Corey is now living in Nashville where he is now a staff artist/writer at Universal Music Publishing Nashville. He is currently writing and recording for a release that is TBA and touring with national acts such as Willie Nelson, Joe Nichols, Billy Currington, Lady Antebellum, and many others.
Higher Ground
Corey Crowder Lyrics
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It fades away just like the wind blows away
I heard you this morning, my ears deceived
I can't believe my faith is weak
Don't tell me, don't tell me you're on higher ground
Don't tell me, don't tell me lies
But I don't belong to this life
My face is burning I just can't sleep
My mind is weak but my heart is strong
Don't tell me, don't tell me you're on higher ground
Don't tell me, don't tell me lies
Don't tell me, don't tell me you're on higher ground
Don't tell me, don't tell me lies
I heard this morning that you wrote a song
I'm the only one that's meant to hear
So I'm hit without a warning
Inside my mind I just can't find the reason why
Don't tell me, don't tell me you're on higher ground
Don't tell me, don't tell me lies
Don't tell me, don't tell me you're on higher ground
Don't tell me, don't tell me lies
The song "Higher Ground" by Corey Crowder seems to be about the struggle of not being able to trust someone who claims to have moved on to a better place (symbolized by the "higher ground"). The singer seems to have been deceived by this person before and as a result, their faith or trust in them is weak. The person is described as writing a song that only the singer is meant to hear, indicating that they feel a close bond with them even though they don't fully trust them. The singer's face burns and they can't sleep, possibly due to the anxiety caused by not knowing what to believe.
The chorus repeats the phrase, "Don't tell me, don't tell me you're on higher ground. Don't tell me, don't tell me lies." This indicates that the singer is suspicious of the person's claims of being in a better place and doesn't want to be lied to again. The conflict in the song seems to be between the singer's heart (which wants to believe in the person) and their mind (which is skeptical).
Overall, "Higher Ground" is a powerful song about the difficulty of trusting someone who has previously betrayed you. It explores the emotions of suspicion, anxiety, and inner turmoil that can arise in such a situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw you this morning but your face just fades
I caught a glimpse of you this morning, but it was fleeting and didn't last long.
It fades away just like the wind blows away
Your image faded away as quickly as the wind blows.
I heard you this morning, my ears deceived
I thought I heard you this morning, but my ears must have been mistaken.
I can't believe my faith is weak
I'm having trouble trusting my own beliefs and convictions.
Don't tell me, don't tell me you're on higher ground
I don't want to hear you claim that you're in a better position or morally superior.
Don't tell me, don't tell me lies
I don't want to hear you speak untruthfully or deceptively.
Woke up this morning and I woke up strong
I woke up feeling empowered and ready to face the day.
But I don't belong to this life
Despite feeling strong, I don't feel like I fit in with my current situation or surroundings.
My face is burning I just can't sleep
I feel like my face is hot and flushed with emotion, and it's preventing me from getting restful sleep.
My mind is weak but my heart is strong
I'm feeling mentally exhausted, but emotionally resilient and determined.
I heard this morning that you wrote a song
I found out this morning that you wrote and created music.
I'm the only one that's meant to hear
I believe that the song was meant for me to hear specifically.
So I'm hit without a warning
Hearing the song unexpectedly had a strong impact on me.
Inside my mind I just can't find the reason why
I'm struggling to understand why the song affected me so profoundly.
Contributed by Allison I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.