Barbie moved on to form Barbie's Cradle with a couple of members from Hungry Young Poets (aka HYP). Their first single, "The Dance", became a hit due to its melancholic and folk sound. The band's popularity further increased after the teen soap opera from ABS-CBN, entitle "Tabing Ilog", used a song of the same from their debut album. Following on their success, they released their sophomore album called "Music from the Buffet Table".
High
Barbie Almalbis Lyrics
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I've tried so hard to find sweet serenity
Are you still afraid?
Just close your eyes and dream feel it fade away
Time wont flow everyone knows
When the pain fades away
And dreams wont die with tears in our eyes
Yeah... yeah... yeah...
Hold your head up high
It's taken some time
And i've given up the will to change your state of mind
Try to understand
It's not so hard to see that i'm just a man
Time wont flow everyone knows
When the pain fades away
And dreams wont die with tears in our eyes
You've got to hold your head up high
Yeah... yeah... yeah...
Hold your head up high
Will it ever be
I've tried so hard to find sweet serenity
Are you still afraid?
Just close your eyes and dream feel it fade away
Time wont flow everyone knows
When the pain fades away
And dreams wont die with tears in our eyes
You've got to hold your head up high
Yeah... yeah... yeah...
Hold your head up high
The song "High" by Barbie Almalbis talks about finding peace and serenity in the midst of struggles and pain. The lyrics convey the message that no matter how difficult life may get, one can still hold their head up high and keep moving forward. The opening lines of the song reflect on the frustration of trying to find peace: "Will it ever be? I've tried so hard to find sweet serenity." The singer is searching for a way to escape the pain and chaos that surrounds her.
The chorus of the song provides a glimmer of hope by acknowledging that time will eventually heal the pain: "Time won't flow, everyone knows, when the pain fades away. And dreams won't die, with tears in our eyes, you've got to hold your head up high." The idea is that even though life may bring tears and sorrow, we must continue to dream and not let our spirits die. The final lines of the chorus are a reminder to hold our heads up high and remain strong in the face of adversity.
The second verse is a plea for understanding, with the singer acknowledging that she cannot change the other person's state of mind: "It's taken some time, and I've given up the will to change your state of mind. Try to understand, it's not so hard to see that I'm just a man." Here, the singer is asking the other person to see her as she is, flawed and imperfect.
Overall, "High" is a song about hope and resilience. It encourages listeners to keep pushing through the tough times and to hold onto their dreams, no matter how difficult it may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
Will it ever be
Questioning if the adversity will ever end
I've tried so hard to find sweet serenity
Putting in effort to achieve peace of mind
Are you still afraid?
Asking if fear still lingers
Just close your eyes and dream feel it fade away
Escaping reality through imagination
Time wont flow everyone knows
Acknowledging that time stands still when facing pain
When the pain fades away
Hope that the pain will eventually subside
And dreams wont die with tears in our eyes
Persevering through hardships to fulfill aspirations
You've got to hold your head up high
Maintaining a positive attitude despite struggles
Yeah... yeah... yeah...
Reinforcing the message with emphasis
It's taken some time
Reflecting on the process and time required to overcome obstacles
And i've given up the will to change your state of mind
Accepting that one cannot control other people's thoughts and feelings
Try to understand
Encouragement to empathize with others
It's not so hard to see that i'm just a man
Acknowledging human limitations and vulnerabilities
Contributed by Henry F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Melissa Corpus
Will it ever be?
I've tried so hard to find sweet serenity
Are you still afraid?
Just close your eyes and dream, and fear will fade away
Time won't flow, everyone knows
When the pain fades away
And dreams won't die, with tears in our eyes
You've got to hold your head up high
Hold your head up high
Hold your head up high
It's taken some time
And I've given up the will to change your state of mind
Try and understand
It's not so hard to see that I am just a man
Time won't flow, everyone knows
When the pain fades away
And dreams won't die, with tears in our eyes
You've got to hold your head up high
Hold your head up high
Hold your head up high
Will it ever be?
I've tried so hard to find sweet serenity
Try and understand
It's not so hard to see that I am just a man
Time won't flow, everyone knows
When the pain fades away
And dreams won't die, with tears in our eyes
You've got to hold your head up high
Hold your head up high
Hold your head up high
Hold your head up high
shu ryanology
i’m Indonesian and really the tone is touch my heart since the first time i heard 9 years ago
James Tria
It's too good💓
Enrique Balatero
I listen to THIS original version ❤
pinoy162
Yeah same it reminds me of my sister that passed away. This was her favorite song! IT has great meaning!
Choy Agoc
ik that this is 10 years ago but damn. im sorry for your loss. sending hugs<33
Robert Mon
Love this version
Aubrey Jude Talban
16 years since i last heard this song
Cris E.
barbie almalbis, aia de leon, acel, kitchie nadal, lougee.... these gurls rock!!!! true OPM...
Mark Joar Belga
dagdag mo pa c aiza seg.
emmanuel Bernardo
Ronie Gomez walang kwenta mga rap except kiko at gloc 9