Debut album Come the Mountain was released in 2001, selling its first printing in 2 months. A period of hibernation went into effect at 2002, mostly for family reasons.The band reunited and started touring again in 2005.
After a July 2009 show opening for Pentagram, guest singer Uta Plotkin was asked to join the band as main vocalist, marking a revival of the band. Witch Mountain's second full-length album, South of Salem, was recorded six months later at Smegma Studios, produced by Billy Anderson, and released in April 2011, coinciding with a SXSW tour.
In November 2011, Witch Mountain was signed with Profound Lore. In February 2012, Dave Hoopaugh left the band to concentrate on family and other projects, leaving bass duties to Billions and Billions member Neal Munson. Witch Mountain released their third full-length album, Cauldron of the Wild, on June 2012.
In the summer of 2013 Neal Munson left the band and was replaced by the man-ape bass wrangler known as Charles Thomas. A new album is in the works for 2014.
Shelter
Witch Mountain Lyrics
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Shells of burnt out enclosures spell a cracked code:
Open to the air at last to breathe & fill as a cup of with rain
Then flow to release holes of relief
The citadel is finally in shards
It's gliterring shrapnel spead afar
Piercing the masses weeping fom teargazes
I hope that I can find shelter before
Fewer ferries me to the far shore
I hope that I can find shelter before
I realize I can't recognize me anymore
Those who are seeking searching shrieking
For clean air to tear off those rooftops
A fiery secret for the dissatisfied the malcontent and the wise
Undisclosed to the overexposed is that nobody knows
Expose the throat to electric liquors
Caloric elixirs that build up the light
Till the brain fills up hemorrhages and flickers
I hope that I can find shelter before
Fewer ferries me to the far shore
I hope that I can find shelter before
I realize I can't recognize me anymore
I hope that we can find shelter before
Fewer ferries us to the far shore
I hope that we can find shelter before
We realize we can't recognize ourselves anymore
When the stars begin to tumble downward
And the earth is consumed by dust and war
I will go and I will not look backward
For there will be nothing to look for
I will not be waiting for a sign
I will drive into the setting sun
I may run dry of break down for the last time
But I won't stop till I reach the ocean
Cast off your cloak of failure
Eden in the aftermath
I will not be waiting for a sign
I will drive into the setting sun
I may run dry of break down for the last time
But I won't stop till I reach the ocean
In "Shelter," Witch Mountain describes the aftermath of destruction and chaos. The singer navigates through a ruined city and comes across burnt-out buildings, the remains of the citadel, and masses of people weeping in the aftermath of the destruction. The singer searches for shelter before they cease to recognize themselves, but they also express hope for finding a place to call home amongst the rubble.
The song hints at a dystopian future where war and destruction have left the world in ruins. The promise of safety and a better life is elusive, making it harder for people to find solace in their current situation. The lyrics showcase the desperation of those searching for a new beginning and a fresh start.
The singer encourages listeners to shed their failure and believe that a new Eden is possible, even in the aftermath of seemingly insurmountable destruction. The song's overall message is one of hope amidst the despair of a broken world, encouraging listeners to keep pushing forward towards safety, solace, and a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
I move along a rubble strewn road
I am walking along a road filled with debris and rubble
Shells of burnt out enclosures spell a cracked code:
The remains of burnt structures create a pattern of destruction
Open to the air at last to breathe & fill as a cup of with rain
The destruction has opened up the area allowing for fresh air and the opportunity to gather resources
Then flow to release holes of relief
This opening provides some relief and space for the people affected
The citadel is finally in shards
The stronghold has been destroyed
It's gliterring shrapnel spead afar
The fragments of the destroyed structure are scattered
Piercing the masses weeping fom teargazes
The flying debris is causing pain and distress to the people nearby
With a cold clean break an icy shatter it passes
The destruction is swift, ruthless and uncaring
I hope that I can find shelter before
I have a desire to find a safe place to stay
Fewer ferries me to the far shore
The end may be close and I may not make it to safety
I realize I can't recognize me anymore
The stress and trauma has changed me so much that I do not feel like myself anymore
Those who are seeking searching shrieking
Others are also looking for a safe haven
For clean air to tear off those rooftops
There is a need for clean air to replace the polluted air
A fiery secret for the dissatisfied the malcontent and the wise
There is a hidden solution for those who are searching and who are not satisfied with the current situation
Undisclosed to the overexposed is that nobody knows
The people who are overly exposed to the crisis do not realize that no one knows what the solution is
Expose the throat to electric liquors
There is a need to be open to new experiences and ideas
Caloric elixirs that build up the light
Things that give us energy and hope can help us move forward
Till the brain fills up hemorrhages and flickers
Until we find a solution, the stress and trauma can cause us to break down
When the stars begin to tumble downward
When everything starts to fall apart
And the earth is consumed by dust and war
When the world is engulfed in chaos and destruction
I will go and I will not look backward
I will move forward without looking back
For there will be nothing to look for
There is nothing left behind to go back to
I will not be waiting for a sign
I will take action without needing to be told what to do
I will drive into the setting sun
I will keep moving forward with determination
I may run dry of break down for the last time
I may run out of energy and lose hope, but I will try my best to continue forward anyway
But I won't stop till I reach the ocean
I will not give up until I find safety and peace
Cast off your cloak of failure
Let go of past failures and mistakes
Eden in the aftermath
A new beginning can emerge from destruction
I hope that we can find shelter before
We need to find a safe place for everyone
Fewer ferries us to the far shore
Time is running out and we need to act quickly
We realize we can't recognize ourselves anymore
The trauma and destruction has changed us so much that we do not feel like ourselves anymore
Contributed by Lucas L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kaosmonger73
Im liking this,Uta's vocals fit just prefectly and I love the fact that she is not trying to sound like your conventional doom metal singer. I can hear the Blues,Soul and R & B influences that at the end of the day is where everything comes from. Hope they come to Finland soon! Cheers from the Mexican in Finland.
@moderncaveman71
Saw them at Meltasia this weekend. I had never heard of them before, and by God me and my cousin were in awe of this little gal's voice. Fantastic show.
@DaneWalkerHi
Goosebumps, first time listening to Witch Mountain!
@sjh
Same thing happens to me... nth time.
@grndragon7777777
Absolutely
@locopeland
Excellent song!
@rac50172015
So I was searching for mountain witch for the first time and typed in witch mountain by mistake. Needless to say it was a win win situation. Both awesome
@glohitia666
I am here because of Brain sick. He is a serious dude! :P
@diamondkyle812
Haha my cousin just confused me with this same thing 😂😂😂
@bastep71
Saw them at scion fest this year.. amazing voice and super cool chick..