Up This Hill
Journey of Redemption: Up This Hill by Yonder Mountain String Band
Lyrics
I swore I'd never stray
I committed to not deviate or go astray.
Swore I wouldn't lose my way
Pledged not to lose my path or direction.
Lord I made my bets, I locked my cages
Expressing commitment by making choices and setting boundaries.
Stars are in the air
Reference to the celestial, suggesting placing concerns in the broader context of the universe.
I put my worries there
I entrusted my worries to the stars.
My cheap regrets and all my little rages
Referring to past mistakes, regrets, and emotional outbursts.
Up this hill and down again
Repetition emphasizing the cyclical nature of challenges and the opportunity for new beginnings.
'Til it becomes a mountain
-Way up high another side
-A brand new beginning
-Up this hill and down again
-It becomes a mountain
-Way up high another side
-A brand new beginning
-If I could change my mind
Contemplating the potential outcomes if the speaker were to change their perspective.
I wonder what I'd find
Curiosity about the discoveries that a change of mind might reveal.
I'd wander off and lose these crutches
Desire to break free from dependence or limitations.
How am I to know, everywhere I go
Uncertainty about the consequences of actions and choices.
What the cost is?
Questioning the price or consequences of the speaker's journey.
What my good luck is?
Reflecting on personal fortune and blessings.
Up this hill and down again
Repetition highlighting the continuous cycle of challenges and the potential for fresh starts.
'Til it becomes a mountain
-Way up high, to another side
-A brand new beginning
-Up this hill and down again
-It becomes a mountain
-Way up high, to another side
-A brand new beginning
-The energy I'll need, it's miles ahead of me
Acknowledging the substantial effort required, metaphorically referring to miles of distance.
It's one foot then the other
Emphasizing the incremental progress needed, taking one step at a time.
The city disappears
Transitioning from urban life to a more serene environment.
The razor's edge is here
An intense and critical situation is encountered.
The cut ain't clean and it ain't over
Describing a challenging experience with lingering consequences.
Up this hill and down again
Repetition suggesting the recurring nature of challenges and the potential for renewal.
'Til it becomes a mountain
-Way up high, to another side
-A brand new beginning
-Up this hill and down again
-It becomes a mountain
-Way up high, to another side
-A brand new beginning
-Up this hill and down again
Continued emphasis on the cyclical nature of struggles and the opportunity for a new beginning.
'Til it becomes a mountain
-Way up high, to another side
-A brand new beginning
-Up this hill and down again
-It becomes a mountain
-Way up high, to another side
-A brand new beginning
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