Landslide
Smiffenpoofs Lyrics
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I climbed a mountain and I turned around
And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills
'Till the landslide brought me down
Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?
Can the child within my heart rise above?
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?
Well, I've been afraid of changing
'Cause I've built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And I'm getting older too
Well, I've been afraid of changing
'Cause I've built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And I'm getting older too
Oh, I'm getting older too
Oh, take my love, take it down
Oh, climb a mountain and turn around
And if you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills
Well the landslide will bring it down
And if you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills
Well the landslide will bring it down, oh oh
The landslide will bring it down
The song "Landslide" by Smiffenpoofs is a poignant ballad about the fear of change and the inevitability of time's passage. The opening lyrics "I took my love, I took it down / I climbed a mountain and I turned around / And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills / 'Till the landslide brought me down" paints a vivid picture of the singer's journey. The mountain can represent the challenging obstacles the singer had to climb to gain a new perspective of themselves, while the snow-covered hills reflect a certain purity or clarity they found after having reached the top. However, the landslide symbolizes a sudden and unexpected event that caused the singer to lose their footing and made them realize the limitations of their own life.
The chorus of the song, "Well, I've been afraid of changing / 'Cause I've built my life around you / But time makes you bolder / Even children get older / And I'm getting older too" speaks to the themes of fear, growth, and self-discovery. The fear of change can often hold people back from achieving their full potential, causing them to remain stagnant and trapped in their comfort zones. But the passage of time inevitably brings change, and with it, a sense of boldness and courage to face new challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I took my love, I took it down
I removed my affection and left my current situation
I climbed a mountain and I turned around
I intentionally went to a high point and looked back on what I left behind
And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills
I had a moment of introspection while viewing the landscape
'Till the landslide brought me down
But my reflection was short-lived, because I quickly experienced a sudden and uncontrollable change
Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?
I ask the sky - the all-knowing or supernatural force - about the concept of love
Can the child within my heart rise above?
I question whether the innocence or vulnerability within me can overcome the challenges I face
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?
I wonder if I can navigate the unpredictable and ever-changing nature of life
Can I handle the seasons of my life?
I ponder if I have the strength to endure the different phases of my existence
Well, I've been afraid of changing
I confess to my fear of change
'Cause I've built my life around you
I attribute my trepidation to having centered my entire existence on someone or something
But time makes you bolder
I acknowledge that as time progresses, I become more courageous
Even children get older
I recognize that even the youngest among us grow up
And I'm getting older too
I come to the realization that I, too, am aging
Oh, take my love, take it down
I plead with whoever or whatever to relieve me of my affection and let me move on
Oh, climb a mountain and turn around
I repeat my earlier call to action in hopes of gaining perspective and clarity
And if you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills
If anyone discerns any of my inner thoughts, desires, or emotions
Well the landslide will bring it down
It will eventually come crashing down with the same suddenness and loss of control that the imagery of the landslide represents
And if you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills
I repeat the same warning or ultimatum as before
Well the landslide will bring it down, oh oh
If anyone observes me in such a vulnerable state, they will expose me to the 'landslide' of consequences and ramifications
Writer(s): STEPHANIE NICKS
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