"The Pilgrim, Chapter 33" 1971 by Kris Kristofferson is a song about a complex, contradictory man who embraces his imperfections and life's difficult journey. The lyrics describe the character as a "walking contradiction" who is both a "prophet" and a "pusher," embodying a mix of good and bad, truth and fiction. While the specific "Chapter 33" is a mystery, the song reflects on the lives of many of Kristofferson's unconventional friends and suggests that the "going up was worth the coming down,"