Mountains
Manowar_(p) Lyrics
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Up through the clouds where eagles fly
Wind and rain beat down on one so strong
They cut but never change, what stood so long
Tall as a mountain, I'm gonna tear through the sky
Life's for the taking
Greatness waits for those who try
None can teach you, it's all inside
Just climb
I am in the ground, I am in the air
I am all, I live in the hearts of men
I am the call to greatness
Not all can hear
I awaken the creator in those who dare
And the day will come, when we all must die
And enter the mountainside
I have no fear
Death and glory
Both draw near
The lyrics of Manowar's song "Mountains" speak of the towering and immutable presence of mountains. The opening lines paint a picture of the mountains rising up against the sky, where eagles soar. The mountains stand strong against the wind and the rain, enduring through the ages. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the mountains are symbolic of strength, greatness, and the purest expression of nature. The lyrics urge the listener to climb like one would climb a mountain and determine their own greatness. The mountains represent a journey that every person must undertake alone to find their own inner strength and greatness.
The lyrics also suggest that the mountains are more than just physical structures; they are a spiritual force that permeates the earth and inspires greatness within people. The singer claims to be both in the ground and in the air- part of everything, living in the hearts of men, and serving as the call to greatness. However, not everyone can hear this call. The song speaks of awakening the creator in those who dare, and how everyone will eventually enter the mountainside, facing death and glory in equal measure.
"Mountains" is a powerful call to self-discovery, urging the listener to find their own greatness, stand tall like a mountain, and climb to the top, where greater heights and challenges await.
Line by Line Meaning
So tall, silent against the sky
Standing tall and silent, reaching high up towards the sky.
Up through the clouds where eagles fly
Ascending upwards, soaring through the clouds like an eagle.
Wind and rain beat down on one so strong
Weathering the storm of wind and rain, remaining strong and unchanging.
They cut but never change, what stood so long
Facing obstacles that may cut, but always enduring and staying the course for what has stood the test of time.
Tall as a mountain, I'm gonna tear through the sky
As tall as a mountain, with the determination to break through the sky and accomplish great things.
Life's for the taking
Life is there to seize and make the most of.
Like a man is a mountainside
Similar to a man who stands strong and unyielding like a mountainside.
Greatness waits for those who try
Those who make the effort have the chance to achieve greatness.
None can teach you, it's all inside
True greatness comes from within, and cannot be taught or learned from someone else.
Just climb
Simply ascend and push forward towards what you hope to achieve.
I am in the ground, I am in the air
Existing both in the earth and in the sky, like an ever-present force.
I am all, I live in the hearts of men
A presence that is all-encompassing and eternal, deserving of a place in the hearts of all who encounter it.
I am the call to greatness
A summons to rise up and achieve something great.
Not all can hear
Only a select few can truly hear and respond to the call to greatness.
I awaken the creator in those who dare
The call to greatness inspires and brings out the creative spirit in those who are daring enough to follow it.
And the day will come, when we all must die
Death is inevitable and will come for all eventually.
And enter the mountainside
Entering the afterlife, symbolized by the mountainside.
I have no fear
Unafraid of what may come, especially in the face of death.
Death and glory
Accepting that death and glory go hand in hand, as one can often lead to the other.
Both draw near
Both death and glory are imminent and cannot be avoided.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOEY DEMAIO, JOSEPH DE MAIO
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