mountain
O. Rex Lyrics
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Waves crest and splash
Out the panes of an outlain home
Shadowed by the eyes
Once so full of life
Of a man we now behold
This man of glory's past
Has witnessed treasures scarce
This life has taught him well
That gold he cannot sell
S'worth more than an oceanview
And he softly sings
To the edge of the earth
To the depths of the sea
For the treasure that I had once set free
Till the end of time
Till the sun don't shine
I will long for memories of thee
Countless miles afloat
He saw a mountain's throat
Higher than the peaks of yore
Pride within his breast
He set to take a test
Step where a man had not before
He climbed and he slipped
And he fell and he tripped
But the mountain craved his ascent
He reached the steep crown
And almost did drown
In the grandeur he thus underwent
And he cries out
To the edge of the earth
To the depths of the sea
For the treasure that I had once set free
Till the end of time
Till the sun don't shine
I will long for memories of thee
Basked in glorious light
And floored by the sight
He feared the brevity of it all
But on and on it went
For a season's extent
And he never stood so tall
The fluorescence increased
Till it suddenly ceased
The occurrence he dreaded before
He returned to his boat
Tears kept him afloat
For the splendor was no more
Every now and again
He looks out in the rain
To the sea that birthed his bliss
And he swears on his life
That from a lightning's light
He can see the mountain he's dearly missed
Call it mirage
Call it a folly
The man is seeing a lie
But when that mountain appears
Instead of the tears
There's a familiar glow in his eye
In this song, "Mountain," O. Rex tells the story of a man who has experienced the peaks and valleys of life. The lyrics begin by describing how the man's once vibrant eyes are now shadowed by the weight of his past. He has seen and cherished rare treasures in his life, but now yearns to hold them once again. The man has learned that material possessions, represented by gold, are not as valuable as the memories and experiences he holds dear.
The chorus reflects the man's longing and nostalgia. He sings out to the edge of the earth and the depths of the sea, expressing his deep yearning for the treasure he once had but let go. These lines imply that the man's longing will persist until the end of time, even if the sun stops shining. He knows that the memories of his past are irreplaceable and precious.
The next verse introduces the man's encounter with a mountain, symbolizing a new challenge and opportunity for growth. Driven by pride and a desire to surpass previous achievements, he sets out to conquer this uncharted territory. Despite facing obstacles and setbacks along the way, the man's determination to ascend the mountain is relentless. He is drawn to the mountain's mystery and its grandeur.
Then, the chorus repeats, emphasizing the man's continued longing for the treasure he once possessed. These lines show that the memories and experiences he holds within are so significant that they outweigh any physical material he could acquire.
As the story progresses, the man reaches the peak of the mountain, encountering an awe-inspiring sight. He is both captivated and humbled by the brilliance of the moment. However, this intense fluorescence abruptly vanishes, leaving him in a state of despair. He returns to his boat, his tears keeping him afloat, as he mourns the loss of the magnificent experience he had. The man's grief reinforces the notion that even though certain moments may be fleeting, their impact leaves an indelible mark on one's soul.
In the final lines, the man continues to gaze out into the rain, where he believes he can still catch a glimpse of the mountain he dearly misses. Though others may dismiss his sighting as a mirage or folly, the man's unwavering belief suggests that the mountain's existence is a symbolic representation of hope and meaning in his life. Rather than shedding tears, his eyes now reflect a familiar glow, indicating a sense of serenity or contentment amidst the longing. The song ends on a note of resilience and the power of holding onto cherished memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Droplets race and lapse
Raindrops fall quickly and then disappear
Waves crest and splash
Ocean waves reach their highest point and crash
Out the panes of an outlain home
Through the windows of a lonely house
Shadowed by the eyes
In the presence of sadness and loss
Once so full of life
In the past, filled with joy and vitality
Of a man we now behold
The man we see now
This man of glory's past
The man who had a glorious past
Has witnessed treasures scarce
Has experienced rare treasures
And yearns to hold them anew
And desires to experience them again
This life has taught him well
Through the experiences of his life, he has gained wisdom
That gold he cannot sell
The value of gold is more than monetary
S'worth more than an oceanview
It is more valuable than just a scenic view
And he softly sings
And he sings gently
To the edge of the earth
To the farthest reaches of the world
To the depths of the sea
To the deepest parts of the ocean
For the treasure that I had once set free
For the precious treasure he had let go of
Till the end of time
For eternity
Till the sun don't shine
Until the sun no longer exists
I will long for memories of thee
He will always yearn for the memories
Countless miles afloat
Traveling great distances on the water
He saw a mountain's throat
He saw the peak of a mountain
Higher than the peaks of yore
Higher than any mountains he had seen before
Pride within his breast
He felt a sense of pride
He set to take a test
He decided to challenge himself
Step where a man had not before
To climb a path not taken by others
He climbed and he slipped
He climbed but also had moments of losing his grip
And he fell and he tripped
He experienced falls and stumbled
But the mountain craved his ascent
But the mountain beckoned him to continue climbing
He reached the steep crown
He reached the topmost part of the mountain
And almost did drown
And nearly felt overwhelmed by the grandeur
In the grandeur he thus underwent
In the magnificence he experienced
And he cries out
And he shouts in exclamation
Basked in glorious light
Bathing in radiant splendor
And floored by the sight
And overwhelmed by what he saw
He feared the brevity of it all
He was afraid of the shortness and transience of the experience
But on and on it went
But it continued persistently
For a season's extent
For the duration of a period
And he never stood so tall
And he had never felt so proud and accomplished
The fluorescence increased
The brightness and intensity grew
Till it suddenly ceased
Until it abruptly stopped
The occurrence he dreaded before
The event he had feared
He returned to his boat
He went back to his ship
Tears kept him afloat
His tears helped him stay above water
For the splendor was no more
Because the magnificence was gone
Every now and again
Occasionally
He looks out in the rain
He gazes out into the rainy weather
To the sea that birthed his bliss
To the ocean that gave him happiness
And he swears on his life
And he promises with great sincerity
That from a lightning's light
That through the flash of lightning
He can see the mountain he's dearly missed
He can see the beloved mountain he yearns for
Call it mirage
Consider it an illusion
Call it a folly
Call it a foolish notion
The man is seeing a lie
The man is witnessing a falsehood
But when that mountain appears
But when that mountain comes into view
Instead of the tears
Instead of crying
There's a familiar glow in his eye
There is a recognizable spark of joy in his eyes
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: C. Hartman, William Brooks
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