Mountain at My Gates
Mountain at My Gates

Foals - Mountain at My Gates Lyrics

This song is a poignant exploration of the struggles and challenges that life presents. The recurring image of the 'mountain at my gates' symbolizes an obstacle or problem that seems insurmountable, growing more daunting each day. However, there's also a note… Read more

Aug 21, 2015
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Mountain at My Gates Lyrics

I see a mountain at my gates
I see it more and more each day
What I give, it takes away
Whether I go or when I stay

I see a mountain at my gates
I see it more and more each day
I see a fire out by the lake
I'll drive my car without the brakes

I see a mountain in my way
It's looming larger by the day
I see a darkness in my fate
I'll drive my car without the brakes

Oh, gimme some time
Show me the foothold from which I can climb
Yeah, when I feel low
You show me a signpost for where I should go

I see a mountain at my gates
I see it more and more each day
And my desire wears a dark dress
But each day, I see you less

Oh, gimme some time
Show me the foothold from which I can climb
Yeah, when I feel low
You show me a signpost for where I should go

Through lanes and stone rows
Black granite, wind blows
Fire lake and far flame
Go now but come again
Dark clouds gather 'round
Will I run or stand my ground

Oh, when I come to climb
Show me the mountain so far behind
Yeah, it's farther away
Its shadow gets smaller day after day

Yeah, gimme my way
Gimme my love
Gimme my choice
You keep me coming around
Gimme my fate
Gimme my lungs
Gimme my voice
You keep me coming around
Gimme my lungs
Gimme my, gimme my
Gimme my, gimme my
Gimme my, gimme my
Gimme my, gimme my
Gimme my way
Gimme my fate
Gimme my lungs
Gimme my choice
You keep me coming round

Writer(s): JACK BEVAN, WALTER GERVERS, YANNIS PHILIPPAKIS, JAMES SMITH
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of Mountain at My Gates?

This song is a poignant exploration of the struggles and challenges that life presents. The recurring image of the 'mountain at my gates' symbolizes an obstacle or problem that seems insurmountable, growing more daunting each day. However, there's also a note of determination and resilience in the lyrics as the singer speaks about driving without brakes and seeking signs for where to go next. The repeated plea for time suggests a desire for patience and understanding while navigating these issues. Towards the end, there's a shift in perspective as the mountain appears smaller, indicating progress or overcoming hardships. This track beautifully encapsulates life's trials and one's tenacity to overcome them. #LifeStruggles #Resilience #OvercomingObstacles

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