The song "Mountain Mama" by Gotthard tells the story of a person who was born into difficult circumstances, represented by being born in a cradle of stone. They never expected to have to face challenges alone, but soon discovered that everything they were promised was a lie, and they should have known better. The person singing addresses another individual, referred to as "Crazy mama," who continually comes into their life and brings chaos and trouble. The "Mountain mama" is depicted as someone who manipulates and controls the narrator. They use their words to influence the way the narrator thinks and acts, and they constantly observe their every move. At times, being around this person feels like heaven, but the narrator often finds themselves caught in a spell, unable to escape their grasp. The narrator finally realizes that they want to break free from the toxic relationship with the "Mountain mama." They no longer want to be fed lies and manipulated by this person. They express their determination to move on and not be swayed by their influence anymore. Overall, "Mountain Mama" is a metaphorical representation of a challenging and toxic relationship. Through the lyrics, Gotthard conveys the struggles faced when trying to break free from someone who has a hold on your life.
