The Climb
Miley Cyrus Lyrics


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I can almost see it
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
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 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 a 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

Overall Meaning

In "The Climb," Miley Cyrus talks about following your dreams and persevering through difficult times. Miley sings about a dream she is chasing, but there is a voice in her head telling her she won't make it. She feels as though she is lost and uncertain of what direction to take, and her faith is beginning to waver. However, she knows that she must keep trying and hold her head high.


Miley Cyrus encourages her listeners that there will always be obstacles and challenges hindering us from reaching our goals. It's not about the speed at which we arrive, nor is it about what lies at the finish line. Miley states that what's most important is the journey itself. The struggles we face, the chances we take, and the moments we will remember the most.


Miley teaches us to have faith in ourselves and to keep pushing forward. It's all about the climb, and the effort we put in to reach our goals. It speaks about hope, perseverance, and the belief that we all can accomplish anything if we put our minds to it.


Line by Line Meaning

I can almost see it
I have a dream that I can almost visualize


That dream I'm dreaming, but
I'm dreaming of my future goal


There's a voice inside my head saying
My inner voice is telling me


"You'll never reach it"
"You'll never achieve your dream"


Every step I'm taking
I'm putting in effort at every step


Every move I make feels
I feel like every move is pointless


Lost with no direction
I'm aimlessly wandering without a clear path


My faith is shaking
I'm losing my confidence


But I, I gotta keep trying
Despite the obstacles, I have to keep making an effort


Gotta keep my head held high
I need to stay positive and motivated


There's always gonna be another mountain
There will always be new challenges


I'm always gonna wanna make it move
I'm determined to overcome these challenges


Always gonna be an uphill battle
It's going to be a difficult journey


Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
I may experience setbacks or failures


Ain't about how fast I get there
Success isn't measured by the speed of my progress


Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's not about the rewards at the end of the journey


It's the climb
The journey itself is what's important


The struggles I'm facing
The challenges I'm encountering


The chances I'm taking
The risks I'm taking


Sometimes might knock me down, but
I may fail sometimes, but


No, I'm not breaking
I won't give up completely


I may not know it
I may not realize it


But these are the moments that
These are the moments in which


I'm gonna remember most, yeah
I'm going to remember the most


Just gotta keep going
I just need to keep moving forward


And I, I gotta be strong
I need to be strong and resilient


Just keep pushing on, 'cause
I need to keep pushing myself because


Keep on moving
Keep progressing


Keep climbing
Keep overcoming obstacles


Keep the faith, baby
Stay optimistic and keep believing


It's all about
The important thing is


It's all about
The crucial aspect is


The climb
The journey itself


Keep your faith
Maintain your confidence


Keep your faith
Stay determined


Whoa-oh
An exclamation of encouragement or excitement




Lyrics © Too Lost LLC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Walt Disney Music Company, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jessica Leigh Alexander, Jon Clifton Mabe

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@nathaliewilson1817

@bethany-jane, do we ever truly "grow up"?
Consider the portion of the lyrics I copy below:


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 you going 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


Substitute "climb" for "journey"....life is a "climb"/"journey" and it is definitely not about things being all "nice" and "going as planned". The best journey is not about things happening the way you expect it....but the failures and the "messes" that gives meaning to this journey call life.



Here is to hoping one day in the current journey of life that you are living, you will be able to grasp that simple "truth" and appreciate it for what it is.



@sandragarcia4945

I can almost see it
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 but 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 going to remember most yeah
Just got to keep going
And I
I gotta be strong
Just keep pushing on, 'cause
There's always…



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@casper5523

Its scary how fast time moves. I remember seeing commercials promoting this movie like it was yesterday. 10 years flew by.

@7akulwicki

And sadly the older you get the faster it moves.

@mariumhasan7635

Time is so fast it's like it can never slow down

@timothylove9705

@@7akulwicki I was about to say that! I'm 60 now and 10 years ago seems like maybe 2 years ago or even less. "Life is like a roll of toilet paper - the closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes".

@moddhobittochelejoy8377

Ya sadly

@amiradjiar146

Sorry 😐 I didn’t want to take my medicine tomorrow morning or afternoon so I’m going home and going downstairs right away at my moms and she just passed me away at school 🏫 is that she just got off your phone 📲 was she just didn’t want you sooo much I love ya ya baby ya girl love 💕 I got my haircut 💇‍♂️ is my morning appointment time I am going home 🏠 is my day going home 🏠 was my morning sunshine ☀️ is the sunshine ☀️ is my day off at the school 🏫 is my day today or afternoon so tomorrow night and I just can’t take my lunch time for tomorrow school and I’m so glad I am home I love 💕 I can’t make my own cake 🧁 was a great time for ya to go home to pick me my kids and take my medicine and take my lunch 🥗 is that I am so glad you sooo I didn’t want to take shower so

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@TheGratefulSimba

This song is the anthem for every dream that feels miles away. 'It's not about how fast I get there' its a reminder that growth isn't a race. My mountain isn’t an obstacle, it’s the training ground for who I’m becoming 📖✨

@juliathebookwormaddict

My favourite old Miley Cyrus song of all time. This helped me through so much as a kid.

@lanadelray2354

same 💕🔥

@robynkessler4493

I was 35 when this came out -- and I cried so much -- it's just perfect

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