This is a song about the ultimate futility of ambition whether it is career, cause or personal achievement. They can all bring personal fulfillment but the satisfaction is momentary and one yearns for something else. This is the philosopher in philosophical mode, perhaps reflecting on his own life but also giving advice to others in their own pursuit of happiness or contentment. This experience epitomises every human being (if they are honest) and particularly those who are successful whatever way that is defined. The chorus bears repetition.
Always strivin', always climbing way beyond my will
Same old sensation, isolation at the top of the bill
Always seeming, like I'm moving but I'm really going slow
What do you do when you get to the top and there's nowhere to go
Keep your achievements in perspective but enjoy the song.
This is a song about the ultimate futility of ambition whether it is career, cause or personal achievement. They can all bring personal fulfillment but the satisfaction is momentary and one yearns for something else. This is the philosopher in philosophical mode, perhaps reflecting on his own life but also giving advice to others in their own pursuit of happiness or contentment. This experience epitomises every human being (if they are honest) and particularly those who are successful whatever way that is defined. The chorus bears repetition.
Always strivin', always climbing way beyond my will Same old sensation, isolation at the top of the bill Always seeming, like I'm moving but I'm really going slow What do you do when you get to the top and there's nowhere to go
Keep your achievements in perspective but enjoy the song.