(1) Climb is a band from Bo… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Climb:
(1) Climb is a band from Boston, Massachusetts made up of Conor M. (Drums), Kevin R. (Bass), Connor S. (Vocals), and Mike T. (Guitar).
(2) Climb was a hardcore/metalcore band from Salt Lake City, Utah. Formed in the mid 90's, they realesed the cd "Live In The Now" in 1997. In 1998, Climb planned to release its second album, Reborn. For reasons still unknown to the band, it never saw the light of day. Climb broke up soon after.
Pendulum
CLIMB Lyrics
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If you land in the same place
What's the point in drawing
When there's nothing left to face
The pain in your eyes was tremendous
Screaming is so obsolete
Is that why you stay quiet
And the rest refuse to eat
Bitten right to the bone
Is this the dream that we work for
And if you got fangs still
Baby you can chew it
Just give yourself a try
Pain won't stop shooting
The pain in your eyes was tremendous
Screaming is so obsolete
Is that why you stay quiet
And the rest refuse to eat
End of my fingers bloody
Bitten right to the bone
Is this the dream that we work for
Devotion
The song "Pendulum" by CLIMB is a poignant reflection on the struggle to find purpose and meaning in life amidst pain and adversity. The lyrics suggest a sense of futility and hopelessness, with the repeated refrain of "What's the point?" conveying a sense of existential despair. The image of a pendulum, swinging back and forth, serves as a metaphor for the cyclical nature of life, as well as the feeling of being trapped in an endless cycle of pain and frustration.
The lyrics suggest that no matter what one does, the result is the same - landing in the same place, facing nothing new, and feeling the same pain. The line "Is that why you stay quiet/And the rest refuse to eat" implies a sense of detachment and isolation, perhaps due to the inability to find comfort or meaning in the world.
The repeated refrain of "the pain in your eyes was tremendous" adds to the sense of sadness and despair. The image of bloody fingers and bitten bones reinforces the idea of physical and emotional pain. Yet, despite the bleakness of the lyrics, there is a note of hope in the final lines, with the call to "give yourself a try" and the suggestion that devotion to a cause or purpose may offer a way out of the cycle of pain.
Overall, "Pendulum" is a powerful song that speaks to the struggle for meaning and purpose in life in the face of adversity and pain. While the lyrics are melancholy and bleak, the final message is one of hope and the possibility of finding a way forward through devotion and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
What's the point in jumping
Why bother taking risks if it won't lead to progress?
If you land in the same place
If the outcome is the same, there's no point in trying.
What's the point in drawing
Why create something if there's nothing left to express?
When there's nothing left to face
When there's nothing left to confront, why continue to create?
The pain in your eyes was tremendous
Your suffering is evident and deep-seated.
Screaming is so obsolete
Expressing your pain vocally no longer has any effect.
Is that why you stay quiet
Are you withholding your emotions to avoid being ignored?
And the rest refuse to eat
Others are also struggling and opting out of normalcy.
End of my fingers bloody
Pushing yourself to the limit has caused physical damage.
Bitten right to the bone
You've gone as far as you can go, exhausted all options.
Is this the dream that we work for
Is this empty, soul-sucking routine what we aspire to?
And if you got fangs still
Even when you feel powerless, you still have strength.
Baby you can chew it
Use that strength to overcome obstacles, no matter how difficult.
Just give yourself a try
Believe in yourself and your ability to persevere.
Pain won't stop shooting
The hurt will keep coming, but don't let it defeat you.
Devotion
Stay committed to the struggle despite the challenges.
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@johngo-jl3uz
Chris, this is another terrifically clear explanation of a topic that some people make needlessly complicated. Thank you so much for your excellent instructional videos, please keep them coming.
@yaalula
Super helpful and clear explanation! Thank you. 🙏🏻
@danelarson
I was wondering the same thing. I assume since there is not a direct risk of being detached entirely from the rock, this is the quickest and easiest way to avoid leaving gear. I would hope that most of the time you would find rap rings in places like this on popular routes??
@matthunter7779
Chris, I notice that you use the rope close to your tie in to start the loop and the rope "above" that as the slack end. Do you think it is a problem to use the grigri end of the slack for the loop such that you are kind of suspended from your grigri?
@northaunt
Yes. in general you don't want to fall with rope/sling friction involved. But here, the forces are much smaller, You lower static weight of Your body and You use your legs which also offloads the sling.
@maxm10081
Is this bottlecreek crag? That's cool! I climb there sometimes
@PokerMakyo
What if your protection is for example friend? And you don't want to left behind it? Is there any trick which you can use to do it?
@EverettWilson
The leader owes you a cam.
@tomcerulwork
What makes the sling on rope friction acceptable here? My understanding was that rope should only ever slide against carabiners and never against rope or slings.
@johngo6283
Tom, good question. It's acceptable because you were going very slowly on the lower out and not generating enough heat to damage anything. Of course, you should NEVER top rope directly through webbing, because of the exact problem that you point out. And, if you're on a popular route, everyone else has had to lower out the exact same spot, and you're probably going to find a leaver biner or quick link at the lower out point.