The song is considered both a modern classic and a signature-song for Cyrus. The instrumentation includes piano, guitar, and violins.
It is styled as a country pop ballad, and was Cyrus' first solo song to be released to country radio. The song is a power ballad with lyrics that describe life as a difficult but rewarding journey. It was released on March 5, 2009, as the lead single of the film's soundtrack by Walt Disney Records, and is also included as a bonus track on the international release of The Time of Our Lives. The song was written by Jessi Alexander and Jon Mabe, and produced by John Shanks.
' The Climb' is a song performed by American singer Miley Cyrus, for the 2009 film Hannah Montana: The Movie.
