His father was a drummer and a musician. For his 15th or 16th birthday, his father got him some time in his friend's recording studio. He made his first record, which was mostly sold to his friends and family. At Idyllwild School for the Arts, an international boarding school east of Los Angeles, he studied classical guitar. In his senior year of high school, he signed a record deal with Geffen Records. After graduation, he moved to LA and began working with producers such as John Alagia (John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews) and The Laboriel Brothers (Sting, Paul Mccartney). Other than an EP, none of the recordings he made with Geffen ever came out. He was dropped from the label in 2008.
Subsequently, he toured and played with acts such as Steel Pulse, The Wailers, Matisyahu, Stevie Nicks, Ben Harper, Colbie Caillat, Los Lobos, Ziggy Marley, Rusted Root, and many others.
His album, KALA, written in Hawaii and recorded in Los Angeles, was released on August 21, 2015. It debuted at No. 2 on the iTunes singer-songwriter chart.[1]
Released on June 1st, 2018, The Fruitful Darkness was Hall's first completely independent release.
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The Mountain
Trevor Hall Lyrics
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It's return, let it burn, let 'em know who we are
An ancient tribe of discover a redeemer of men
Sound us all, evil gone, there's no need to defend, yeah
Way up on the mountain
Way up on the mountain
Way up on the mountain
Disappear in the clear of the elephants roar
Melodies from the sea they come forward and blow
In the end all my friends I return them in love, yeah in love
Me and you cook food as we all send a bar
Way up on the mountain
Way up on the mountain
Way up on the mountain
Way up on the mountain
No more thieves I believe heart
No more thieves I believe in the goodness of heart
In the end, in the end all my friends I return them in love, yeah in love
Return them in love yeah yeah
In the end all my friends I return them in love, yeah in love
[Repeat: x3]
Way up on the mountain
Way up on the mountain
Way up on the mountain
Way up on the mountain
No more thieves
No more thieves
No more thieves I believe in the goodness of heart
The lyrics of Trevor Hall's song, The Mountain, speak to the belief in the inherent goodness of human beings. The opening lines, "With no more thieves I believe in the goodness of heart," suggest that the singer has rejected any cynicism or skepticism and instead chooses to see the best in people. This belief is not only personal but also communal as the lyrics continue, "An ancient tribe of discover a redeemer of men, Sound us all, evil gone, there's no need to defend." The singer sees humanity as inherently good and suggests that this goodness can be amplified if everyone comes together.
The lyrics go on to describe a journey up a mountain where the singer can disappear in the "clear of the elephant's roar." This imagery suggests a retreat from the chaos of the world and a return to simplicity. The line "Me and you cook food as we all send a bar" adds to this imagery of community and togetherness. The final repetition of "no more thieves, I believe in the goodness of heart" reinforces the core message of the song that there is still hope for humanity to come together and do good in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
With no more thieves I believe in the goodness of heart
I have faith in people's inherent goodness and that there will be no more theft or dishonesty.
It's return, let it burn, let 'em know who we are
We will make a powerful return and show everyone our true selves.
An ancient tribe of discover a redeemer of men
We are a group of people who have uncovered a hero who saves humanity.
Sound us all, evil gone, there's no need to defend, yeah
We will make a sound that will expel all evil and no defense is needed.
Way up on the mountain
High up in the mountains.
Disappear in the clear of the elephants roar
We will vanish in the silence after the roar of life.
Melodies from the sea they come forward and blow
Music from the sea emerges and is played.
In the end all my friends I return them in love, yeah in love
Ultimately, I will repay my friends with love and only love.
Me and you cook food as we all send a bar
We prepare food and share our artistic creations.
No more thieves I believe heart
I believe in a world without thieves and deceit in my heart.
Return them in love yeah yeah
I will always repay my friends with love.
No more thieves
No more dishonesty or thievery.
No more thieves I believe in the goodness of heart
I have great faith in the inherent goodness of people and that there will be no more theft or dishonesty.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Trevor Jennings Hall
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Halfpint
Saw him live on Saint Patty's Day. I was one of the few sober people there. He sounds perfect live.
Ana Paula Carvalho
Maravilhoso! Música boa não precisa de tradução.
Luis Martins
Simples assim. Mishka também é muito bom!!
Daniel Balaguero Vergara
increíble musica que te hace vibrar y llena de buenas energías !
TheWhitepanther21
i love Trevor Hall and want him to make it big, as much as i hate it when bands go mainstream this guy deserves it. way to much talent to go unrecognized!
Emily Basili
I wouldn't have pinned him as Christian, necessarily, and ultimately it's just a word. I believe his words in all of his music are trying to get the idea that maybe if we get past these words we can see that maybe we are all believing in the same thing, in a general sense, and maybe believing with an open mind is enough to achieve a form of enlightenment that is one everyone should aspire to. The beauty of people just being what they believe and not worrying about the differences with others. Get past the words, dig deep for the meaning, and focus on your own enlightenment. Perhaps our biggest demon is our own ego. Ultimately, his words are inspiring, so thank you Trevor Hall.
MrGre8ness Steele
+Emily Basili the rivers are all different but the water is the same...
MrGre8ness Steele
oceans of music , my brain/soul frolicks and plays..we ( every person on earth ) must understand and seek love for others uncondishonaly gifted, from sumthing above us ... what ever you may call it , I CALL IT ...warm sweet humble love FOR ,me and you, ... you and me, we are all WE...and some thing above us, love's us , more than we could know ... pink rain, or any color we are able to c/ a name of a color rarely seen , color of love in its purity... such things i c in people i willnever truely be ... i live my life loving everthing
MrGre8ness Steele
my poem 4 you , i thank you 4 being you
MrGre8ness Steele
weird/ honest