Higher & Higher
Farm - the Lyrics

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Higher 'n' higher!

I see this lady took a bite out of you
And you can't go on in this condition
You go blind just tryin' to crawl out of bed
Like you're the sacrifice of superstition

She's so down-hearted, she's what you want, what you need

She gets you started, drops the bomb, then she takes you

Higher 'n' higher, she'll leave your dreams in the fast lane
Taking you higher 'n' higher, you can't fight it

Primal scream, she's got the body of sin
Should be a law against such an invention
A little smile to let you see that she knows
And can sense the smell of your intentions

She's so down-hearted, she feeds the want, feeds the need
She gets you started, drops the bomb, then she takes you

Higher 'n' higher, she'll leave your dreams in the fast lane
Taking you higher 'n' higher, now you'll never be the same

Once bitten, it's forever a game, 'cos her heart will resist all penitention
Now you live for just another chance, to her pleasure that's around the nation

She's so down-hearted, she's what you want, what you need
She gets you started, drops the bomb, then she takes you

Higher 'n' higher, she'll leave your dreams in the fast lane
Taking you higher 'n' higher, you need her love

Higher 'n' higher, she'll leave your dreams in the fast lane
Taking you higher 'n' higher, you can't fight it

Higher 'n' higher

Overall Meaning

The song "Higher & Higher" by the Australian rock band, The Farm, is a song about being captivated by a woman and the power she holds over a man. The song describes the woman as having taken a bite out of the man and leaving him unable to function without her. She is described as down-hearted, perhaps implying a sense of sadness, but also as being exactly what the man wants and needs. The woman is the one who starts the fire, drops the bomb, and then takes the man to unimaginable heights. The chorus repeats the phrase "Higher 'n' Higher" emphasizing the addictive nature of the thrill that the woman provides.

The woman is described as having a primal energy and the body of sin, which should be legally prohibited. She has a little smile and can sense the man's intentions, making her an expert at seduction. The chorus suggests that the man cannot fight the power of the woman and the pleasure she brings him. The song speaks to the complex nature of relationships, which can be both pleasurable and painful. Once the woman has bitten the man, he is forever caught in the game of chasing her love, even if it means facing resistance from her heart.

Overall, "Higher & Higher" is a song about the passionate attraction that can exist between two people, the highs and lows of love, and the powerful hold that someone can have over us.

Line by Line Meaning

Higher 'n' higher!
Repeated phrase emphasizing the feeling of being taken to new heights and pushed beyond one's limits.

I see this lady took a bite out of you
The subject has been harmed or influenced by a woman, likely romantically or sexually.

And you can't go on in this condition
The subject is struggling with the effects of their interaction with the woman in question, and cannot continue as they are.

You go blind just tryin' to crawl out of bed
The subject is so utterly consumed by thoughts of the woman that they struggle to function normally or complete even basic tasks.

Like you're the sacrifice of superstition
The subject feels like they are being manipulated or controlled by forces beyond their understanding or control.

She's so down-hearted, she's what you want, what you need
The woman is emotionally conflicted, and yet she is exactly what the subject desires and craves.

She gets you started, drops the bomb, then she takes you
The woman is unpredictable and at times manipulative in her behavior towards the subject, but the end result is always the same - she has a powerful hold over them.

Higher 'n' higher, she'll leave your dreams in the fast lane
The woman's influence on the subject is only intensifying, and they can no longer keep up with the speed at which things are moving.

Taking you higher 'n' higher, you can't fight it
The subject is powerless against the strength of their emotions and passions towards the woman.

Primal scream, she's got the body of sin
The woman elicits a deep, animalistic desire within the subject, and they find her physical appearance impossible to resist.

Should be a law against such an invention
The woman's beauty and allure is so potent that it almost seems unfair or unjust to the subject.

A little smile to let you see that she knows
The woman is aware of her own seductive power over the subject, and takes pleasure in the effect she has on them.

And can sense the smell of your intentions
The woman is able to read the subject's desires and motivations, and uses this knowledge to her advantage.

Now you live for just another chance, to her pleasure that's around the nation
The subject is completely consumed by their desire for the woman, and constantly seeks out any opportunity to be with her or feel her presence.

Higher 'n' higher, she'll leave your dreams in the fast lane
Repeated phrase emphasizing the overwhelming speed and intensity of the subject's emotions and experiences.

Taking you higher 'n' higher, now you'll never be the same
The woman has changed the subject's life irrevocably, leaving them in a state of permanent transformation and desire.

Higher 'n' higher, you need her love
The subject is so deeply in love with the woman that they are unable to function normally or pursue fulfillment without her.

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Written by: K. WINGER, R. BEACH

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