Higher Ground
Gun Lyrics
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Don't blame yourself
Don't hurt yourself
Don't say it's true
This city
Rains down on you
Rains down on you
I don't care about money
There's no easy way
So if you feel like taking on the world
That's alright
We've got the night on our side
We can walk that line
I'm on my way to higher ground
Lies they build you up then bring you down
Some people
Just love and run
Your time has come
Can you hear what I'm saying
For this time around
I've made up my mind
And if your dreams come crashing to the ground
Hide your pain
Just start all over again
On the other side
I'm on my way to higher ground
Lies they build you up then bring you down
Don't let it get you down
So as this world lies waiting let there be no sorrow tonight
I'm on my way to higher ground
(We can walk that line)
(We can pray for time)
Lies they build you up then bring you down
(We can walk that line)
(So let's pray for time)
I can't ever lose this thing I've found
(We can walk that line)
(I've made up my mind)
I'm on my way to higher ground
(Higher ground)
Higher ground
Higher ground
The time has come to turn it round
They can't touch you now
The time has come to turn it round
They can't touch you now
Higher ground
The time has come to turn it round
Higher ground
They can't touch you now
The song “Higher Ground” by Gun is a song that speaks about struggles, perseverance, and the journey towards self-discovery, growth, and healing. The opening lines “She comes running, Don't blame yourself, Don't hurt yourself, Don't say it's true” suggests that there is a sense of urgency, as if someone is running away from something or towards something. The line “This city, Rains down on you” signifies the burden and pressure of living in a city or that of the modern world. The chorus, “I'm on my way to higher ground/Lies they build you up then bring you down, Don't let it get you down” is an uplifting and empowering sentiment that despite the hardships and the lies, there is still a chance for redemption and growth.
The song also talks about the importance of taking control of one’s destiny and learning from past mistakes, as evidenced by the lines “Some people, Just love and run, Your time has come, Can you hear what I'm saying, For this time around, I've made up my mind”. The lines “And if your dreams come crashing to the ground, Hide your pain, Just start all over again, On the other side” signify that a new day is coming and that it is possible to rise above the challenges and hardships that one may face.
Overall, “Higher Ground” by Gun is a song that encourages the listener to stay hopeful and continue on the journey to self-discovery and growth, no matter how challenging it may be.
Line by Line Meaning
She comes running
A female individual is approaching.
Don't blame yourself
Don't hold yourself responsible for any negative events.
Don't hurt yourself
Avoid causing harm to yourself.
Don't say it's true
Refute that notion as being accurate.
This city
Referring to the urban environment around them.
Rains down on you
The negative effects of the city have an impact on you.
I don't care about money
The singer is not concerned with monetary wealth.
I'll just pray for time
The artist will request additional time as a solution to their problems.
There's no easy way
Difficult situations cannot be resolved effortlessly.
So if you feel like taking on the world
If you have the ambition to pursue a grand objective.
That's alright
It's permissible to possess such an attitude.
We've got the night on our side
The artist and their associates can utilize nighttime to their advantage.
We can walk that line
They are equipped to navigate a challenging situation skillfully.
I'm on my way to higher ground
The singer is progressing to an elevated, superior position.
Lies they build you up then bring you down
Deception will originate success and failure.
Some people
Certain individuals.
Just love and run
Have affection for someone and abandon them soon after.
Your time has come
It's your moment to shine.
Can you hear what I'm saying
Are you able to comprehend my message?
For this time around
Regarding this particular time period.
I've made up my mind
The artist has reached a firm decision on an issue.
And if your dreams come crashing to the ground
If your desires don't come to fruition.
Hide your pain
Don't convey your discomfort to others.
Just start all over again
Reinitiate the process from the beginning.
On the other side
After the difficulties are overcome.
Don't let it get you down
Don't allow it to depress you.
So as this world lies waiting let there be no sorrow tonight
As the world waits, there should be no grief tonight.
Higher ground
An elevated, superior position.
The time has come to turn it round
It's time to make a change for the better.
They can't touch you now
They are powerless to stop you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Stevie Wonder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Andrew Morris
Beautiful. Thank you for your hard work!
Eduardo Jiménez Leinster
well done! I won't say I prefer this version to the old one but you came up with another perspective....and a great one, by the way. It's a gift you keep on making music and playing live!
Kelly Bradley
Love the lyrics guys 💖
Роман Вахлаков
Отличная песня ! Спасибо большое !
Neelfy01
Very nice version. Great job as usual boys. 👌👍
CLIVE C
Ding ding that was a amazing version..so chilled and full of relaxing vibes.
staplessverige24
Love it!! ❤️
Consulta de Fisioterapia y Osteopatía San Segundo
Excellent work!!!. New version as good as others!!!
Honour The Fire
Love this, just what I needed today ❤ xo
Mike Hayes
Awesome version! 💚