Higher Lyrics
I was lost
Alone, and searchin'
For someone who understands me for who I really am
Didn't know that I was hurtin'
'Til you lift me up inside
Finally opened up my eyes, oh
[Pre-Chorus]
If you wanna know what I'm thinkin'
Ever since you came, I'm livin'
On top of the world, I can't deny
Every one of my fears has vanished
And I don't know how you managed
To wake me up and come alive
[Chorus]
You take me higher than the rest (Hey)
Oh, everybody else is second best (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
You pulled a gem out of a mess
I was so cynical before, I must confess
Oh, you got me hi-i-igh (Hey) hi-i-igh (Hey), hi-i-igher
Oh, you got me hi-i-igh (Hey), hi-i-igh (Hey), hi-i-igher
[Verse 2]
Took some time
A few mistakes, but
You quite didn't show me how
Never let me hit the ground
All the love was hesitating
But ever since you came around
I feel more than safe and sound, yeah
If you wanna know what I'm thinkin'
Ever since you came, I'm livin'
On top of the world, I can't deny
Every one of my fears has vanished
And I don't know how you managed
To wake me up and come alive
[Chorus]
You take me higher than the rest (Hey)
Oh, everybody else is second best (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
You pulled a gem out of a mess
I was so cynical before, I must confess
Oh, you got me hi-i-igh (Hey) hi-i-igh (Hey), hi-i-igher
Oh, you got me hi-i-igh (Hey), hi-i-igh (Hey), hi-i-igher
[Bridge]
Oh, yeah your love (Hey) turns me on (Hey)
Gets me higher (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
Oh, yeah your love (Hey) takes me up (Hey)
Gets me higher (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
Oh, yeah your love (Hey) turns me on (Hey)
Gets me higher (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
Oh, yeah your love (Hey) takes me up (Hey)
Gets me higher
You take me higher than the rest (Hey)
Oh, everybody else is second best (Oh-oh-oh-oh) (Second best, second best)
You pulled a gem out of a mess
I was so cynical before, I must confess
Oh, you got me hi-i-igh (Hey), hi-i-igh (Hey), hi-i-igher
Oh, you got me hi-i-igh (Hey), hi-i-igh (Hey), hi-i-igher
Oh, you got me hi-i-igh (Hey), hi-i-igh (Hey), hi-i-igher
Oh, you got me hi-i-igh (Hey), hi-i-igh (Hey), hi-i-igher
Oh, you got me
About
“Higher,” an emotionally charged pop anthem, features a synth-heavy instrumental backing and a driving, drum and bass style beat. In her light and youthful voice, Jepsen delivers the romantic message of the song, which focuses on how her current romantic partner has lifted her out of an emotional rut.
No stranger to personal drama, the singer has described the trouble of maintaining relationships while traveling and touring:
The lifestyle that I have, it’s a little bit surreal to have a relationship in this world.
At the time she was dating photographer David Kalani Larkins.
Carly posted about this song on Twitter as part of a series of posts building anticipation for the album’s August 26th release date.
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