I Miss the Mountains - Alice Ripley

I Miss the Mountains

Alice Ripley

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Song Introduction

"I Miss the Mountains" is a heartfelt song from the critically acclaimed musical **Next to Normal**, originally performed by Alice Ripley on Broadway. In this piece, Ripley's character, Diana Goodman, expresses deep feelings of loss and longing, reflecting her struggle with mental illness and the desire for peace and stability. The song is celebrated for its emotional depth and Ripley's powerful vocal performance, which contributed significantly to the musical's success and its ability to resonate with audiences worldwide.

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Lyric

There was a time when I flew higher

Was a time the wild girl running free would be me

Now I see her, feel the fire

Now I know she needs me there to share

I'm nowhere

All these blank and tranquil years

Seems they've dried up all my tears

And while she runs free and fast

Seems my wild days are past, but

I miss the mountains

I miss the dizzy heights

All the manic magic days

And the dark depressing nights

I miss the mountains

I miss the highs and lows

All the climbing, all the falling

All the while the wild wind blows

Stinging you with snow

And soaking you with rain

I miss the mountains

I miss the pain

Mountains make you crazy

Here it's safe and sound

My mind is somewhere hazy

My feet are on the ground

Everything is balanced here

And on an even keel

Everything is perfect

Nothing's real, nothing's real

And I miss the mountains

I, I miss lowly climb

Wandering through the wilderness

And spending all my time

Where the air is clear, and cuts you like a knife

I miss the mountains

I, I miss the mountains

I miss my life

I miss my life

- It's already the end -