Through the Valley
Old Bear Mountain Lyrics
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Oh and I hear these terrible lies
But I know you know with a heart made of stone
that no one makes it out of here alive
Well I see the vultures ahead
And there acting like I'm already dead
But I won't go down to a hole in the ground
To rest my weary head
Don't you worry
Don't you cry
Don't you worry
Oh darling of mine
Well I heard the train whistle blow
And it sounded like its getting mighty close
So I fall on my knees and I'm begging it please
Come on now no ones got to know
So I cover up my head with this dirt
And my tongue is just chewing up my words
Like an eye for and eye might make the whole world blind
You could watch that fire burn
But I see your face pretty girl
When I close my eyes from the world
And it's all I can do not to throw myself at you
As I stumble on my words
Cuz your nothing like I've ever had before
And you're everything I'd ever and want and more
So come with me I've got your diamond ring
Oh how I want it all
Oh how I want it all
Don't you worry
Don't you cry
Don't you worry
Oh darling of mine
Don't you worry, don't you cry
Through the Valley by Old Bear Mountain is a song that deals with themes of death and love. The first verse begins with a description of a fiery sky and the presence of deceitful lies. The singer of the song acknowledges that everyone will eventually die due to having a heart made of stone. The second verse describes the singer's imminent death, as vultures lurk ahead and he is destined for the grave. However, he refuses to let death claim him and vows not to rest his weary head beneath the earth.
The bridge of the song refers to the sound of a train whistle, which is getting increasingly closer, signaling that life is about to come to an end. The singer falls on his knees, calling out to the train and begging it for mercy. He fearfully asks the train to keep his impending death a secret. Then the song returns to the chorus, where the singer promises his significant other, his "darling of mine," not to worry or cry in his absence.
In the final verse, the singer admits to having strong feelings for his true love, calling her a "pretty girl." He sees her in his mind's eye as he stumbles over his words. The singer emphasizes how different she is from anyone he has ever had before while truly being everything he has ever wanted and more. Finally, he makes an offer of love and future planning that includes a diamond ring.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the fire in the sky
I am aware of the chaos and destruction happening around me.
Oh and I hear these terrible lies
I am aware of the falsehood that surrounds me.
But I know you know with a heart made of stone
I realize that you are unfazed by others' pain and continue to be indifferent.
that no one makes it out of here alive
I understand that the odds of survival are improbable.
Well I see the vultures ahead
I acknowledge the presence of danger looming around me.
And there acting like I'm already dead
I sense the danger is imminent and expect it to come at any time.
But I won't go down to a hole in the ground
I am determined not to let the danger consume me.
To rest my weary head
I refuse to give up or lose hope.
Don't you worry
You have nothing to fear.
Don't you cry
Do not let yourself be overwhelmed by despair.
Oh darling of mine
My love, do not lose faith.
Well I heard the train whistle blow
I sense the urgency of the impending danger.
And it sounded like its getting mighty close
I realize that danger is fast approaching.
So I fall on my knees and I'm begging it please
I plead for mercy and salvation.
Come on now no ones got to know
I implore the danger to spare me and keep it a secret.
So I cover up my head with this dirt
I try to hide and shield myself.
And my tongue is just chewing up my words
I am unable to express or articulate my thoughts and feelings.
Like an eye for and eye might make the whole world blind
I realize that vengeance and retaliation will only lead to more destruction.
You could watch that fire burn
You could choose to watch everything fall apart.
But I see your face pretty girl
I keep your image in my mind to keep me going.
When I close my eyes from the world
When I block everything out and focus on my hope and love for you.
And it's all I can do not to throw myself at you
I am so overcome with my love for you that I struggle to contain my emotions.
As I stumble on my words
I struggle to express myself adequately to you.
Cuz your nothing like I've ever had before
You are unique and precious to me.
And you're everything I'd ever and want and more
You are my heart's greatest desire.
So come with me I've got your diamond ring
I offer you my love, commitment and protection.
Oh how I want it all
I dream of a life full of love, happiness, and contentment.
Oh how I want it all
I dream of a life full of love, happiness, and contentment.
Don't you worry
You have nothing to fear.
Don't you cry
Do not let yourself be overwhelmed by despair.
Don't you worry, don't you cry
Hold on to hope and love.
Contributed by Jordyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.