Legend also played the piano on Lauryn Hill's 1998 song "Everything is Everything" and sang background vocals on Jay-Z's "Encore" and Alicia Keys' "You Don't Know My Name". Legend frequently cites gospel, R&B, and hip hop music as his main musical influences.
Legend released his critically acclaimed and Billboard Top Ten second album, Once Again, in October 2006. Produced by Raphael Saadiq, Kanye West and will.i.am, it is again a mixture of gospel and classic soul showcasing his extraordinary voice, particularly on "Show Me".
Grammy Award Wins:
*2005 Best New Artist
*2005 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: "Ordinary People"
*2005 Best R&B Album- Get Lifted
*2007 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: Heaven
*2007 Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group: Family Affair
Neo-soul singer and pianist John Legend combined the raw fervor of contemporaries Cody ChesnuTT and the burning precision of D'Angelo. Born John Stephens, Legend was a child prodigy who grew up in Ohio, where he began singing gospel and playing piano at the tender age of five. Legend left Ohio at 16 to attend college in Philadelphia, and it was there that he first found a larger audience. Not yet out of his teens, Legend was tapped to play piano on Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything" in 1998. After completing college, he moved to New York, where he began to build a loyal following playing in nightclubs and releasing CDs that he would sell at shows. He also became an in-demand session musician, playing and occasionally writing for a wide array of artists, including Alicia Keys, Twista, Janet Jackson, and Kanye West. It wasn't until West signed the young talent to his new label that he adopted the Legend name with 2004's Solo Sessions Vol. 1: Live at the Knitting Factory. Get Lifted, his first studio album, was released later in the year. On the strength of enduring single "Ordinary People," the album reached the Top Five of the Billboard 200. This led to three Grammy Awards: Best R&B Album, Best R&B Male Vocal Performance, and Best New Artist. Once Again, which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 and number one on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, followed in October 2006. Live from Philadelphia, sold exclusively at Target stores, was a successful stopgap release that predated October 2008's Evolver.
So High
John Legend Lyrics
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You made me realize that we were born to fly
You showed me everyday new possibilities
You proved my fantasies of love could really be
Let's go to a place only lovers go
To a spot that we've never known
To the top of the clouds we're floating away yeah
Oh this love is blazing
Baby we're so high
Walking on cloud nine
(You've got me up so high) So high
(My shoes are scraping the sky) So high
(You've got me up so high) Oh
(My shoes are scraping the sky)
Maybe later we could go up to the moon
Or sail among the stars before the night is through
And when morning comes we'll see the sun is not so far
And we can't get much closer to God than where we are
We'll go to a place only lovers go
To a spot that we've never known
To the top of the clouds we're floating away yeah
Ooh this feels so crazy
Oh this love is blazing
Baby we're so high
Walking on cloud nine
(You've got me up so high) So high
(My shoes are scraping the sky) So high
(You've got me up so high) Oh
(My shoes are scraping the sky)
Ooh yeah
Ooh oh hey
Ooh this feels so crazy
Oh this love is blazin'
Baby we're so high
Walking on cloud nine
You got me up so high
You got me up so high
You got me up so high
My shoes are scraping the sky
You got me up so high
You got me up so high
You got me up so high
My shoes are scraping the sky ooh ooh
Yeah, yeh
This is how love's supposed to be
This is how, this is how love's supposed to be, yeah
Let's go to the moon baby, ooh
Let's go to the moon baby, yeah
Let's go, go, let's go to the moon baby
So high
"So High" by John Legend is a love song that depicts the feeling of being in love and experiencing something surreal with your partner. The song begins with the singer acknowledging the impact his lover has had on his life and how they have proven that the fantasies of love can indeed be a reality. The chorus then sees the couple being transported to a beautiful, secluded place, where they can revel in the love they share. The singer compares the experience of being with his partner to being high and walking on cloud nine.
In the second verse, John Legend continues to express his captivation with his partner and how they can take their love further by exploring the universe together. They could go to the moon or sail among the stars and witness the sun coming up, reminding them that they are as close to God as they can ever be. The chorus then repeats, emphasizing just how high the couple feels with each other, as if their shoes are scraping the sky. The song finishes with an invitation to continue the journey and explore the love they share.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby since the day you came into my life
Since you came into my life, you've made me realize that there's so much more to live for.
You made me realize that we were born to fly
You've helped me discover new aspects of life and pushed me to become a better person.
You showed me everyday new possibilities
Every day is a new beginning with you, and together we can discover all the different paths life can take us on.
You proved my fantasies of love could really be
I never thought I could experience a love like this, but with you, it's become a reality.
Let's go to a place only lovers go
Let's explore a place that is only reserved for people who share an intense bond, like us.
To a spot that we've never known
Let's venture out and find a place we've never been before, somewhere no one else has ever been.
To the top of the clouds we're floating away yeah
Let's ascend to new heights, where we can escape the mundane and discover something extraordinary.
Ooh this feels so crazy
This is an overwhelming, invigorating sensation that's exhilarating for both of us.
Oh this love is blazing
Our love is so intense and passionate that it's burning bright, like a raging fire.
Baby we're so high
We're so in love that we're on cloud nine and we can't help but smile.
Walking on cloud nine
We're in a state of bliss, where everything else fades away and we're completely consumed by each other.
(You've got me up so high) So high
You've lifted me up and taken me to new heights, where I'm free to soar.
(My shoes are scraping the sky) So high
I'm so high up that it feels like my shoes are scraping the sky. The feeling is that of incredible joy.
(You've got me up so high) Oh
I'm so grateful to you for lifting me up and taking me on this journey.
(My shoes are scraping the sky)
I'm so high up that it feels like I'm almost walking on the clouds. This feeling is surreal.
Maybe later we could go up to the moon
Perhaps one day we can explore the unknown territory of space, which is new and exciting.
Or sail among the stars before the night is through
We can also dream about sailing among the stars and exploring the unknowns of space before we have to come back to the reality of life.
And when morning comes we'll see the sun is not so far
Even when we come back down to earth, we'll realize that the sun is still within reach, and we can chase after our dreams.
And we can't get much closer to God than where we are
Our love is so pure and intense that it brings us closer to experiencing the divine than anything else.
Ooh yeah
Our love is electric and magnetic, and we're both drawn to it.
Ooh oh hey
We're both caught up in this whirlwind of love, where everything else seems to fade away except our feelings for each other.
This is how love's supposed to be
It's clear that this is what true love feels like, and we're both exactly where we should be.
This is how, this is how love's supposed to be, yeah
This is the standard that all relationships should aspire to, because it's pure, intense, and passionate.
You got me up so high
Your love and passion for me has lifted me up, and brought out the best in me.
My shoes are scraping the sky
I'm so high up that it feels like my shoes are scraping the sky. The feeling is that of incredible joy.
Let's go to the moon baby, ooh
Together, we can explore the unknown depths of space and find lots of magic there.
Let's go to the moon baby, yeah
We will go where no one has gone before and discover new dimensions of love.
Let's go, go, let's go to the moon baby
Together, we can create a world of our own, where we can live and love the way we want to.
Baby we're so high
Our love has elevated us to a higher level, where everything is perfect and in sync.
Walking on cloud nine
We're both in a state of euphoria, where everything else fades away, and we're consumed by each other.
You got me up so high
Your love has lifted me up and made me a better person.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL CHO, DEVON HARRIS, PAMELA SAWYER, JOHN STEPHENS, LEON WARE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jenluvsyou2951
Mmm, ooo
Baby, since the day you came into my life
You made me realize that we were born to fly
You showed me everyday new possibilities
You proved my fantasies, what love could really be
Let's go to a place only lovers go
To a spot that we've never known
To the top of a cloud we're floating away
Ooh, this feels so crazy, how this love is blazing
Baby, we're so high, walking on cloud nine
(You got me up so high)
So high
(My shoes are scraping the sky)
So high
(You got me up so high)
Oh
(My shoes are scraping the sky)
Maybe later we could go up to the moon
Or sail among the stars before the night is through
And when morning comes we'll see the sun is not so far
And we can't get much closer to God than where we are
We'll go to a place only lovers go
To a spot that we've never known
To the top of the clouds we're floating way, yeah
Ooh, this feels so crazy, oh, this love is blazing
And baby, we're so high, walking on cloud nine
(You got me up so high)
So high
(My shoes are scraping the sky)
So high
(You got me up so high)
Oh, yeah
(My shoes are scraping the sky)
Ooh, yeah
Ooh ohh
Hey
Ooh, this feels so crazy, how this love is blazing
Baby, we're so high, walking on cloud nine
You got me up so high
You got me up so high
You got me up so high
My shoes are scraping the sky
You got me up so high
You got me up so high
You got me up so high
My shoes are scraping the sky
Ooh ooh, yeah
Mmm yeah, yeah
This is how love's supposed to be, yeah
This is how, this is how love's supposed to be, yeah
Let's go to the moon baby, ooh
Let's go to the moon baby, yeah
Let's go, go, let's go to the moon, baby
So high
@snowfadewolf1717
The reason John Legend is such an extraordinary artist is because he brought something back to music that's been missing for a long time.......
@22devonrocks
yup
@misssunshine6200
SnowFadewolf17 AMEN
@lacinew9283
143% accurate
@mojee9509
soul
@FKA91
Talent. And even if this song is over 12 years old now, it still doesn't sound dated.
@NativeEastLondoner
This was my wedding song. We just celebrated 15 years three days ago, yet this song still sums up how I feel.
@emarope
May the good lord continue to bless u
@laraescottjennings3854
This was my wedding song as well. My husband and I will celebrate 18 years next March. God bless you and your partner!
@curiousasha
I Love ๐