You falling down to ground, while I climb the ladder

from Childish Gambino (Ft. Hypnotic Brass Ensemble & RZA) – American Royalty Lyrics on Rap Genius

Basically saying that he’s on another level: he is succeeding (climbing higher) while you are ultimately failing (falling to the ground). The phrase “climbing the ladder” is usually a business term used to describe someone who is moving up in position/responsibility in a workplace.

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