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Kris Kristofferson Stagger Mountain Tragedy Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.33/10 [15 votes]Album: Border Lord / Original Release Date: 1995Genre: CountrySong Duration: 2 min 53 sec
KRIS KRISTOFFERSON
- Stagger Mountain Tragedy Lyrics / with translationsI was born on Stagger Mountain in the sunshine and the snow
And leavin' was the first mistake I made;
But I hungered for the shadows in the valley down below
And the girl that danced the tune the devil played.
Her smile was like the blindin' light of sunshine on the snow
And the flashin' of her hair was black as sin.
And her body set the smokes of hell a-boilin' in my skull
When the fiddle of the devil made her spin.
Morning sunshine [sunshine] high on the mountain,
Where the air is pure and cold;
But there's darkness in the shadows
In the canyons of my soul.
The lantern cast a shadow like a demon on the wall
And the naked sweat was breathin' on her skin;
Then the room was spinning closer as her clothes began to fall
And the eagle started screamin' in my brain;
Then I saw the laughin' dagger and I heard the devil scream
And her bleeding heart was beating in my hand.
Then the darkness blew away and I was standin' by a tree
With a hanging rope a-danglin' from a limb.
Morning sunshine [sunshine] high on the mountain,
where the air is pure and cold;
But there's darkness in the shadows
in the canyons of my soul.
And leavin' was the first mistake I made;
But I hungered for the shadows in the valley down below
And the girl that danced the tune the devil played.
Her smile was like the blindin' light of sunshine on the snow
And the flashin' of her hair was black as sin.
And her body set the smokes of hell a-boilin' in my skull
When the fiddle of the devil made her spin.
Morning sunshine [sunshine] high on the mountain,
Where the air is pure and cold;
But there's darkness in the shadows
In the canyons of my soul.
And the naked sweat was breathin' on her skin;
Then the room was spinning closer as her clothes began to fall
And the eagle started screamin' in my brain;
Then I saw the laughin' dagger and I heard the devil scream
And her bleeding heart was beating in my hand.
Then the darkness blew away and I was standin' by a tree
With a hanging rope a-danglin' from a limb.
Morning sunshine [sunshine] high on the mountain,
where the air is pure and cold;
But there's darkness in the shadows
in the canyons of my soul.
Facts about Stagger Mountain Tragedy
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Stagger Mountain Tragedy is written and performed by Kris Kristofferson.
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It is first released in 1995 as part of Kris Kristofferson's album "Border Lord" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When we interpret the meaning being expressed, Kris Kristofferson's 'Stagger Mountain Tragedy' delves into the internal struggle between purity and temptation, which the poem depicts through its two opposite elements of mountain sunshine and shadowy valleys, which create a haunting vision that shows his guilt and despair. The lyrics of Stagger Mountain Tragedy primarily explore themes of heartbreak and despair and angst and reflection and solitude. The song establishes two main themes which include the battle between temptation and sin and the fight between purity and darkness and the need for redemption and the feeling of regret. The song includes intense and mature themes which feature direct references to the devil and violent content and dark visual elements. The content includes suggestive language and imagery which is not appropriate for younger viewers.
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Stagger Mountain Tragedy falls under the genre Country.
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Stagger Mountain Tragedy song length is 2 minutes and 53 seconds.
Who wrote Stagger Mountain Tragedy lyrics?
Stagger Mountain Tragedy is written and performed by Kris Kristofferson.
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When was Stagger Mountain Tragedy released?
It is first released in 1995 as part of Kris Kristofferson's album "Border Lord" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Stagger Mountain Tragedy lyrics?
When we interpret the meaning being expressed, Kris Kristofferson's 'Stagger Mountain Tragedy' delves into the internal struggle between purity and temptation, which the poem depicts through its two opposite elements of mountain sunshine and shadowy valleys, which create a haunting vision that shows his guilt and despair. The lyrics of Stagger Mountain Tragedy primarily explore themes of heartbreak and despair and angst and reflection and solitude. The song establishes two main themes which include the battle between temptation and sin and the fight between purity and darkness and the need for redemption and the feeling of regret. The song includes intense and mature themes which feature direct references to the devil and violent content and dark visual elements. The content includes suggestive language and imagery which is not appropriate for younger viewers.
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Which genre is Stagger Mountain Tragedy?
Stagger Mountain Tragedy falls under the genre Country.
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How long is the song Stagger Mountain Tragedy?
Stagger Mountain Tragedy song length is 2 minutes and 53 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Kris KristoffersonRecord Label(s): 1972 Sony Music Entertainment
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