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Landslide
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Sep 1, 2026 updated
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Song Meaning
JJ Heller's rendition of 'Landslide' is a reflective folk song about change, aging, and the fear of losing one's foundation. The lyrics describe climbing a mountain, seeing a reflection, and being brought down by a landslide, symbolizing life's unexpected shifts. The singer questions what love is and whether they can navigate life's seasons, admitting fear of change because they've built their life around someone. The song acknowledges that time makes one bolder and that children grow older, capturing a universal moment of introspection and acceptance. While not explicitly Christian, its themes of trust and navigating life's uncertainties can resonate with faith perspectives.
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I took my love
I took it down
Climbed a mountain and I turned around
And I saw my reflection in the snow covered hills
'Til the landslide brought me down
Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?
Can the child within my heart rise above?
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?
Can I handle the seasons of my life?
Well, I've been afraid of changing
'Cause I've built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And I'm gettin' older too
Well, I've been afraid of changing
'Cause I've built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And I'm gettin' older too
I'm gettin' older too
Take my love
Take it down
Oh, climb a mountain and turn around
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
Well, the landslide will bring it down
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
Well, the landslide will bring it down