The Mountain Song
Vertical Horizon · Chronicles 92 - 98 [2004]
This mountain we must climb
I will follow you over
We will survive
It's time now
We must be moving onward
It's time for us to fly
Take care and look over your shoulder
I'm there all the time
If your lost and you need someone to count on
Oh you've got to look to me
Because it's times like these when a good friend is a savior
Oh you come running on back to me
It's time now
We must be moving onward
It's time for us to fly
Take care and look over your shoulder
I'm there all the time
And someday when you're feeling awkward
And someday when you're down
Come to me I will give you anything
I'll turn your frown around
What you've done for me is more that I could hope for
Oh you are my friend
And I'll be there for you through happiness and sad times
Oh our love will pull us through
This mountain we must climb over
This mountain we must climb
I will follow you over
We will survive
The Mountain Song
The Mountain Song stands as a reflective song in Vertical Horizon's expansive discography, appearing on the 2004 compilation Chronicles 92 - 98. This collection captures the band's evolution during a pivotal era, bridging their early alternative rock experiments with the polished pop sensibilities that would later define their mainstream success. While the group is often celebrated for anthemic hits like Everything You Want, this track offers a more introspective look at their songwriting capabilities. The recording showcases the band's signature blend of melodic guitar work and earnest vocal delivery, hallmarks of their style throughout the late nineties and early two thousands. As part of a broader body of work that includes albums like Go and Burning the Days, the song contributes to the narrative of a band consistently exploring themes of personal growth and resilience within the American rock landscape.