Mountain

A mountain is a large landform that stretches above the surrounding land in a limited area, usually in the form of a peak. A mountain is generally steeper than a hill. Mountains are formed through tectonic forces or volcanism. These forces can locally raise the surface of the earth. Mountains erode slowly through the action of rivers, weather conditions, and glaciers. A few mountains are isolated summits, but most occur in huge mountain ranges.

High elevations on mountains produce colder climates than at sea level. These colder climates strongly affect the ecosystems of mountains: different elevations have different plants and animals. Because of the less hospitable terrain and climate, mountains tend to be used less for agriculture and more for resource extraction and recreation, such as mountain climbing.

The highest mountain on Earth is Mount Everest in the Himalayas of Asia, whose summit is 8,850 m (29,035 ft) above mean sea level. The highest known mountain on any planet in the Solar System is Olympus Mons on Mars at 21,171 m (69,459 ft).

Mountains (Biffy Clyro song)

"Mountains" is a single by Scottish band Biffy Clyro, released on 18 August 2008. Originally released as a 'non-album' single, "Mountains" is the band's highest charting single to date on the UK singles chart, peaking at #5. The song was later included on the band's fifth studio album, Only Revolutions.

"Mountains" was originally entitled "Teeth or Mountains", and was first played live at the Electric Festival in Getafe, Spain, on 30 May 2008.

The song is the 40th biggest selling rock song of the 21st century in the United Kingdom with sales of 200,000.

Release and reception

Taking a short break from touring with Say Anything in March 2008, the band recorded the song in Los Angeles, with producer Garth Richardson - producer of the band's previous album, Puzzle.

After appearing in many of the band's summer setlists, the song made its radio debut on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show on Friday 19 June 2008 and was introduced as "The Hottest Record in the World Today".

To coincide with the single's physical release, the band embarked on a promotional tour across the UK performing acoustic sets in record stores and signing copies of the single.

Mountains (Lonestar song)

"Mountains" is a song written by Richie McDonald, Larry Boone and Paul Nelson, and recorded by American country music band Lonestar. It was released in June 2006 as the lead-off single and title track from their album of the same name. The song is the band's final Top Ten hit, reaching a peak of number 10 on the U.S. country singles charts in late 2006.

Content

"Mountains" is a mid-tempo in which the narrator cites two examples of people who overcome difficult situations in their lives. The first is a single mother who has to work two jobs to support her family, and the second is a man with crippled legs who runs a marathon despite the pain he feels. In both situations, the narrator uses mountains as a metaphor for the struggles each person faces.

Music video

The music video was filmed partially west of Denver, Colorado (where the band played), and was directed by Kristin Barlowe.

Chart performance

Year-end charts

References

External links

  • Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics
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    Mountains High

    by: Delirious

    Sorrow came to visit us today
    Was the longest day, was the loneliest day
    Sorrow came to steal our hope away
    Only tears can tell
    Of this holy hour
    This mountain's high, too high for us
    This mountain's high, too high for us
    Too high
    Sorrow came quicker than a fire
    Was the longest day, was the loneliest day
    I feel your hand, the warmth, your sweetest smile
    But you slipped away, through the great divide
    This mountain's high, too high for us
    This mountain's high, too high for us
    This mountain's high, too high for us
    This mountain's high, too high for us
    Oh yeah
    You know I'll make it
    Your ways are high, too high for us
    Your ways are too high, too high for us
    Your ways are too high, too high for us
    Your ways are too high, too high
    Only you
    Only you
    Only you can pull me over it
    Only you
    Only you
    Only you can pull me over it
    Pull me, drag me, hold me, keep me, walk me while
    You pull me over it
    Take me, heal me, make me, break me, love me while
    You pull me over it
    Take me, heal me, make me, break me, love me while




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