I wanna stand with you on a mountain
Suzy Bogguss
A Love as Vast as Mountains and Seas
Suzy Bogguss's song "I wanna stand with you on a mountain" is a heartfelt declaration of deep and enduring love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that is all-encompassing and unwavering. The singer promises to be everything their partner needs—dream, wish, fantasy, hope, and love. This commitment is not just superficial; it is profound and deeply rooted, as indicated by the lines, "I'll love you more with every breath / Truly, madly, deeply do." The song speaks to the idea of love as a new beginning, a reason for living, and a source of deeper meaning in life.
The recurring imagery of standing on a mountain and bathing in the sea symbolizes the vastness and boundlessness of this love. Mountains and seas are often seen as eternal and unchanging, much like the love the singer feels. The desire to "lay like this forever / Until the sky falls down on me" further emphasizes the wish for this love to be timeless and unending. The song also touches on the comfort and protection that love provides, suggesting that even in lonely hours, the thought of this love can bring solace and joy.
The song's bridge, where the singer talks about making a wish upon the stars and sending it to heaven, adds a layer of spirituality and transcendence to the love being described. It suggests that this love is not just earthly but also has a divine or cosmic dimension. The certainty and pleasure derived from this love are so intense that they bring tears of joy. The song concludes with a reaffirmation of the singer's commitment to live in this state of love forever, reinforcing the idea that true love is eternal and all-encompassing.