Mountain At My Gates

Foals

About Mountain At My Gates

"Mountain at My Gates" is a song by English rock band Foals. It was released as the second single from their fourth studio album, What Went Down, on 21 July 2015. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Alternative Songs chart, number 35 on the Belgian Flanders Tip Singles Chart, number 87 on the UK Singles Chart, and number 192 on the French Singles Chart. The song was also featured in the soundtrack for the video game FIFA 16.


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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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Foals

Foals are an English rock band from Oxford, England. They are currently signed to Transgressive Records in the United Kingdom and Sub Pop in the United States. They released their debut album Antidotes on 24 March 2008 in the UK, and 8 April 2008 in the US. The band's second album, Total Life Forever, was released on 10 May 2010. The band's first mixtape "Tapes" was released 3 July 2012 as part of the !K7 series. The band's third album "Holy Fire" is to be released 11 February 2013. The first single from "Holy Fire" called "Inhaler" premiered on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show on 5 November 2012 and released on iTunes the same day. more »

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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.
Release Date
The 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.
Song Theme
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Critical Response
The 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.
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.
Live Performances
Foals 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.
Songwriting
Lead 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.
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).
Genre Classification
The 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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