According to discogs.com, Fertile Ground has released five albums, ten singles/EPs, and one compilation album. They also have over 70 appearances on albums, singles and compilations by other artists.
Fertile Ground has shared the stage with such multi-platinum heavyweights as Cassandra Wilson, Hugh Masekela, Me'Shell N'Degeocello, India Arie, Wynton Marsalis, Jill Scott, Chaka Khan, and even Run DMC. The band is often classified as Soul-Jazz, but they spill out of any genre as a cross-cultural fusion of all things spiritual and funk-ridden.
In this realm called good music, theatrics never replace integrity, nor does experience and success replace a creatively fresh approach to each project. Messages are heart-felt, conveying an unashamed spirituality, a firm political stance, or whatever the moment requires, and everything is heavily supported by raw, organic, often danceable compositions in the tradition of Fela Kuti, Stevie Wonder, Santana, and Earth Wind & Fire.
Collins is currently working on new Fertile Ground music. In 2012, Daya released a solo album entitled "Rebirthed Above Ground".
With the requisite strength, depth and energy to electrify crowds, musicians, DJs, journalists, and promoters not just once or twice, but over and over again, Fertile Ground has been cementing their place as musical and social innovators.
Take Me Higher
Fertile Ground Lyrics
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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
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 everywhere
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
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)
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)
Gotta reach out
Feel the power of love
Show somebody you care
Take me
Oh baby
Take me 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)
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)
Take me higher
Take me, take me
Take me higher
(Take me higher)
Take me higher
Take me, take me
Take me higher
(Take me higher)
Take me higher
Take me, take me
Take me higher
(Take me higher)
Take me higher
Take me, take me
Take me 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
I want to go flying
(Take me higher)
Fertile Ground's song "Take Me Higher" is a song that is essentially about reaching for something greater in life. The song talks about wanting to go to a place that's higher, where the sun is shining, and the birds are flying. However, in a deeper sense, the song seems to be talking about wanting to elevate not only the physical space one is in but also aspirations, love, and positivity in life.
The song mentions the possibility of love being limitless and having no boundaries. It talks about working out troubles and doubts to achieve a higher place in love and life. The song also mentions the importance of spreading love and care amidst troubled times. It encourages reaching out and feeling the power of love.
The chorus repeats the phrase "take me higher" numerous times as an invocation to elevate oneself to a more positive and fulfilling place. Overall, the song seems to promote hope, positivity, and an attitude of striving for something better.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me to that place, higher
Lead me to a state of mind that is more elevated.
Go, hold on, go
Move forward with determination and perseverance.
(Take me higher)
Reinforce the desire of experiencing an elevated state of consciousness.
(Take me higher)
Reinforce the desire of experiencing an elevated state of consciousness.
In my mind I see the possibilities
The power of imagination creates an open field of opportunities.
When it comes to love there are no boundaries
Love has no limits or restrictions.
Do you think that you and I can work it out
Do you believe that we can overcome any obstacles and make it work?
That's what true love's about
Authentic love enables people to work through difficult times.
Baby we can find an answer if we look inside our hearts
Our hearts hold the key to finding a solution.
Love will be there waiting for us
Love is always available, and it can offer solace during tough times.
Baby we can rise above it if we leave our doubts behind us
We can overcome any challenge if we let go of our fears and misgivings.
We can learn to fly high above us
We can rise up and move beyond our current situation.
There's a place up in the sky
Where the sun is shining
Take me higher
(Take me higher)
Let me enter a heightened state of being.
There's a place I long to be
Where the birds are flying
Take me higher
(Take me higher)
Let me enter a state of freedom and liberation.
See it on the news, there's trouble everywhere
Gotta reach out show somebody that you care
Current media coverage highlights issues in every corner of the world - we have to care for others.
It ain't good to let the bad news get us down
Let's spread some love around
Focusing solely on negative news can impact our state of mind - let's send love to more people.
Even if you want to go there, to a place above the clouds
Got to feel the power of love
Even if we want to reach a lofty goal, we need to have the love in our heart.
Gotta reach out
Feel the power of love
Show somebody you care
Take me
We have to show love and let it strengthen us as we go through life.
Oh baby
Take me higher
Take me higher
A request for elevation of consciousness.
There's a place I long to be
I want to go flying
(Take me higher)
Endpoint of a journey that involves freedom and soars above everyday life.
Take me higher
Take me, take me
Take me higher
(Take me higher)
Take me higher
Take me, take me
Take me higher
(Take me higher)
Request to be taken to a higher altitude of consciousness.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, 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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