MOUNTAIN TO MOVE
Nick Mulvey Lyrics


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Yeah, ooh

Caught up in specialness
I wish you could see
That we are kings of bliss
Begging for misery
We get lost in comparison
Looking outside of me
I see this world is unraveling
I wonder, who could we be

Oh, I don't want to see us lose
Any more time
This moment is a mountain to move
Yeah yeah, so move it aside
Wake up now
Wake up now
Wake up now
Wake up now

'Cause Mary Anne is a healer
She had pain on her mind
She said, "Your money's your medicine"
But she's sick all the time
'Cause you got lost in comparison
Always pretending you knew
When everything you were looking for
Was already looking at you

Oh, I don't want to see us lose
Any more time
This moment is a mountain to move
So move it inside
Wake up now
Wake up now
Wake up now
Wake up now

Give it to me, realness
Give it to me, stillness
Give you some forgiveness
Give it to me, wholeness

'Cause I was lost in comparison
Always pretending I knew
But everything I was looking for
I was looking through
Wake up now
Wake up now
Wake up now
Wake up now
Wake up now
Wake up now




Wake up now
Wake up now

Overall Meaning

In "Mountain to Move," Nick Mulvey delves within the human psyche to explore the causes of our discontentment and the path towards changing our state of mind. The song seems to address a society saturated in a culture of comparison, tempting us to measure our self-worth against those around us. Mulvey suggests that we are kings of bliss, but we continuously beg for misery, choosing to focus on everything that we lack rather than what we have.


The lyrics highlight how we may find ourselves caught up in the specialness of others and how we project our insecurities and unhappiness onto them. Mulvey implies that we must seek within ourselves to find true happiness, pointing out that everything one looks for is already looking back. The insight presented in the chorus is a call-to-action, asking us not to waste any more time and to muster the strength to move this obstacle - the "mountain" of discontentment - out of the way.


In the second verse, Mulvey introduces Mary Anne, who acts as a symbol for the mindless consumerism prevalent in today's society. Mary Anne is a victim of her own belief that money is the solution to all her problems, ignoring the debilitating effects of her actions. Once again, Mulvey chooses to focus on the narrow-mindedness of society's values, highlighting the harm and the need to look inwards to find a peace of mind.


Line by Line Meaning

Caught up in specialness
Feeling entitled and superior is a trap that keeps us from experiencing true joy and contentment.


I wish you could see
The singer wants to share his insight, but is aware that he cannot force another's perspective.


That we are kings of bliss
We are masters of our own happiness; true joy comes from within.


Begging for misery
Focusing on negative experiences creates more negativity, whereas cultivating positivity creates more positivity.


We get lost in comparison
Comparing ourselves to others is a surefire way to feel inadequate and unfulfilled.


Looking outside of me
Finding happiness requires looking inward, not outward.


I see this world is unraveling
Global unrest and environmental crises indicate a need for change and action.


I wonder, who could we be
The artist believes that humans have the potential for greatness, but questions whether we are living up to that potential.


Oh, I don't want to see us lose
The artist is concerned about wasting time and missing opportunities for growth and progress.


Any more time
The artist has a sense of urgency to address issues and make positive changes.


This moment is a mountain to move
The present moment holds great potential for transformative action and growth.


Yeah yeah, so move it aside
Call to action to overcome obstacles and make meaningful progress.


Wake up now
Time to become aware of issues and take action.


'Cause Mary Anne is a healer
Reference to a specific individual who has knowledge and insight to share.


She had pain on her mind
The person is struggling with their own difficulties, while also trying to help others.


She said, "Your money's your medicine"
The artist advises that financial stability and success can provide a sense of well-being, but it is not the sole source of happiness.


But she's sick all the time
The person may have found success, but is still struggling with personal issues and challenges.


'Cause you got lost in comparison
Reference to a specific person who is struggling with feelings of inadequacy and insecurity due to comparing themselves to others.


Always pretending you knew
Putting on a façade of knowledge and control, when in reality the person feels lost and unsure.


When everything you were looking for
The artist suggests that the person is searching for fulfillment externally.


Was already looking at you
The answer to finding happiness and fulfillment was already within the person, they just needed to become aware of it.


Give it to me, realness
Encouragement to seek authenticity and genuine experiences.


Give it to me, stillness
Call to slow down and find peace in calmness and stillness.


Give you some forgiveness
Reference to an individual in need of forgiveness and understanding.


Give it to me, wholeness
Call to pursue a sense of completeness and holistic well-being.


I was lost in comparison
The singer admits to struggling with feelings of insecurity and inadequacy from comparing themselves to others.


Always pretending I knew
The singer tried to put on a façade of knowledge and control, but in reality felt lost and unsure.


But everything I was looking for
The artist was searching for fulfillment externally.


I was looking through
The artist needed to shift their perspective and look inward to find what they were missing.


Wake up now
Call to action to become aware of one's own struggles and seek positive change.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: NICK MULVEY

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90shackerlesbian

Caught up in specialness
I wish you could see
That we are kings of bliss
Begging for misery
We get lost in comparison
Looking outside of me
I see this world is unraveling
I wonder, who could we be
Oh, I don't want to see us lose
Any more time
This moment is a mountain to move
Yeah yeah, so move it aside
Wake up now
Wake up now
Wake up now
Wake up now
'Cause Mary Anne is a healer
She had pain on her mind
She said, "Your money's your medicine"
But she's sick all the time
'Cause you got lost in comparison
Always pretending you knew
When everything you were looking for
Was already looking at you
Oh, I don't want to see us lose
Any more time
This moment is a mountain to move
So move it inside
Wake up now
Wake up now
Wake up now
Wake up now
Give it to me, realness
Give it to me, stillness
Give you some forgiveness
Give it to me, wholeness
'Cause I was lost in comparison
Always pretending I knew
But everything I was looking for
I was looking through
Wake up now
Wake up now
Wake up now
Wake up now
Wake up now
Wake up now
Wake up now
Wake up now



Merve Gül

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Yeah, oooh
Caught up in specialness
I wish you could see
That we are kings of bliss
Begging for misery
We get lost in comparison
Looking outside of me
Now, I see this world is unraveling
I wonder, who could we be

Oh, I don't want to see us lose
Any more time
This moment is a mountain to move, yeah
So move it inside

Wake up now
Wake up now
Wake up now
Wake up now

'Cause Mary Anne is a healer
She had pain on the mind
She said, "Your money's your medicine"
But she's sick all the time
'Cause you got lost in comparison
Always, pretending you knew
When everything you were looking for
Was already looking at you

Oh, I don't want to see us lose
Any more time
This moment is a mountain to move
So move it inside

And wake up now
(Oh, I've been thinkin' about it)
Wake up now
(Oh, I've been thinkin' about it)
Wake up now
(Oh, I've been thinkin' about it)
Wake up now
(Oh, I've been thinkin' about it)

Give it to me, realness
Give it to me, stillness
Give me some forgiveness
Give it to me, wholeness

'Cause I was lost in comparison
Always, pretending I knew
But everything I was looking for
I was looking through, ohh

Wake up now
(Oh, I've been thinkin' about it)
Wake up now
(Oh, I've been thinkin' about it)
Wake up now
(Oh, I've been thinkin' about it)
Wake up now
(Oh, I've been thinkin' about it)
Wake up now
(Oh, I've been thinkin' about it)
Wake up now
(Oh, I've been thinkin' about it)
Wake up now
(Oh, I've been thinkin' about it)
Wake up now



All comments from YouTube:

Deva Temple

I put this song on repeat and danced with my mom for an hour. She has middle-stage Alzheimer's. These days are some of the last days I have with what is left of her. I danced until the words started singing themselves through me. My body and voice opening, opening. Each repetition of the song brought out something new... an urge toward wholeness, yearning for stillness, my mother's forgiveness ( I am an imperfect caregiver and daughter), the sense of togetherness in our humanness, the wondering what of our potential is lost to time, to our traumas and tragedies, the sense that these things are distractions we cling to because becoming ourselves is so fucking terrifying... My mom danced with me, more coordinated in her body than I have ever seen her, more caught in the moment of joy, in the truth and honoring of our realness. Thank you for creating this music. It is among the finest, most soulful and profound songs in my life. It inspires in me an obstinate, burning desire to show up, fully.

sinasoulé

this moved me to tears

Tracy Shores

Beautiful words...

Asylum Choir

🕯🕊❤️

Alex Marra

My best greetings to your mom ❤️ . You are amazing daughter..

Consider it ALL Joy

Beautiful 🥰

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Julie Cloutier Channel

This is clearly an awakened song on an awakened album by an awake being. One of my favourite album of all time. I put this in the car while driving in the country side and it is bliss assured. Thank you for the beautiful music and the beautiful words.

Manish Batra

“Family above all “ “always and forever “ long live the originals !!!!!

zahraa sh

It’s been a glorious ride niklaus 😭

Joe Mckeon

Yes family is life for us who understand it and its nothing about material things but what you have together and the bond you have is what people with money wouldnt ever be able to have themselves!

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