As a kid I tried to get away from people In the hills behind our house I was peaceful Y'know I used to wish that I could build a little palace So I could leave and be protector of the balance But what they used to say is I could talk for the nation I never knew if it was rude or a word of affirmation I would throw away every invitation I was alive, Mmm I was alive, Mmm I became one with the mountain And I was breathing that thin air I became one with the mountain I was alive, Oooo I became one with the mountain And I was breathing that thin air I became one with the mountain I was alive, Oooo They've thrown away their flint and picked up headlights They're building extensions 'cause who would want to downsize? They can never see it like we see through their eyes It's all alive, Mmm I became one with the mountain And I was breathing that thin air I became one with the mountain I was alive, Oooo I became one with the mountain And I was breathing that thin air I became one with the mountain I was alive, Oooo When our worlds collide I'll stay by your side, Oooo When our worlds collide I'll stay by your side I became one with the mountain And I was breathing that thin air I became one with the mountain I was alive, Oooo When our worlds collide I'll stay by your side When our worlds collide I'll stay by your side