Mansion On The Hill
Neil Young & Crazy Horse (Live) Lyrics
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And he looked at me, it could have been my face
His words were kind but he's eyes were wild
He said: I got load to love, but I want one more child
There's a mansion on the hill
Psychedelic music fills the air
Peace and love live there still
Around the next bend, take the highway to the sun
Or the rocky road, it really don't matter which one
I was in hurry but that don't matter now
'Cause I have to get off that road of tears somehow
There's a mansion on the hill
Psychedelic music fills the air
Peace and love live there still
In that mansion on the hill
There's a mansion on the hill
There's a mansion on the hill
There's a mansion on the hill
Psychedelic music fills the air
Peace and love live there still
In that mansion on the hill
Psychedelic music fills the air
The song Mansion on the Hill by Neil Young & Crazy Horse is a vivid and detailed story of a man's encounter with an old man who resembles him, and his journey to find inner peace and happiness. The old man seems kind but his eyes are wild, and he tells the singer that he has a lot of love but still wants one more child. It is unclear whether this encounter is real or imaginary, as the singer is searching for a new path in his life.
The journey takes him to a mansion on a hill, where psychedelic music fills the air and peace and love live on. Neil Young's powerful lyrics offer a vision of an idyllic place where the singer finds solace and escape from the struggles of life. This mansion could represent a new path of happiness, free from pain and worries.
The song can be interpreted as a call for inner peace and a better way of life. The singer's journey to find this utopia on the hill is a metaphor for the search for happiness and the struggles we all face. The mansion on the hill represents the kind of life we all dream of, and the psychedelic music represents the freedom and joy that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I saw an old man walking in my place
I encountered an elderly man who gave me a sense of déjà vu.
And he looked at me, it could have been my face
The old man's gaze felt familiar as if he was looking at a mirror image of myself.
His words were kind but he's eyes were wild
Although the man spoke with gentleness, his crazed expression revealed inner turmoil.
He said: I got load to love, but I want one more child
The old man spoke of having abundant love to give, but yearned for the addition of a child to love as his own.
There's a mansion on the hill
The song introduces a grandiose estate sitting atop a hill.
Psychedelic music fills the air
The music played within the mansion is described as colorful and trippy in nature.
Peace and love live there still
Amidst the chaos of the world outside, the mansion is a sanctuary of tranquil and affectionate energy.
Around the next bend, take the highway to the sun
The artist is instructed to follow a path towards positivity and enlightenment.
Or the rocky road, it really don't matter which one
Regardless of the bumps and hurdles faced along the journey, the destination is worth it either way.
I was in hurry but that don't matter now
Initially rushing towards something, the artist now realizes that the importance lies in being present and finding the path towards the mansion on the hill.
'Cause I have to get off that road of tears somehow
The singer wishes to escape the path of sorrow and tears that they have been on, in pursuit of a better life.
There's a mansion on the hill, There's a mansion on the hill, There's a mansion on the hill
The chorus emphasizes the notion that the mansion on the hill is a destination worth striving for.
Psychedelic music fills the air, Peace and love live there still, In that mansion on the hill
Reiterating the previous lines, the song concludes with the idea that the mansion is a utopia of harmony and acceptance.
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Written by: NEIL YOUNG
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Joseph Gonzalez
When this album came out, I was going through a tough period in my life. This music helped me cope very much. Thank you Neil Young and Crazy Horse ✨
PeterMerrittMusic
Alright, I've heard enough. Totally getting this album. Neil and the Horse are so fucking good here. God, listen to that guitar tone.
John Eyton
@Brandon Massey at least up till 2000
Brandon Massey
Get every album.
Martin Stephenson
Damn right!
noah suity
Ragged glory is amazing
noah suity
I've been a neil fan since birth. This is the best
kovvvas
Been listening to Neil Young for hours now. I'm so glad his music exists.
John Hutchins
"I had to get off of that road of tears somehow".... That Ragged Glory album is just great, probably the best.
Bryan Peterson
My favorite Neil album, by far.