About the Song
“You Gave Me a Mountain” is a song performed by Elvis Presley that was written by Marty Robbins. Elvis recorded the song in 1973, and it was included in his album “Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite,” which was released in 1973.
The song reflects on the struggles and challenges of life, expressing the emotional impact of facing difficult circumstances. Elvis’s powerful and emotional delivery added depth to the song, making it one of the memorable tracks in his repertoire.
The lyrics convey a sense of hardship and the feeling of being overwhelmed by life’s burdens. The metaphor of being given a mountain symbolizes the enormity and difficulty of the challenges faced. Despite the difficulties, the song suggests a determination to face and overcome these obstacles.
Overall, “You Gave Me a Mountain” showcases Elvis Presley’s ability to convey deep emotions through his vocal performance and is considered one of his poignant and soulful ballads.
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Lyrics
Born in the heat of the desert
My mother died giving me life
Deprived of the love of a father
Blamed for the loss of his wife
You know lord i’ve been in a prison
For something that i never done
It’s been one hill after another
I’ve climbed them all one by one
But this time, lord you gave me a mountain
A mountain you know i may never climb
It isn’t just a hill any longer
You gave me a mountain this time
My woman got tired of heartaches
Tired of the grief and the strife
So tired of working for nothing
Just tired of being my wife
She took my one ray of sunshine
She took my pride and my joy
She took my reason for living
She took my small baby boy
But this time, lord you gave me a mountain
A mountain you know i may never climb
It isn’t just a hill any longer
You gave me a mountain this time