The song is the singer’s journey to self-discovery. They acknowledge that they’ve lost sight of who they are, and want to find themself again.
[Verse 1]
I've become
A figment of my imagination
That's why I run
Towards self-love and inner restoration
Mm-mm, mm
[Chorus]
I don't know what it is that I'm climbing to
I hear your words in my head, you said, "The mountain is you"
And only worry can bring me down
I'm scared to let go of what I'm scared to lose
I'm pouring out myself, I'd give it all for the view
And only worry can bring me down
[Post-Chorus]
You said, "The mountain is you"
The mountain is you
[Bridge]
Yep
(Oh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh)
[Verse 2]
Heart and my hands, don't fail me now
Won't let the weight of my fear go and knock me down
Only way's up, no going around
Oh
You called my name in the dead of night
I was barely surviving, almost left the climb
Said, "Don't look down, but open your eyes"
You were right, you said, "The mountain is you"
[Outro]
Oh, the mountain is you
Oh, you said, "The mountain is you"
Oh, the mountain is you
Oh
The Mountain Is You was written by Chance Peña & Lydia Frutig.
The Mountain Is You was produced by Chance Peña.
Chance Peña released The Mountain Is You on Fri Apr 12 2024.
’The Mountain Is You’ is a song about dealing with, and overcoming, the obstacles within ourselves. Getting in touch with who we are and the worries we allow to hold us back.
— via Wonderland