The Waterboys - The Ladder lyrics

Once in my lifetime I intend to see The ladder ascending In front of me Once in my lifetime I intend to see The ladder ascending In front of me I've been searching without I've been searching within Up, down, all around, roundabout Here and there, out and in Because once in my lifetime I intend to see The ladder ascending In front of me I have a come a long way Over oceans and hills I'm weary and unwhole And I need my cup refilled Once in my lifetime I intend to see The ladder ascending In front of me