B. Baker Chocolate Co.

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Main arranger Brad Baker conceived this project in 1979 featuring all the main artists of the Lester Radio Corporation label. Performers include Jimmy Ponder on guitar, Lonnie Smith and Jimmy McGriff on organs, Eddie Daniels and George Young (2) on saxophones and Sherry Winston on flute.

higher and higher
B. Baker Chocolate Co. Lyrics

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Pretty girl, you're so romantic
Jaroul love, niou yam ci gymnastique
Vanilla, girl boul def meu sick
Charo la, can't live like this
Baby girl done na sa Batman
Sama love xamal ni calmant leu
Jaroul thiow, niou yam ci one time
Parrei dem, jaroul ngamay Allo!

Hum
Awma time my darling
Tiabi kholl bi la sandi
Sama Life comme incendie
Talouma love mane instant yi
I'm better when I'm
Higher Higher Higher Higher
Higher higher
I love it when the rythm is getting high yeah
Higher Higher Higher Higher
Higher higher
I love it when the rythm is getting high yeah
When the rythm is high
All I think is changing life
Sama mind nimou diouguei higher
Douma nangou benene show dima tardel no
I'm far away
Thiow lou beurri dafay takh ma crazy babe
I'm not this kind of guy
I can't waste my time
Awma time my darling
Tiabi kholl bi la sandi
Sama Life comme incendie
Talouma love mane instant yi
I'm better when I'm
Higher Higher Higher Higher
Higher higher
I love it when the rythm is getting high yeah
Higher Higher Higher Higher

Higher higher
I love it when the rythm is getting high yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Higher and Higher" by B. Baker Chocolate Co. depict a romantic encounter with a pretty girl who exudes a certain charm and athleticism. The song opens with the singer describing the girl as "so romantic" and using the phrase "niou yam ci gymnastique" which translates to "she does gymnastics" in Wolof, a language spoken in Senegal. The reference to vanilla suggests that the girl is sweet and alluring, but there is also a hint of dissatisfaction as the singer mentions that she is sick of something, perhaps implying she is tired of the way she is living.

The lyrics continue with the mention of Batman, symbolizing a sense of adventure or excitement that the baby girl is seeking. However, there is also a longing for love that brings tranquility and calmness. The phrase "Parrei dem, jaroul ngamay Allo!" in the Wolof language roughly translates to "One day, my love will call!" indicating a hope for a future romance.

As the song progresses, the chorus emphasizes the desire to be in a heightened state, both physically and emotionally, represented by the repetition of "Higher, Higher." The rhythm and music contribute to this feeling of being elevated, and the singer expresses love for the energetic atmosphere created by the rising rhythm. The lyrics convey the idea that when the rhythm is high, all the singer can think about is changing their life and becoming a better version of themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

Pretty girl, you're so romantic
Beautiful woman, you possess an enchanting and sentimental aura

Jaroul love, niou yam ci gymnastique
Intense affection, we are engaged in acrobatics

Vanilla, girl boul def meu sick
Sweetness, girl you make me feel unwell

Charo la, can't live like this
Oh no, I cannot continue living in this manner

Baby girl done na sa Batman
My baby girl is like Batman to me

Sama love xamal ni calmant leu
My love is both a remedy and a tranquilizer

Jaroul thiow, niou yam ci one time
Intense love, we are involved in a momentary affair

Parrei dem, jaroul ngamay Allo!
Come here, love, and let us greet each other!

Hum
Hmm

Awma time my darling
Oh, my darling, how time passes

Tiabi kholl bi la sandi
I see a bright future ahead