Still Climbing

Punch the clock, coffee in my hand Trying to build a life,

trying to make a stand Another year,

another title on my name But somehow every bill still feels the

same

I thought a promotion meant I’d finally breathe But the finish line

keeps moving out of reach So I put my worries somewhere deep

inside And walk through that front door with my head held high

‘Cause little eyes are watching me

And they don’t need a perfect man

They just need someone who won’t quit Someone who keeps doing what

he can

I’m still climbing, still fighting through Every mountain,

every thing I gotta do

I may not be where I thought I’d be But there’s a

family counting on me

So I’ll wake up,

lace up, try again Take every setback and turn it into strength

I might be tired,

but I won’t let go For the ones I love,

I’ll keep pushing on

Another raise,

but the cost goes up Another dream gets swallowed by the month

I keep asking, “When’s enough enough?” Then I hear my kids and

remember why it’s tough I don’t need a mansion,

don’t need a crown Just want to know I never let them

down And if success takes every ounce I’ve got I’ll give it

everything, whether I make it or not ‘Cause they’re the reason I

get back up When I’m staring at the ceiling at night I

may not have all the answers But I’ll keep trying to get

it right

Maybe getting ahead ain’t a place you find Maybe it’s the hands

you’re holding through the hard times Maybe every sacrifice,

every sleepless night Is building something money can’t buy

So if tomorrow brings another wall I’ll put my shoulder down and

give it all ‘Cause being their dad means I can’t stay down

I’ll keep climbing till I turn this thing around

I’m still climbing, still fighting through Still chasing everything I promised to

do I may be tired,

I may be worn But I’ll keep standing every morning For my

family, I’ll take the long road Carry the weight,

carry the heavy load And if I fall,

I’ll rise once more ‘Cause they’re what I’m fighting for

Maybe I’m not there yet… Maybe I’m farther than I know.

As long as they’re beside me,

I’ll never stop climbing.