Over the Mountain
Lee Kerslake Lyrics
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Something in my vision, something deep inside
Where did I wander, where d'ya think I wandered to
I've seen life's magic astral plane I travel through
I heard them tell me that this land of dreams was now
I told them I had ridden shooting stars
And I said I'd show them how
Over and over always tried to get away
Living in a daydream only place I had to stay
Fever of a breakout burning in me miles wide
People around me talking to the walls inside
I heard them tell me that this land of dreams was now
I told them I had ridden shooting stars
And I said I'd show them how
Don't need no astrology it's inside of you and me
You don't need a ticket to fly with me, I'm free, yeah
Over and under in between the ups and downs
Mind on a carpet magic ride goes round and round
Over the mountain kissing silver inlaid clouds
Watching my body disappear into the crowd
Don't need no astrology it's inside of you and me
You don't need a ticket to fly with me, I'm free, yeah
Lee Kerslake's "Over the Mountain" is a song about a man's journey through a dream world or astral plane. The lyrics describe the singer's desire to be taken across the sky and to experience something deep inside. He speaks of wandering and traveling through the astral plane, experiencing life's magic. He has an urge to get away from reality, living only in a daydream, and feels a feverish desire to break out from it. The people around him are merely talking to the walls inside and he tries to explain to them that the land of dreams is already here, as he has traveled on shooting stars and has flown over the mountains. The lyrics are a portrayal of the singer's search for freedom from the mundane, and to explore the limitless possibilities of his imagination.
The repetition of the phrase "Over the mountain" signifies the start of something new and exciting. It is suggestive of the singer's yearning for adventure and his willingness to take risks in order to fulfill his dreams. The lines, "Don't need no astrology it's inside of you and me / You don't need a ticket to fly with me, I'm free, yeah" are a declaration of liberation. He emphasizes that the power is within us and that to experience freedom and adventure, one need not search outside themselves but rather, seek within. This suggests that the power to break free from the chains of reality and experience the limitless possibilities of one's imagination lie within oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Over the mountain take me across the sky
I want to reach for the stars and see the world from above
Something in my vision, something deep inside
I have a desire deep within me that drives me forward
Where did I wander, where d'ya think I wandered to
I have traveled a great distance in search of my dreams
I've seen life's magic astral plane I travel through
I have experienced incredible things that have taken me beyond what I thought was possible
I heard them tell me that this land of dreams was now
People have told me that my dreams are impossible to achieve
I told them I had ridden shooting stars
But I have already achieved incredible things and won't let anyone tell me my dreams are impossible
And I said I'd show them how
I will continue to achieve great things and prove that anything is possible if you believe in yourself
Over and over always tried to get away
I have tried many times to escape the confines of reality and reach for my dreams
Living in a daydream only place I had to stay
My dreams have become my refuge, the one place where I truly feel alive
Fever of a breakout burning in me miles wide
I feel an intense need to break free from the limitations of the world and pursue my dreams with everything I have
People around me talking to the walls inside
Others may not understand my dreams and think I am crazy, but I know what I want and won't let them discourage me
Don't need no astrology it's inside of you and me
We don't need to look to the stars to find our destiny, it lies within us all
You don't need a ticket to fly with me, I'm free, yeah
You don't need anyone's permission or approval to pursue your dreams - just come along for the ride
Over and under in between the ups and downs
Life is full of obstacles and challenges, but we must keep pushing forward
Mind on a carpet magic ride goes round and round
Our dreams can take us on amazing journeys if we just let go and believe
Over the mountain kissing silver inlaid clouds
I want to reach the peak of my dreams and touch the sky
Watching my body disappear into the crowd
As I reach for my dreams, I forget about the trivialities of the world and enter a state of pure bliss
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@oulosvie
That intro is legendary. Rest in peace Lee Kerslake.
@jamesweldon9726
It belongs in a āTop 10 drum introsā list.
@andersaxelsson4779
Ian Paice plays a similar intro on pictures of home.
@shayne0941
@Anders Axelsson YES and played it first. I'd even go so far as to say that this is more than just similar to Paice's intro
@ericcharlesmokotoffclassic8051
@Anders Axelsson i have said that for yrs and people thought I was nuts, he took it directly from Ian
@douglassnodgrass7002
Did not know Lee had passed? Will be greatly missed
@KMNixon
Phenomenal Trio. They made Ozzy what he is now and he hasn't made great music like this since.
@gl3605
Black Sabbath made Ozzy what he is now. Back then I would have bought Ozzy and the Muppets if they made an album. But you're correct..these first two solo albums are the best thing that came out of the Sabbath break up imo. I saw Randy twice, unfortunately Daisley and Kerslake were replaced before the start of the first US tour.
@Memnoch67
Wrong! One thing Ozzy haters don't realize is Sharon may have taken the spotlight off Bob and taken a lot away from him but it was Ozzy's band and her job was to get him back on top after his departure from Sabbath. It is sad the way the industry eats people and spits them out. No one suffered from this more than Jimi Hendrix. Bob's case is nothing new as Bon Scot said "It's a long way to the top. Here is bob Randy and Lee without Ozzy. I hate to be the odd man out here but without Ozzy, it wouldn't have gone anywhere. Ozzy was in Demand, many Sabbath fans thought it was all over for Sabbath and Ozzy after he left. I will say DIO did a good job in helping Sabbath stay on top (IMO) I don't mean to offend anyone but if I do get over it.
@mrpolitenessman3539
This was not ozzys band.... Lee said he the the others would not do blizzard of oz band project unless it was a 4 ways split in the profits.... Lee was unsure Ozzy Osbourne could handle the vocals because of the drug problem he had....black Sabbath just kicked Ozzy out because of a bad drug habit....problem was the contract was a verbal agreement and not set to paperwork yet... Sharon and her dad stepped in and took the reins away from the rest after the first album came out and blew up in sales...the rest is history....