Misty Mountains
Richard Armitage feat. The Dwarf Cast Lyrics
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To dungeons deep and caverns old
We must away ere break of day
To find our long-forgotten gold
The pines were roaring on the height
The winds were moaning in the night
The fire was red, it flaming spread
The Misty Mountains Cold is a song from Richard Armitage and The Dwarf Cast's debut album, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. The song is filled with imagery and symbolism that paints a picture of a group of dwarves that are on a perilous journey to reclaim their lost treasure. The opening line "Far over the misty mountains cold" refers to the harsh and treacherous terrain that the group is traversing. The phrase "To dungeons deep and caverns old" speaks to the overwhelming danger that the dwarves will face in their mission to regain their lost treasure. The song's message is one of determination; the dwarves must venture forth, regardless of the risks they face, to reclaim that which was taken from them.
The second verse continues the story of the dwarves' journey. The imagery of the roaring pines and moaning winds denotes the harshness of the environment that the dwarves are travelling through. The phrase "The fire was red, it flaming spread" is a metaphor for the intense passion and drive that fuels the dwarves' determination to retrieve their treasure. The lines "The trees like torches blazed with light" not only emphasizes the brightness that the fire brings but shows how the dwarves' journey and determination have turned into a wildfire. The song's lyrics suggest that the dwarves will stop at nothing to retrieve their lost treasure, even if it means facing their imminent danger and risking their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Far over the misty mountains cold
We must venture far beyond the chilly mountains, obscured by dense fog
To dungeons deep and caverns old
We must journey into the depths of ancient caverns and dungeons
We must away ere break of day
We must depart before the dawn, and move swiftly
To find our long-forgotten gold
Our goal is to recover our treasure, lost for many ages
The pines were roaring on the height
The tall trees at the summit were howling with great force
The winds were moaning in the night
The powerful winds were bellowing throughout the dark night
The fire was red, it flaming spread
The fire was radiant, spreading in a fierce manner
The trees like torches blazed with light
The trees, ablaze with light, shone like torches in the darkness
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Written by: Richard Billy Setford
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