Black Mountain
Isobel Campbell w/Mark Lanegan Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan's song Black Mountain present a somewhat cryptic yet intriguing message, typified by the refrain "Lie true lie true lie true lie true". The song begins with the singer reminiscing about a man she met whom she will "never doubt", who they "flew into the sun" with, suggesting a shared self-destructive tendency. However, the man is now betrothed to someone else and invoking father time to let her go. The singer seems to be remorseful about this shared past.
The next verse tells the story of a black dog living in a house where nothing is right, and all the sorrow and riches of love are kept at bay, with only a few allowed to watch. The chorus repeats several times, suggesting a desire for truth and a shared experience of pain, and concluding with the line "The moon looks bright, so come say I'll do", implying a sense of new beginnings and hope.
Overall, the song appears to be about the complexities of relationships, the shared experiences of love and pain, and the desire for truth and new beginnings. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the importance of these concepts and the need to confront them.
Line by Line Meaning
I met a man whom I'll never doubt
I met someone I will always trust
Flew into the sun, our bodies on fire
We took a risk, and it was worth it
Betrothed to a mate, pray it is not so
Engaged to a partner, hoping it's the right decision
Invoke father time, then he let her go
Bring back memories of the past, but ultimately, they fade away
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
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I know a dog much blacker than night
I know someone or something that is darker than darkness
Who lives in a house where nothing is right
They live in a home where everything seems wrong
All sorrow and loving riches at bay
There is no happiness or wealth to be found
All watching a few to the
Everyone is observing a small group of people
Some dream of coins or some beauty's find
Some people desire money or finding a beautiful item
But I want the truth while I serve my time
I want honesty and reality as I live my life
Most complex and pain, I'd share it with you
Even the hardest and toughest moments, I would share with you
The moon looks bright, so come say I'll do
The night looks promising, so let's commit
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
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Lie true lie true lie true lie true
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Lie true lie true lie true lie true
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Lie true lie true lie true lie true
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