Mountain Sound – English Lyrics

• By: Of Monsters and Men

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of Of Monsters and Men with "Mountain Sound," a captivating indie folk song that will transport you to the serene landscapes of Iceland. This track is a fantastic entry point for language learners, offering clear, evocative English lyrics that paint vivid pictures of escape and freedom. You'll encounter phrases related to nature, journey, and self-discovery, making it perfect for expanding your vocabulary and understanding narrative songwriting. The song's uplifting spirit and memorable chorus make it not only a joy to listen to but also an effective tool for learning English in a fun, immersive way.

[English]

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♪ I HEARD THEM CALLING IN THE DISTANCE ♪

♪ SO I PACKED MY THINGS AND RAN ♪

♪ FAR AWAY FROM ALL THE TROUBLE ♪

♪ I HAD CAUSED WITH MY TWO HANDS ♪

♪ ALONE WE TRAVELED ARMED WITH NOTHING BUT A SHADOW ♪

♪ WE FLED FAR AWAY ♪

♪ HOLD YOUR HORSES NOW ♪

♪ (WE SLEEP UNTIL THE SUN GOES DOWN) ♪

♪ THROUGH THE WOODS WE RAN ♪

♪ (DEEP INTO THE MOUNTAIN SOUND) ♪

♪ HOLD YOUR HORSES NOW ♪

♪ (WE SLEEP UNTIL THE SUN GOES DOWN) ♪

♪ THROUGH THE WOODS WE RAN ♪

♪ SOME HAD SCARS AND SOME HAD SCRATCHES ♪

♪ IT MADE ME WONDER ABOUT THEIR PAST ♪

♪ AND AS I LOOKED AROUND I BEGAN TO NOTICE ♪

♪ THAT WE WERE NOTHING LIKE THE REST ♪

♪ HOLD YOUR HORSES NOW ♪

♪ (WE SLEEP UNTIL THE SUN GOES DOWN) ♪

♪ THROUGH THE WOODS WE RAN ♪

♪ (DEEP INTO THE MOUNTAIN SOUND) ♪

♪ HOLD YOUR HORSES NOW ♪

♪ (WE SLEEP UNTIL THE SUN GOES DOWN) ♪

♪ THROUGH THE WOODS WE RAN ♪

♪ ♪

♪ (WE SLEEP UNTIL THE SUN GOES DOWN) ♪

♪ ♪

♪ (WE SLEEP UNTIL THE SUN GOES DOWN) ♪

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

♪ (WE SLEEP UNTIL THE SUN GOES DOWN) ♪

♪ HOLD YOUR HORSES NOW ♪

♪ (WE SLEEP UNTIL THE SUN GOES DOWN) ♪

♪ THROUGH THE WOODS WE RAN ♪

♪ (DEEP INTO THE MOUNTAIN SOUND) ♪

♪ HOLD YOUR HORSES NOW ♪

♪ (WE SLEEP UNTIL THE SUN GOES DOWN) ♪

♪ THROUGH THE WOODS WE RAN ♪

♪ HOLD YOUR HORSES NOW ♪

♪ (WE SLEEP UNTIL THE SUN GOES DOWN) ♪

♪ THROUGH THE WOODS WE RAN ♪

♪ (DEEP INTO THE MOUNTAIN SOUND) ♪

♪ HOLD YOUR HORSES NOW ♪

♪ (WE SLEEP UNTIL THE SUN GOES DOWN) ♪

♪ THROUGH THE WOODS WE RAN ♪

♪ ♪

♪ (WE SLEEP UNTIL THE SUN GOES DOWN) ♪

♪ ♪

♪ (WE SLEEP UNTIL THE SUN GOES DOWN) ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
distance /ˈdɪstəns/ A2	noun - the length of space between two points
trouble /ˈtrʌbl/ A2	noun - difficulty or problems verb - to cause worry or difficulty to
hands /hændz/ A1	noun - the terminal part of the human arm
alone /əˈloʊn/ A2	adjective - having no one else present
shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ B1	noun - a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between light rays and a surface
woods /wʊdz/ A2	noun - a small forest
mountain /ˈmaʊntən/ A1	noun - a large natural elevation of the earth's surface
sound /saʊnd/ A1	noun - vibrations that travel through the air
scars /skɑːrz/ B1	noun - a mark left on the skin after a wound
scratches /ˈskrætʃɪz/ B1	noun - a mark or slight wound made by scratching
past /pæst/ A2	noun - the time before the present
rest /rest/ A1	noun - a period of inactivity or relaxation
calling /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/ B1	verb - to speak loudly or distinctly
armed /ɑːrmd/ B1	adjective - equipped with weapons

Key Grammar Structures

• I HEARD THEM CALLING IN THE DISTANCE

  ➔ Past Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the past simple tense to indicate an action that was completed in the past.

• SO I PACKED MY THINGS AND RAN

  ➔ Coordinating Conjunctions

  ➔ The use of 'and' connects two independent clauses, showing that both actions occurred.

• WE FLED FAR AWAY

  ➔ Adverb of Place

  ➔ The word 'far' is an adverb of place that describes the distance of the action.

• HOLD YOUR HORSES NOW

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The phrase is in the imperative mood, giving a command or instruction.

• SOME HAD SCARS AND SOME HAD SCRATCHES

  ➔ Parallel Structure

  ➔ The use of 'some had' in both clauses creates a parallel structure, enhancing rhythm.

• THROUGH THE WOODS WE RAN

  ➔ Prepositional Phrase

  ➔ The phrase 'through the woods' is a prepositional phrase indicating the location of the action.

• WE WERE NOTHING LIKE THE REST

  ➔ Comparative Structure

  ➔ The phrase uses a comparative structure to highlight the difference between the subject and others.