Landslide lyrics

Landslide lyrics

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Original Lyrics

English
[Verse 1]
I took my love, took it down
I climbed a mountain and I turned around
And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills
'Til the landslide brought me down

[Verse 2]
Oh, mirror in the sky
What is love?
Can the child within my heart rise above?
Can I sail through the changin' ocean tides?
Can I handle the seasons of my life?
Hmm-hmm, hmm-hmm

[Chorus]
Well, I've been afraid of changin'
'Cause I've built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And I'm getting older too

[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]
Well, I've been afraid of changin'
'Cause I've built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And I'm getting older too
Oh, I'm getting older too

[Verse 3]
Oh-oh, take my love, take it down
Oh-oh, climb a mountain and turn around
And if you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills
Well, the landslide bring it down

[Outro]
And if you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills
Well, the landslide will bring it down
Oh-ohh, the landslide bring it down

Translation

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[Verso 1]
Tomé mi amor, lo llevé abajo
Escalé una montaña y me di la vuelta
Y vi mi reflejo en las colinas cubiertas de nieve
Hasta que el deslizamiento me derribó

[Verso 2]
Oh, espejo en el cielo
¿Qué es el amor?
¿Puede el niño dentro de mi corazón elevarse?
¿Puedo navegar a través de las cambiantes mareas del océano?
¿Puedo manejar las estaciones de mi vida?
Hmm-hmm, hmm-hmm

[Coro]
Bueno, he tenido miedo de cambiar
Porque he construido mi vida alrededor de ti
Pero el tiempo te hace más audaz
Incluso los niños envejecen
Y yo también estoy envejeciendo

[Solo de guitarra]

[Coro]
Bueno, he tenido miedo de cambiar
Porque he construido mi vida alrededor de ti
Pero el tiempo te hace más audaz
Incluso los niños envejecen
Y yo también estoy envejeciendo
Oh, yo también estoy envejeciendo

[Verso 3]
Oh-oh, toma mi amor, llévalo abajo
Oh-oh, escala una montaña y date la vuelta
Y si ves mi reflejo en las colinas cubiertas de nieve
Bueno, que el deslizamiento lo derribe

[Outro]
Y si ves mi reflejo en las colinas cubiertas de nieve
Bueno, el deslizamiento lo derribará
Oh-ohh, el deslizamiento lo derribará

Meaning & Explanation

Stevie Nicks' 'Landslide' is a profound meditation on change, aging, and self-reflection that resonates across generations. The song's central metaphor of a landslide represents life's uncontrollable forces that reshape our existence. Written when Nicks was at a crossroads in her career and relationship with Lindsey Buckingham, the lyrics capture universal fears about life transitions. The snow-covered hills symbolize clarity and reflection, while the mountain represents life's challenges. The recurring question 'Can the child within my heart rise above?' speaks to maintaining innocence amidst adult responsibilities. Nicks explores how we build identities around relationships ('built my life around you') and the terrifying beauty of personal evolution. The song's brilliance lies in its dual perspective - both the immediate fear of change and the wisdom that 'time makes you bolder.' Musically, the gentle acoustic arrangement mirrors the lyrical vulnerability, creating an intimate confessional tone. 'Landslide' has endured because it articulates the human condition - our resistance to change despite its inevitability, our nostalgia for simpler times, and the courage required to face life's seasons. The song's power comes from its raw honesty about aging ('I'm getting older too') and its poetic treatment of universal anxieties. Listeners connect with its emotional authenticity, finding personal meaning in its metaphors whether facing career changes, relationship endings, or simply the passage of time.

[Note: This explanation provides key insights into the song's themes and emotions.]