I don't mind if it's dangerous I don't mind if it's raining Take me up to the top of the city And put me up on the angel's shoulders.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker is willing to face danger and weather to reach a high, elevated place.
- In plain terms
- I will take risks to reach the top.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept risk for elevation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What risks are you willing to take?
- Where do you want to be lifted?
Another view
Elevation often comes with increased exposure to risk.
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