Climb
Mos Def Lyrics


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Da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da
La-da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
La-da-da

People climbed into the night like space suits
People stepped into the night like moon boots
Marching like moon troops
In their soot colored zoot suits

People climbed into the night like cool wells
Shiny bottles in their hands
Drinking their new selves
They say it's their true selves

People climbed up in the night like green trees
They were hanging from the night like green leaves
Buzzing like queen bees

People climbed into the night like space suits
People stomped inside the night
Stomping and stomping and stomping and stomping and stomping

Where are they going? (Where are they going?)
What's the rush? (Hey)
Everybody's embraced but so out of touch (hey)
Hey

Nighttime is when the things get heavy
Feel alone and you want somebody
Loneliness whispers desperate measures
You're frantic all by yourself

Night-time is when the things get heavy
You feel alone and you want somebody
Loneliness whispers desperate measures
Baby, don't make no fast moves
Baby, don't make no fast moves
Baby, don't make no fast moves
Baby, don't make no fast moves tonight (tonight)

La-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da
La-da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Ayy-da-boo-da-boo-dow
Ba-do-ba-ba
La-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da
Ba-da-da, ba-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Ayy-da-boo-da-boo-dow
Ba-do-ba-ba

People stomped inside the night
Let me climb into the night
Let me climb into the darkness with you
Let me climb into the night with you
Let me climb
Let me climb
Let me climb
Let me climb
Let me climb
Let me climb, let me climb
Let me climb
Let me climb
Let me climb, let me climb into
Let me climb into




Let me climb into the night, into
Climb into the darkness

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mos Def's song "Climb" talk about people's behavior at nighttime. He describes how people step into the night as if they were putting on space suits, moon boots, or zoot suits, and how they climb into it like they were climbing into cool wells or hanging from green trees. The metaphorical language used in the lyrics implies that people are escaping from their reality and looking for something else in the nighttime. Mos Def also mentions how people stomp inside the night, which represents their eagerness or anxiety. The chorus suggests that people tend to feel lonely at night and are looking for someone to be with, but the urge to move fast in such situations should be resisted.


The song "Climb" reveals the struggles of people at nighttime and how they seek refuge in the darkness. Mos Def's unique use of metaphors and figurative language brings out the idea that people have different ways of coping with their struggles. Whether by putting on a suit or climbing into nature, each person has their way of handling their problems. However, the chorus advises against making hasty decisions, especially when feeling lonely.


Line by Line Meaning

Da-da-da
Instrumental intro


Da-da-da-da-da
Instrumental transition


La-da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
People are leaving their homes and heading out into the night


La-da-da
Instrumental transition


People climbed into the night like space suits
People are stepping into the unknown, ready to explore


People stepped into the night like moon boots
People are taking adventurous steps


Marching like moon troops
They move like a military unit with a specific goal


In their soot colored zoot suits
People are dressed sharply in the black-colored suit that symbolizes carelessness and rebellion


People climbed into the night like cool wells
People are diving deep into the unknown in a calm and collected manner


Shiny bottles in their hands
They have bottles in their hands symbolizing the courage to take on the night


Drinking their new selves
People are trying to create new versions of themselves


They say it's their true selves
People feel like their true self comes out at night


People climbed up in the night like green trees
People are standing tall and proud like green trees in the night


They were hanging from the night like green leaves
People are hanging out, relaxed, and free like green leaves


Buzzing like queen bees
People are moving all around like the queen bees in a colony


People stomped inside the night
People are stepping forward with confidence


Stomping and stomping and stomping and stomping and stomping
They are stepping with a mission and purpose


Where are they going? (Where are they going?) What's the rush? (Hey)
The artist wonders where these people are going and asks about their sense of urgency


Everybody's embraced but so out of touch (hey) Hey
Everyone is together, yet in their own world


Nighttime is when the things get heavy
Everything becomes more serious and profound at night


Feel alone and you want somebody
Loneliness can become overpowering in the stillness of the night


Loneliness whispers desperate measures
Loneliness can lead people to make bad choices and decisions


You're frantic all by yourself
People become anxious and anxious when alone in the dark


Baby, don't make no fast moves
The artist advises against making decisions quickly or without thinking


Baby, don't make no fast moves tonight (tonight)
The artist urges people to take their time and make good choices during the night


Ayy-da-boo-da-boo-dow Ba-do-ba-ba La-da-da-da Da-da-da-da-da
Instrumental break


Ba-da-da, ba-da-da-da-da-da-da-da Ayy-da-boo-da-boo-dow Ba-do-ba-ba
Instrumental interlude


Let me climb into the night with you
The artist asks the audience to invite him to go on an adventurous journey to the night


Let me climb Let me climb Let me climb Let me climb Let me climb
The artist repeats his request for emphasis


Let me climb, let me climb Let me climb Let me climb
The artist repeats his request for emphasis


Let me climb into Let me climb into Let me climb into the night with you
The artist emphasizes his desire to join the audience on a nighttime adventure


Climb into the darkness
The artist is encouraging the audience to take risks and step into the unknown




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: T Dunn, Weldon Erving, Dante Smith

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