M.RUX, known for his stupendously vast and diverse records collection which… Read Full Bio ↴M.RUX, known for his stupendously vast and diverse records collection which, depending on his mood, that of his audience, the general circumstances and location (city or desert), he spins one way or another, setting the listener’s expectation in the range as wide as from solid beats to down-tempo misty psychedelic and abstract soundscapes.

Over The Hill
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Here's forty shillings on the drum,
For those who'll volunteer to come,
To 'list and fight the foe today,
Over the hills and far away.

O'er the hills and o'er the main,
Through Flanders, Portugal and Spain,
King George commands and we obey,

Over the hills and far away.

When duty calls me, I must go,
To stand and face another foe,
But part of me will always stray,
Over the hills and far away.

O'er the hills and o'er the main,
Through Flanders, Portugal and Spain,
King George commands and we obey,
Over the hills and far away.

If I should fall to rise no more,
As many comrades did before,
Then ask the fifes and drums to play,
Over the hills and far away.

O'er the hills and o'er the main,
Through Flanders, Portugal and Spain,
King George commands and we obey,
Over the hills and far away.

O'er the hills and o'er the main,
Through Flanders, Portugal and Spain,
King George commands and we obey,
Over the hills and far away.

O'er the hills and o'er the main,
Through Flanders, Portugal and Spain,

King George commands and we obey,
Over the hills and far away.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of M.RUX’s song “Over the Hill” contain a sense of duty to one's country and a desire for adventure. The opening line “Here's forty shillings on the drum,” refers to the old tradition of using a drum to signal the start of a battle or to ask for volunteers. The line “For those who'll volunteer to come,” shows that there is a need for soldiers.

The song's protagonist seems to have a sense of duty and loyalty to their country as they state “King George commands and we obey.” The repetition of the line “O'er the hills and o'er the main, Through Flanders, Portugal and Spain” highlights the idea of traveling to far-off lands to fight on behalf of one's country. However, the final verse has a melancholy tone as the singer acknowledges the possibility of death in battle and requests that “Then ask the fifes and drums to play, Over the hills and far away.”

Line by Line Meaning

Here's forty shillings on the drum,
I'm willing to put my money where my mouth is, offering a sum of forty shillings to anyone willing to come forward and fight for their country.

For those who'll volunteer to come,
I'm looking for individuals who are willing to stand up, take action, and serve their country by joining the fight.

To 'list and fight the foe today,
I'm asking for brave men and women to enlist in the military and face our enemies head-on, the same day they sign up.

Over the hills and far away.
We have a long and challenging journey ahead of us, but we must persevere and keep moving, looking beyond the horizon and aiming for higher destinations.

Through Flanders, Portugal and Spain,
We'll be travelling through many different countries, facing many different foes and challenges along the way.

King George commands and we obey,
We are fighting for our country, following the orders of our monarch, and doing our duty as loyal citizens.

When duty calls me, I must go,
It is my duty and honor to serve my country, and I will answer the call of duty whenever and wherever it arises.

To stand and face another foe,
I am prepared to face any enemy, no matter how strong or daunting the challenge may seem.

But part of me will always stray,
Although I am committed to serving my country and fighting for what I believe in, a part of me will always be drawn to the freedom and adventure of travelling 'over the hills and far away.'

If I should fall to rise no more,
In the event of my death, I hope that my comrades will continue to fight bravely, never giving up or losing hope in the face of adversity.

As many comrades did before,
I recognize that many brave men and women have given their lives in service to their country, and I am proud to follow in their footsteps.

Then ask the fifes and drums to play,
In honor of the fallen, I request that the fifes and drums play a solemn and respectful tune, paying tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

O'er the hills and o'er the main,
No matter where our journey takes us, we must keep moving forward, always seeking new challenges and destinations beyond the horizon.

Through Flanders, Portugal and Spain,
Our journey will take us through many different lands, each with their own unique challenges and obstacles to overcome.

King George commands and we obey,
We are fighting for our monarch and our country, and will do whatever it takes to uphold the ideals and values that our nation stands for.

Over the hills and far away.
Our journey will be long and challenging, but if we stay focused and determined, we will triumph over our enemies and emerge victorious 'over the hills and far away.'

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