Housefires - Mountain to Valley Lyrics + Chords
Lyrics
Plagued by your promises
Words you have spoken
Desires you have placed in me
Faithfully you will complete
From the mountain to the valley
From the desert to the raging sea
And in the silence or the city streets
oh your presence always covers me
Hope you will lead the way
Peace you will be my strength
To see in the midst of storms
And believe in your goodness Lord
From the mountain to the valley
From the desert to the raging sea
It's In the silence or the city streets
Oh your presence always covers me x2
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You take me in
You lead me out
You take me in
You lead me out
You take me in
You lead me out
Such a journey walking with you now x3
When I don't know what steps to take
When I don't know the moves to make
This one thing I can't escape
When I don't have the words to say
When I can't seem to find my way
This one thing I can't escape
It's Your love
It's your love
From the mountain to the valley
From the desert to the raging sea
And in the silence or the city streets
Oh your presence always covers me x2
Oh your presence always covers me
Oh your presence always covers me
When I don't know what steps to to take
When I don't know what moves to make
This one thing I can't escape
Your love
When I don't have the words to say
When I can't seem to find my way
This one thing I can't escape
Your love
Oh it's your love
It's your love
It's your love
(Jesus te ama)
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Housefires - Mountain to Valley (feat. Kirby Kaple)
Meaning & Inspiration
Housefires, a name synonymous with authentic, raw worship, delivered something truly special with "Mountain to Valley," featuring the compelling vocals of Kirby Kaple, released on August 12, 2016. This song isn't just a performance; it feels like an honest conversation between a soul and its Maker, navigating the very real landscape of the spiritual journey. At its heart, the piece seems to trace the ebb and flow of faith, acknowledging that life with God isn't a constant mountaintop high but a passage that includes the challenging descent into and navigation of the valleys. It captures the experience of moments brimming with overwhelming presence and clarity, contrasted with periods of difficulty, testing, or simply waiting, where the tangible sense of God feels less immediate.
The genius of "Mountain to Valley" lies in its willingness to sit in the tension of these contrasting experiences. It doesn't pretend that the valley is as comfortable as the mountaintop, but it insists that God is present in both. This resonates deeply with the biblical narrative, which is replete with accounts of God meeting His people in diverse terrains. Think of Moses encountering God on Mount Sinai (Exodus 19-20), a towering peak symbolizing divine revelation and glory. But also consider the psalmist's profound declaration, "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me" (Psalm 23:4). This image of God's presence *in* the valley of the shadow of death offers immense comfort and mirrors the song's message that the journey isn't undertaken alone.
Musically, the track supports this thematic depth with an organic, unhurried feel. It builds gradually, reflecting the slow, sometimes arduous, climb or descent of life's seasons. Kirby Kaple's vocal delivery is key, carrying a vulnerability and sincerity that makes the message profoundly relatable. It’s not a polished, distant performance but a voice that sounds like it has genuinely traversed these spiritual landscapes. The instrumentation remains spacious, allowing the weight of the lyrics and the vocal earnestness to hold center stage. This minimalist approach avoids distraction and keeps the focus squarely on the song's central truth: God’s unwavering faithfulness regardless of elevation.
Scripturally, the concept of God being sovereign over both the highs and the lows is fundamental. James reminds us to "Consider it pure joy... whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance" (James 1:2-3). Trials, often symbolized by the valley, are not pointless detours but purposeful parts of the journey designed to refine and strengthen faith. Similarly, the prophet Ezekiel’s vision of the valley of dry bones (Ezekiel 37:1-14) shows God bringing life to a place of utter hopelessness and death, illustrating that even the deepest, most desolate valleys are not beyond His redemptive power. The song beautifully encapsulates this, suggesting that even when the spiritual air feels thin and distant, the same God who was with you on the peak is right there with you in the depths. "Mountain to Valley" ultimately serves as an encouraging anthem, reminding us that the true constant is not our feeling of closeness or the ease of our circumstances, but the enduring, unchanging presence and love of Jesus Christ, who is "the same yesterday and today and forever" (Hebrews 13:8). It’s a call to trust Him through every step of the winding path.