Walkin' With A Mountain
Mott the Hoople Lyrics

A mountain train's coming down the track
A train is approaching and it's reminiscent of a mountain due to its size and strength.

She ain't wasting time
The train is moving quickly, which suggests that the journey is urgent and necessary.

She's carrying me cause I'm going back
The singer is returning to a familiar place, and the train is the mode of transportation that's taking him on this journey.

Right to the delaware line
The destination of this trip is the border between two states, Delaware, likely signifying that the artist is coming home.

She knows well I ain't been anywhere
The train that the artist is on is aware that he hasn't left this area before.

Because I crawl back every time to her
The singer has a history with the place he's returning to, and he always comes back to it due to what it represents.

Walkin' with a mountain
The singer is moving forward, and it feels like he's accompanied by a powerful force.

Troubles and tears
The artist has experienced a lot of hardship, and it's resulted in emotional pain over the years.

I'll take it in years
The artist is prepared to endure the challenging experiences that come with living his life, one day at a time.

I left so many behind
The artist has left people he once knew in the past.

I may be a train rearranged
The singer has experienced a lot of change throughout his life, and he's been able to adapt and continue moving forward.

Who knows what I'll find
The artist doesn't know what the future holds; however, he's ready to face whatever comes his way.

But everything's better in my life I know
Despite past hardships, the singer is content with his present, and he is grateful for the life he has now.

I can face any grades that I'm on
The singer can handle any obstacle that comes his way, no matter how difficult.

When she talks to me I know she sees
The train seems to communicate with the singer, and he interprets it as an omen of good things to come.

Where I'm heading to
The artist has a clear idea of his destination, which is the Delaware state border, but this destination can also be a metaphor for the sense of clarity he has about his life's direction.

She sits winks takes it all in
The train seems to be watching the artist's journey and is silently acknowledging his progress.

Just admires the view
The train is content with its role: to carry the singer and allow him the chance to experience beauty along the way.

And if I had a choice in life
The singer is considering the choices he's made throughout his life.

I'd take that mountain for my wife
The artist is so taken with the power and strength represented by the mountain that he'd consider it as a life partner.

Jumping jack flash it's a gas
The repeated phrase has no meaning but may suggest the artist is feeling energized and lighthearted on this journey.

Jumping jack flash it's a gas
The repeated phrase has no meaning but may suggest the artist is feeling energized and lighthearted on this journey.

Jumping jack flash it's a gas
The repeated phrase has no meaning but may suggest the singer is feeling energized and lighthearted on this journey.

Jumping jack flash it's a gas
The repeated phrase has no meaning but may suggest the artist is feeling energized and lighthearted on this journey.

Jumping jack flash it's a gas
The repeated phrase has no meaning but may suggest that the train is moving quickly and efficiently.