Higher Ground
James Jesse Lyrics
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Reminds me what a mess I'm in
But I keep holding on
The walls are caving in
I'm missing everything
I hope I survive
What about my pride
What about my time
What about the truth
What about the lies
You know I hope you never see me lose my mind
Running out of line
Ask too much this time
These days when nothing's real
You can take your time
Getting motion sick and tired
And find it's all you know
What about my pride
What about my time
What about the soul you've been searching for
What about the truth
What about the lies
You know I hope I never see you lose your mind
This tastes like higher ground Pushing away the hope you found
This tastes like higher ground Around and around and around
The lyrics of James Jesse's song Higher Ground explore the struggles and challenges of the singer, who is dealing with emotional scars and the feeling of being lost and alone in the world. The opening lines "Scarred beneath my skin, reminds me what a mess I'm in, but I keep holding on," indicate that the singer is aware of his flaws and imperfections, but despite that, he is determined to continue fighting and pushing forward. As the walls are caving in, and he is missing everything, he hopes to survive and preserve his dignity and pride.
The following lines "What about my pride, what about my time, what about the soul I've been searching for, what about the truth, what about the lies" emphasize the singer's struggles with finding his purpose and meaning in life. He questions and reflects on the things that matter to him, such as his pride, time, and soul while hinting at the possibility of the lies he might have told himself or others. He does not want to lose his mind or allow his struggles to define him.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges the reality of the world where everything is fake, forcing him to take things more slowly, leading to fatigue and motion sickness. The song "Higher Ground" sounds like the singer is reassessing the situation and reiterating the importance of self-discovery and acceptance as a way of arriving at a higher ground.
Line by Line Meaning
Scarred beneath my skin
I bear the visible and invisible wounds from my troubled past
Reminds me what a mess I'm in
Those scars serve as a constant reminder of my current chaotic state
But I keep holding on
Despite the turbulence, I am trying my best to stay afloat
The walls are caving in
I am feeling trapped and suffocated by my stressful circumstances
I'm missing everything
My problems are distracting me from enjoying and appreciating life's simple pleasures
I hope I survive
I am not certain if I have the strength to make it through this tough phase
What about my pride
I worry about how others perceive me and do not want to appear weak
What about my time
I am struggling to balance my responsibilities and feel like time is slipping away from me
What about the soul I've been searching for
I am feeling lost and uncertain about my purpose and values
What about the truth
I wonder about what is real and genuine compared to what is superficial or deceitful
What about the lies
I question the falsehoods and deceptions that pervade my life
You know I hope you never see me lose my mind
I fear losing control and exposing my vulnerability to others
Running out of line
My life is becoming disorganized and directionless
Ask too much this time
I feel overwhelmed and burdened by the demands on me
These days when nothing's real
I am experiencing a sense of detachment and inauthenticity in my surroundings and interactions
You can take your time
I am encouraging someone to slow down and not rush through their journey or recovery
Getting motion sick and tired
Constantly moving and adapting to change is exhausting me
And find it's all you know
I have become accustomed to the difficult and turbulent lifestyle that surrounds me
What about the soul you've been searching for
I wonder about how someone else's quest for meaning and fulfillment is going
You know I hope I never see you lose your mind
I do not want someone else to go through the mental anguish and breakdown that I am experiencing
This tastes like higher ground
I am experiencing a sense of accomplishment and progress towards a better future
Pushing away the hope you found
I am struggling to accept and pursue the opportunities and positivity that come my way
Around and around and around
I feel like I am spinning in circles and not making any substantial progress
Lyrics © PAUL RODRIGUEZ MUSIC LTD.
Written by: DARREN MEW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jennifer Mitchell
Is there an instrument that you have not mastered? You are so incredibly talented!
Carrie Brooks
So good…
Brady Bury
Hey Jesse can you put your cover of Isn’t She Lovely back on your channel please?
Rossella Iannone
bravissimo