Ladders Made of Friends Verse 1 We all dream of a higher place, A better roof, a brighter day. A name that echoes through the halls, A life where worries fade away. But somewhere on that winding road, Some trade their souls for golden light. They climb a little higher... By pushing someone from the height. Chorus Some build bridges, some build walls, Some rise proudly, some just crawl. Some shake your hand while stealing dreams, Nothing's ever what it seems. If I should climb, let it be true— Not on the broken hearts I knew. I'd rather lose with honest hands Than wear a stolen crown that stands. Verse 2 A friend once promised, "I'll be there," Then took the chance I'd waited for. Another smiled before my face, Then closed my name behind a door. The scars they left are hard to see, They never stained my skin outside. They're written deep beneath the silence, Where forgotten memories hide. Bridge Still I believe the world is wider Than every shadow I have known. For every heart that chooses darkness, Another stands to lead us home. Final Chorus Some build ladders made of people, Step by step toward empty skies. But every mirror tells the story No success can ever hide. I'll keep walking with my conscience, Even if I walk alone. Because a heart that's kept its honor Is the richest man I've known.
