Jimmy Barnes (b. 1956) is an Australian rock singer.

Barnes was born… Read Full Bio ↴Jimmy Barnes (b. 1956) is an Australian rock singer.

Barnes was born James Dixon Swan on the 28th April 1956 in Glasgow, Scotland, and moved to Australia with his family when he was six years old.

He first came to public attention as the lead singer with popular Australian pub-rock band Cold Chisel, which he joined in 1973 and with whom he recorded seven albums between 1978 and 1983. When the band split up in 1983 he launched a solo career almost immediately; his first album, Bodyswerve, entered the Australian charts at number one. It was the first of a remarkable run of top charting albums for Barnes, as each of his first six solo albums entered the charts at number one, a feat that no other Australian artist is likely to match.

In 1986 Barnes recorded two singles with INXS, duetting with that band's singer Michael Hutchence on a cover of The Easybeats' "Good Times", and "Laying Down the Law", which was co-written by Barnes with INXS members Andrew Farriss and Hutchence. "Good Times" was used as the theme song for the Australia Made series of concerts that toured the country in the summer of 1986-1987. Both songs later appeared on the soundtrack of the 1980s teen vampire film The Lost Boys.

Following Hutchence's death in 1997, Barnes appeared live on stage with INXS at shows throughout Australia between 1999 and 2001.

His album Double Happiness, released in July 2005, reaffirmed his popularity, entering the ARIAnet albums chart at number one, his seventh album to do so. Barnes was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame on the 23rd October 2005 for his solo career efforts. Coupled with Cold Chisel's previous induction, Barnes is the only artist to be entered into the Hall of Fame twice.

Barnes is also the father of singer David Campbell, who recently starred in the Australian production of the musical Sunset Boulevard, and was a contestant on the Australian television programme Dancing with the Stars. The two perform the duet "Wichita Lineman" on Double Happiness.

Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Jimmy Barnes Lyrics

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Listen baby, ain't no mountain high,
Ain't no valley low, ain't no river wide enough;
Baby if you need me call me no matter where you are,
No matter how far;
Just call my name; I'll be there in a hurry;
You don't have to worry,

'Cause baby there ain't no mountain high enough,

Ain't no valley low enough,
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you babe.

Remember the day I set you free
I told you you could always count on me
From that day on, I made a vow,
I'll be there when you want me,
Some way, some how.

'Cause baby there ain't no mountain high enough,
Ain't no valley low enough,
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you babe.

My love is alive
Way down in my heart
Although we are miles apart
If you ever need a helping hand,
I'll be there on the double
As fast as I can.
Don't you know that there

Ain't no mountain high enough,
Ain't no valley low enough,
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you babe.

No wind no rain or winters cold can stop me baby,
'Cause you are my goal.
If you're ever in trouble;
I'll be there on the double.
Just send for me, oh baby.

If you need me call me no matter where you are,
No matter how far;
Just call my name; I'll be there in a hurry;
You don't have to worry,

'Cause baby there ain't no mountain high enough,
Ain't no valley low enough,

Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you babe.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" is a passionate declaration of love and loyalty. The song starts by saying that there's no distance or obstacle strong enough to keep the singer from the person he loves. He urges his love to call his name whenever she needs him and assures her that he'll be there in a hurry. He repeats the chorus multiple times throughout the song, underscoring that his love is invincible and knows no limits, he can overcome any obstacle and can reach her no matter where she is, so long as she calls his name.

The second verse talks about the day he set his love free and promised her that she could always count on him. The singer vows to always be there for her whenever she needs him, in any way possible. He concludes the song by saying that no wind, rain, or winter's cold can stop him from reaching her, because she is his goal, and her happiness and well-being mean everything to him.

Overall, the song is about unconditional love and loyalty, and the extent that one person is willing to go to protect and care for the other.

Line by Line Meaning

Listen baby, ain't no mountain high,
I want you to know that there's no obstacle I'm afraid to face when it comes to being there for you.

Ain't no valley low, ain't no river wide enough;
Whether you're feeling low or far away from me, I always find a way to make it to you, no matter the distance or challenge.

Baby if you need me call me no matter where you are,
I want you to know that I'm always here for you and I'm just a phone call away, regardless of where you are in the world.

No matter how far;
Distance is no match for the love and dedication I have for you. I will always find my way to you, no matter how far you may be.

Just call my name; I'll be there in a hurry;
You don't have to worry or think twice about reaching out to me, because I'm always ready to come to your aid the moment you need me.

You don't have to worry,
Take comfort in knowing that you can always count on me to be there when you need me, and there's no reason to ever worry about being alone.

'Cause baby there ain't no mountain high enough,
This is my way of reassuring you that there's no obstacle big enough to keep me from coming to you when you need me, no matter how challenging it may be.

Ain't no valley low enough,
I'll always be there for you, even when you're feeling low or going through a tough time, and nothing can ever stand in the way of me being there for you.

Ain't no river wide enough
Even if there are literal or figurative rivers to cross to get to you, I'm willing to take on those challenges to be by your side.

To keep me from getting to you babe.
No matter what stands in my way, I will always be there for you and nothing can ever stop me from coming to your rescue.

Remember the day I set you free
In this line, I'm reminiscing about a conversation we had in which I assured you that no matter what happened or where you went, you could always count on me.

I told you you could always count on me
I made a promise to you that I would always be there for you, no matter the situation or the circumstances.

From that day on, I made a vow,
I took a solemn oath to always be there for you and to never let anything stand in the way of me being your support system and your rock.

I'll be there when you want me,
Whenever you need me, I will always be there to offer my support, whether it's a listening ear, a helping hand, or a shoulder to cry on.

Some way, some how.
I will always find a way to be there for you, and nothing can ever change that or diminish the strength of our bond.

My love is alive
In this line, I'm expressing my deep and unconditional love for you, which is something that is always present and never fades, even when we're apart.

Way down in my heart
My love for you is rooted deep within me, and it's something that I feel with every fiber of my being, no matter where life takes us or what happens in our journey.

Although we are miles apart
Even if we're not physically together, my love for you transcends distance, and I'm always thinking about you and holding you close in my heart.

If you ever need a helping hand,
Whenever you need me, I will always be there to offer my assistance, whether it's a simple favor or a more complex problem that needs solving.

I'll be there on the double
In this line, I'm emphasizing the importance of time when it comes to supporting you, and I'm letting you know that I will always prioritize being there for you as quickly as possible.

As fast as I can.
No matter what else I have going on in my life, I will always make time to be there for you and to offer my support whenever you need it.

Don't you know that there
This is a rhetorical way of saying that you should never doubt the depth of my love for you, and that you should always feel confident in reaching out to me for help and support.

No wind no rain or winters cold can stop me baby,
This line emphasizes that no matter what life throws our way, my love for you is strong enough to overcome any obstacle, challenge, or setback.

'Cause you are my goal.
You are my top priority and my ultimate objective in life, and I will always do everything in my power to be there for you and to support you in your journey.

If you're ever in trouble;
Whenever you find yourself in a situation of distress or danger, please know that I am just a phone call away and that I will always do everything in my power to come to your aid.

Just send for me, oh baby.
Don't hesitate to reach out to me for help or support whenever you need it, because I am always here for you and ready to assist you in any way that I can.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Valerie Simpson, Nickolas Ashford

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