Higher
Gloria Estefan Lyrics


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Here we go, here we go now

I saw a girl today
Could tell from what she say
She was a liar
She walks a wire
I tried to make here see
That this was not the way
Of getting (higher)
And then she turned away

So I said hear me now
Just understand, don't get me wrong
You got to live your life, live it right
Or you'll go back to the end of the line

(Higher) step it up
(Higher) just do it right and go
(Higher) keep it up
(Higher) just pick it up and you go
(Higher) move along
(Higher) get off the ground
(Higher) lift it up
(Higher)

There is a man I know
And everyplace he'd go he'd take your money
Think it was funny
He'd like to get his way, he never liked to pay
The law would chase him
But he just run away

So I say hear me now
Just understand, don't get me wrong
You got to live your life, live it right
Or you'll go back to the end of the line

(Higher) step it up
(Higher) just do it right and go
(Higher) keep it up
(Higher) just pick it up and you go
(Higher) move along
(Higher) get of the ground
(Higher) lift it up
(Higher) here we go, here we go now

(Higher, higher, higher)
(You got to live your life)
(And, and, and I say)
(Higher)
(You got to live your life)
(Higher)

I got a friend who lives on all the love he gives
When he retires, he's going, higher
One thing I know is true, that everything you do
Will come back to you, don't let it fool you

And I say hear me now
Just understand, don't get me wrong
You got to live your life, live it right
Or you'll go back to the end of the line
Line

(Higher) step it up
(Higher) just do it right and go
(Higher) keep it up
(Higher) just pick it up and you go
(Higher) move along
(Higher) get of the ground
(Higher) lift it up
(Higher) here we go, here we go now

Siddung pon di riddim and me siddung properly
In case you neva know me is a DJ daddy
Seh me wan' come ah talk wid a love inna mi heart
In case you neva know me is a razor dart
Seh ah look me is a ce-celebrity
Me siddung pon di riddim and me siddung steady
Ride this 'ya riddim inna any styling
In case you neva know mi name Mikey

(Higher) step it up
(Higher) just do it right and go
(Higher) keep it up
(Higher) just pick it up and you go
(Higher) move along
(Higher) get of the ground
(Higher) lift it up
(Higher)

(Higher) step it up
(Higher) just do it right and go
(Higher) keep it up
(Higher) just pick it up and you go
(Higher) (siddung pon di riddim and me siddung properly)
(Higher) (in case you neva know me is a DJ daddy)
(Higher) (seh me wan' come ah talk wid a love inna mi heart)
(Higher) (in case you neva know me is a razor dart) that's what I say




(Higher) (seh ah look me is a ce-celebrity)
(Higher) just do it right and go

Overall Meaning

The song "Higher" by Gloria Estefan is an ode to living life positively and doing things the right way. The first verse describes a girl who is a liar and tries to find shortcuts to get ahead, but the singer reminds her that this is not the way to reach success in life. The chorus then kicks in with the catchy phrase "Higher step it up, higher just do it right and go," encouraging listeners to take action in their lives and do things correctly. The second verse talks about a man who is dishonest and always looking for a way to cheat others out of their money, but again the singer reminds him that the right way is the only way to succeed. The song culminates with a final verse about a man who lives with kindness and positivity, and how this way of life will eventually lead him to a higher place.


The message of the song is encouraging and motivating, reminding us that living life honestly and positively is the key to success. The repeated phrase "Higher step it up" is a call to action, urging listeners to take control of their lives and do things the right way in order to reach their goals. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it easy to sing and dance along to, making it a great anthem for anyone looking to make positive changes in their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Here we go, here we go now
The song is about motivating people to aim for higher things in life.


I saw a girl today
The artist saw a girl who was a liar and was taking the wrong way to achieve success.


Could tell from what she say
The girl's words indicated that she was not on the right path to reach her goals.


She was a liar
The girl was not truthful in her approach to success.


She walks a wire
The girl is taking a risky route to reach her destination.


I tried to make here see
The artist tried to explain to the girl that she needs to make changes to her approach.


That this was not the way
The artist made it clear that the girl was not on the right path.


Of getting higher
The artist wants everyone to aim for higher things in life.


And then she turned away, so I say hear me now
The girl refused to listen, so the artist wants everyone else to pay attention to this message.


Just understand, don't get me wrong
The artist wants to make clear that she has good intentions and is not criticizing people.


You got to live your life, live it right,
People need to live their lives in the right way to achieve success.


Or you'll go back to the end of the line
If people make mistakes, they will have to start over.


Higher step it up, higher just do it right and go
People need to aim higher and do things the right way.


Higher keep it up, higher just pick it up and you go
People need to keep pushing and progressing.


Higher move along, higher get of the ground
People need to keep moving forward and not get stuck in one place.


Higher lift it up, higher
People need to raise their level of performance and expectations.


There is a man I know
The artist knows a man who takes advantage of others.


And everyplace he'd go he'd take your money
The man likes to steal money from people.


Think it was funny
The man finds his actions amusing.


He'd like to get his way, he never likes to pay
The man is selfish and does not like to pay for things.


The law would chase him
The man breaks the law.


But he just run away, so I say hear me now
The man never takes responsibility for his actions, but the artist wants others to learn from his mistakes.


I gotta friend who lives on all the love he gives
The artist has a friend who is kind and selfless.


When he retires, he's going higher
The artist's friend has lived a good life and will be rewarded in the future.


One thing I know is true, that everything you do
The artist believes that our actions will have consequences.


Will come back to you, don't let it fool you
People should not think they can get away with bad actions.


Higher step it up, higher just do it right and go
The message reiterates that people need to aim higher and strive to do things the right way.


Higher keep it up, higher just pick it up and you go
People must keep progressing and do better.


Higher move along, higher get of the ground
People should keep moving forward and not get stuck.


Higher lift it up, higher here we go, here we go now
The artist wants everyone to aim for higher things and live better lives.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lawrence Dermer

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