Jacob's Ladder
Climbing Jacob's Ladder: A Tale of Redemption and Independence
Lyrics
I met a fan dancer down in southside birmingham
Encountered a fan dancer in southside Birmingham.
She was running from a fat man selling salvation in his hand
The fan dancer was fleeing from a fat man selling salvation.
She said he’s tryin’ to save me
The fan dancer expressed that the fat man is trying to save her.
But I’m doin’ alright, the best that I can
Despite the fat man's efforts, she claims to be doing fine on her own.
Just a pair of fallen angels tryin’ to get through the night
Describes both individuals as fallen angels seeking solace in the night.
Step by step, one by one, higher and higher
Expresses a gradual progression, step by step, higher and higher.
Step by step, one by one, climbing jacob’s ladder
Refers to climbing "Jacob's Ladder," a metaphor for spiritual ascent or improvement.
Comin’ over the airwaves the man says I’m overdue
Mentions a message over the airwaves suggesting the speaker is overdue.
Sing a song, send money, join the chosen few
Describes a call to sing, send money, and join a chosen few for salvation.
But mister I’m not in a hurry, and I don’t want to be like you
The speaker rejects the urgency and desire to conform, asserting individuality.
All I want from tomorrow is to get it better than today
Expresses a desire for a better tomorrow compared to the present.
Step by step, one by one, higher and higher
Reiterates the step-by-step progression, higher and higher.
Step by step, one by one, climbing jacob’s ladder
Re-emphasizes the metaphorical climb up "Jacob's Ladder."
All I want from tomorrow is to get it better than today
Reiterates the aspiration for improvement in the future.
Step by step, one by one, higher and higher
Repeats the step-by-step progression, higher and higher.
Step by step, one by one, climbing jacob’s ladder
Reiterates the metaphorical climb up "Jacob's Ladder."
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