Higher Ground
Dave Weckl & Jay Oliver Lyrics
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soldiers keep on warrin'
world keep on turnin'
cause it won't be too long
powers keep on lyin'
while your people keep on dyin'
world keep on turnin'
cause it won't be too long
cause my last time on earth i lived a whole world of sin
i'm so glad that i know more than i knew then
gonna keep on tryin'
till i reach the highest ground
teachers keep on teachin'
preachers keep on preachin'
world keep on turnin'
cause it won't be too long
oh no
lovers keep on lovin'
believers keep on believin'
sleepers just stop sleepin'
cause it won't be too long
oh no
i'm so glad that he let me try it again
cause my last time on earth i lived a whole world of sin
i'm so glad that i know more than i knew then
gonna keep on tryin'
till i reach my highest ground... whew!
till i reach my highest ground
no one's gonna bring me down
oh no
till i reach my highest ground
don't you let nobody bring you down (they'll sho 'nuff try)
god is gonna show you higher ground
he's the only friend you have around
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The lyrics of the song "Higher Ground" by Dave Weckl & Jay Oliver are about perseverance and the struggles one must go through to achieve their goals. The song acknowledges the challenges that people face in society, including war, oppression, and deceit, but it emphasizes the importance of continuing to learn, believe, and love. The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of striving for a higher ground, a metaphor for reaching one's ultimate potential or a state of enlightenment.
The song's first verse acknowledges the hardships that people face in the world, as soldiers keep fighting and people continue to suffer. The verse implies a criticism of those in power who continue to lie while the people suffer. The second verse emphasizes the importance of learning from one's mistakes, as the singer is glad for a second chance to try again. The verse encourages listeners to keep trying until they reach their highest ground. The third verse acknowledges the importance of teachers and preachers in society, encouraging listeners to keep learning and believing in themselves. The verse emphasizes the song's central message that things will eventually get better, as long as people keep moving forward.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to keep persevering and fighting for what they believe in. It acknowledges the challenges and hardships of life but emphasizes the importance of learning, believing, and loving to eventually reach a higher ground.
Line by Line Meaning
People keep on learnin'
Learning is a continuous process and people never stop learning.
soldiers keep on warrin'
Wars and conflicts never end and soldiers continue to fight.
world keep on turnin'
The world keeps on spinning and life goes on.
cause it won't be too long
Things are constantly changing and won't remain the same for too long.
powers keep on lyin'
Those in power continue to deceive and mislead.
while your people keep on dyin'
The common people continue to suffer and lose their lives.
i'm so darn glad he let me try it again
The singer is grateful for getting another opportunity to live his life differently and make better choices.
cause my last time on earth i lived a whole world of sin
The singer reflects on his past mistakes and sinful ways during his previous life.
i'm so glad that i know more than i knew then
The singer is happy that he has gained knowledge and wisdom over time, which helps him make better decisions now.
gonna keep on tryin'
The singer is determined to keep trying and working hard towards his goals.
till i reach the highest ground
The singer's ultimate goal is to reach the highest point of success or enlightenment.
teachers keep on teachin'
Teachers continue to educate and inspire their students.
preachers keep on preachin'
Religious leaders continue to deliver their sermons and spread their faith.
lovers keep on lovin'
Love persists and people continue to form romantic relationships.
believers keep on believin'
People continue to have faith in something larger than themselves.
sleepers just stop sleepin'
The non-believers or those living in ignorance need to wake up and pay attention.
i'm so glad that he let me try it again
The singer reiterates his gratitude for getting another chance to live his life differently.
till i reach my highest ground... whew!
The singer expresses his excitement over the prospect of achieving his ultimate goal.
no one's gonna bring me down
The singer is confident in his abilities and believes that no one can stop him from achieving his goals.
don't you let nobody bring you down (they'll sho 'nuff try)
The singer advises his listeners to stay strong and not let anyone discourage or hinder them from reaching their highest ground.
god is gonna show you higher ground
The singer believes that God will guide and help him towards his ultimate goal.
he's the only friend you have around
The singer suggests that God is the only true friend who will always be there to support and guide him.
Contributed by Isabella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ChrisBakerDrummer
How did the studio not just totally catch fire & explode????
@robosdrumworld
Man I’m saying that studio should have just blown up after that!!
@MalcaratMartinez
You are right sir !!!!
@dennismoodymusic
It was a very special day! We had a lot of fun recording this!
@georgiamay757
🔥😂
@jacobsingson12_
The sound proofing is the only thing containing all that heat so it must be some good acoustics
@theemmanuelchurchofdecatur9432
Chris, your Mother and I, & sister are so proud of you. The Word says your gift will make room for you. Thank you Dave for sharing our gift with the World...
@justingonzalez6218
Ronnie Coleman pure talent
@michaeljuliano8839
Is Chris ever not having fun? I could just see him with that same grin filling out his taxes.
@cbj4sc1
You raised one hell of a kid (assuming you're their parent)