Take Me Higher
Diana Ross Lyrics


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Take me to that place
Higher

Go, hold on
Go
(take me higher)
(take me higher)
In my mind I see the possibilities
When it comes to love there are no boundaries
Do you think that you and I can work it out
That's what true love's about

Baby we can find an answer if we look inside our hearts
Love will be there waiting for us
Baby we can rise above it if we leave our doubts behind us
We can learn to fly high above us

There's a place up in the sky
Where the sun is shining
Take me higher
(take me higher)
There's a place I long to be
Where the birds are flying
Take me higher
(take me higher)

See it on the news, there's trouble eveywhere
Gotta reach out show somebody that you care
It ain't good to let the bad news get us down
Let's spread some love around
Even if you want to go there
To a place above the clouds
Got to feel the power of love (power of love)
Baby we can rise above it if we leave our doubts behind
We can learn to fly high above us

There's a place up in the sky
Where the sun is shining
Take me higher
(take me higher)
There's a place I long to be
Where the birds are flying
Take me higher
(take me higher)

[Repeat]
You gotta reach out
Feel the power of love
Show somebody you care
Take me...

Oh baby
Higher
Take me higher

There's a place up in the sky
Where the sun is shining
Take me higher
(take me higher)
There's a place I long to be
Where the birds are flying
Take me higher
(take me higher)

{Repeat: x 2]
Take me higher
Take me, take me
Take me higher
(take me higher)

[Repeat: x 3]
There's a place up in the sky
Where the sun is shining
Take me higher
(take me higher)
There's a place I long to be




I want to go flying
(take me higher)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Diana Ross's song "Take Me Higher" speak to the power of love and the possibility of transcending life's troubles to find a higher plane of existence. The song opens with the plea to be taken to that place, higher, and Ross implores the listener to hold on and take her there. In her mind, she sees the limitless potential of love that knows no boundaries. She wonders if she and her partner can work it out and believes that true love will provide an answer if they look inside their hearts. To achieve this love, they must rise above their doubts and learn to fly high above them.


The second verse deals with the negativity that pervades the news, and how it can get people down. However, Ross encourages her listeners to spread love around and show somebody that they care. She affirms that they can feel the power of love and rise above their doubts again, and together they can soar above the clouds. The chorus repeats the desire to be taken higher, flying with the birds where the sun is shining. The song ends with a plea to be taken higher, a repetition of the chorus.


Overall, the lyrics of "Take Me Higher" express the idea of a transcendent love that can lift people above the struggles of life. The song encourages listeners to spread love and positivity, and to rise above their doubts and negativity to achieve greater heights.


Line by Line Meaning

Take me to that place
Bring me to that elevated location


Higher
At an elevated position


Go, hold on
Start moving and persevere


Go
Move forward


(take me higher)
Bring me to a more elevated position


(take me higher)
Bring me to a more elevated position


In my mind I see the possibilities
I can envision multiple outcomes


When it comes to love there are no boundaries
Love is unlimited


Do you think that you and I can work it out
Can we resolve our issues?


That's what true love's about
This is the essence of genuine love


Baby we can find an answer if we look inside our hearts
We can solve the problem by introspection


Love will be there waiting for us
Love will be the solution


Baby we can rise above it if we leave our doubts behind us
Confidence will help us overcome any obstacle


We can learn to fly high above us
We can soar over adversity


There's a place up in the sky
An elevated location in the atmosphere


Where the sun is shining
An area of brightness


Take me higher
Elevate me


(take me higher)
Bring me up to a higher level


There's a place I long to be
I have a strong desire to go there


Where the birds are flying
Where the avians are flapping their wings


See it on the news, there's trouble eveywhere
Observing problems on TV broadcasts


Gotta reach out show somebody that you care
It's essential to demonstrate your concern


It ain't good to let the bad news get us down
Don't allow negative information to affect us


Let's spread some love around
Let's distribute some affection


Even if you want to go there
Even if you desire to visit that location


To a place above the clouds
To an elevated location covered by the atmosphere


Got to feel the power of love (power of love)
Must experience the potency of love


Baby we can rise above it if we leave our doubts behind
We can conquer uncertainty by departing from it


We can learn to fly high above us
We can climb over overhead obstructions


There's a place up in the sky
An aerial location


Where the sun is shining
A region of illumination


Take me higher
Increase my elevation


(take me higher)
Bring me up to a higher level


There's a place I long to be
I yearn to go to that place


Where the birds are flying
Where the feathered creatures are flapping their wings


Take me higher
Boost me to a more elevated position


(take me higher)
Catapult me to a more elevated location




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Broma 16, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN, SALLY JO DAKOTA, NIKITA GERMAINE, CRYSTAL WATERS, THEODORE DOUGLAS, WALTER DAVIS, JAY STEINHOUR

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Comments from YouTube:

@gerardlee7088

I never get tired of listening to this uplifting song. High energy and a lot of excitement. Diana Ross the boss performs wonderfully with her male back up dancers.

@Cas82958

This song is filled with great vibes and has a fun beat. Diana did her thing!

@sandrina4236

all Diana Ross songs are for all times and all ages, forever Diva!!

@bobtabaka8335

Another outstanding performance by Diana Ross. SHE IS THE TRUE DIVA of ALL TIME

@briandutille9649

She is amazing!!!!

@davidmeza5779

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@marcusnl66

This song is uplifting and brings me in a good mood every time. Love the beat ...

@gmoneyhollywood4116

Simply the jam. This Groove rocks! This played in all the clubs across the country. I'm happy she still performs this as apart of her sets. She will always be beautiful as ever. This was 1995 and 1996 time-frame when I use to party non-stop until the Break of Dawn!

@user-bz5fg8vs1y

Now we are in diapers time flys

@gmoneyhollywood4116

@user-bz5fg8vs1y  You are too funny! I'm not quite there. I think it will be a while before I cross that line. I would not trade being born in the 70s for these 90s and 2000 generational born kids for nothing in the world. I had my first kid in 1997 and was mad because it was time to accept real responsibilities. 😆

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