Former Doobie Brother Michael McDonald recorded the song as part of his Motown album in 2003. The version was used in a commercial for MCI and in the film The 40-Year-Old Virgin. In 2004, the 12 finalists of American Idol covered the song for the ensemble track for the cast album American Idol Season 3: Greatest Soul Classics. In 2003, he earned two Grammy nominations for his album Motown, a tribute to the Motown sound.
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Michael McDonald Lyrics
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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 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.
Michael McDonald's version of Ain't No Mountain High Enough is a soulful and emotional tribute to enduring love. The song begins with a declaration of the singer's commitment to his beloved, even if they are separated by great physical distances. He reassures her that she can always count on him, and that he will be there for her no matter what. His love is so strong that there isn't a mountain high enough, valley low enough, or river wide enough to keep him from getting to her.
The second verse of the song reflects on a moment of separation between the singer and his loved one, when he promised to always be there for her. The lyrics create a powerful image of a vow made in love, that endures even when the couple is apart. The chorus repeats the message of the song, that no obstacle is too great to keep the singer from reaching his beloved.
Throughout the song, the lyrics are imbued with a sense of hope and resilience, even in the face of adversity. This portrayal of love as an unshakable force is what gives the song its enduring appeal. Michael McDonald's soulful performance brings these emotions to life in a way that is both touching and powerful.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen baby, ain't no mountain high,
The singer is telling their loved one that nothing can come between them, no matter what obstacles or challenges they face.
Ain't no valley low, ain't no river wide enough;
No geographical features can separate them from their loved one, no matter how deep, wide or far they may be.
Baby if you need me call me no matter where you are,
The singer is assuring their loved one that they can call for help anytime and from any place.
No matter how far;
Even if their loved one is far away from them, they can still be there for them.
Just call my name; I'll be there in a hurry;
The artist is telling their loved one that they will come to their aid right away, as soon as they are called.
You don't have to worry,
The singer is reassuring their loved one that they should not worry about anything, as they are always there for them.
'Cause baby there ain't no mountain high enough,
The singer is reaffirming that there is no barrier high enough that can prevent them from being with their loved one.
Ain't no valley low enough,
The artist is reaffirming that there is no barrier low enough that can prevent them from being with their loved one.
Ain't no river wide enough
The artist is reaffirming that there is no river wide enough to keep them from their loved one.
To keep me from getting to you babe.
The artist is proclaiming that nothing can come between them and their loved one, as their love is strong enough to overcome anything.
Remember the day I set you free
The singer is reminiscing about the past when they gave their loved one freedom.
I told you you could always count on me
The artist is reminding their loved one that they can always rely on them, even if they are far away.
From that day on, I made a vow,
The singer is declaring that they promised to always be there for their loved one, starting on the day they set them free.
I'll be there when you want me,
The singer is assuring their loved one that they will always be there, whenever they need them.
Some way, some how.
The singer is emphasizing that they will always find a way to get to their loved one, no matter the circumstances.
My love is alive
The artist is saying that their love for their loved one is still alive, strong and vibrant.
Way down in my heart
They are emphasizing that their love is very deep and profound, coming from the core of their being.
Although we are miles apart
Even if they are separated by distance, their love still connects them.
If you ever need a helping hand,
The singer is telling their loved one that they can always rely on them for help, support, and assistance.
I'll be there on the double
They are reassuring their loved one that they will be there as quickly as possible, without delay.
As fast as I can.
The artist will do everything in their power to get to their loved one as quickly as possible.
Don't you know that there
The artist is declaring that their love for their loved one is so strong that nothing can come between them.
No wind no rain or winters cold can stop me baby,
No adverse weather or harsh conditions can stop the singer from being with their loved one.
'Cause you are my goal.
The artist is proclaiming that their loved one is their ultimate goal, and nothing can prevent them from reaching them.
If you're ever in trouble;
The singer is telling their loved one that they will be there for them in times of trouble.
I'll be there on the double.
The singer is reassuring their loved one that they will be there as quickly as possible, without delay.
Just send for me, oh baby.
The singer is telling their loved one that they can call for help anytime, as they are always ready to respond.
If you need me call me no matter where you are,
The artist is once again reassuring their loved one that they can always call for help, no matter where they are located.
No matter how far;
Even if they are far from home, the artist will still be there to help them.
Just call my name; I'll be there in a hurry;
The singer is emphasizing that all their loved one needs to do is call their name, and they will come quickly to their aid.
You don't have to worry,
The singer is once again reassuring their loved one that they have nothing to worry about, as they will be there to help them.
'Cause baby there ain't no mountain high enough,
The artist is once again stating that nothing can come between them and their loved one.
Ain't no valley low enough,
The artist is once again declaring that no obstacle is too low to keep them from being with their loved one.
Ain't no river wide enough
The artist is once again stating that no river is too wide to keep them from being with their loved one.
To keep me from getting to you babe.
The singer is reaffirming that nothing can come between them and their loved one, as their love is strong enough to overcome anything.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Valerie Simpson, Nickolas Ashford
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