Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Comin' down the mountain
One of many children
Everybody has their own opinion
Everybody has their own opinion
Holding it back hurts so bad
Jumping out of my flesh
And I said
Cash in
Cash in now, honey
Cash in now
Cash in now
Cash in now, honey
Cash in Miss Smith
Cash in now, baby
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
I was comin' down the mountain
I met a child, man, she had pin eyes
We had the same opinion
Had the same opinion
She was holding it back
It hurts do bad
Jumping out of my flesh
And I said
Cash in now, honey
Cash in now
Cash in now, baby
Cash in now, honey
Cash in Miss smith
Cash in now, baby
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
Ooh-ooh, whoa-whoa-whoa yeah
Ooh-ooh, whoa-whoa-whoa yeah
Ooh-ooh, whoa-whoa-whoa yeah
Ooh-ooh, whoa-whoa-whoa yeah
One of many children
Everybody has their own opinion
Everybody has their own opinion
Holding it back hurts so bad
Jumping out of my flesh
And I said
Cash in
Cash in now, honey
Cash in now
Cash in now
Cash in now, honey
Cash in Miss Smith
Cash in now, baby
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
I was comin' down the mountain
I met a child, man, she had pin eyes
We had the same opinion
Had the same opinion
She was holding it back
It hurts do bad
Jumping out of my flesh
And I said
Cash in now, honey
Cash in now
Cash in now, baby
Cash in now, honey
Cash in Miss smith
Cash in now, baby
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
Ooh-ooh, whoa-whoa-whoa yeah
Ooh-ooh, whoa-whoa-whoa yeah
Ooh-ooh, whoa-whoa-whoa yeah
Ooh-ooh, whoa-whoa-whoa yeah
Lyrics submitted by iheartnitz
Mountain Song Lyrics as written by Perry Farrell Eric Adam Avery
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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