‘‘Historically there has been jokes about my physical stature and being married to a taller woman,” says Cullum of the song. “So I wanted to own it and it seemed like a great image to take, one that could be perceived as vulnerability and yet, vulnerability turning out to be a super power, rather th...
[Verse 1]
I realize there's something in you missing in me
Now we are trying to fight the fight more elegantly
Now you are bending beautifully toward the bright light
So please, let me take you through this glorious night
[Pre-Chorus]
So I don't measure up, I was sober and furious
Playing out my life
So hand me a rope, will I climb? Will I choke?
Till I make the stars align?
[Chorus]
I wish I was taller
I wish I was wiser
So can I stand next to you?
So can I stand next to you?
So can I stand next to you?
So can I stand next to you? Woah
[Verse 2]
Face it, we don't belong in the traditional sense
We, we know we're as solid as a sky-high fence
[Pre-Chorus]
To be loved in the arms of a glorious life
With your body as my shrine
I'll be happy to drum when we're both lying down
I'll commune with the divine
[Chorus]
I wish I was taller
I wish I was wiser
I wish I was taller
I wish I was wiser
So can I stand next to you?
So can I stand next to you?
So can I stand next to you?
I just wanted to be next to you, ooh
I just wanted to be next to you
Can I stand? So, can I stand?
I just wanted to be next to you, oh
I just wanted to be next to you
I just wanted to be next to you
Taller was written by Simon Aldred & Jamie Cullum.
Taller was produced by Troy Miller & Jamie Cullum.
Jamie Cullum released Taller on Fri May 03 2019.