Came into town with the air of a conquering evil
Like millions before him searching for stardom and fame
All day with fortunes, black limousines
The answer to all his dreams

Movin' up, step by step
He's movin' up

Born on the streets where a man has to fight for survival
And learning you can't put your trust in no one but yourself
Desperately seeking a night to entertain
Spreading his wings to be free

Movin' up, step by step
Movin' up (Higher)

Movin' up, step by step
Movin' up

Poor man to rich man, he's now past the point of returning
Climbing each rung of the ladder, his head in the clouds
Sitting on top of the world
How can he get any higher?

'Cause he's movin' up
Step by step
Movin' up
Movin' up (Higher)
Step by step
Movin' up (Higher)
Step by step
Movin' up (Higher)
Step by step