Landslide
Nicks Stevie Lyrics
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Climbed a mountain then I turned around
And I saw my reflection in the snow covered hills
Well the landslide brought me down
Oh, mirror in the sky
What is love?
Can the child within my heart rise above
Can I handle the seasons of my life
Uh ah
Uh ah
Uh ah
Well, I've been afraid of changin'
'Cause I built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Children get older
I'm getting older too
Well
Well, I've been afraid of changin'
'Cause I built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Children get older
I'm getting older too
Well, I'm getting older too
So, take this love and take it down
Yeah, and if you climb a mountain and ya turn around
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
Well the landslide brought me down
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
Well maybe
Well maybe
Well maybe
The landslide will bring you down.
The song "Landslide" by Stevie Nicks is a deeply personal and introspective tune that speaks to the challenges of life and the difficulty of change. The opening line, "I took my love and I took it down," refers to the singer's decision to leave a relationship, while the second line, "Climbed a mountain then I turned around," indicates that the singer has made a significant effort to get to where she is. However, as she looks back at where she came from, she realizes she's not sure if she's made the right decision. The lyrics "And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills" refers to the idea of self-reflection and self-discovery. The image of snow-covered hills is a symbol of the coldness and isolation she feels as she confronts herself and the choices she's made.
The chorus of the song ("Can I sail through the changing ocean tides, can I handle the seasons of my life") speaks to the idea of being able to roll with the punches and adapt to the changes in life, while maintaining one's sense of self. The repetition of the lines "Well I've been afraid of changin'" and "But time makes you bolder, children get older" emphasizes the idea of how change can be difficult but ultimately necessary, and how it can be especially challenging when it involves relationships and growing up.
Overall, "Landslide" is a beautiful meditation on the complexities of life and the importance of self-discovery and growth, even when it's difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
I took my love and I took it down
I removed my affection and descended from a high level
Climbed a mountain then I turned around
After reaching a peak, I reversed course
And I saw my reflection in the snow covered hills
I observed my likeness in the snow-capped mountains
Well the landslide brought me down
An avalanche caused me to collapse
Oh, mirror in the sky
What is love?
A hypothetical question posed to a celestial mirror regarding the nature of affection
Can the child within my heart rise above
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides
Can I handle the seasons of my life
Can my inner child overcome obstacles and endure life's ups and downs?
Uh ah
Uh ah
Uh ah
Untranslatable vocalization
Well, I've been afraid of changin'
'Cause I built my life around you
I've been apprehensive about change because I structured my existence around you
But time makes you bolder
Children get older
I'm getting older too
The passage of time instills courage and results in progression and aging for all
So, take this love and take it down
Yeah, and if you climb a mountain and ya turn around
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
Well the landslide brought me down
If you take my affections and descend from a high level, and you see my likeness in the snow-capped mountains, know that I was brought down by my own missteps
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
Well maybe
Well maybe
Well maybe
The landslide will bring you down.
If you observe my likeness in the snow-capped mountains, know that you could suffer a similar fate
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Stephanie Nicks
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Melanie
I cried when I heard this song at 18 and at 54 it still touches me. her music is timeless!
nolemercy67 h
Nailed it! My thoughts exactly
stefanie knaak
VW
Ansfrida Eyowulfsdottir
"I cried when I heard this song at 18 and at 54 it still touches me."
Ain't it The Truth?
I first heard this as it was the ending credits theme on a wonderful film set in the snowy mountains of Colorado, IIRC. I am 61 now, it must have been 40-odd years ago. I don't remember the name of the film, but I never forgot this song.
{:o:O:}
Pamela Smyth
I love this song so much...it always reduces me to tears!! Only because I know I’m getting older and you’ve built your life around your kids, I want them to see me in the hills and in nature when I’m no longer apart of this earth...mind you I plan to stick around for a lot longer ❤️
Keishari Anderson
Yessss My Friend😥😇🙏✝️❣
Anthony Lovavto
Ditto the previous response!!!.....
MarilynnPeep8
Me, too.
Priscilla Simpson
🥰
lilv41
It calms me. I’m still breathing after all that bs. Landslide brought me down but I got back up!