Ronnie James Dio Midi Files

'Man on the Silver mountain' as written by and Ronald Ronnie James Dio Richard Ritchie Blackmore.

General CommentThis song sounds to me like it is talking about the prophet Ezekiel in the Bible. Ezekiel chapter 1 explains the vision that he saw of the Cerubim (which are an illustration of preachers in Revelation) which came out of the 'wheel within a wheel' (Im a wheel, Im a wheel) These creatured didnt turn withersoever they went (you cant stop me turnin). I think it is Ezekiel chapter 3 or 4 where they take Ezekiel by the hand and lead him to a high place to give him a broader perspective of the problems in Israel. That vision of Ezekiel was an illustration of personal revelation from God. Which I believe the song is alluding to. Although Dio sang the song, you have to remember that Ritchie Blackmore wrote the song, so Dio's image has nothing to do with it. Song Meaningto me, it's quite a simple meaning.

He's singing about being God or Jesus or what have you 'And you can't stop me turning', 'But you'll never stop me burning' - eternal life 'Cause I'm the sun' - giver of life/the light 'Come down with fire' - smight the sinners 'Lift my spirit higher' - worship/praise me 'Someone's screaming my name' - people calling on him in time of need 'I'm the man on the silver mountain' - silver mountains being clouds = heaven 'I can show you the way' - path of religion 'With eyes that see inside you' - knows what you do/feel/think just my point of view. General Comment Your an ass. Its obvious you know nothing about Ronnie James Dio. You are the one who needs to wake up and realize your OPINION is NOT FACT. Also for the other idiot who commented on your post, Ronnie took the name from the mobster Johnny Dio.

Also someone said about turning Dio upside down. Yes, zuma is correct is does say devil but it is NOT traditional Old English. Ronnie did that on purpose so it would say devil.

However, he was in no way a devil worshiper. He believed Heaven and He'll is what we make it here on Earth. This is a correction. I couldn't erase my last one and I couldn't post a reply. General CommentDio, Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore, often used Biblical imagery in song lyrics, but not in the same manner written in the Bible.

I think jhardin has it right that Ezekiel was a basis for the songs imagry, but it's definitely not talking about the same thing. Dio once made a comment in concert that this song was a reference to his past and some of those in the band. Just pure speculation on my part, but I'm guessing this is about getting high most likely from heroin and the man on the silver mountain is the pusher and/or the person once their high.

My InterpretationTo me, the man on the silver mountain is a guy who is a great leader. A great leader is the light and the dark, he knows when to show mercy and also when to kick someone's ass. He greatly values honesty and is very perceptive, he KNOWS when someone is lying to him and punishes accordingly, and he also KNOWS when someone is beaten down and needs a helping hand and he provides it. A real life example is the character Bigfoot in Anthony Bourdain's book ' Kitchen Confidential '. Here are some key passages from the chapter called Bigfoot, ' Bigfoot understood - as I came to understand - that character is far more important than skills or employment history. Skills can be taught.