Global interest in Boyle was triggered by the contrast between her powerful voice and her plain appearance on stage. The juxtaposition of the audience's first impression of her with the standing ovation she received after her performance led to an international media and Internet response. Within nine days of the audition, videos of Boyle — from the show, various interviews, and her 1999 rendition of "Cry Me a River" — had been watched over 100 million times, an online record. Despite the sustained media interest, she later finished in second place in the final of the show, behind dance troupe Diversity.
Boyle's first album, I Dreamed a Dream, was released on 23 November 2009, and has become Amazon's best-selling album in pre-sales. Its first single is a cover of the Jagger/Richards song "Wild Horses." The album includes "You'll See," "I Dreamed a Dream," and "Cry Me a River." According to Billboard, "The arrival of "I Dreamed a Dream" ... marks the best opening week for a female artist's debut album since SoundScan began tracking sales in 1991."
Find more info on her album at Susan Boyle Music
Up To The Mountain
Susan Boyle Lyrics
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Because you asked me to
Up over the clouds
To where the sky was blue
I could see all around me
Everywhere
I could see all around me
Everywhere
Sometimes I feel like
I've never been nothing but tired
And I'll be walking
Till the day I expire
Sometimes I lay down
No more can I do
But then I go on again
Because you ask me to
Some days I look down
Afraid I will fall
And though the sun shines
I see nothing at all
Then I hear your sweet voice, oh
Oh, come and then go, come and then go
Telling me softly
You love me so
The peaceful valley
Just over the mountain
The peaceful valley
Few come to know
I may never get there
Ever in this lifetime
But sooner or later
It's there I will go
Sooner or later
It's there I will go
In Up to the Mountain, Susan Boyle sings about her journey to the top of a mountain in response to someone's request. The song paints a vivid picture of the experience as she describes climbing up to where the clouds part, revealing a clear blue sky, and being able to see everything around her. However, the song is not just about the physical journey up the mountain, but also about the emotional and mental journey she has taken throughout her life. She expresses feeling tired and at times feeling like she cannot go any further, but the person who asked her to climb the mountain encourages her to keep going. The lyrics suggest that she draws strength from this person's love and support, and it motivates her to push through challenging times.
The song also touches on the theme of a peaceful, idyllic valley just beyond the mountain that few people know about. She acknowledges that she may never get there in this lifetime, but it provides hope for a better future. The valley could be seen as a metaphor for a better place or state of mind that we all hope to reach eventually. The song's overall message seems to be one of hope, love, and perseverance in the face of adversity, inspiring listeners to keep going despite how difficult life may get.
Line by Line Meaning
I went up to the mountain
I embarked on a journey towards the mountain
Because you asked me to
Your request was the driving force behind my decision to make this journey
Up over the clouds
I continued my journey upwards, eventually getting through the layers of clouds
To where the sky was blue
I arrived at a place where the sky was blue
I could see all around me
The location was scenic, offering a panoramic view of the surroundings
Everywhere
The beauty was not limited to a small area but rather extended to all directions
Sometimes I feel like I've never been nothing but tired
At times I feel drained, as if I have always been tired and have never felt energetic
And I'll be walking Till the day I expire
I will keep walking until the end of my life
Sometimes I lay down No more can I do But then I go on again Because you ask me to
I may feel exhausted and incapable of moving forward, but your request motivates me to continue my journey nonetheless
Some days I look down Afraid I will fall And though the sun shines I see nothing at all
Occasionally, I become apprehensive that I might trip and fall. Even though everything around me looks bright, I am unable to find anything positive
Then I hear your sweet voice, oh Oh, come and then go, come and then go Telling me softly You love me so
When I hear your tender voice, it acts like a ray of hope. Each time you say you love me, the sweetness of the words propel me to keep going
The peaceful valley Just over the mountain The peaceful valley Few come to know
There exists a peaceful valley on the other side of the mountain, a place known to only a select few
I may never get there Ever in this lifetime But sooner or later It's there I will go
It is likely that I may not get to visit that peaceful valley, but sooner or later, I will end up there, maybe even after I die
Sooner or later It's there I will go
I am destined to reach that peaceful valley at some point in the future, no matter how long it takes
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Patricia J. Griffin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Yanti Silalahi
I went up to the mountain
Because you asked me to
Up over the clouds
To where the sky was blue
I could see all around me
Everywhere
I could see all around me
Everywhere
Sometimes I feel like
I've never been nothing but tired
And I'll be walking
Till the day I expire
So sometimes I just lay me down
No more can I do
But then I go on again
Because you ask me to
Some days I look down
Afraid, afraid I will fall
And though the sun shines
I see nothing at all
Then I hear your sweet voice, oh
Come and then go, come and then go
Lord telling me softly
You love me so
Inverness Fan
Great performance. Good work. Susan Boyle is the best.
Yanti Silalahi
I went up to the mountain
Because you asked me to
Up over the clouds
To where the sky was blue
I could see all around me
Everywhere
I could see all around me
Everywhere
Sometimes I feel like
I've never been nothing but tired
And I'll be walking
Till the day I expire
So sometimes I just lay me down
No more can I do
But then I go on again
Because you ask me to
Some days I look down
Afraid, afraid I will fall
And though the sun shines
I see nothing at all
Then I hear your sweet voice, oh
Come and then go, come and then go
Lord telling me softly
You love me so
Vart Wutte
How does this only have 33k views,this is art,susan you are a true artist,i love you music so much
Dolores Andruchow
Just love this great women love her voice
William Henry
This song is so stunning 😮😮 thank you Susan Boyle ❤️ 💕 ❤
Donna Brown
My favorite song by Susan Boyle
SunnyGirl 87
Fabulous version ♥❤♥
Jerry & Julie Music
Beautiful ❤️
William
Love her
Levi Macdonald
💯🎶👌💓💓 beautiful lady with a God given voice ! One word all wannabes singers this is how you really sing!