Lyrics
Verse 1
In the foothills of sorrow, looking up from the valley of fear
You can see doubt off in the distance, and you're about to lose heart right here
But don't ever give in, don't ever give up
God is with you, and you'll overcome
Chorus
The mountain will tell you, that you can't make it over
It will try to convince you, that it's way too high
Though you feel defeated, know that God keeps His promise
So you tell the mountain, just how big your God is
Verse 2
Just try to remember, all the trials He's brought you through
And when His power gave you strength for the journey, the very hour you needed it to
So don't be discouraged, 'cause time after time
God's never failed you, go on and climb
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Tell the Mountain” presents adversity as a threatening height that speaks fear and defeat. Its answer is not denial of the difficulty, but remembrance of God’s past faithfulness and confidence in his promised presence. Images of foothills, valleys, distance, and climbing give the lyric a clear movement: sorrow and doubt confront the singer, memory restores courage, and trust makes perseverance possible.
The central command to tell the mountain how great God is recalls Jesus’ teaching about faith speaking to a mountain in Mark 11:22–23. The assurance that God remains present through fear also aligns with Isaiah 41:10, while the appeal to remember earlier trials resembles the biblical practice of recalling divine help in times of distress. The song does not suggest that obstacles are insignificant. Instead, it places them beside a God whose strength has already sustained the faithful. Its message is therefore one of steadfast confidence: discouragement may speak loudly, but God’s reliability supplies reason to continue.
Related Scripture
- Mark 11:22-23 Jesus teaches about faith speaking to a mountain.
- Isaiah 41:10 God promises to strengthen and help the fearful.