Delving into country, folk and soul, With Blasphemy, So Heartfelt is a collaborative project on which Mayfield's sultry voice adds flair to edgy lyrics and melodies. With the help of her brother, bassist David Mayfield, Jessica Lea Mayfield's debut includes cameo appearances by Dr. Dog's Scott McMicken and Frank McElroy on backing vocals.
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Greater Heights
Jessica Lea Mayfield Lyrics
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If you fall I will fall behind you
And if I climb to greater heights
I will throw a ladder down for you
It's a shame that you ask me to choose between him and you
Cause baby you know the answer
Oh it's lonely here without you
Honey will you hold my hand
I'll let you show me where to go
And I'm afraid to understand
Why I have so much faith in you, love
And then you go and ask me to choose between him and you
But baby you know the answer oh it's lonely here without you
Oh it's lonely here without you
Oh it's lonely here without
"Greater Heights" by Jessica Lea Mayfield is a song about a difficult decision that the singer is faced with. She doesn't want to let the person she loves down, but she is unsure of what to do. The lyrics convey this hesitation, as she sings "I don't wanna let you down, if you fall I will fall behind you." She is willing to support and follow this person, but when it comes to making a choice between him and someone else, she is challenged.
The chorus repeats "It's lonely here without you," expressing the desire for this person's love and companionship. However, the question of choosing between him and someone else leaves her feeling uncertain and conflicted. She sings that she is "afraid to understand why I have so much faith in you, love." This sentiment highlights the emotional complexity of the situation.
The ladder metaphor in the lyrics is particularly poignant, as she says that if she climbs to greater heights, she will throw a ladder down for him. This shows that despite the decision she has to make, she still wants to support and uplift the person she loves.
Overall, "Greater Heights" is a beautifully written and emotive song that conveys the complexities of love and difficult choices.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna let you down
I don't want to disappoint you or fail to meet your expectations
If you fall I will fall behind you
If you stumble or face obstacles, I will support you and be there to help you through it
And if I climb to greater heights
If I achieve great things or make progress in life
I will throw a ladder down for you
I will help you reach your own dreams and aspirations, despite any challenges we may face
It's a shame that you ask me to choose between him and you
It's unfortunate that you are putting me in a position where I have to pick between two people
Cause baby you know the answer
You already know what my choice would be, and that it's not an easy decision to make
Oh it's lonely here without you
I miss you and your presence in my life, and it feels empty without you here
Honey will you hold my hand
I'm asking for your support and guidance, and to help me navigate through difficult times
I'll let you show me where to go
I trust your judgment and expertise more than my own, and am willing to follow your lead
And I'm afraid to understand
I may be hesitant or scared to fully comprehend the situation or my feelings
Why I have so much faith in you, love
I am curious or unsure about why I have such a strong belief in your abilities and character
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Written by: Jessica Lea Mayfield
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