His debut album, 'Tal Bachman', was released by Columbia in 1999. Scoring a smash hit with "She's So High", a pop/rock tune that achieved major airplay both in the U.S. and Canada, he earned much critical praise. The aforementioned tune won him a BMI award and he also scored a Juno for being Best New Solo Artist of the year. Bachman's work has also appeared on many mutli-artist collaboration albums over the years.
She's So High
Tal Bachman Lyrics
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No tucks or silicone
She's touch, smell, sight, taste, and sound
But somehow I can't believe that anything should happen
I know where I belong and nothing's gonna happen, yeah
'Cause she's so high
High above me, she's so lovely
She's so high
Like Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, or Aphrodite
Da-da-da-da
She's so high
High above me
First class and fancy-free
She's high society
She's got the best of everything
What could a guy like me ever really offer?
She's perfect as she can be, why should I even bother? Ah-ha
'Cause she's so high
High above me, she's so lovely
She's so high
Like Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, or Aphrodite
Da-da-da-da
She's so high
High above me
She comes to speak to me
I freeze immediately
'Cause what she says sounds so unreal
'Cause somehow I can't believe that anything should happen
I know where I belong and nothing's gonna happen
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
'Cause she's so high
High above me, she's so lovely
She's so high
Like Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, or Aphrodite
Oh yeah, yeah
She's so high
High above me
The song "She's So High" by Tal Bachman showcases a narrator who is in awe of a woman who is out of his league. He describes her as "blood, flesh and bone" and natural, without any artificial enhancements like tucks or silicone. Despite her physical beauty, he seems to believe that nothing can happen between them because she is so high above him. He compares her to historical figures of power and beauty like Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, and Aphrodite.
The singer acknowledges that she is first class and has everything she could want, while he feels inadequate compared to her perfection. He knows that he cannot offer her anything that she does not already have. However, when she speaks to him, he freezes because he cannot believe that anything could happen between them. He reiterates that he knows where he belongs and nothing is going to happen between them.
Overall, the lyrics of "She's So High" convey a sense of longing and admiration for a woman who is seen as unattainable. The singer knows that he is out of her league, but he cannot help but feel drawn to her. The iconic hook, "She's so high, high above me," emphasizes this distance between them.
Line by Line Meaning
She's blood, flesh and bone
She is a real person, not a plastic creation. She is made of the same elements as any other human.
No tucks or silicone
She has not undergone any cosmetic surgery, and her beauty is not artificially enhanced in any way.
She's touch, smell, sight, taste, and sound
She engages all the senses and is a complete sensory experience.
But somehow I can't believe that anything should happen
Although I am attracted to her, I do not think that we could ever be together.
I know where I belong and nothing's gonna happen, yeah
I have accepted that she is out of my league and that nothing will ever come of our attraction.
'Cause she's so high
She is unattainable and out of reach for me.
High above me, she's so lovely
She is beautiful, but her beauty only makes her more intimidating.
Like Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, or Aphrodite
She is like a legendary historical figure or a goddess, only adding to her mystique and inaccessibility.
Da-da-da-da
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First class and fancy-free
She is wealthy and lives a life of luxury and privilege, free of any obligations or responsibilities.
She's high society
She belongs to the upper echelons of society, inaccessible to someone like me who is of a lower class.
She's got the best of everything
She has access to everything money can buy, including the best material possessions and experiences.
What could a guy like me ever really offer?
I feel inadequate and inferior compared to her, and think that she deserves someone who can provide her with the same level of luxury and status as she is used to.
She's perfect as she can be, why should I even bother? Ah-ha
Since she is already perfect, there is no point in trying to pursue her or improve my standing with her.
She comes to speak to me
Despite my insecurities and doubts, she approaches me and initiates a conversation.
I freeze immediately
I am overcome with nervousness and anxiety when she talks to me.
'Cause what she says sounds so unreal
The fact that she is speaking to me is so unexpected and surreal that it is hard to believe.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
A filler line with no particular meaning.
Oh yeah, yeah
A filler line with no particular meaning.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Talmage Bachman
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