“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 ru...
[Verse 1]
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
[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
[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
[Chorus]
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
Higher was written by Claude Kelly & Greg Kurstin.
Higher was produced by Greg Kurstin.
Carly Rae Jepsen released Higher on Fri Aug 26 2016.