Look up heaven's ladder, see the angels climb down
00:12
With their eyes all full of stars and their heads in the clouds
00:17
Oblivious to danger
00:24
With the failure to keep both feet on the ground
00:26
And when the sun sets on you, then you go
00:31
When you're shackled to the shadow and we're ghosts
00:37
You could learn to leave the long lost days alone
00:44
Down below, down below where there's nowhere else to go
00:48
Just as far as nowhere, then you're on your own
00:56
Anyone who's learned their lesson and burned their hands
01:12
They'll steal someone else's answers if they can
01:19
'Cause cheating is better than guessing
01:25
When the answer is that there's none to be had
01:28
And when the sun sets on you, then you go
01:32
When you're shackled to the shadow and we're ghosts
01:38
You could learn to leave the long last days alone
01:44
Down below, down below where there's nowhere else to go
01:53
Just as far as nowhere, then you're on your own
01:57
Now that you know how high the hook and ladder goes
02:02
From the highest rung down to the lowest low
02:11
And when the sun sets on you, then you go
02:24
When you're shackled to the shadow and we're ghosts
02:32
You could learn to leave the long last days alone
02:38
Down below, down below where there's nowhere else to go
02:43
Just as far as nowhere, then you're on your own
02:51
03:02
Lyrics & Translation
Discover the poetic storytelling of Beck's 'Heaven's Ladder' and immerse yourself in its melancholic beauty. The song's clear, narrative-driven lyrics offer a wonderful opportunity to learn English by exploring its themes of hope and failure. The unique origin of this song, as sheet music meant for personal interpretation, makes it a special piece of musical history to connect with.
[English]
Look up heaven's ladder, see the angels climb downWith their eyes all full of stars and their heads in the clouds
Oblivious to danger
With the failure to keep both feet on the ground
And when the sun sets on you, then you go
When you're shackled to the shadow and we're ghosts
You could learn to leave the long lost days alone
Down below, down below where there's nowhere else to go
Just as far as nowhere, then you're on your own
Anyone who's learned their lesson and burned their hands
They'll steal someone else's answers if they can
'Cause cheating is better than guessing
When the answer is that there's none to be had
And when the sun sets on you, then you go
When you're shackled to the shadow and we're ghosts
You could learn to leave the long last days alone
Down below, down below where there's nowhere else to go
Just as far as nowhere, then you're on your own
Now that you know how high the hook and ladder goes
From the highest rung down to the lowest low
And when the sun sets on you, then you go
When you're shackled to the shadow and we're ghosts
You could learn to leave the long last days alone
Down below, down below where there's nowhere else to go
Just as far as nowhere, then you're on your own
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