the climb
The Texas Tenors 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 takin'
Every move I make
Feels lost with no direction,
My faith is shakin'
But I, I gotta keep tryin'
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 waitin' 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 goin',
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 waitin' 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 an uphill battle
Somebody's gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waitin' on the other side
It's the climb

Yeah, yeah yeah

Keep on movin'
Keep climbin'
Keep the faith baby




It's all about, it's all about the climb
Keep the faith, keep your faith, whoa, whoa, oh.

Overall Meaning

The Texas Tenors’ “The Climb” is an uplifting and inspiring song about the struggles and obstacles in life, and the courage and perseverance we need to overcome them. It starts with the singer admitting that he can almost see his dream, but there’s a voice inside his head that tells him he’ll never reach it. He feels lost and directionless, and his faith is shaking. However, he knows he has to keep trying and keep his head held high.


The chorus reinforces the idea that life is a climb, and there will always be another mountain to conquer. It’s not about how fast we get there or what’s waiting on the other side; it’s about the journey itself. The singer knows that it’s an uphill battle, and he may have to lose some battles along the way. But he’s willing to take the chances and face the struggles, because these are the moments he’ll remember most.


The second verse continues the idea that the struggles we face are what make us who we are. There may be setbacks and knockdowns, but we must keep going, keep pushing, and be strong. The final chorus reinforces the message of the song, that life is a climb, and we must keep moving, keep climbing, and keep the faith.


Overall, “The Climb” is an inspiring song about the struggles and obstacles in life, and the courage and perseverance we need to overcome them. It’s a reminder that every step we take, every move we make, is important, and it’s the journey itself that matters.


Line by Line Meaning

I can almost see it.
I can see the dream I am chasing becoming a reality soon.


That dream I'm dreaming, but
This dream is in my mind, and I hope to make it real.


There's a voice inside my head saying
Despite believing in reaching the goal, there is self-doubt.


You'll never reach it
The doubt convinces that the dream is unachievable.


Every step I'm takin'
Though, every move towards the target.


Every move I make
Each action completes the journey's puzzle to achieving the dream.


Feels lost with no direction,
Despite progress, there is uncertainty of the right path to take.


My faith is shakin'
With confusion about the direction, there is a loss of faith in the objective.


But I, I gotta keep tryin'
But the dreamer keeps going, keeps pursuing.


Gotta keep my head held high
They must remain optimistic of finally realizing their dream.


There's always gonna be another mountain
There will always exist new obstacles and challenges to overcome.


I'm always gonna wanna make it move
The desire to reach the dream will always exist, inspiring motivation.


Always gonna be an uphill battle
The whole endeavor towards the goal is a constant challenge and requires a lot of labor.


Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
The dreamer won’t win every battle, and losing some is necessary to succeed ultimately.


Ain't about how fast I get there
It's not about how quickly the goal is achieved.


Ain't about what's waitin' on the other side
The reward or endgame isn't the most important aspect of the journey.


It's the climb
The journey itself holds value and significance.


The struggles I'm facing
The challenges confronted in the pursuit of the objective.


The chances I'm taking
The risks required to fulfill the dream.


Sometimes might knock me down, but
They may face some failures in their quest, but they must persevere.


No I'm not breaking
Despite the setbacks, they won’t give up.


I may not know it, but
The dreamer may not acknowledge it, but they are experiencing the most vital moments of this expedition.


These are the moments that
They must cherish all these difficult moments since they define the whole journey and help achieve the ultimate goal.


I'm gonna remember most, yeah
The quest will be emotionally enriching and unforgettable.


Just gotta keep goin',
They must continuously persist.


And I, I gotta be strong
The only way to succeed is to remain determined, committed, and able to adapt to obstacles.


Just keep pushing on, 'cause
They mustn’t stop because of temporary setbacks or frustration.


Keep on movin'
They must keep moving forward towards the goal.


Keep climbin'
They must keep climbing obstacles to achieve the dream.


Keep the faith baby
They must believe in the dream and their ability to accomplish it.


It's all about, it's all about the climb
The value and climax of the journey is not the end but the journey itself.


Keep the faith, keep your faith, whoa, whoa, oh.
The dreamer turns towards self-motivation by reaffirming themselves to keep faith and never give up.




Writer(s): Jessi Leigh Alexander, Jon Mabe

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@elizabethgruber6306

Took ten years but finally got to see them live in Branson.

@barbaranaiman9783

I could listen to you guys sing all day long.The way you blend in together is just beautiful. Stay well 👍💕🙏💟

@dianaackland1379

Oh my goodness I wished I had heard of The Texas Tenors years ago I love listening to your voices and I play your songs all day and for an hour when I’m in bed love you guys Diana New Zealand❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@ronaldnelson5751

WOW!!! What a song and what a trio!!! Glad I found them.

@marthaheleniak1102

They are magnificent!

@jeanneleone2150

I love these guys watched you from the start.

@johnnash3987

Shocks, i like the classic style of their voices/ singing. 👏👍🇵🇭

@lindapalmer8397

Wow I could listen all day

@glennclements7739

Had the pleasure of seeing you I Lincoln , thank you!

@jantjaden836

This is absolutely my new favorite group. I’m 67, with health issues and haven’t been out much for over a year. Songs like this give me HOPE. Thank you Texas Tenors!

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