High Heels
John Duff feat. Lillias White Lyrics


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If I flexed my arms
Then I could hold you like a man
But do you think a man
Could ever hold you like a mother can?
Call me mom
I take the love
I'll take it on my lips
My tongue
I'll breathe it
Keep it in my lungs
Hey – I cant get enough
I'll call you dad
You call me mom
We'll call it love

If I looked the way that I feel
I'd be wearing high heels
Cause you've got me feeling like a lady
If I looked the way that I feel
I'd be wearing high heels
Cause you've got me feeling elevated
I'm lifted, baby
Lifted (oh yeah)
Got me feeling
Lifted (oh yeah, oh yeah)
Lifted (oh yeah)
Got me feeling
Lifted (oh yeah, oh yeah)
If I clicked my heels and begged
Would you take me home?
I'll ask politely (Please)
You can take the lead
I'll give anything you want
I'll do it nightly
Yeah I receive
I take the love
Take it on my lips
My tongue
I'll breathe it
Keep it in my lungs
Hey, I cant get enough
I'll call you dad
You call me mom
Well call it love
If I looked the way that I feel
I'd be wearing high heels
Cause you've got me feeling like a lady
If I looked the way that I feel
I'd be wearing high heels
Cause you've got me feeling elevated
I'm lifted, baby
Lifted (oh yeah)
Got me feeling
Lifted (oh yeah, oh yeah)
Lifted (oh yeah)
Got me feeling
Lifted (oh yeah, oh yeah)

They say Tina Turner
But them abs is
Janet Jackson
Get high
Mariah
Sing low
Toni Braxton
BeyoncΓ© – get me bodied
Whitney – dance with somebody
Britney – I want more
JLo – get on the floor
If I looked the way that I feel
I'd be wearing high heels
Cause you've got me feeling like a lady
If I looked the way that I feel
I'd be wearing high heels
Cause you've got me feeling elevated
I'm lifted, baby
Lifted (oh yeah)
Got me feeling
Lifted (oh yeah, oh yeah)
Lifted (oh yeah)




Got me feeling
Lifted (oh yeah, oh yeah)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "High Heels" by John Duff and Lillias White are a combination of self-affirmation, desire, and playfulness, while challenging gender stereotypes. In the first verse, Duff sings about wanting to hold his love interest "like a man" but also acknowledging that a mother's hold is unique and powerful. The chorus expresses the impact of love on his feelings, causing him to feel elevated, and he wishes to dress up in high heels to embody those elevated feelings. The lines "Call me mom/I take the love/I'll take it on my lips/My tongue/I'll breathe it/Keep it in my lungs" and "I'll call you dad/You call me mom/We'll call it love" give the impression of a non-traditional love relationship between two individuals.


In the second verse, Duff name-drops several iconic female artists and their respective songs, showcasing their individual styles and strengths, while suggesting that his elevated feelings could see him embodying them. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of gender fluidity and a willingness to challenge traditional notions of masculinity and femininity in love and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

If I flexed my arms Then I could hold you like a man But do you think a man Could ever hold you like a mother can?
I may not have the physical strength of a man, but I can provide you with the nurturing love that only a mother can give.


Call me mom I take the love I'll take it on my lips My tongue I'll breathe it Keep it in my lungs Hey – I cant get enough I'll call you dad You call me mom We'll call it love
Let's embrace the love we share and nurture each other like a family, with me taking on the role of a loving mother and you as a caring father.


If I looked the way that I feel I'd be wearing high heels Cause you've got me feeling like a lady If I looked the way that I feel I'd be wearing high heels Cause you've got me feeling elevated I'm lifted, baby Lifted (oh yeah) Got me feeling Lifted (oh yeah, oh yeah) Lifted (oh yeah) Got me feeling Lifted (oh yeah, oh yeah)
You make me feel like a beautiful, confident lady who's on top of the world, and if I looked the way I felt, I'd be on top of the world wearing high heels.


If I clicked my heels and begged Would you take me home? I'll ask politely (Please) You can take the lead I'll give anything you want I'll do it nightly Yeah I receive
I'm willing to do anything to be with you, and even though I may not have the power to make you take me home, I'll ask politely and let you take the lead, because I willingly and joyfully accept all the love and affection you are willing to give.


They say Tina Turner But them abs is Janet Jackson Get high Mariah Sing low Toni Braxton BeyoncΓ© – get me bodied Whitney – dance with somebody Britney – I want more JLo – get on the floor
I am inspired by so many talented and powerful women, from Tina Turner and Janet Jackson to BeyoncΓ© and Whitney Houston, who all have their unique strengths and styles that I admire.




Writer(s): Inconnu Compositeur Auteur, John Duff

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@ramundopepitos

Literally just discovered John Duff today. This is the second song I've listened to and I am SOLD! Keep em comin'.

@ChocolateEarth

Same!

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Yes same too this is the 3rd song I'm listening today from him he's good

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This song just makes me want to get up and start dancing.

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