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High On A Mountain Top
Marty Stuart Lyrics
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They are green just as far as I can see
As my memories return, oh how my heart did yearn
For you and the days that used to be
High on a mountain top, standing all alone
Wondering where the years of my life have flown
High on a mountaintop, wind blowing free
Thinking about the days that used to be
Well, I wonder if you ever think of me
Or has time erased your memory
As I listen to the breeze
Whisper gently through the trees
I wonder if you ever think of me
High on a mountain top, standing all alone
Wondering where the years of my life have flown
High on a mountaintop, wind blowing free
Thinking about the days that used to be
High on a mountain top, standing all alone
Wondering where the years of my life have flown
High on a mountaintop, wind blowing free
Thinking about the days that used to be
High on a mountain top
Thinking about the days that used to be
And I wonder if you ever think of me
The song "High On A Mountain Top" by Marty Stuart is a beautiful ballad that talks about the feelings of reminiscence and longing for someone from the past. The singer finds himself on a mountaintop, looking at the lush green valleys below, and he gets lost in the memories of a person who was once dear to him. As he stands there, he wonders if the other person ever thinks of him, and if time has erased the memories they shared. The entire song has a wistful tone to it, which is accentuated by the background music that features a gentle guitar and a harmonica.
Marty Stuart's voice has a way of conveying the emotions behind the words, and the lyrics of this song are no exception. The singer's heart aches as he recalls the days that are long gone but still alive in his mind. He misses the person even though he doesn't know if the other person feels the same way. The melody of the song, which is a mix of traditional bluegrass and country music, creates an atmosphere that is both melancholic and soothing. The wind blowing free on the mountaintop symbolizes the pain and the freedom that comes with letting go of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
As I look at the valleys down below
Looking down at the green valleys, as far as my eyes can see
They are green just as far as I can see
The valleys are covered with greenery as far as my eyes can stretch
As my memories return, oh how my heart did yearn
My memories come back and I long for the past
For you and the days that used to be
I long for you and the good old days
Well, I wonder if you ever think of me
I wonder if you still remember me or if time has made you forget
Or has time erased your memory
I wonder if time has been so unkind as to offload the memory of me
As I listen to the breeze
I hear the gentle sounds of the breeze
Whisper gently through the trees
The wind makes a soft sound as it passes through the trees
High on a mountain top, standing all alone
In a high place, standing alone with no one around me
Wondering where the years of my life have flown
Thinking about how quickly the years of my life have passed
High on a mountaintop, wind blowing free
On a mountaintop with the wind blowing wildly
Thinking about the days that used to be
I remember the good old days
And I wonder if you ever think of me
Still wondering if you remember me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: OLA BELLE REED
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@johnpaniagua8620
Drunk broken hearted and playing old country the way God intended. This is a great song
@joeblackburn1484
Marty is the real deal! Deep roots right there. Very well respected in the industry from what I’ve seen. He goes way back with the great ones. Love his music
@passionatepoet123
I remember lying in my bed as a 10 year old and this would come on the radio. Great song and great nostalgia. Back when country music was real!
@rosswilson1303
This song and his greatest hits helped me through my mother's passing when I was a young man in ak.
@ronaldknisley9792
Man Marty sure Jams his music really agrees with my soul 100 percent and that Mandolin I could never get enough of NEVER.
@tammycline6843
Ahhh, Marty Stuart is undoubtedly one of the best ever!
@robbinlulua6988
Best Country music I heard in a long time.
@1mondavia2
One of my favorite country songs of all time. Love, love this song
@terrcurr
same....... very very high on my list still, this song, seminole wind and walk on faith.... top 3
@Puppybarf
I definitely agree!