Minora is a rock band from Gothenburg, Sweden that was originally formed in… Read Full Bio ↴Minora is a rock band from Gothenburg, Sweden that was originally formed in 2003. They released a series of demo recordings in the alternative metal/nu metal vein, in their early days. The band would eventually grow into a more progressive sound, that could be said to mirror the likes of A Perfect Circle and Katatonia. The current line-up of Minora was realized in 2008, and they began writing material for their first full length in the same year. Imago, their full length debut, was released January of 2011.

Tommie Zetterlund - Vocals
Kenny Jakobsson - Guitar
Claudio Oyarzo - Guitar
Djilali Benarradj - Bass
Fredrik Sandberg - Keys
Joseph Astorga - Drums

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Minora Lyrics

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I have my own
Parallel time here
Nothing to fear
So I linger
Overthrown by the view
Clouds come
Dynamic formations
Overwhelming for my eyes

I am saved by the comforting silence
You can't catch me
Cause here I'm free
My arms retreat
Burned and deceived
Adjusting to the cool
September Like so many before me
I need serenity
Therefore I dwell on this mountain
I am saved by the comforting silence
You can't catch me
Cause here
I'm free
You can't catch me
Cause here I'm free

You can't catch me
Cause here I'm free

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Minora's song "Mountain" convey a sense of peace and freedom that the artist seems to find on a mountain where they are able to escape from the world and its problems. The opening stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song, as Minora talks about their own "parallel time" where they are free from fear and are able to linger at their own pace. The use of the word "overthrown" in the next line implies that the artist has been liberated from something, perhaps their own anxieties or worries.

The following lines describe the artist's appreciation of the natural world around them, as they are "overwhelmed" by the dynamic formations of the clouds. The contrast between the grandeur of the view and the "comforting silence" suggests that the artist has found a sense of calm and peace in the beauty around them. The repetition of "You can't catch me/Cause here I'm free" emphasizes the idea that the artist has found a way to escape from the constraints of the world and find a sense of liberation.

In the later stanzas, the artist describes the physical sensations of being on the mountain, with their arms retreating and adjusting to the cool air of September. The final line, "I need serenity/Therefore I dwell on this mountain," reinforces the theme of seeking peace and calm through a physical retreat from the world.

Line by Line Meaning

I have my own
I have my personal and unique experience of being in this place.

Parallel time here
I feel like I exist in a different timeline, separate from the outside world.

Nothing to fear
I am not scared because I feel at peace on this mountain.

So I linger
I stay here for a while, not wanting to leave this serene place.

Overthrown by the view
The beauty of the landscape overwhelms me and takes me by surprise.

Clouds come
The clouds begin to move and change in the sky.

Dynamic formations
The clouds are forming fascinating shapes and patterns in the sky.

Overwhelming for my eyes
The sight is intense and almost too much to take in.

I am saved by the comforting silence
The peaceful and quiet atmosphere provides a sense of safety and relief.

You can't catch me
I am free and unbound by any physical or mental constraints.

Cause here I'm free
I feel free from any worries, doubts or fears when I am on this mountain.