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On The Mountain
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Aug 5, 2026 updated
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Selah's 'On The Mountain' is a reflective Christian song about the lifelong journey of faith, using the metaphor of climbing a mountain to represent the pursuit of God and the hope of reaching heaven. The lyrics acknowledge human limitations—hands that cannot reach and a mind that cannot comprehend—yet express a confident assurance that the soul will ultimately arrive. The song draws on the imagery of faithful predecessors who have gone before, encouraging perseverance and trust in God's guidance. It speaks to the believer's longing for eternal communion with God, offering comfort and hope in the midst of life's struggles.
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I've been climbing my whole like
And I am only at the bottom of the mountain
At the bottom of the mountain
Rising up from my feet in the daylight
Rising up into the clouds and out of my sight
Is the height of that mountain
Oh my hands cannot reach it
And my mind can't comprehend it
But my soul is gonna get there one day
Oh my hands cannot reach it
And my mind can't comprehend it
But my soul is gonna get there one day
Lord these shoes are gonna need some help
So make it to the top of the mountain
To the top of your mountain
Many feet have gone before us
With a habit of faith and courage
They'll meet us a the road's end
Well my hands cannot reach it
And my mind can't comprehend it
But my soul is gonna get there one day
Though my hands cannot reach it
And my mind can't comprehend it
But my soul is gonna get there one day
Yes, yes, I think I will
Oh yes, I know we will
Yes, yes, I know we will
Oh yeah I know we
I've been climbing my whole like
And I am only at the bottom of the mountain
At the bottom of the mountain
All along this road
When it feels so far to the top
You say, "Just hold onto the mountain"
Though my hands cannot reach it
And my mind can't comprehend it
But my soul is gonna get there one day
Though my hands cannot reach it
And my mind can't comprehend it
But my soul is gonna get there one day
Though my hands cannot reach it
And my mind can't comprehend it
But my soul is gonna get there one day
Though my hands cannot reach it
And my mind can't comprehend it
But my soul is gonna get there one day
Well my soul is gonna get there one day