Higher
Lyldoll Lyrics
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Adjustin' the cadence, and the way I say things
And I hold you hostage
And we can pay homage to all of the heartless ones
We gonna hold up our guns
Not to be deadly but I was a victim once
Your energy is ecstasy
I just hope that you see love
We make an exchange on occasion
And I don't mind 'cause it's a holy grail
If all of the shit we been smokin' was this good
Then I would be high as hell
I would be high as
I would be high as
I would be high as hell
Baby girl got your back
Tell me something that I lack
Gimme all your petty reasons why you think you never ever comin' back
Baby girl got the facts
You been lookin' through a mask
You still stuck behind the glass
I just hope that I'm your last
I'm feelin' my chemistry changin'
And I don't mind 'cause it's a holy grail
If all of the shit you could smoke up was this good
Then I would be high as hell
I would be high as
I would be high as
I would be high as hell
I'm worried your mind can change like seasons
A final supper when the breeze hits
A final word that's meant to free us
But only kills us in our sleep
I hope you recognize me for my realness
I hope you're caught up in your feelings
I hope you're caught up in your feelings
The lyrics of Lyldoll's "Higher" explore the complexities of a relationship that is testing the singer's patience. The opening lines, "I'm testin' your patience / Adjustin' the cadence, and the way I say things," seem to acknowledge that the singer is aware of his/her actions and is intentionally changing the way he/she communicates. The next lines, "And I hold you hostage / And we can pay homage to all of the heartless ones / We gonna hold up our guns / Not to be deadly but I was a victim once," suggest a feeling of being trapped within the relationship and a desire to protect oneself from potential harm.
The lines "Your energy is ecstasy / I just hope that you see love" seem to hint at the fact that despite the difficulties in the relationship, there is still love there. The chorus, which repeats the lines "If all of the shit we been smokin' was this good / Then I would be high as hell," seems to suggest that the singer is using drugs as a coping mechanism, and that if the relationship were as good as the drugs, it would be a much happier place.
The lines "Baby girl got your back / Tell me something that I lack / Gimme all your petty reasons why you think you never ever comin' back" suggest a sense of insecurity and a fear of being left behind. The subsequent lines "You been lookin' through a mask / You still stuck behind the glass / I just hope that I'm your last" seem to hint that the singer is aware of his/her partner's doubts and is trying to convince her that he/she is the right person for her.
Overall, the lyrics of "Higher" explore the ups and downs of a relationship, touching on themes of love, insecurity, and self-preservation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm testin' your patience
I am pushing your limits to see how much you can handle
Adjustin' the cadence, and the way I say things
I am modifying my speech patterns and tone to better suit your preferences
And I hold you hostage
I am retaining your attention and keeping you invested emotionally
And we can pay homage to all of the heartless ones
We can take a moment to show respect to those who have hurt us in the past
We gonna hold up our guns
We will stand up for ourselves and our beliefs
Not to be deadly but I was a victim once
I am not promoting violence, but I have been a victim in the past
Your energy is ecstasy
Being around you brings me immense pleasure
I just hope that you see love
I hope you perceive the love I have for you
We make an exchange on occasion
We occasionally share things with each other
And I don't mind 'cause it's a holy grail
I don't mind because what we share is valuable to me
If all of the shit we been smokin' was this good
If everything we did was as enjoyable and worthwhile as what we are currently doing
Then I would be high as hell
I would be extremely happy and satisfied
Baby girl got your back
I am here to support you
Tell me something that I lack
Please tell me what I need to improve in myself or our relationship
Gimme all your petty reasons why you think you never ever comin' back
Share with me all the small, insignificant excuses you use to justify the thought of leaving me
Baby girl got the facts
I have the truth and clarity on my side
You been lookin' through a mask
You have been hiding your true feelings and thoughts from me
You still stuck behind the glass
You have not yet opened up fully to me
I just hope that I'm your last
I hope to be the last person you ever need in your life
I'm feelin' my chemistry changin'
I am sensing a shift in our emotional connection
If all of the shit you could smoke up was this good
If everything you experienced was as pleasurable and satisfying as what we are currently doing
Then I would be high as hell
I would be extremely happy and satisfied
I'm worried your mind can change like seasons
I am concerned that your feelings and thoughts towards me may fluctuate and be inconsistent
A final supper when the breeze hits
A moment that signals the end of our relationship
A final word that's meant to free us
One last statement that is intended to liberate us from our current emotional state
But only kills us in our sleep
But it ultimately causes us to suffer in our dreams
I hope you recognize me for my realness
I hope you appreciate my honesty and authenticity
I hope you're caught up in your feelings
I hope your emotions are in a state of flux and you are grappling with your true feelings towards me
Writer(s): William J Fuller, Shiloh Schramm
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