The Climb
Ahmir Lyrics


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There's always going to be another mountain
I'm always going to want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes I'm gonna to have to lose,
Ain't about how fast I get there,
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb
I can almost see it
That dream I'm dreaming but
There's a voice inside my head sayin,
You'll never reach it,
Every step I'm taking,
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking but I....
Got to keep trying
Got to keep my head held high

There's always going to be another mountain
I'm always going to want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes I'm gonna to have to lose,
Ain't about how fast I get there,
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb

There's always going to be another mountain
I'm always going to want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes I'm gonna to have to lose,
Ain't about how fast I get there,
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb

It's the climb
It's all about
The climb





Whoa a oh oh

Overall Meaning

The song "The Climb" by Ahmir is a powerful anthem that speaks about the struggles of life and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. The lyrics convey the message that life is a journey, full of ups and downs, but we must keep going and keep fighting to achieve our dreams, even when the path is difficult and uncertain.


The opening lines, "there's always going to be another mountain, I'm always going to want to make it move," highlight the inevitability of obstacles in life, and the desire to overcome them. The song acknowledges that sometimes we will have to lose in order to learn and grow, and that success is not about how fast we get there or what's waiting on the other side, but about the journey itself - "it's the climb."


The lyrics also touch on the internal struggle that often accompanies pursuing our dreams, with the voice inside our head telling us we'll never reach our goals. The singer admits to feeling lost and directionless at times, but reminds us all to keep trying and hold our heads high.


Overall, "The Climb" is a song that motivates listeners to keep pushing forward, no matter what challenges we may face. Its inspiring message resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds, making it a timeless classic.


Line by Line Meaning

There's always going to be another mountain
In life, there will always be new obstacles to face.


I'm always going to want to make it move
I am determined to overcome every obstacle in my path.


Always going to be an uphill battle,
Challenges in life will never be easy and will require hard work and determination to overcome.


Sometimes I'm gonna to have to lose,
There will be times when despite my best efforts, I may not achieve my goals


Ain't about how fast I get there,
What matters is not how quickly I reach my destination, but the journey and lessons learned along the way.


Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
The end result is not the most important thing, but rather the effort and growth made in pursuit of the goal.


It's the climb
The process of overcoming obstacles and pushing myself is the true reward and purpose of life.


I can almost see it
I have a clear vision of what I want to achieve.


That dream I'm dreaming but
My goal is still just a dream and has not yet become reality.


There's a voice inside my head sayin,
Despite my determination, I have moments of doubt and insecurity.


You'll never reach it,
The voice of doubt tells me that my dream is impossible to achieve.


Every step I'm taking,
I am making progress towards my goal with each small action.


Every move I make feels
Even though I am trying my hardest, I feel lost and unsure at times.


Lost with no direction
I am uncertain of the path I need to take to achieve my goal.


My faith is shaking but I....
Despite my doubts, I am holding onto hope and determination.


Got to keep trying
I must continue to put forth effort and not give up, despite the challenges I face.


Got to keep my head held high
I must maintain a positive attitude and outlook, even when faced with setbacks.


It's all about
The most important thing in life is


Whoa a oh oh
An expression of perseverance and determination.




Writer(s): Jon Mabe Copyright: Stage Three Music Publishing Limited

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Comments from YouTube:

AlishaMarie

omg better than the original!!! <333

Fernando Bojorquez

11 years later still the best climb cover and still feel chills from big Mike voice

Baoness Yang

Words can't even explain how amazing this group of singers are.. I'm not surprised that Ahmir made this such a great cover, they're absolutely amazing

mrCritical14

I keep getting chills whenever I listen to this. Their harmonies are just too amazing. & This cover is just.. undescribable. :)

ELAH

They sing this with such conviction with such realism. They are so truthful in their singing, not just saying the words but speaking them.

Julia Neill

I can't even imagine how many people you've probably inspired with this video. It was beautiful and I'm honored to have heard it.

Onewxrld Music

This is one of my absolute all time favourite online covers and a huge tribute to Miley Cyrus by Ahmir. David Side's contributions make it even better. There's a certain chemistry in which Ahmir and David Sides cooperated on this with so much love. I come back to this interpretation over and over and it still sounds awesome regardless of how many times I have listened to it or have watched it. Simply an unforgettable cover.

Linda Kosut Lyon

Just beautiful - not just your harmonies, but your heart, passion and commitment to what the song is about. No bells and whistles - just great singing and joy. Thank you.

Lithonion1

You guys have to do this on your next album!! You bring so much feeling to this song. I got your album and left a rave review. Nice to see groups that can actually sing.

Rebecca L

you can actually feel the soul when they sing it...gives the song sooooo much more meaning :)

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