J recently teamed up with hit producers Phantom Boyz (Alexandra Burke “Bad Boys” Christina Aguilara “The Beautiful People”) and has since released his 3rd independent original album “Phantom Boyz Presents: J Rice”. He has grown on YouTube to over 165,000 subscribers and over 26,000,000 views. J is now working on producing and writing his own material for his 4th album along with writing and producing for other artists.His new album will be released in early 2013 by Omega Music Group/JCM Music Group INgrooves/Fontana.
the climb
J Rice Lyrics
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That dream I am 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
But I, I gotta keep trying
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 got to be strong
Just keep pushing on
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
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
Keep on moving, keep climbing
Keep the faith, baby
It's all about,
It's all about
The climb
Keep the faith, keep your faith, whoa
The song "The Climb" by J Rice is about perseverance and overcoming obstacles to achieve one's goals. The lyrics describe the struggles and doubts that come with chasing a dream, with the voice inside one's head saying "You'll never reach it." Despite this, the singer keeps moving forward, even when they feel lost and uncertain about the path ahead. The chorus repeats the idea that there will always be challenges along the way, but it's the journey (the climb) that matters, not just the destination.
The verse "Ain't about how fast I get there, ain't about what's waiting on the other side" emphasizes that the journey is just as important as the end goal, and that it's important to savor the moments and experiences along the way. The song ends with a message of encouragement to keep climbing, keep pushing, and keep the faith.
Overall, this song is a reminder to not give up on one's dreams and to keep persevering even when it seems impossible. It's easy to feel discouraged and doubtful, but the climb is what shapes us and makes us stronger.
Line by Line Meaning
I can almost see it
The vision of my dream is almost tangible.
That dream I am dreaming
Referring to the ultimate goal that the singer hopes to achieve.
But there's a voice inside my head saying "You'll never reach it"
The singer experiences self-doubt and does not feel capable of achieving their goal.
Every step I'm taking
Referring to the artist's journey towards their goal.
Every move I make feels lost with no direction
The artist is unsure of the path they need to take to achieve their goal.
My faith is shaking
The singer is uncertain and lacks confidence in their ability to achieve their goal.
But I, I gotta keep trying
The singer is determined to persist despite the challenges.
Gotta keep my head held high
The artist needs to maintain a positive attitude despite the obstacles they encounter.
There's always gonna be another mountain
There will always be new challenges and obstacles to overcome.
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Referring to the artist's strong desire to reach their goal.
Always gonna be an uphill battle
The singer acknowledges that achieving their goal will not be easy.
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Sometimes setbacks or losses will occur along the path towards achieving the goal.
Ain't about how fast I get there
The journey towards achieving the goal should not be rushed or prioritized over the actual process itself.
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
The ultimate reward or outcome should not be the sole focus, as the process of achieving the goal also holds value.
It's the climb
The journey towards the goal holds its own significance and value.
The struggles I'm facing
Referring to the challenges and obstacles that the artist encounters in their journey towards their goal.
The chances I'm taking
Referring to the risks that the artist is willing to take in order to achieve their goal.
Sometimes might knock me down
Setbacks and roadblocks may hinder the singer's progress towards their goal.
But no, I'm not breaking
The singer has resilience and is able to withstand and overcome setbacks and failures.
I may not know it
The artist is unaware of the value of the experiences gained throughout the journey towards their goal.
But these are the moments that I'm gonna remember most, yeah
Referring to how the experiences gained throughout the journey towards the goal will hold value and importance to the artist in hindsight.
Just gotta keep going
The artist needs to persist and continue working towards their goal despite any setbacks they encounter.
And I, I got to be strong
The singer needs to have strength and resilience in order to keep pursuing their goal.
Just keep pushing on
The artist needs to persevere and continue on their journey even in the face of adversity.
Keep on moving, keep climbing
The singer must continue to progress, grow, and strive towards their goal.
Keep the faith, baby
The singer needs to stay optimistic and hopeful in order to persevere towards their goal.
It's all about, it's all about, the climb
Ultimately, the journey towards the goal holds its own value and significance.
Keep the faith, keep your faith, whoa
A reminder to maintain hope and faith in oneself and one's journey towards their goal.
Contributed by Ellie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Basilis Z
I first saw this nine years ago and still remember it!!Love your voice and your passion bro!
J Rice
love all those songs! I'll def put them on the list
Gemini198204
I've always love this song. With all the trials and tribulations that I've faced in my life, it's a song that means so much to me! Great to hear you sing this with such talent!! Thank you!!
Enjouchi
Really great version for the first male cover! Great key too, we both have similar ranges. Try singin Mad by Ne-yo next. It's a challenging song, but if you pull it off it would be impressive.
Boytoy26
i LOVE this version.. Your voice fits this song perfectly! Great Job!
ajnsd
Wow this is a really pretty cover.... great job I love the add-ins... it makes it more unique, makes it yours. Keep it up!
Emil Hansson
It's my favorite song by Miley cyrus, and I've watched Joe's version of it and I didn't really like it cause of his accent.. But your's the first one I've found that I like alot :) Keep this up, I believe you can go far if you just work hard for it :)
rob8354
An amazing performance. Couldn't stop listening. I have been a professional musician all my life and believe your voice to be exceptional. Good luck!
Resources Edu
You are fantastic!! Best version I ever heard!!
Celyia
Absolutely fantastic tone and stylization. This is a beautifully done cover. You've got that spark for stardom. One thing you may want to work on is your breath control - do that and you'll have something absolutely phenomenal.