The Ladder
Lilly Van Sickle Lyrics
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as a matter of fact because it's a matter of time
and I don't know where it goes
just know where it leads
people always pushing others off
but I don't need that to get to the very top
still I'm scared it's a little steep
and we all get tangled up sometimes in this silly life
in search of our right minds
yes, we all just wanna cry sometimes and that's alright
so focused on the ladder we forget to climb
but don't worry, there's good news
you know what, I think life is rigged to lead us
back to love
back to love
I've got a ladder I'd like to climb
but it's booby trapped and it's not mine
a little lost, each step I take
nothing left to hold on to
but all the things I like to do
I might skip a step along the way
hey, but that's OK
'cause we all get tangled up sometimes in this silly life
slip and stumble
in search of our right minds
yes, we all just wanna cry sometimes and that's alright
so focused on the ladder we forget to climb
but don't worry, there's good news
you know what, I think life is rigged to lead us
back to love
back to love
oh these knots are not too kind
and untangling them takes time
but worries wake up slow and know
oh these knots are not too kind
and untangling them takes time
turns out they were all a sign back to love
it all comes back to love
and we all get tangled up sometimes in this silly life
slip and stumble
in search of our right minds
and we all just wanna cry sometimes and that's alright
so focused on the ladder we forget to climb
and we all get tangled up sometimes in this silly life
slip and stumble
in search of our right minds
we all just wanna cry sometimes and that's alright
so focused on the ladder we forget to climb
but don't worry there's good news
you know what, I know life is rigged to lead us
Lilly Van Sickle's song "The Ladder" speaks about the journey of life and how it can be compared to a ladder that one climbs in pursuit of success and happiness. The lyrics suggest that while the journey can be challenging and confusing at times, it is important to keep climbing, as the ultimate destination is what matters. The ladder represents the journey of life which is sometimes booby trapped or tangled up, but the singer suggests that it is rigged to lead us back to love.
The song also discusses the pressure that people face in trying to climb the ladder of life. People are sometimes tempted to push others off the ladder, but the singer doesn't believe that is necessary. She is confident that she can climb the ladder without having to hurt others in the process. While the journey may be scary, the singer is not content with just focusing on the ladder; she reminds us that it is important to keep climbing and that life is rigged to lead us back to love.
Overall, "The Ladder" is a reminder that life is a journey and that it is important to keep climbing despite the challenges that we may face. Instead of focusing on the ladder itself, we should focus on the journey and the ultimate destination. The song also stresses the importance of treating others with kindness and not pushing them off the ladder in the pursuit of success.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a ladder I'd like to climb
I want to achieve something significant.
as a matter of fact because it's a matter of time
I need to do it soon or I may never get the chance.
and I don't know where it goes
I don't know what the outcome will be.
just know where it leads
I know my destination.
people always pushing others off
Others may try to prevent me from achieving my goal.
but I don't need that to get to the very top
I can reach my goal without hurting others or resorting to unethical behavior.
still I'm scared it's a little steep
I'm intimidated by the difficulty of the task ahead.
and we all get tangled up sometimes in this silly life
Life is confusing and unpredictable for everyone.
slip and stumble
We all make mistakes.
in search of our right minds
We are all striving to find clarity and purpose.
yes, we all just wanna cry sometimes and that's alright
It's okay to feel overwhelmed or emotional.
so focused on the ladder we forget to climb
We can be so preoccupied with achieving our goals that we forget to live in the moment.
but don't worry, there's good news
Despite the challenges we face, there is hope.
you know what, I think life is rigged to lead us
Life is designed to guide us towards fulfillment and happiness.
but it's booby trapped and it's not mine
There may be obstacles or challenges that I didn't anticipate or plan for.
a little lost, each step I take
I may feel uncertain or confused about what to do next.
nothing left to hold on to
I may feel like I'm out of options or resources.
but all the things I like to do
Focusing on my passions and interests can give me direction.
I might skip a step along the way
I may make mistakes or take shortcuts on the path to my goal.
hey, but that's OK
It's okay to make mistakes or take an unconventional approach.
oh these knots are not too kind
The obstacles I face may be especially challenging or frustrating.
and untangling them takes time
It may take a while to solve the problems I encounter.
but worries wake up slow and know
Over time, the things that stress me out may lose their power over me.
turns out they were all a sign back to love
My struggles may actually lead me to a deeper sense of purpose or fulfillment.
it all comes back to love
Ultimately, the most important thing in life is to connect with others and find meaning in our relationships.
we all just wanna cry sometimes and that's alright
It's okay to be vulnerable and express our emotions.
Contributed by Mia C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.