Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson Lyrics
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Ain't no valley low, ain't no river wide enough;
Baby if you need me call me no matter where you are,
No matter how far;
Just call my name; I'll be there in a hurry;
You don't have to worry,
'Cause baby there ain't no mountain high enough,
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you babe.
Remember the day I set you free
I told you you could always count on me
From that day on, I made a vow,
I'll be there when you want me,
Some way, some how.
'Cause baby there ain't no mountain high enough,
Ain't no valley low enough,
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you babe.
My love is alive
Way down in my heart
Although we are miles apart
If you ever need a helping hand,
I'll be there on the double
As fast as I can.
Don't you know that there
Ain't no mountain high enough,
Ain't no valley low enough,
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you babe.
No wind no rain or winters cold can stop me baby,
'Cause you are my goal.
If you're ever in trouble;
I'll be there on the double.
Just send for me, oh baby.
If you need me call me no matter where you are,
No matter how far;
Just call my name; I'll be there in a hurry;
You don't have to worry,
'Cause baby there ain't no mountain high enough,
Ain't no valley low enough,
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you babe.
The lyrics of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" is a testament of true love, loyalty, and commitment. In the song, the singer is reassuring his/her loved one that, despite any obstacle that may come their way, he/she will always be there for them. The first part of the song mentions how distance or physical barriers will not hinder the singer from being there for their loved one. The chorus emphasizes the strength of the singer's love, stating that there is no mountain high enough, valley low enough, or river wide enough to keep him/her from getting to their loved one, essentially promising that no challenge is too great or distance too far to keep them apart.
The second verse touches on the idea of being there for one's loved one emotionally or psychically. The singer vows to always be there for their significant other, promising that no matter how far apart they are, or how dire their situation may seem, they will always be there to help "on the double" if needed.
Overall, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" is a song about the unbreakable bond between two people in love, who are committed to each other through thick and thin. It represents the unwavering loyalty and support that lovers should have for each other, which is perhaps why it has become an iconic ballad worldwide.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen baby, ain't no mountain high,
Hey, my dear, no obstacle is too big to climb
Ain't no valley low, ain't no river wide enough;
No valley or river can ever be too low or wide to stop me
Baby if you need me call me no matter where you are,
Whenever you need me, regardless of your location, just call my name
No matter how far;
Even if you are far away
Just call my name; I'll be there in a hurry;
Simply say my name, and I will come quickly
You don't have to worry,
No need to stress or worry
'Cause baby there ain't no mountain high enough,
Ain't no valley low enough,
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you babe.
Because nothing is impossible when it comes to you, and no distance is too great to stop me from being with you
Remember the day I set you free
I remember the day I let you go
I told you you could always count on me
I reassured you that you could always rely on me
From that day on, I made a vow,
Since then, I promised
I'll be there when you want me,
I will be by your side when you need me
Some way, some how.
By any means necessary
'Cause baby there ain't no mountain high enough,
Ain't no valley low enough,
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you babe.
Because nothing can stop me from being with you, no matter what
My love is alive
My love for you is strong and vibrant
Way down in my heart
In the depths of my heart
Although we are miles apart
Despite the distance between us
If you ever need a helping hand,
If you ever need help
I'll be there on the double
I will arrive quickly
As fast as I can.
At top speed
Don't you know that there
You should be aware that
Ain't no mountain high enough,
Ain't no valley low enough,
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you babe.
Nothing is insurmountable, and no obstacle can prevent me from being with you
No wind no rain or winters cold can stop me baby,
Neither fierce winds nor heavy rain nor cold winters can ever stop me, my love
'Cause you are my goal.
Because you are my ultimate objective
If you're ever in trouble;
If ever you find yourself in trouble
I'll be there on the double.
I will come quickly to your aid
Just send for me, oh baby.
Simply call me or message me, my love
If you need me call me no matter where you are,
No matter where you are, remember that you can always reach me if you need me
No matter how far;
No matter the distance
Just call my name; I'll be there in a hurry;
Just say my name, and I'll be there as fast as I can
You don't have to worry,
No need to fret or stress
'Cause baby there ain't no mountain high enough,
Ain't no valley low enough,
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you babe.
Because nothing is too difficult to overcome when it comes to you, and no distance can keep me away
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Valerie Simpson, Nickolas Ashford
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Hugo Sánchez
You have to be a pop genius to write the bridge and the key change of this song. Simply amazing
Marty Emmons
When I was in Manhattan one morning, and walking down the street. I happened to see Nick Ashford. I was on the opposite side of the street. I waved good morning to him and he waved back. That is one of my most cherished memories.
olijadu
love it. they blended the two versions of the song. this writing duo are probably the most underappreciated. they wrote some of the great classics of all time.
Sandra Lofton
Awesome! RIP my sweet Ashford!
Rahloh McDonogh
Valerie Simpson is the most underrated vocalist of all time.Still get chills at the end of the film Welcome Back Charleston Blue,at her duet with Donny Hathaway.We are God's people!
EasyThere Pilgrim
Agreed. She can 'yell', belt it out....without yelling. The best "whoa oh oh's" ever. But Nick is even more underrated....he has the macho voice combined with the 10-octaves-up a split-second later....but he does it like it's nothing. Like it's 2nd-nature, from the heart.
Myra Tanksley
Yep she is, she is my favorite female vocalist right behind Natalie Cole! Val can saannng with and without her husband!
Hulk2k6
They're more known for being hitmakers than hit takers
Joanne Hines
The original songwriters of this great masterpiece!! 💘 🎶 💃 😍 🎼 👗👡
Eli K
Much respect to Marvin and Tammi but Nicholas and Valerie murdered this track beautifully. Like this is my first time hearing this version and I'm like omg this is awesome!! They got me in here doing all kinds of sound effects like oooh, ahhh, geeeeze, I can't even try to spell whatever I was saying lol