Incorporated on January 12, 1959 by Berry Gordy, Jr. as Tamla Records, Motown has, over the course of its history, owned or distributed releases from more than 45 subsidiaries in varying genres, although it is most famous for its releases in the musical genres of R&B, hip hop, pop, and soul. Motown left Detroit for Los Angeles in 1972, and remained an independent company until 1988, when Gordy sold the company to MCA. Now headquartered in New York City, Motown Records is today a subsidiary of The Universal Motown/Universal Republic Group, itself a subsidiary of Universal Music Group.
In the 1960s, Motown and its soul-based subsidiaries were the most successful proponents of what came to be known as The Motown Sound, a style of soul music with distinctive characteristics, including the use of tambourine along with drums, a prominent and often melodic bass line played by the electric bass guitar, a distinctive melodical and chord structure, and a call and response singing style originating in gospel music.
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Motown 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, Don't Worry, Baby
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
To Keep Me From Getting To You, Baby
Remember The Day I Set You Free
I Told You, You Could Always Count On Me, Girl
And 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, Baby
Oh No Darling, No Wind, No Rain
Or Winters Cold Can Stop Me Baby
No, No Baby, 'Cause You Are My Love
If You Ever In Trouble, I'll Be There On The Double
Just Send For Me, Oh Baby
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 Just 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, Baby
Don't You Know That There Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Ain't No Valley Low Enough, Ain't No River Wide Enough
Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Ain't No Valley Low Enough
The song Ain't No Mountain High Enough is a classic anthem about love and devotion that transcends all obstacles. The song was written by the songwriting duo Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson and originally recorded by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell in 1967. However, this version sung by Diana Ross was released as a solo single in 1970 and became a huge hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The lyrics speak of a promise of unconditional love and support. Ross sings that there "ain't no mountain high enough" and "ain't no valley low enough" to keep her from being there for her loved one. She reassures her partner that they can always count on her, as her love is alive within her heart, and distance will not deter her. Ross promises that nothing can stop her, not even winds, rains, or cold winters. She ends by affirming that there is no mountain high enough, no valley low enough, and no river wide enough to keep her from getting to her loved one.
Overall, the message of this song is that love knows no bounds, and when someone you love needs you, you'll go to any lengths to be there for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen, Baby, Ain't No Mountain High
Hey, darling, listen up! There is no obstacle, not even a mountain, that can keep me from helping you
Ain't No Valley Low, Ain't No River Wide Enough, Baby
No terrain, be it a valley or a wide river, can hinder me from being there for you
If You Need Me, Call Me, No Matter Where You Are
No matter where you are, when you need me, just call and I'll be there to assist you
No Matter How Far, Don't Worry, Baby
Even if you are a long distance away, please do not worry because I will still come to your aid
Just Call My Name, I'll Be There In A Hurry
Simply calling my name is all it takes for me to come rushing to you as fast as I can
You Don't Have To Worry
There is no need to worry because I will always be there for you, no matter what
'Cause Baby, There Ain't No Mountain High Enough
I am emphasizing again that there is no obstacle too great to keep me from coming to you
Ain't No Valley Low Enough, Ain't No River Wide Enough
Neither valleys nor wide rivers can stop me from helping you
To Keep Me From Getting To You, Baby
No matter what's in my way, you can always count on me to come to you
Remember The Day I Set You Free
I'm recalling the day I promised you my lifelong support and love
I Told You, You Could Always Count On Me, Girl
I assured you that you could always depend on me, even when facing the toughest of times, my love
And From That Day On I Made A Vow
From that moment on, I pledged to always be there for you, no matter what happened
I'll Be There When You Want Me Some Way, Some How
No matter how you want me to be there, be it in person, over the phone or by any other means, I will be there
'Cause Baby, There Ain't No Mountain High Enough
I am still emphasizing that there is no obstacle that can ever stop me from coming to your rescue
Oh No Darling, No Wind, No Rain
Even if there is harsh weather with wind and rain, don't worry my love
Or Winters Cold Can Stop Me Baby
Even the cold of winter cannot keep me from being there for you
No, No Baby, 'Cause You Are My Love
I love you so much that there is nothing that can keep me from helping you
If You Ever In Trouble, I'll Be There On The Double
If trouble ever arises, I promise you that I will be there for you as soon as possible
Just Send For Me, Oh Baby
Let me know when you need me, and I will come to you at once, my love
My Love Is Alive, Way Down In My Heart
I'm telling you that my love for you is so strong and deep that it will never diminish
Although We Are Miles Apart
Even if there is distance separating us, that will never lessen my love for you
If You Ever Need A Helping Hand
If you require my assistance in any way, don't hesitate to ask
I'll Be There On The Double Just As Fast As I Can
I will come running to help you as quickly as I can
Don't You Know That There Ain't No Mountain High Enough
I am reminding you again that nothing can keep me from coming to your side
Ain't No Valley Low Enough, Ain't No River Wide Enough
Neither valleys nor wide rivers can stop me from getting to you
To Keep Me From Getting To You, Baby
Nothing can prevent me from being there for you, my darling
Don't You Know That There Ain't No Mountain High Enough
I can't stress enough that there is no obstacle that can ever stand between us
Ain't No Valley Low Enough, Ain't No River Wide Enough
No valley or river can keep me from coming to you
Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Ain't No Valley Low Enough
Absolutely nothing can hinder my determination to come to you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: NICKOLAS ASHFORD, VALERIE SIMPSON
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