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”
I'm sittin' on top of a mountain.
She's rockin' that valley down below.
Switchback to the peak with the blindfold,
Bombin' down at the top of my lungs
Screaming no
Straight out on a headwall,
Turned into a freefall.
I'm sipping on some sunshine.
I'm gonna leave it for the morning in the afterlife,
And she's drunk by the daytime.
I bet she feels it just the same in the evening
I'm sipping on some sunshine.
I'm gonna leave it for the morning in the afterlife,
And she's drunk by the daytime.
I bet she feels it just the same in the evening
I'm sittin' on top of a hillside.
There's a one-way path that's takin' me home.
Climbing up to the peak with a blindfold,
Bombin' down at the top of my lungs
Screaming no
Straight out on a headwall,
Turned into a freefall.
I'm sippin' on some sunshine.
I'm gonna leave it for the morning in the afterlife,
And she's drunk by the daytime.
I bet she feels it just the same in the evening.
I'm sippin' on some sunshine.
I'm gonna leave it for the morning in the afterlife,
And she's drunk by the daytime.
I bet she feels it just the same night anymore
I'm sippin' on some sunshine.
I'm gonna leave it for the morning in the afterlife,
And they're drunk by the daytime.
I bet they feel it just the same.
I bet they feel it just the same anymore.
She's rockin' that valley down below.
Switchback to the peak with the blindfold,
Bombin' down at the top of my lungs
Screaming no
Straight out on a headwall,
Turned into a freefall.
I'm sipping on some sunshine.
I'm gonna leave it for the morning in the afterlife,
And she's drunk by the daytime.
I bet she feels it just the same in the evening
I'm sipping on some sunshine.
I'm gonna leave it for the morning in the afterlife,
And she's drunk by the daytime.
I bet she feels it just the same in the evening
I'm sittin' on top of a hillside.
There's a one-way path that's takin' me home.
Climbing up to the peak with a blindfold,
Bombin' down at the top of my lungs
Screaming no
Straight out on a headwall,
Turned into a freefall.
I'm sippin' on some sunshine.
I'm gonna leave it for the morning in the afterlife,
And she's drunk by the daytime.
I bet she feels it just the same in the evening.
I'm sippin' on some sunshine.
I'm gonna leave it for the morning in the afterlife,
And she's drunk by the daytime.
I bet she feels it just the same night anymore
I'm sippin' on some sunshine.
I'm gonna leave it for the morning in the afterlife,
And they're drunk by the daytime.
I bet they feel it just the same.
I bet they feel it just the same anymore.
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I believe it's "Straight out on a headwall, turned into a freefall.
"She's rocking my valley down below" Has to be about a bj.
Nice sound! It is very similar to the White Stripes, I agree. They also kind of sound like the Format. But it's great, uplifting, and fun. Should have some success!
When I was fresh out of college I married a mountain man. He was smart, adventurous and good-looking. We climbed mountains, camped, hiked, fished, rafted, and skied out of bounds. It was glorious until his sense of adventure completely and suddenly shifted. When our relationship began, he believed that outdoor thrills were paramount to his well-being. Then he spiraled into ONLY craving a wicked buzz. This became his primary concern. Nothing else seemed to matter. I asked him to get help and he wouldn't. He became detached and abusive. I was young and had to be strong, so I made the decision to leave. It was a bold move and I had to be brave. I needed to take care of myself.
This mountain man song reminds me of those years of my life.
P.S. I actually DO really like this song!
I also think it's "Climbing up to the peak with a blindfold, bombin' down at the top of my lungs"
Also, it's "Switchback to the peak with the blindfold," in the first verse.
i liked this song.. it has a nice feel to it..
This song is definitely about something, and I think it's kinky sex. I just get that... vibe.
Makes me happy, so it must be about sex.
you guys don't think it has anything with getting high? I thought "sipping on some sunshine"...and then "I'm gonna leave it for the morning" (which never happens with drugs)...in the afterlife...and then the "turned into a freethrow". "I'm sittin on top of a mountain (again...high) and "she's rockin that valley down below" (bj...I agree with whodo)
you guys don't think it has anything with getting high? I thought "sipping on some sunshine"...and then "I'm gonna leave it for the morning" (which never happens with drugs)...in the afterlife...and then the "turned into a freethrow". "I'm sittin on top of a mountain (again...high) and "she's rockin that valley down below" (bj...I agree with whodo)...I am posting this again, cuz with it being my first time on here, I replied to another person's comment and didn't mean to...
This song is totally about getting a BJ while being totally EFFED up, High and prety much just trashed! no other tactful way of putting it!
I believe the lyric is "bombing down from the top of my LOW", not lungs