Mountains O' Things Lyrics

Lyric discussion by pr_lly 

Cover art for Mountains O' Things lyrics by Tracy Chapman

Well, this is one great song about values. I think this song is talking about how the wanting of riches, and then the abundance of having it reduces one to it’s slave. There is the poor man, the less advantaged(Cause you know who we are , Those who deserve the best in life), who keeps working hoping that he would someday enjoy the outcome for all his hard work and finally live a good life, but as time goes by, he realizes, it’s just a dream.There is such a large gap between the poor class and the rich class. Then there is the rich man, who has more than he needs (Consume more than you need), but still isn’t happy, because money doesn’t give happiness. So from time to time he feels guilty, knowing his good life is mainly thanks to “poor” people’s sweat(Renounce all those material things you gained by Exploiting other human beings), their hard work. All his money doesn’t take away his sadness and lonliness(Mostly I feel lonely). And riches don’t last forever, because when we die we can’t take our wealth with us(I won't die lonely, i'll have it all prearranged, A grave that's deep and wide enough)...

I agree 100% With two of these posts, First with pr lly that's what i feel is the meaning to this epic song!, and the video playing in my head is right in tune. second that not only has this song not gotten the dues it should be paid, but the artist herself is one of the few artists that can sway a heart the way she can.