Stepping Stone
Climbing Life's Mountain: Eric Johanson's Stepping Stone Journey
Lyrics
When will I breakthrough
Expressing a desire for a breakthrough or significant progress.
When will I see
Questioning when the speaker will gain clarity or understanding.
Some type of fruit growing on this
Metaphorically referring to potential growth or success as fruit on a barren tree.
old empty tree
Describing the tree as old and empty, symbolizing past struggles or challenges.
sun up till sun down
Indicating hard work from sunrise to sunset.
work my fingers to the bone
Emphasizing intense labor and effort, working diligently.
Trying to climb this mountain
Metaphorically portraying life's challenges as a mountain to climb.
I cant set foot on a stepping stone
Expressing a struggle to find a foundation or support to move forward.
I been trying so hard
Conveying persistent effort despite difficulties.
I can't get ahead
Frustration at not making progress despite hard work.
At this rate I might get somewhere
Sarcastically suggesting success might come only after the speaker's death.
Bout the time I'm dead
Highlighting the prolonged and challenging nature of the journey.
spent my whole life
Reflecting on a lifetime spent in solitude or hardship.
walking these streets all alone
Emphasizing the loneliness of the speaker's path.
trying to climb this mountain
Reiterating the struggle to overcome life's challenges.
i cant set foot on a stepping stone
Expressing the difficulty of finding a stable platform for progress.
i'll never give up
Declaring determination and resilience despite obstacles.
i'll never give in
Asserting a refusal to surrender or yield to challenges.
i aint stoppin
Committing to continuous effort until achieving success or the end of life.
till i die, or till i win
Expressing an unwavering commitment to the pursuit of victory.
sun up till sun down
Reiterating the exhaustive effort from sunrise to sunset.
work my fingers to the bone
Highlighting continuous hard work and dedication.
Trying to climb this mountain
Persistently tackling the challenges represented by the metaphorical mountain.
I cant set foot on a stepping stone
Reiterating the difficulty in finding a stable foundation for progress.
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