the climb
Billy Ray Cyrus/Miley Cyrus Lyrics
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That dream I'm dreaming, but
There's a voice inside my head saying
"You'll never reach it"
Every step I'm taking
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking
Gotta keep my head held high
There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna 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
The struggles I'm facing
The chances I'm taking
Sometimes might knock me down, but
No, I'm not breaking
I may not know it
But these are the moments that
I'm gonna remember most, yeah
Just gotta keep going
And I, I gotta be strong
Just keep pushing on, 'cause
There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna 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
(Yeah)
There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes you're gonna 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 (yeah-yeah-yeah)
Keep on moving
Keep climbing
Keep the faith, baby
It's all about
It's all about
The climb
Keep your faith
Keep your faith
Whoa-oh
In Billy Ray Cyrus/Miley Cyrus's hit song, The Climb, the artists explore the idea of perseverance and determination as the keys to achieving one's dreams. The first verse presents the internal struggle that many individuals face, where there is a desire to achieve something great, but there is an inner voice that says it cannot be done. The singer reflects on their journey, with every step and move they make feeling lost with no direction. These struggles create doubts and causes their faith to shake, but they know they have to keep trying and keep their heads held high.
The chorus then states that there will always be obstacles in life, just as there will always be another mountain to climb. Despite the uphill battles, even the ones that result in losses, the journey is more important than the destination. It's not about how fast one gets there or what awaits them on the other side, but rather the climb itself. The second verse reinforces this point by stating that the struggles and challenges are what make the journey memorable and worthwhile. The singer knows they will face tough moments that may knock them down, but they will not break, and must continue to push forward.
Overall, The Climb can be interpreted as a call to action, urging listeners to never give up on their dreams, despite the obstacles that may come their way. It's about realizing that failures and challenges are simply part of the journey, and to keep the faith and keep climbing.
Line by Line Meaning
I can almost see it
I have a vision of my dream, but it's not quite clear yet
That dream I'm dreaming, but
I have a strong desire to achieve my dream
There's a voice inside my head saying
My self-doubt and fear is holding me back from achieving my dream
"You'll never reach it"
My inner voice is telling me that I don't have what it takes to achieve my dream
Every step I'm taking
I'm working hard to achieve my dream
Every move I make feels
I'm struggling and feel lost
Lost with no direction
I don't know where I'm going or what I'm doing
My faith is shaking
I'm losing hope in my ability to achieve my dream
But I, I gotta keep trying
I know I need to persevere and keep working towards my dream
Gotta keep my head held high
I need to stay positive and not let my doubts consume me
There's always gonna be another mountain
There will be obstacles in my way
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
I will keep trying to overcome the obstacles and succeed
Always gonna be an uphill battle
The road to success will be challenging
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
I may fail along the way, but that's part of the journey
Ain't about how fast I get there
Success isn't about how quickly I achieve my dream
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
Success isn't just about the end result, but the experiences and growth gained along the way
It's the climb
The journey itself is what makes achieving my dream worthwhile
The struggles I'm facing
The obstacles and challenges I'm experiencing
The chances I'm taking
The risks I'm taking in pursuit of my dream
Sometimes might knock me down, but
I may face setbacks and failures on my journey
No, I'm not breaking
I won't give up or let obstacles defeat me
I may not know it
I may not realize it in the moment
But these are the moments that
These experiences and challenges are what shape me in the pursuit of my dream
I'm gonna remember most, yeah
I will cherish these moments and experiences as part of my journey
Just gotta keep going
I need to persevere through the challenges to achieve my dream
And I, I gotta be strong
I need to be resilient and not let obstacles defeat me
Just keep pushing on, 'cause
I need to persist despite setbacks and failures
Keep on moving
Keep taking steps to move towards my dream
Keep climbing
Keep working hard to overcome obstacles
Keep the faith, baby
Stay hopeful and believe in myself
It's all about
The most important thing is
It's all about
The most important thing is
The climb
The journey, not just the destination, is what defines and shapes me
Keep your faith
Believe in yourself and your dream
Keep your faith
Believe in yourself and your dream
Whoa-oh
Musical interlude and emphasis on the message to keep persevering
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jessi Leigh Alexander, Jon Clifton Mabe
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