The Climb

Joe McElderry

About The Climb

"The Climb" is a song performed by American singer Miley Cyrus, for the 2009 film Hannah Montana: The Movie. The song was written by Jessi Alexander and Jon Mabe, and produced by John Shanks. It was released on March 5, 2009, as the lead single of the film's soundtrack by Walt Disney Records, and is also included as a bonus track on the international release of The Time of Our Lives. The song is a power ballad with lyrics that describe life as a difficult but rewarding journey. It is styled as a country pop ballad, and was Cyrus' first solo song to be released to country radio. The instrumentation includes piano, guitar, and violins. The song received a nomination for the Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television, or Other Visual Media at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. However, the song was withdrawn from consideration by Walt Disney Records because it had not been written specifically for a movie as the category's eligibility rules required. The song became a top-10 single on charts in Australia, Canada, Norway, and the United States. In the United States, it peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the eighth-best selling digital single of 2009. Five months after its release, the single was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. 


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2010
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I can almost see it
That dream I'm dreaming but
There's a voice inside my head sayin,
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

Got to keep trying
Got to keep my head held high
There's always going to be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move

Always going to 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 got to be strong
Just keep pushing on, cause

There's always going to 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 going to 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 yeah ea ea)
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 a oh oh

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Joe McElderry

Joseph "Joe" McElderry ( /məˈkɛldəri/; born 16 June 1991) is an English singer and songwriter. He won the sixth series of the ITV show The X Factor in 2009. His first single "The Climb" reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and Irish Singles Charts. He was also crowned the winner of the second series of Popstar to Operastar, two years later in 2011. To date he has released four albums - two of them reaching the UK top three. He is the first winner of The X Factor to release a fourth album. more »

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Written by: Jessi Leigh Alexander, Jon Clifton Mabe

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Walt Disney Music Company

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3 facts about this song

Miley Cyrus" Version
1. Original Interpretation: "The Climb" was originally sang by the character Hannah Montana, who is played by Miley Cyrus in the TV series "Hannah Montana" and the movie "Hannah Montana: The Movie". 2. Genre: The song is a pop-country track, which is a blend of Cyrus's pop roots and a new country sound she was exploring. 3. Song Meaning: The song is about the journey in life and the obstacles one has to face and overcome. 4. Chart Performance: "The Climb" reached no. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Miley Cyrus's highest-charting singles. 5. Acclaim: The song received a nomination for a Golden Globe for Best Original Song in 2009.
Hannah Montana" Version
6. Series Connection: In "Hannah Montana: The Movie," the song is a significant moment for the character as she finds the strength to reveal her secret dual life. 7. Popularity: The Hannah Montana version of the song has many similarities to Miley's version, as the character is performed by Cyrus herself. 8. Impact: The song helped cement Hanna Montana's reputation as a character who faced real life struggles in addition to her glamorous pop star life.
Joe McElderry" Version
9. Cover Version: "The Climb" was covered by Joe McElderry, the winner of the UK's "The X Factor" in 2009. 10. Chart Topper: McElderry's version reached no. 1 on the UK Singles Chart and the Irish Singles Chart. 11. Controversy: His victory song’s release was controversial in nature. There was a major Facebook campaign to get Rage Against the Machine’s 'Killing in the Name' to beat The Climb to the Christmas No. 1 spot, which it ultimately did. 12. Success Despite Controversy: Although it did not attain the Christmas no. 1 spot, "The Climb" went on to regain the no.1 spot the following week and was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). 13. Interpretation: McElderry's version followed a more traditional pop sound compared to Cyrus's pop-country rendition.

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