Mucky Pup began as a hardcore band formed in Bergenfield, New Jersey in 1985, when brothers John (drums) and Chris (vocals) Milnes joined up with Dan Nastasi (guitar) and former Hades member, Scott LePage (bass). The band went through various incarnations and several musical style changes while gaining minor success in both the USA and Europe. Arguably, their breakthrough moment occurred when Berke Breathed picked their songwriting contest entry for release with a 1987 Bloom County comic strip compilation. However, their European success, based on strong tours and charting for the 1989 A Boy in a Man's World album, surpassed all recognition achieved in their home country
Mountain Song
Mucky Pup Lyrics
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I CAME DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAIN,
AND I NEVER STOPPED COUNTING
AND WHY IS PAIN, THE GREATER MOTIVATOR
WHEN I'M IN PAIN, MY FRIENDS SAY SEE YOU LATER
The lyrics to Mucky Pup's song Mountain Song are deeply introspective and explore the idea of pain as a motivator. The first line, "I came all this way, all the way from pain," suggests that the journey the singer has been on has been a difficult one, and that they have had to endure a great deal of suffering to get to where they are now. The second line, "I came down from the mountain," further builds on this metaphor of struggle, implying that the singer has faced many obstacles and setbacks on their journey. However, despite this, they have persevered, as indicated by the line, "and I never stopped counting." This could refer to counting the days or the steps taken on the journey, or even the number of obstacles overcome.
The second stanza explores the idea of pain as a motivator. The lyrics ask, "why is pain the greater motivator?" which suggests that the singer understands that pain can be a powerful force that drives us to achieve our goals. However, the line, "when I'm in pain, my friends say see you later," highlights the fact that pain can also be isolating - when we are struggling, it can be difficult for others to understand what we are going through. Overall, the lyrics suggest that while pain can be a difficult and isolating experience, it can also be a powerful motivator that drives us to achieve great things.
Line by Line Meaning
I CAME ALL THIS WAY ,ALL THE WAY FROM PAIN
I went through a lot of painful struggles to get to where I am today
I CAME DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAIN,
I overcame a difficult obstacle in my life
AND I NEVER STOPPED COUNTING
I constantly appreciate and acknowledge my progress in overcoming my struggles
AND WHY IS PAIN, THE GREATER MOTIVATOR
People often push themselves harder when motivated by pain and suffering
WHEN I'M IN PAIN, MY FRIENDS SAY SEE YOU LATER
People tend to distance themselves from those going through hardships, leaving them to face their struggles alone
Contributed by Gabriella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.