Come on
When dreaming, I'm guided to another world
Time and time again
At sunrise, I fight to stay asleep
'Cause I don't wanna leave the comfort of this place
'Cause there's a hunger, a longing to escape
From the life I live when I'm awake
So, let's go there
Let's make our escape
Come on, let's go there
Let's ask, "Can we stay?"
Can you take me higher
To a place where blind men see?
Can you take me higher
To a place with golden streets?
Although I would like our world to change
It helps me to appreciate
Those nights and those dreams
But, my friends, I'd sacrifice all those nights
If I could make the Earth and my dreams the same
The only difference is
To let love replace all our hate
So, let's go there
Let's make our escape
Come on, let's go there
Let's ask, "Can we stay?"
Can you take me higher
To a place where blind men see?
Can you take me higher
To a place with golden streets?
So, let's go there (let's go there)
Let's go there (let's go there)
Come on, let's go there (come on, let's go there)
Let's ask, "Can we stay?"
Up high, I feel like I'm alive for the very first time
Set up high, I'm strong enough to take these dreams and make them mine
Set up high, I'm strong enough to take these dreams and make them mine
Can you take me higher
Come on, sing it
To a place where blind men see?
Can you take me higher
To a place with golden streets?
Can you take me higher
To a place where blind men see?
Can you take me higher
To a place with golden streets?
Yeah!
Thank you, San Antonio
Yeah, yeah
About This Song
"Higher" is a transcendent rock anthem that explores the profound human desire to escape mundane reality through dreams and spiritual yearning. The song delves into the psychological tension between waking life's disappointments and the sublime comfort found in dream states, where the narrator experiences a mystical realm that feels more real and fulfilling than his actual existence. Scott Stapp's soaring vocals convey both vulnerability and desperate longing as he pleads to be taken to "the place where blind men see," a metaphor for spiritual enlightenment and clarity that transcends physical limitations. Musically, the track builds from introspective verses to an explosive, anthemic chorus driven by Mark Tremonti's layered guitar work and thunderous drums that mirror the emotional crescendo of seeking transcendence. The production emphasizes space and grandeur, with reverb-drenched guitars creating an almost cathedral-like atmosphere that reinforces the song's spiritual themes. "Higher" resonated deeply with late-90s audiences who felt trapped in routine and materialism, offering them a cathartic release through its message of seeking something greater than earthly concerns. The song's blend of post-grunge heaviness with overtly spiritual lyrics helped define Creed's unique position in rock music, appealing to both mainstream rock fans and those seeking deeper meaning in their music. Its enduring popularity stems from its ability to articulate the universal human longing for transcendence and escape from life's limitations.
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