Higher Ground
E.B. Williams Lyrics
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Let the sun's light warm my face
Once again the times are changing
Once again I've lost my way
While the words of acient poets
Fall like dust upon my shoes
Greed has grabbed me of my vision
So take my hand and lift me higher
Be my love and my desire
Hold me safe, in honor bound
Take my heart to higher ground
I have walked too long in darkness
I have walked too long alone
Blindy clutching fist of diamonds
That I found were only stones
I would trade the wealth of ages
For a warmer hand to hold
Though the path of life is narrow
But it leads the streets of gold
So take my hand and lift me higher
Be my love and my desire
Hold me safe, in honor bound
Take my heart to higher ground
In this world we move through shadows
Never sure of what we see
While the truth abides between us
Come and share the truth with me
So take my hand and lift me higher
Be my love and my desire
Hold me safe in honor bound
Take my heart to higher ground
Oh, oh
In E.B. Williams's song Higher Ground, the artist is expressing his desire to overcome his current predicament and be raised to a better place. The lyrics begin with a call for assistance in getting through a difficult situation, asking the sun to provide warmth and light. The artist then reflects on how once again he has lost his way, a recurring pattern in his life. He acknowledges the wisdom of ancient poets but admits that greed has clouded his vision and caused him to lose sight of the higher truths they espouse.
The artist seeks to break free from the darkness he has been living in, loneliness and fruitless pursuit of wealth. Instead, he wants to find someone to love and be loved by, and share a deeper bond that transcends material wealth. He acknowledges that life's path is narrow but leads to golden streets, emphasizing his belief that there is something greater beyond the current obstacles he is facing. The song ends with the artist's invitation to share the truth with him, suggesting that he has now found the clarity he has been seeking and is ready to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk me over this situation
Guide me through this current challenge
Let the sun's light warm my face
Let the warmth of hope and positivity light my way
Once again the times are changing
Once again, life is evolving and shifting
Once again I've lost my way
Once again, I have lost sight of my true path
While the words of ancient poets
While the wisdom of our ancestors
Fall like dust upon my shoes
Seems to be lost on me and has no impact on my actions
Greed has grabbed me of my vision
My desire for material possessions has clouded my judgment
Turned my heart from higher truths
Has diverted me from what truly matters in life
So take my hand and lift me higher
Help me rise above my struggles
Be my love and my desire
Be the positivity and motivation that drives me
Hold me safe, in honor bound
Be my safe haven and keep me true to my values
Take my heart to higher ground
Help me redirect my focus to what truly matters in life
I have walked too long in darkness
I have spent too much time lost and without direction
I have walked too long alone
I have been without true guidance and support
Blindly clutching fist of diamonds
Desperately clinging to material possessions
That I found were only stones
That ultimately proved worthless and unfulfilling
I would trade the wealth of ages
I would give up all material possessions
For a warmer hand to hold
For true love and support
Though the path of life is narrow
Although the journey through life can be difficult
But it leads the streets of gold
The end destination is worth the struggle
In this world we move through shadows
Life can be full of uncertainty and doubt
Never sure of what we see
Unsure of what is real or true
While the truth abides between us
While the truth exists within us and around us
Come and share the truth with me
Let us connect and seek the truth together
Oh, oh
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Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George M. Green, Kent C. Agee, Steve Dorff
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