Up To The Mountains
Kelly Clarkson · Other Songs - Kelly Clarkson
Because You asked me to
Up over the clouds
To where the sky was blue
I could see all around me
Everywhere
I could see all around me
Everywhere
Sometimes I feel like
I've never been nothing but tired
And I'll be workin
Till the day I expire
See sometimes I just lay me down
Lord, no more can I do
But then I go on again
Because You ask me to
Some days I look down
Afraid--Afraid I will fall
And though the sun shines
I see nothing at all
But I hear Your-Your sweet voice
oooh---oooh
Come and then go
Come and then go
Lord, telling me softly
You love me so
Up To The Mountains
Kelly Clarkson's "Up To The Mountains" stands as a defining track from her 2011 album Stronger, marking a pivotal shift in her sound toward a more mature, soulful pop-R&B aesthetic. Following her earlier pop-rock era, the song features Clarkson's signature vocal power blended with a lush, atmospheric production that emphasizes emotional vulnerability. The track explores themes of personal growth and resilience, serving as a centerpiece on Stronger alongside other introspective ballads like "I Forgive You" and "Breaking Your Own Heart." Its release solidified Clarkson's transition from a pop powerhouse to an artist capable of delivering complex, genre-bending recordings that resonated deeply with listeners seeking authenticity in her music.