the singer meeting a man whom they will never doubt, but then they "flew into the sun, our bodies on fire." This could be interpreted as a metaphor for a passionate and intense relationship that ultimately ends in destruction. The next line, "betrothed to a mate, pray it is not so," adds to the sense of uncertainty and anxiety about the future. The singer seems to be questioning the commitment of their partner and hoping that they won't be tied down.


The chorus of the song, which consists of the repeated phrase "lie true" and "lie true, lie true," is equally cryptic. The repeated phrase could be interpreted as a mantra of sorts, a reminder to stay truthful and honest in the face of adversity. It could also be a commentary on the pervasiveness of lying and deception in society, urging listeners to stay vigilant and not let themselves be misled.


The second verse of the song paints a darker picture, with a vivid description of a black dog who lives in a house where "nothing is right." The imagery here is haunting and unsettling, and it's not entirely clear what the dog or the house represents. It could be interpreted as a metaphor for depression or mental illness, or perhaps a symbol of the darker aspects of human nature.


The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer expressing a desire for truth and authenticity over material wealth or superficial beauty. The line "the most complex and pain, I'd share it with you" suggests a willingness to engage with the difficulties and complexities of life, even if it means facing pain and hardship.


Overall, "Black Mountain" is a haunting and mysterious song that invites multiple interpretations. Whether you see it as a love song, a commentary on deception and truthfulness, or something else entirely, there's no denying the power and beauty of the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

I met a man whom I'll never doubt
I encountered a man who I trust unconditionally


Flew into the sun, our bodies on fire
We embraced a destructive passion that eventually consumed us both


Betrothed to a mate, pray it is not so
Engaged to someone, hoping it is not a mistake


Invoke father time, then he let her go
Appealed to the passage of time, but still lost her


Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Repetition of the phrase indicating a cycle of falsehood and truth in life


I know a dog much blacker than night
I am familiar with a creature darker than the darkness itself


Who lives in a house where nothing is right
That creature resides in a place where nothing seems to be in order


All sorrow and loving riches at bay
Despite the pain and wealth of love being present, it is all unused and neglected


All watching a few to the
Everyone observed only a handful of things happening


Some dream of coins or some beauty's find
Certain individuals dream of riches or an attractive partner


But I want the truth while I serve my time
I want to discover the truth while I live out my life


Most complex and pain, I'd share it with you
The most intricate and difficult emotions, I would open up and share them with you


The moon looks bright, so come say I'll do
The moonlight appears bright and inviting, let's agree to something under it




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Written by: CAMPBELL

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Cristian SanLoz

Black Mountain
This song is by Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan and appears on the album Ballad Of The Broken Seas (2006).

I met a man whom I'll never doubt
Flew into the sun, our bodies on fire
Betrothed to a mate, pray it is not so
Invoke father time, then he let her go

Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true

I know a dog much blacker than night
Who lives in a house where nothing is right
All sorrow and loving riches at bay
All watching a future, what shall there lay?

Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true

Some dream of coins or some beauty's find
But I want the truth while I serve my time
Most complex and pain, I'd share it with you
The moon looks bright, so come say I'll do

Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true

jonetto

feckin great, I've never heard this before, always nice to find some new good music.

ghostwhiskey

i agree manga.i have that same exact wall panneling in my basement,i know no one cares but i like to have as much in common with mr.lanegan as possible,lol

KatManDude

She sounds like Mary Lou Lord.

ghostwhiskey

wouldve been better if mark actually sang on this track

Fone Star

Well he was a real ladies man too Right?

SgtBastard101

@ghostwhiskey here we are again! I love wood paneling too!

bufferly2

that is old traditional Scotland song---Scarboroug Fair?????

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