Joe McElderry - The Climb, X-Factor 2009 Winning Song - Video & Lyrics

Joe McElderry wins X-Factor 2009 with his winning performance of the song, The Climb (originally sung by Miley Cyrus), and it was easy to see who the clear winner was when Olly Murs and Joe McElderry performed the same song.  Joe’s voice just has that X-factor, has a melody which makes his voice something you will want to listen to again and again.  Joe was able to add that emotion  and give meaning to the words of the song, and he has proven this time and time again with all the songs he has sung on X-factor in recent weeks.  Well done, Joe, commiserations to all the runners up.  Enjoy the official videos and lyrics.

This is Joe’s performance on GMTV.

Lyrics for The Climb by Joe McElderry

I can almost see it
That dream I am dreaming
But there’s a voice inside my head saying
“You’ll never reach it”

Every step I’m taking
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking

But I gotta keep trying
Gotta keep my head held high

There’s always gonna be another mountain
I’m always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be a uphill battle
Sometimes I’m gonna have to lose

Ain’t about how fast I get there
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb

The struggles I’m facing
The chances I’m taking
Sometimes might knock me down
But no, I’m not breaking

I may not know it
But these are the moments that
I’m gonna remember most, yeah
Just gotta keep going

And I, I got to be strong
Just keep pushing on

‘Cause there’s always gonna be another mountain
I’m always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be a uphill battle
Sometimes I’m gonna have to lose

Ain’t about how fast I get there
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb, yeah!

There’s always gonna be another mountain
I’m always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Somebody’s gonna have to lose

Ain’t about how fast I get there
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb.