Mountain at My Gates
Foals
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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
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Written by: JACK BEVAN, WALTER GERVERS, YANNIS PHILIPPAKIS, JAMES SMITH
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10 facts about this song
Production"Mountain at My Gates" is the second song to be released from Foals' fourth studio album, "What Went Down". The album was produced by James Ford, who is known for working with Arctic Monkeys and Depeche Mode.
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Release DateThe song was released on 20th July 2015, following the lead single "What Went Down". It gained quick popularity due to Foals' reputable brand of intense rock sound.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of the song are about recognising obstacles and confronting them head-on, a recurring theme throughout the album "What Went Down". The 'mountain' is a metaphor for these challenges.
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Music VideoThe video for "Mountain at my Gates" was shot using a 360-degree camera. Directed by Nabil Elderkin, the video incorporated innovative technology, GoPro's spherical Virtual Reality technology, making it a unique presentation.
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Critical ResponseThe song received positive reviews from music critics and was seen as an impressive follow-up to the lead single of the album. It is known for its raw energy and anthemic chorus.
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Commercial Performance"Mountain At My Gates" performed well commercially, hitting the number 98 spot on the U.K singles chart and number 1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in the U.S.
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Live PerformancesFoals took their intense, energetic performances to the stage with "Mountain at My Gates". Their live performance at the Reading festival was massively popular, showcasing the band's energetic presence.
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SongwritingLead singer, Yannis Philippakis, has spoken about the songwriting process for this track. In a series of interviews, he described how he recorded the initial demo for the track on his phone whilst sat on a balcony in Australia.
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Band Members"Mountain at my Gates" was performed by the five classical members of Foals: Yannis Philippakis (lead vocals, guitar), Jimmy Smith (guitar), Walter Gervers (bass), Jack Bevan (drums) and Edwin Congreave (keyboard).
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Genre ClassificationThe song, like most of Foals' music, is classified under the Alternative Rock and Indie Rock genres. It incorporates a mix of pulsating guitar riffs and rhythmic drum patterns characteristic of these genres.
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