Holy Ground
A–ha Lyrics


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Take your pride
And lift it high
I've come to say goodbye

You've got your live
And I've got mine
Sometimes hard to draw that line
I like to walk
And my way is my own
You taught me how
Don't you know

And there must be
Some place to meet
I take off my shoes
I'll walk bare-foot when I do

Standing there in front of you
I want to honest
I want to be true

I like to walk
And my way is my own
You taught me how
Don't you know what we found

Brother maybe

We're on holy ground
Take your pride
And lift it high

I must leave without you
Good advice I grow stronger
Where the mountains rise

Standing there in front of you




I want to honest
I want to be true

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to A–ha's song Holy Ground seem to be focused on the idea of leaving past relationships or situations behind in order to create a new path. The first verse opens with the lines "Take your pride, And lift it high, I've come to say goodbye." The singer seems to be closing a chapter in their life, and they want to do so with integrity and dignity.


Throughout the song, the singer is reflecting on the lessons they've learned and the experiences they've had with their former partner. They sing "You taught me how, Don't you know, And there must be, Some place to meet." Even as they are walking their own path, they acknowledge the influence that their former partner had on them and that there might be a chance to connect with them again someday.


The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer singing "Standing there in front of you, I want to be honest, I want to be true, Brother maybe, We're on holy ground." This suggests that while the relationship may have ended, there is still a deep connection that exists between them, and they acknowledge that their time together was a sacred experience.


Overall, Holy Ground is a song about moving on from the past, but not forgetting the lessons and experiences that came with it. It's a reminder that there is still hope for connection and growth in the future, even as we create our own path.


Line by Line Meaning

Take your pride
Start by taking ownership of your self-worth and value.


And lift it high
Be proud of who you are and what you stand for.


I've come to say goodbye
This is a farewell, a final parting.


You've got your live
You have a life of your own just like I have mine.


And I've got mine
We are two separate individuals with different paths in life.


Sometimes hard to draw that line
It can be difficult to establish boundaries and recognize our differences.


I like to walk
I prefer to follow my own path in life.


And my way is my own
I have my own unique journey to follow.


You taught me how
You were once an influence in my life and have helped shape me into who I am today.


Don't you know
You may not realize or appreciate the positive impact you've had on me.


And there must be
There has to be a place where we can come together as equals.


Some place to meet
A neutral ground where we can connect without judgment or barriers.


I take off my shoes
I am humbling myself and removing any physical barriers between us.


I'll walk bare-foot when I do
I am willing to be vulnerable and open with you as we meet on neutral territory.


Standing there in front of you
At this moment, we are face-to-face.


I want to honest
I desire to be truthful and open with you.


I want to be true
I hope to authentically connect with you and be myself.


Don't you know what we found
Together, we have discovered something meaningful and significant.


Brother maybe
Perhaps we can relate to each other as brothers or equals on this holy ground.


We're on holy ground
This is a sacred, special place where we can connect beyond our differences.


I must leave without you
Ultimately, we must each continue on our own separate paths.


Good advice I grow stronger
Your guidance has helped me to become stronger and more resilient.


Where the mountains rise
I may encounter obstacles and challenges on my journey, but I will rise above them like a mountain.


Standing there in front of you
Once again, we are facing each other.


I want to honest
My desire for honesty and connection remains the same.


I want to be true
I still hope to be my authentic self and connect with you on a meaningful level.




Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: MORTEN HARKET, MAGNE FURUHOLMEN, PAL WAAKTAAR, NICK WHITECROSS, OLE OLSEN

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@marcelofiuza437

Pra mim sempre será a melhor, passados mais de 30 anos ainda sinto a mesma emoção!

@Michelle9097

Maravilhosas essas músicas do A-ha.

@dinho7007

Sim, faz parte da história da minha vida, abril vou no show deles aqui no RJ, adrenalina a mil

@HBBarbie

First time hearing this song in years! Just as wonderful as ever.

@maryamallison6404

Same, sometimes you just forget about songs and then rediscover them which makes it sound even better

@paulovivo10

Uma das melhores bandas internacionais de 80 e 90 que fizeram sucesso no Brasil, pena que as rádios não dão mais valor para essas preciosidades, ainda bem que existe internet e pessoas que ainda curtem.

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@andrezacatarina467

Sempre!👏😍🎉🎉

@blckheart-xq6we

Não dá p definir qual a melhor canção do A-ha...pra mim a melhor banda do mundo...os arranjos do Mags, as letras do Pal e o vocal do Morten os tornam imbativeis...inequeciveis!!!!

@sirlenesantos5593

Disse tudo!😘

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