Story Behind The Song
This song was inspired by the film, "Touching the Void", in which a severely injured man has to walk six miles over an icy tundra in order to save his own life. He does it by creating small goals for himself. This song has been used as inspiration for people suffering from disease, heartache and all kinds of life obstacle.
Song Description
A song about creating small goals to achieve the larger ones.
| Song Length |
3:40 |
Genre |
Folk - General, Folk - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Quiet |
Subject |
Hope, Mountains, Hills |
| Similar Artists |
James Taylor, Joni Mitchell |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
It takes millions of footsteps to get over a mountain
That's what I'm trying to do
Setting my feet one after another just to walk for a minute or two
I've got a hand in my pocket and I've got a tear in my eye
'Cuz I don't know if I can get over a mountain so high
I need handfuls of hope and a well full of water and the will to keep soldiering on
And should I grow tired, I'll sleep by the fire and watch as the moon meets the dawn
I've got a load that I carry
and I've got a lot on my mind
'Cuz I don't know if I can get over a mountain so high
Small steps move you
Small steps over a mountain &
Small steps bring you home
If I can just make it as far as I see
As long as the ground keeps on carrying me
Maybe there'll finally be a way home
If I can just set on a sight that I'm near
As long as the ground will get me there from here
Maybe I won't have to fear the way home
Small steps move you
Small steps over a mountain &
Small steps bring you home
Small steps take you
Small steps over a mountain &
Small steps bring you home