One More Mountain to Climb
Neil Sedaka Lyrics


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Hey Lord, won't trouble never end.
Tell me, are you still my friend?
I got such a heavy load.
When will I reach that glory road?

[Chorus]
One more mountain to climb;
One more river to cross.
I come such a long long way, and, still,
I got a long way to go.
Weary all of the time,
I've been tumbled and tossed;
There's always one more mountain to climb,
And one more river to cross.

Hey Lord, I'm nothing but a man;
I try to do the best I can.
Sometimes the road is hard to see.
Please, Lord, won't you walk along with me?





[Chorus x 2]

Overall Meaning

Neil Sedaka's song, "One More Mountain to Climb", is a heartfelt plea to God for strength to endure the trials and tribulations of life. The lyrics express the frustration and weariness of the singer as he faces seemingly insurmountable obstacles. He questions if God is still his friend and if he will ever reach the "glory road". The repetition of "one more mountain to climb" and "one more river to cross" emphasizes the repetition of life's challenges and the never-ending struggle to overcome them.


The singer acknowledges his humanity and admits that he can only do his best. He asks for God's guidance and support, acknowledging that the road ahead may be hard to see. The poignant line, "I come such a long long way, and, still, I got a long way to go", speaks to the universal human experience of feeling like we've come a long way, only to realize there is still so much more to do and overcome.


Overall, "One More Mountain to Climb" is a hopeful song about the perseverance and resilience of the human spirit, and the importance of having faith and hope in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey Lord, won't trouble never end.
Expressing his grief and trouble, the singer is seeking reassurance from God as to whether he will always be in troubled waters.


Tell me, are you still my friend?
The singer is questioning the relationship he has with God and whether God will continue to support him through his trials.


I got such a heavy load.
The weight of his burdens is almost unbearable, or at least it feels that way.


When will I reach that glory road?
He is questioning whether or not he will ever reach the blissful end he has always dreamed of achieving.


One more mountain to climb;
No matter how close he thinks he is to his goal, there is always another obstacle in his way.


One more river to cross.
Metaphorically stating that no matter how much he's struggled or how far he's come, he still has much further to go before he can achieve his goal.


I come such a long long way, and, still,
Despite coming far in his journey, he still has a long way to go before he can find peace.


I got a long way to go.
The distance he needs to go still feels like a great distance despite how much distance he has traversed.


Weary all of the time,
He is constantly fatigued in both mind and body like he is carrying a heavy weight.


I've been tumbled and tossed;
The singer has been continually beaten, stressed, provoked, and rebuked throughout his journey.


There's always one more mountain to climb,
No matter how close he thinks he is to his goal, there is always another obstacle in his way.


And one more river to cross.
The journey is never-ending, and there is still a lot of distance to be covered before he reaches his goal.


Hey Lord, I'm nothing but a man;
As he is only human, he's vulnerable to fail no matter how much he tries to endure the obstacles.


I try to do the best I can.
Although he is suffering and faltering, he is still trying as best as he can to make it to the other side.


Sometimes the road is hard to see.
The journey is sometimes so difficult that it feels like the road ahead is unclear.


Please, Lord, won't you walk along with me?
The singer is seeking comfort from God and asking him to accompany him on his challenging journey.


One more mountain to climb;
No matter how close he thinks he is to his goal, there is always another obstacle in his way.


One more river to cross.
Metaphorically stating that no matter how much he's struggled or how far he's come, he still has much further to go before he can achieve his goal.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, NEIL SEDAKA

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Comments from YouTube:

@bgmproductions

What a beautiful sentiment. Bravo Neil!!!! I could listen to this song every day. Dr. Robert

@epb50

A true musical genius! One of the giants of music from the 50’s to the present day.

@joannedawes8885

Reminds me of my childhood played by my lovely dad in his car on tape ... recently passed away ... love you dad x

@maggieattenborrow6725

I found myself, when out walking the other morning, singing this song to myself. Suprised I still remembered all the lyrics to this lovely little song.

@greggnorrie7479

One of the best songs EVER !!

@melaniebanner9222

A truly gorgeous song. Inspirational.

@stanleyniziolek3408

Beautiful. Had me crying

@haleyjane513

So beautiful

@deborahsandoval7633

Beautiful spiritual. God bless you Neil.

@rena2000ish

cant believe im the 1st to comment  on such a fantastic song

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