Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2014-02-11
- Album Name: Small Town Heroes
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Blue Ridge Mountain” by Hurray For The Riff Raff
“Blue Ridge Mountain” reflects on the beauty and freedom of the Appalachian Mountains. The narrator longs for the freedom of living in these rugged and wild mountains, which is anchored deeply within their memories. This longing is framed quite literally and metaphorically: they feel physically entrapped in a non-mountainous world, but emotionally they are trapped by the memory and longing of the mountains. The narrator finds comfort in the idea that the spirit of the Blue Ridge mountains will continue to live in them, no matter where they are or how much geographical and emotional distance stands between them. This song is an ode to Appalachian heritage, with its strong ties between the environment and the people who inhabit its hills and valleys.