King Of The Mountain
Kiss · Asylum [1985]
I'm gonna climb the mountain
I'm gonna hit the top
I wanna go where nobody's ever been
I'm never gonna stop
I'm gonna reign, I'm gonna shine
I'm gonna beat the ground
I'm gonna shoot through the night like a shot gun
I'm gonna get on down, I wanna get on down
I'm the king of the mountain, I'm the king of the mountain
Listen, don't try to save my soul from destruction
I'm never gonna fall
Don't try to give me a piece of the action
I'm gonna take it all
All the kings horses, all the kings men
We're gettin' crazy again and again
Make up your mind, it's time we get goin'
We're gonna get on down, we're gonna get on down
I'm the king of the mountain, I'm the king of the mountain
I'm the king of the mountain, I'm the king of the mountain
Yeah, now
Oh, yeah, king of the mountain
Say it, king of the mountain
I'm the king of the mountain, I'm the king of the mountain, yeah
I'm the king of the mountain
And the winner takes it all, let's go, let's go, let's go
About King Of The Mountain
"King Of The Mountain" serves as a high-energy anthem from Kiss's 1985 album *Asylum*, exemplifying the band's signature hard rock and glam metal fusion. Released during a period of intense commercial success, the track features the group's characteristic theatrical vocals and driving guitar riffs, reinforcing their status as pioneers of the genre. The song reflects the broader musical landscape of the mid-1980s, where Kiss continued to evolve their sound while maintaining their iconic stage presence and lyrical themes of power and dominance. As a staple of their discography, it remains a defining recording that captures the band's ability to blend theatricality with substantial musical weight, cementing their legacy in rock history.