Mountains

Biffy Clyro

About Mountains

"Mountains" is a single by Scottish band Biffy Clyro, released on 18 August 2008. Originally released as a non-album single, "Mountains" is the band's highest-charting single to date on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number five. It topped the Scottish Singles Chart, giving Biffy Clyro their third number one there. Outside the United Kingdom, "Mountains" reached number 55 in Australia and number 42 in Ireland. It was later included on the band's fifth studio album, Only Revolutions. "Mountains" was originally entitled "Teeth or Mountains", and was first played live at the Electric Festival in Getafe, Spain, on 30 May 2008. 


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2008
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I took a bite out of a mountain range,
Thought my teeth would break, the mountain did
Let's go, I want to go
All the way to the horizon

I took a drink out of the ocean
And I'm treading water there before I drown
Let's dive, I want to dive
To the bottom of the ocean

Took a ride, I took a ride,
I wouldn't go there without you.
Let's take a ride, we'll take a ride,
I wouldn't leave here without you.

I am a mountain.
I am the sea.
You can't take that away from me
I am a mountain.
I am the sea.
You can't take that away from me

'Cause you tear us apart,
With all the things you don't like,
You can't understand that I won't leave
'til we're finished here,
And then you'll find out
Where it all went wrong

I wrote a note to the jungle and,
They wrote me back that I was never crowned
King of the jungle,
So there's an end to my horizon

Took a ride, I took a ride,
I wouldn't go there without you.
Let's take a ride, we'll take a ride,
I wouldn't leave here without you

I am a mountain.
I am the sea.
You can't take that away from me
I am a mountain.
I am the sea.

'Cause you tear us apart,
With all the things you don't like
You can't understand that I won't leave
'til we're finished here,
And then you'll find out
Where it all went wrong

Nothing lasts forever, except you and me.
You are my mountain, you are my sea
Love can last forever, between you and me.
You are my mountain, you are my sea

I am a mountain
I am the sea
You can't take that away from me.

I am a mountain
I am the sea
I am a mountain
I am the sea

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Biffy Clyro

Biffy Clyro are a Scottish rock band that formed in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire comprising Simon Neil (guitar, lead vocals), James Johnston (bass, vocals) and Ben Johnston (drums, vocals). Currently signed to 14th Floor Records, they have released five studio albums, two of which, Puzzle and Only Revolutions (2009) reached the top five in the UK Album Charts. more »

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Written by: Simon Alexander Neil

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10 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Mountains" is a song by the band "Biffy Clyro", which hails from Kilmarnock, Scotland. The band, made up of three members, has been making music since 1995.
Song Release
The song was released on August 18, 2008, as a non-album single. It later appeared in the band's fifth album named "Only Revolutions."
Chart Performance
"Mountains" was a tremendous commercial success. It became Biffy Clyro's highest-charting single in the UK reaching the 5th spot.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Sam Brown, goes backward in time showing the band performing in a surreal frozen forest. It has gathered millions of views on YouTube since its release.
Song Genre
"Mountains" is a rock song that displays the band's signature amalgamation of progressive rock, punk rock, and heavy metal influences.
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of the song revolve around the theme of self-belief, tenacity, and overcoming obstacles symbolized as 'mountains'.
Live Performances
The song has become a staple of the band's live performances. Their electric performance of "Mountains" during the Reading Festival 2013 is largely appreciated by fans.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from critics. It was praised for its driving melody, lyrical depth, and the band's growing maturity in sound.
Radio Airplay
"Mountains" was BBC Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe's 'Hottest Record in the World' on June 22, 2008.
Award Nominations
In the 2009 NME Awards, "Mountains" was nominated for the Best Track, demonstrating its widespread success and popularity.

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